Post #24: 13 by Halloween - October Project Pan FINALE

This is my 13 by Halloween Project Pan finale. As of October 31st:

1. Make Up For Ever Ultra HD foundation, sample packet. I am considering purchasing a full size of this product - two uses and done 10/04/17

2. Clinique Foundation Sample, small vial. It had good coverage, but wasn't the best for oil control, but in Clinique's defense this was an old sample - 10.5 uses and done 10/18/17

3. Stila Stay All Day waterproof liquid eyeliner NOT done by 10/31

4. It Cosmetics Hello Lashes! - eh, not my favorite formula of mascara, but I gave it a fair test. done 10/21/17

5. Theorie Marula Oil Hair Serum - deluxe sample from ipsy. Definitely not interested in purchasing a full size, the benefits weren't that noticeable - 12 uses and done 10/14/17

6. GlamGlow GlowStarter - Nude Glow illuminating moisturizer - deluxe sample from Sephora (note: illuminating is right! I was so shiny after using it) Does not shine through my foundation. roughly 16 uses and done 10/25/17

7. Perricone MD H2 Elemental Energy Hydrating Cloud Cream - deluxe sample from Sephora. I think, depending on the price I would consider purchasing a full size of this. It was light and hydrating - 2 weeks of use (twice a day) and done 10/14/17

8. GlamGlow Volcasmic matte glow moisturizer - deluxe sample from Sephora - so thick and pasty, I am not sure if I am a fan... so after the first few uses I started scooping it out with my pallet knife and rubbing it in my hands before applying it to my face/neck. That helped but it was still more greasy feeling than I would like for under my makeup. I would only use it as a night cream or on days I don't wear makeup if I were to repurchase - 7 uses and done 10/17/17

9. Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask - sample from Sephora - I didn't like or dislike this product, won't be purchasing - 2 uses and done 10/18/17

10. Mud Masky purifying recovery mask - deluxe sample from ipsy - I liked the exfoliation of this mask, but I am not really a face mask person. Though for reference, using it before showering I found was the best, that way you didn't miss washing off any of the product. 6 uses and done 10/28/17

11. Avene Mattifying toner - deluxe sample from ipsy - I don't think I noticed anything caused/helped by the toner, but I am going to keep using toner moving forward (I bought Dickinson's Witch Hazel toner) - roughly 34 uses and done 10/17/17

12. Nars Velvet Matte lip pencil, Cruella - deluxe sample from Sephora. I already have a full size of this, so I will continue working through this sample [you will see it again in another project pan] (Birthday gift 2015). Still a great color and I love the lasting power. It is drying on the lips by the end of the day. I consider myself to have a high tolerance to lip discomfort so it doesn't bother me. (The discomfort sets in after 6-8 hours of wear.) NOT done by 10/31

13. Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural N9. I started pairing this color with my Nabi lip liner in Mahogany to give it more 'oomph' which I will continue doing until I finish. NOT done by 10/31

Pictures of lipstick levels.

 


See my 13 by Halloween FINALE video.

Post #23: 13 by Halloween - October Project Pan UPDATE (halfway point)

This is my 13 by Halloween Project Pan halfway update. As of October 15th:

1. Make Up For Ever Ultra HD foundation, sample packet - two uses and I am thinking about purchasing a full size of this product, done 10/04/17
2. Clinique Foundation Sample, small vial (8 on 15th)
3. Stila Stay All Day waterproof liquid eyeliner
4. It Cosmetics Hello Lashes!
5. Theorie Marula Oil Hair Serum - deluxe sample from ipsy - 12 uses and I won't be purchasing a full size version of this product, done 10/14/17
6. GlamGlow GlowStarter - Nude Glow illuminating moisturizer - deluxe sample from Sephora (note: illuminating is right! I was so shiny after using it)
7. Perricone MD H2 Elemental Energy Hydrating Cloud Cream - deluxe sample from Sephora - 2 weeks of use (twice a day) and depending on price I would consider purchasing a full size product, done 10/14/17
8. GlamGlow Volcasmic matte glow moisturizer - deluxe sample from Sephora - so thick and pasty, I am not sure if I am a fan...
9. Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask - deluxe sample from Sephora
10. Mud Masky purifying recovery mask - deluxe sample from ipsy (2 on 13th)
11. Avene Mattifying toner - deluxe sample from ipsy
12. Nars Velvet Matte lip pencil, Cruella - deluxe sample from Sephora (Birthday gift 2015)
13. Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural N9

Pictures of lipstick levels here.

 

See my 13 by Halloween UPDATE video.

Post #22 13 by Halloween - October Project Pan INTRO

So my first attempt at a Project Pan did help. I decluttered, threw out, a bunch of old foundation and other makeup, stuff that needed to go. This 13 by Halloween Project Pan will be all sample sizes, so I should be able to get through them.

1. Make Up For Ever Ultra HD foundation, sample packet
2. Clinique Foundation Sample, small vial
3. Stila Stay All Day waterproof liquid eyeliner
4. It Cosmetics Hello Lashes!
5. Theorie Marula Oil Hair Serum - deluxe sample from ipsy
6. GlamGlow GlowStarter - Nude Glow illuminating moisturizer - deluxe sample from Sephora
7. Perricone MD H2 Elemental Energy Hydrating Cloud Cream - deluxe sample from Sephora
8. GlamGlow Volcasmic matte glow moisturizer - deluxe sample from Sephora
9. Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask - deluxe sample from Sephora
10. