Pan It! - 2025 Challenge

[ElleElleG]

It's 2025 and we're on YEAR EIGHT (8) of the Pan It! Challenge 🍾

The "Rules"

To accommodate a variety of interests, you all are encouraged to pick items to pan that are most suitable to your collections.  For some, this might mean focusing on a particular type of product (like lipstick) and for others this may include a larger variety spanning your entire makeup or skincare routine.

Getting Started (please share the following)

• Which item(s) you would like to work on
• How long you will work on said item
• Goal: explore a new item, revisit an old item, decide whether to keep pass or trash, and/or completely finish item, etc.
• Starting photo of item

Please Use This Thread To...

• share what item(s) you are working on,
• provide comparative progress photos of your item(s) monthly (at the beginning of the month when possible),
• ask questions,
• encourage others,
• motivate others with the looks you create with your item(s)

Tips and Tricks to Panning/Getting Some Use Out of Your Stash:

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• Take photos!!  When you think you aren’t making a dent in anything look back at those photos, I’m certain you’ll see some changes 😃 *this is the number one recommendation for everyone, regardless of how long you’ve been panning! Those photos add up and can help you realize progress you might otherwise overlook.
• If you goal is to hit pan or use something up entirely, try concentrating your brush/applicator in the same area each time you use it
• Multitask your products: eyeshadows as highlighter, lipstick as blush, eyeshadow as brow powder, etc. 
• Layer eyeshadow to create different colors (this is especially helpful to get use out of shades you’re not fond of).
• Have shadows with a ton of fall out?  Use water
• Watching the progress of others’ can be fun but try not compare your progress to theirs.  We all use our makeup differently and have different goals.
• Don’t restrict yourself to only using the item(s) you are working on.  It’s more than OK to incorporate other items or take a break!
• Makeup should be fun….if you begin to dread doing your makeup because you made a commitment to use a product that you now hate, TOSS IT!  Do not force yourself to use up something you don’t like.  Move on to something else!  (This includes excluding particular shades from your goals if focusing on palettes, etc.)

 Ideas to Help You Pan Those Items:

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• Roll the dice: number your items and use a random number generator to pick what you will use each (day/week/month/etc.) 
• Layer/Mask: items you are less fond of under things you like
• Pan a Look: at the beginning of the week pick a look that you can wear everyday
• Recreate: a look worn by a fellow BICer, celebrity, etc.
• Spice up an "everyday" look by adding subtle pops of color (in the crease or on the lower lash line, mix lip products to make shades wearable, etc.)

Past Panning Challenges:

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Pan It! - 2024 Challenge
Pan It! - 2023 Challenge

Pan It! - 2022 Challenge

Pan It! - 2021 Challenge 🏆
Pan It! - 2020 Challenge
Pan It! - 2019 Challenge!
Pan It! - 2018 Challenge!
Pan It! - 2017 Challenge! 

For those of you who are interested in trying the challenge but fear you may not finish or move as quickly as others, remember:

[Mel231]

May update.  Finished several samples and minis, and one full-size.  Comments below:

Moroccanoil Blonde Perfecting Purple Shampoo 6.7 oz/ 200 mL (sample).  Fine, but I don't typically use purple shampoo, so it is unlikely that I will purchase.

Moroccanoil Hydrating Conditioner (deluxe sample/Sephora birthday gift). Fine, but there are more hydrating options out there.

Moroccanoil Mini Moroccanoil Treatment 0.85 oz/ 25 mL (deluxe sample/Sephora birthday gift).  Always great, but I prefer the light version for my blonde hair.

Moroccanoil Moisture Repair Shampoo (mini size).  This is great!  Will likely repurchase full-size and keep in rotation.

Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream (sample).  This is fine, but lacks heat protection, so it is probably not something I will purchase.

 Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Hair Mask 8 oz/ 237 mL (full size) An old favorite for when my hair needs a little protein. I like that it has hydrolyzed wheat protein, which my hair seems to like.

Bumble and bumble Mini Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat Protectant Leave In Conditioner Primer 2 oz/... This was a sample, but I have purchased this several times.  It is not my favorite leave-in conditioner (it is a little heavy for my hair), but it is a multitasker that comes in handy.  It detangles, provides heat protection, and conditioning. I usually wait until it is on sale to purchase.

