Operation "Use it up"! All welcome!!
- Thread starter charlotte366
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Rebellefleur
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its only the second day in 2015 and Ive finally finished off my frozen dream lipglass!
Time to replace it with nymphette and try and finish that one off which shouldnt be too difficult im about half done.
Time to replace it with nymphette and try and finish that one off which shouldnt be too difficult im about half done.
thefbomb
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I've been looking at other peoples project pans and I was just browsing here seeing a bunch of you finish up so many things I really want to try to go through some of my makeup especially with all the new MAC collections I'm already eyeing! I'm trying to think of what to try to use up and if I should keep them in a basket on my vanity in order to keep me on track. I think for lipsticks I'm going to start with some of my MAC lipsticks im low on as well as some minis I have (like all my bite minis) I have some opens bb/cc creams I can add to a project pan as well. I'm just lost on how I should choose blush and eyeliner and such to add to my use it up project. I applaud so many of you for going through your items!
bluelitzer
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I've got a lineup of products I want to (decisively and realistically!) use up this year. I want to focus on a pre-selected set of products instead of randomly picking up things from all of my stash. If I do it this way, I can get through things faster and feel good about replacing them with new items.
JANUARY LIST
1. MAC Captive lipstick - Simply gorgeous on my skin! It's got that plummy depth without the vampiness and goth feel. Used only a few times so I have long ways to go with this.
2. MAC Up the Amp - Got the backseat after RiRi Boy came but now it's time to bring it out. Down to 1/2.
3. MAC Patina - most used eyeshadow after Brule. It's down to like 1/3. Such a natural, effortless, seems-like-no-makeup look whenever I wear it.
4. MAC Whisper of Gilt EDSF - All the design has been flattened out and the middle has sunken already. Hoping to hit pan and use it up before it gets repromoted again (if ever they do). I love it but I love the feeling of having used it all up even more.
After this is all gone I can start going through Superb EDSF.
5. Painterly Paint Pot - I have had this for 2 1/2 years and it is still really creamy. Recently I noticed mine has cracked and shrank a little on all sides so I stopped using UDPP to finish this. I'm down to 2/3.
6. MAC Hoop lipglass - My hoop lipglass is starting to smell funny, as I have anticipated (sad panda). For that reason I use it all the time even around the house.
JANUARY LIST
1. MAC Captive lipstick - Simply gorgeous on my skin! It's got that plummy depth without the vampiness and goth feel. Used only a few times so I have long ways to go with this.
2. MAC Up the Amp - Got the backseat after RiRi Boy came but now it's time to bring it out. Down to 1/2.
3. MAC Patina - most used eyeshadow after Brule. It's down to like 1/3. Such a natural, effortless, seems-like-no-makeup look whenever I wear it.
4. MAC Whisper of Gilt EDSF - All the design has been flattened out and the middle has sunken already. Hoping to hit pan and use it up before it gets repromoted again (if ever they do). I love it but I love the feeling of having used it all up even more.
After this is all gone I can start going through Superb EDSF.5. Painterly Paint Pot - I have had this for 2 1/2 years and it is still really creamy. Recently I noticed mine has cracked and shrank a little on all sides so I stopped using UDPP to finish this. I'm down to 2/3.
6. MAC Hoop lipglass - My hoop lipglass is starting to smell funny, as I have anticipated (sad panda). For that reason I use it all the time even around the house.
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Hey everyone! I'd love to take part as well. I've been lurking here for some time, and now I'll take the chance to make some new year's resolutions come true Today I've already finished a shower gel (a small bottle of Hugo Boss Nuit or whatever the precise name was, I'm either gonna make a list to keep track of my empties or I'll take pics, not sure about that at the moment.
mel33t
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This seems like such a great thread!! I'm in! I finished off a BB cream (that I probably will repurchase eventually, but maybe not until the spring/summer) and I really want to finish another foundation. I would love to finish up my NARS Laguna bronzer and hit pan on a few blushes and eye shadows.
kerry-jane88
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December empties 2014
I didn't manage to use up everything I wanted to before the new year, so I've done a big purge of most of the stuff I wanted gone and now I've just a few bits I'd actually like to use up. Overall my stash focus is keeping good reliable basics with less frivolous 'extras'.
charlotte366
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Happy 2015 ladies ! I am still project panning this year, really motivated to use stuff up! Finished some bits already which I will post at end of January but really pleased that I just hit pan on my hourglass diffused light powder!! Trying to finish all my bodycare items and skincare this year so I don't have "stocks" and additionally I want to pan 30 make up items in the year!
thefbomb
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Good luck!
I think I need to step it up and start a project pan too
starletta8
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I need to do a serious skincare/body care use it up. I'm getting overrun!
None of these skincare or body products are staple products for me, all I'd like to finish by the end of February:
Item
1. Shiseido Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Balancing Softener Enriched- about 60% used
2. Caudalie Beauty Elixir- about 60% used
3. Philosophy Purity High Foaming Daily Cleanser (1.5oz)- about 50% used, I'd like to open up the OH Red Tea Cleanser I just bought
4 Shiseido Ibuki Gentle Cleanser (1oz)- I have other creamy cleansers to use up before I can go back to my HG
5. Shiseido Benefiance Firming Massage Mask- about 50% used
6. Shiseido Ultimiune 0.33oz (deluxe sample)- about 30% used
7. Bath and Body Works Morocco Orchid & Pink Amber Body Wash- about 80% used
8. Bath and Body Works Champagne Love & Iced Plum Ultra Shea Body Cream- about 25% used (I've already finished 2 body creams this month this size)
9. Shiseido Benefiance Full Correction Lip Treatment- about 80% used (I love this but just bought By Terry Baume de Rose and can't have $100 in lip balms sitting around!)
10. Shiseido The Skincare Lip & Eye Makeup Remover (deluxe sample)- about 10% used (I want to clear out MU removers to get back to my HG)
11. Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Dual Action Eye Makeup Remover Oil Free- 1oz- about 85% used
12. First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Overnight Mask- about 50% used
13. Bath and Body Works French Lavender and Honey Ultra Shea Body Cream- about 15% used
Makeup-wise (some of these will be repurchased):
14. Smashbox 24 Hour Photo Finish Eyeshadow Primer- about 90% used
15. Shiseido Natural Finish Cream Concealer- about 70% used
16. NARS Creamy Concealer- about 70% used
17. Lancome Maquicomplet Concealer- about 50% used
by the end of April, I'd like to finish:
14. Burberry Velvet Foundation #202-about 60% used?
15. Hourglass Mineral Veil Primer- 0.16oz (deluxe sample)- about 50% used
by the end of June:
16. Shiseido Refining Makeup Primer- about 50% used
by the end of the year:
17. Tom Ford Traceless Foundation Stick- about 30% used
18. Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow in #02 Trench- already see pan on about 15% of the shadow, I want to finish it.
19. Burberry Sheer Foundation #02- about 20% used
None of these skincare or body products are staple products for me, all I'd like to finish by the end of February:
Item
1. Shiseido Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Balancing Softener Enriched- about 60% used
2. Caudalie Beauty Elixir- about 60% used
3. Philosophy Purity High Foaming Daily Cleanser (1.5oz)- about 50% used, I'd like to open up the OH Red Tea Cleanser I just bought
4 Shiseido Ibuki Gentle Cleanser (1oz)- I have other creamy cleansers to use up before I can go back to my HG
5. Shiseido Benefiance Firming Massage Mask- about 50% used
6. Shiseido Ultimiune 0.33oz (deluxe sample)- about 30% used
7. Bath and Body Works Morocco Orchid & Pink Amber Body Wash- about 80% used
8. Bath and Body Works Champagne Love & Iced Plum Ultra Shea Body Cream- about 25% used (I've already finished 2 body creams this month this size)
9. Shiseido Benefiance Full Correction Lip Treatment- about 80% used (I love this but just bought By Terry Baume de Rose and can't have $100 in lip balms sitting around!)
10. Shiseido The Skincare Lip & Eye Makeup Remover (deluxe sample)- about 10% used (I want to clear out MU removers to get back to my HG)
11. Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Dual Action Eye Makeup Remover Oil Free- 1oz- about 85% used
12. First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Overnight Mask- about 50% used
13. Bath and Body Works French Lavender and Honey Ultra Shea Body Cream- about 15% used
Makeup-wise (some of these will be repurchased):
14. Smashbox 24 Hour Photo Finish Eyeshadow Primer- about 90% used
15. Shiseido Natural Finish Cream Concealer- about 70% used
16. NARS Creamy Concealer- about 70% used
17. Lancome Maquicomplet Concealer- about 50% used
by the end of April, I'd like to finish:
14. Burberry Velvet Foundation #202-about 60% used?
15. Hourglass Mineral Veil Primer- 0.16oz (deluxe sample)- about 50% used
by the end of June:
16. Shiseido Refining Makeup Primer- about 50% used
by the end of the year:
17. Tom Ford Traceless Foundation Stick- about 30% used
18. Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow in #02 Trench- already see pan on about 15% of the shadow, I want to finish it.