Plan for June is to finish Moroccanoil products and move on to Christophe Robin (as a treat).

[Samtian]

@Mel231 Whoo good job!

[itsfi]

Pan Progress: May 2025

Monthly Summary: Just chipping away with ... everything. I thought I might be able to finish the OSEA Body Oil but that didn't happen, but we are so close. So. Close. I feel like I should be able to use it up by next month, if I don't get distracted by another product. 

May All Stars: The OSEA, just by virtue of it almost being finished. An additional and surprise star product for this month is the Typology Lip Peeling Gel. The surprise isn't in how well the product performs because I've liked it from the very beginning, but I'm surprised with how much progress I've been able to make.  I'll try to do better with tracking usage next month. 

Next Month's Focus: It tends to stay fairly cool in the city in what are the traditional summer months for other places so my plan is to take advantage of that and try to focus on using HERMÈS Barénia, Eau de Parfum (not pictured) more. It's not really a warm weather scent but since it won't be very warm here, it should do just fine in this milder climate.

[Samtian]

@itsfi Ooh so close OSEA so close! I had to look up that Hermes and then I had to look up half those notes haha. 

[itsfi]

@Samtian, fragrances can definitely offer up an education component. There are several scents where I just think "what's that?" and have to look it up to figure out which scent family it might belong to. Barenia is definitely a cooler weather scent for me. It's in my pan it! challenge this year and I'm going to have to find a more floral (nd maybe  more fruit) forward scent to pair it with.

The OSEA should be used up this weekend (?) and then I can use the pump for the body lotion - the pumps that come with the product didn't work out so well for me. Using a different pump made it easier to dispense product out consistently and that made for a more enjoyable experience when I reached for it. 

[Samtian]

@itsfi Love it when things work out like that!

[Samtian]

This is an update for April/May. 

• Use It- 93/333 Target 266
  Pan It- 5/337 Target 33
• Finished off my blush category in the use it. 
• Forgot I had lotion on there, grabbed one and set it on the desk. 
• FINALLY finished that Ulta one I've been working on and losing for years. But that wasn't on my list so it didn't fully count lol. 

[itsfi]

@Samtian, Wow, you finished a bottle of lotion!! That you've been working on for years. 😳 That's impressive! It may just be me, but I would fully count it. But, however you choose to record it in your tally, very nicely done; excellent work!

[Samtian]

@itsfi Thank you! It was more watery than lotion-y lol. But I'm finally happy the day came. 

[KeriCherryDee]

Items being evicted from the Shelves of Shame in May 2025:

BBW body cream in Stress Relief Eucalyptus + Tea: notes are eucalyptus oil and tea extract. My partners favorite BBW scents are the fresh, eucalyptus and/or mint ones. This one was a bit strong for me and I don’t like it as much as the normal Eucalyptus + Spearmint scent. Something about the tea doesn’t do it for me (for once).

BBW body cream in Sun-Ripened Raspberry: notes are sun-ripened raspberries, strawberry leaves, and sugar crystals. This scent has been a staple for me since like 1999 when it was a very distinct shade of purple for the shower gel and the artwork/label photo was really soft and muted. Seriously, my dad always bought me Sun-Ripened Raspberry and he would always buy my sister Sweet Pea as part of birthday or Christmas presents. I’m thrilled it came back for a brief time, but it’s not quite identical to what I remember from the old days. I think this one is a bit more punchy and sharp compared to the OG fragrance. I’d still buy it again though if it comes back.

Method shampoo in Simply Nourish: notes are coconut, rice milk, and shea butter. This is supposed to be the “nourishing” line. It’s pretty heavy for my hair and I previously only used it in cold months when the air was much drier and colder, but it needed to be used up. Would not repurchase any of the Method shampoos, as I tend to do better with sulfate-containing shampoos.

NOT SHOWN - previously decanted products into clear packaging for Crow Brain and finally used them up:

Method conditioner in Daily Zen (cucumber, seaweed, and green tea) and Simply Nourish (see shampoo above). Both of these were fine, but not my faves in the long run. Something about these formulas also tended to make my shower drain here a bit cloggy.