19. Burberry Sheer Foundation #02- about 20% used
kerry-jane88
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I've taken notes about my empties all month long. Can't wait to post everything on the weekend!
*cheer* you will!Welcome to use it up alley! I'm determined to get all of these finished by the end of the day on sat 31st!
Maris Crane
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I'm checking in.
Right now, I'm working on my Hourglass Ambient Powder in Diffused Light, Hard Candy Lite Brite concealer (hate, hate, hate) & Tom Ford Traceless Liquid foundation - before this last one goes bad!
Right now, I'm working on my Hourglass Ambient Powder in Diffused Light, Hard Candy Lite Brite concealer (hate, hate, hate) & Tom Ford Traceless Liquid foundation - before this last one goes bad!
starletta8
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Checking in on my progress:
Item
1. Shiseido Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Balancing Softener Enriched- about 60% used About 70% used
2. Caudalie Beauty Elixir- about 60% used About 80% used
3. Philosophy Purity High Foaming Daily Cleanser (1.5oz)- about 50% used, I'd like to open up the OH Red Tea Cleanser I just bought Used up!
4 Shiseido Ibuki Gentle Cleanser (1oz)- I have other creamy cleansers to use up before I can go back to my HG 90-95% Used
5. Shiseido Benefiance Firming Massage Mask- about 50% used Used once
6. Shiseido Ultimiune 0.33oz (deluxe sample)- about 30% used Haven't touched
7. Bath and Body Works Morocco Orchid & Pink Amber Body Wash- about 80% used Used up!
8. Bath and Body Works Champagne Love & Iced Plum Ultra Shea Body Cream- about 25% used (I've already finished 2 body creams this month this size) Used up!
9. Shiseido Benefiance Full Correction Lip Treatment- about 80% used (I love this but just bought By Terry Baume de Rose and can't have $100 in lip balms sitting around!) Haven't touched
10. Shiseido The Skincare Lip & Eye Makeup Remover (deluxe sample)- about 10% used (I want to clear out MU removers to get back to my HG) Used up!
11. Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Dual Action Eye Makeup Remover Oil Free- 1oz- about 85% used Used up!
12. First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Overnight Mask- about 50% used Haven't touched
13. Bath and Body Works French Lavender and Honey Ultra Shea Body Cream- about 15% used Haven't touched
Makeup-wise (some of these will be repurchased):
14. Smashbox 24 Hour Photo Finish Eyeshadow Primer- about 90% used
15. Shiseido Natural Finish Cream Concealer- about 70% used
16. NARS Creamy Concealer- about 70% used
17. Lancome Maquicomplet Concealer- about 50% used
by the end of April, I'd like to finish:
14. Burberry Velvet Foundation #202-about 60% used?
15. Hourglass Mineral Veil Primer- 0.16oz (deluxe sample)- about 50% used
by the end of June:
16. Shiseido Refining Makeup Primer- about 50% used
by the end of the year:
17. Tom Ford Traceless Foundation Stick- about 30% used
18. Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow in #02 Trench- already see pan on about 15% of the shadow, I want to finish it. Taking this off the "finish NOW" list since Burberry reformulated my HG!
19. Burberry Sheer Foundation #02- about 20% used
I also have made a huge effort to use Caudalie Cleansing Water deluxe samples (finished 1, working on #2 already), and have finished 2 primers and a concealer!
Item
1. Shiseido Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Balancing Softener Enriched- about 60% used About 70% used
2. Caudalie Beauty Elixir- about 60% used About 80% used
3. Philosophy Purity High Foaming Daily Cleanser (1.5oz)- about 50% used, I'd like to open up the OH Red Tea Cleanser I just bought Used up!
4 Shiseido Ibuki Gentle Cleanser (1oz)- I have other creamy cleansers to use up before I can go back to my HG 90-95% Used
5. Shiseido Benefiance Firming Massage Mask- about 50% used Used once
6. Shiseido Ultimiune 0.33oz (deluxe sample)- about 30% used Haven't touched
7. Bath and Body Works Morocco Orchid & Pink Amber Body Wash- about 80% used Used up!
8. Bath and Body Works Champagne Love & Iced Plum Ultra Shea Body Cream- about 25% used (I've already finished 2 body creams this month this size) Used up!
9. Shiseido Benefiance Full Correction Lip Treatment- about 80% used (I love this but just bought By Terry Baume de Rose and can't have $100 in lip balms sitting around!) Haven't touched
10. Shiseido The Skincare Lip & Eye Makeup Remover (deluxe sample)- about 10% used (I want to clear out MU removers to get back to my HG) Used up!
11. Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Dual Action Eye Makeup Remover Oil Free- 1oz- about 85% used Used up!
12. First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Overnight Mask- about 50% used Haven't touched
13. Bath and Body Works French Lavender and Honey Ultra Shea Body Cream- about 15% used Haven't touched
Makeup-wise (some of these will be repurchased):
14. Smashbox 24 Hour Photo Finish Eyeshadow Primer- about 90% used
15. Shiseido Natural Finish Cream Concealer- about 70% used
16. NARS Creamy Concealer- about 70% used
17. Lancome Maquicomplet Concealer- about 50% used
by the end of April, I'd like to finish:
14. Burberry Velvet Foundation #202-about 60% used?
15. Hourglass Mineral Veil Primer- 0.16oz (deluxe sample)- about 50% used
by the end of June:
16. Shiseido Refining Makeup Primer- about 50% used
by the end of the year:
17. Tom Ford Traceless Foundation Stick- about 30% used
18. Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow in #02 Trench- already see pan on about 15% of the shadow, I want to finish it. Taking this off the "finish NOW" list since Burberry reformulated my HG!
19. Burberry Sheer Foundation #02- about 20% used
I also have made a huge effort to use Caudalie Cleansing Water deluxe samples (finished 1, working on #2 already), and have finished 2 primers and a concealer!
kerry-jane88
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oh wow! That's great! I'm looking forward to watching the video, at the moment I'm on a train and I got no headphones, but a lousy internet connection.
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Buffy89
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@kerry-jane88 I've watched your video now, it was really great! I totally like your style of speaking/presenting everything, and that background is so pretty.
Well, here are the things I've used up in January. Some brands might not be available internationally, but I'm posting everything so my list is complete.
- Boss Nuit Pour Femme shower gel (75ml/2.5fl.oz.): it was nice, but I would not buy the matching perfume. I'm generally not into those "perfume" shower gels that much. This was a gwp sample.
- Sebamed Omega 12% body lotion, travel size: I got this as a gift at the drug store and it really surprised me. This brand (I guess it's only available in german-speaking countries) carries stuff for allergics and it is not interesting or fun at all, but that lotion was really, really moisturizing and I might even buy it after finishing my hoarded bottles of lotion.
- Balea (german drugstore brand) Honey shower gel, travel size: another freebie from the drugstore. Super boring, nothing special about it. At least it's gone now.
- seven perfume samples (still need to work on my collection of these. I wanna finish all my samples first before I use my regular fragrances again)
- Dove shower cream pistachio/magnolia: I love the creamyness of Dove's shower gels and the scent is always nice. Definitely gonna repurchase one of these when I've finished my other shower gels.
- Isadora Precision Mascara Sample: It got dry and crumbly way too soon. Otherwise, it could have been a good mascara, giving nice volume and good separation.
- Cartice All Matte Plus Foundation: I tossed this although there was about 50% left. The color was wrong for me and the coverage wasn't good enough for me. This foundation has been hyped as hell in the german and austrian blogger community, so note to self: don't believe the hype.
- purged three nail polishes that had gotten thick
- Mac Pro Longwear Waterproof Brow Gel in Emphatically Blonde: This was great. I wish I hadn't two more regular brow products and two brow toned eyeshadows to go through so I could just buy it again.
- Balea in-shower body lotion: I really like in-shower body lotions, so this was not a tough one. I've already repurchased it because sometimes, it's much nicer (ake non-sticky) than regular lotion. I love the scent as well, it reminds me of YSL Manifesto a bit.