CANDLES

BBW Springtime In Paris: notes are soft peach, lotus blossom, and fresh bergamot. Lovely, fresh, and soft without being too peachy or fake like peach rings. Perfect for spring when the flowers started coming out. I also loved the artwork of the few I burned this month that had this beautiful stained glass look. I’d love if BBW brought bag this art style.

BBW Fresh Cut Lilacs: notes are lilac bouquets, dewy greens, and soft spring air. Another staple for me for springtime. Lilac is my favorite spring scent and this captures it perfectly. I’ll happily get another one next year, as long as I like the artwork.

BBW Eucalyptus Rain: notes are aromatic eucalyptus, spearmint leaves, and fresh spring rain. This was the only really “fresh” candle I had burning this month, and it was a nice break from florals. It’s not as memorable as the others, but I still enjoyed it.

BBW Dahlia: notes are dahlia petals, crisp pear, and praline. I wouldn’t have dreamed up this combination of notes myself, but they come together so harmoniously and that praline really does make it stand out in a great way. I’d like this one in a three-wick with nicer artwork (eventually).

 

 

[itsfi]

That was a lovely bit of nostalgia with the B&BW Sun-Ripened Raspberry @KeriCherryDee! I remember that original packaging. 😊 The artwork on those candles are really pretty; springtime vibes. 

[Samtian]

@KeriCherryDee Whoo another great eviction!

[lmaster]

this was the spray that never ends.. but finally it did!!

 

[caitbird]

@lmaster  woohoo, great work!!

[lmaster]

Thank you dearly @caitbird 

[itsfi]

@lmaster, congrats; another one done! Would you repurchase this particular B&BW scent?

[lmaster]

Thank you darlin @itsfi no i wouldn't,  it's a bit too strong

[Samtian]

@lmaster Wow congrats!!!

[lmaster]

Thank you!! @Samtian 

[caitbird]

🎆Project Pan 2025🎆

Once again, I am approximately...5 months late to the party with my panning project for this year 😅 but I'm still hoping to get on track and make some good progress during the rest of the year! Here are my current goals and some starting status pics:

Skincare

Glossier Milky Jelly Gentle Gel Face Cleanser 6 oz / 177 mL(mini) - goal: finish

2. The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser - Hydrating Makeup Remover 1.7 oz/ 50 mL  - goal: finish

3. Glow Recipe Mini Blueberry Bounce Gentle Cleanser 1 oz/ 30 mL  - goal: finish

- COSRX mini toners (2) - goal: finish

2. TonyMoly Wonder Ceramide Mochi toner - goal: finish

3. REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic 16.9 oz/ 500 mL - goal: finish

that TonyMoly toner is HUGE, it's gonna take me forever OTL

- skincare foils & samples - goal: use & finish as many as possible

- sheet masks - goal: do sheet mask weekly

- clay mask - goal: do clay mask weekly

- overnight mask - goal: do overnight mask weekly

Hair

- hair samples & foils - goal: use & finish as many as possible

- Function of Beauty hair mask (2) - goal: use at least weekly & finish

Makeup

- Glossier Stretch Concealer G12 - goal: finish

almost there! This is a continuing goal from last year

- Hourglass holiday palettes (3) - goal: use one or more at least weekly

spot the Frida cameo lol

- single eyeshadows (136) - goal: use each at least once

- red & other bright lippies (45) - goal: do a look weekly

- blushes (52) - goal: use each at least once

- highlighters (28) - goal: use each at least once

- do makeup 2x+ weekly

Fragrance

- samples, minis & travel size - goal: use each at least 2x, decide whether to purchase FS

- use at least 1 FS (25), 1 travel size (68) & 2 samples (408) weekly

- light candle on days off

Nails

- do nails at least 1x+ monthly

Misc.

- Use & finish as many products as possible; for foils, samples & minis, decide whether to purchase FS; for FS, decide whether to repurchase
- finish more empties/declutter more than items purchased (month to month and/or year total)
- shop stash more and be more mindful/strategic with purchases; aim to try out all products purchased before purchasing more

Hope everyone is doing well (with your panning projects and in general!) 💜 I'll be back around the end of May (hopefully) with an update on my progress!