- Mac Eye Brows in Fling: Something was wrong with this one. The tip always broke off. The ones I had previously were fine. Since I had hoarded it a longer time ago, I could't return it. It was such a waste of product and I guess I'll stick to the brow gel mentioned above.
- Tigi Urban Antidotes Recovery Conditioner: This bottle was huge! (25.36fl.oz/750ml) It was good, but cheaper products do the same for me. And in the end, that enomous bottle which didn't wanna be finished was just annoying.
- gifted 21 lipsticks (most of them Mac or luxury brands): to reduce my stash to things I really love. Now my favorites get some attention.
- a bottle of hand soap: just plain soap, but I thought it's worth mentioning when I got two silly backups.
- Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Post Blemish Formula: what a name. This was a scar treatment for blemishes. It came in a little twist-up pencil and was used up really quickly. I'm not sure if it did anthing for me. For the same purpose, I prefer Zinc salve (that greasy stuff from the pharmacy that's usually used to treat skin wounds-it works wonders on me).
- Soap & Glory Clean on me shower gel (75ml/2.5fl.oz): I liked this one, especially the fragrance, but I previously had to bin a sealed(!) bottle of it because it had gotten rancid. So I'm unsure about repurchasing. That's ok because I've got plenty of shower gel to go.
Well, here are the things I've used up in January. Some brands might not be available internationally, but I'm posting everything so my list is complete.
- Boss Nuit Pour Femme shower gel (75ml/2.5fl.oz.): it was nice, but I would not buy the matching perfume. I'm generally not into those "perfume" shower gels that much. This was a gwp sample.
- Sebamed Omega 12% body lotion, travel size: I got this as a gift at the drug store and it really surprised me. This brand (I guess it's only available in german-speaking countries) carries stuff for allergics and it is not interesting or fun at all, but that lotion was really, really moisturizing and I might even buy it after finishing my hoarded bottles of lotion.
- Balea (german drugstore brand) Honey shower gel, travel size: another freebie from the drugstore. Super boring, nothing special about it. At least it's gone now.
- seven perfume samples (still need to work on my collection of these. I wanna finish all my samples first before I use my regular fragrances again)
- Dove shower cream pistachio/magnolia: I love the creamyness of Dove's shower gels and the scent is always nice. Definitely gonna repurchase one of these when I've finished my other shower gels.
- Isadora Precision Mascara Sample: It got dry and crumbly way too soon. Otherwise, it could have been a good mascara, giving nice volume and good separation.
- Cartice All Matte Plus Foundation: I tossed this although there was about 50% left. The color was wrong for me and the coverage wasn't good enough for me. This foundation has been hyped as hell in the german and austrian blogger community, so note to self: don't believe the hype.
- purged three nail polishes that had gotten thick
- Mac Pro Longwear Waterproof Brow Gel in Emphatically Blonde: This was great. I wish I hadn't two more regular brow products and two brow toned eyeshadows to go through so I could just buy it again.
- Balea in-shower body lotion: I really like in-shower body lotions, so this was not a tough one. I've already repurchased it because sometimes, it's much nicer (ake non-sticky) than regular lotion. I love the scent as well, it reminds me of YSL Manifesto a bit.
- Mac Eye Brows in Fling: Something was wrong with this one. The tip always broke off. The ones I had previously were fine. Since I had hoarded it a longer time ago, I could't return it. It was such a waste of product and I guess I'll stick to the brow gel mentioned above.
- Tigi Urban Antidotes Recovery Conditioner: This bottle was huge! (25.36fl.oz/750ml) It was good, but cheaper products do the same for me. And in the end, that enomous bottle which didn't wanna be finished was just annoying.
- gifted 21 lipsticks (most of them Mac or luxury brands): to reduce my stash to things I really love. Now my favorites get some attention.
- a bottle of hand soap: just plain soap, but I thought it's worth mentioning when I got two silly backups.
- Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Post Blemish Formula: what a name. This was a scar treatment for blemishes. It came in a little twist-up pencil and was used up really quickly. I'm not sure if it did anthing for me. For the same purpose, I prefer Zinc salve (that greasy stuff from the pharmacy that's usually used to treat skin wounds-it works wonders on me).
- Soap & Glory Clean on me shower gel (75ml/2.5fl.oz): I liked this one, especially the fragrance, but I previously had to bin a sealed(!) bottle of it because it had gotten rancid. So I'm unsure about repurchasing. That's ok because I've got plenty of shower gel to go.
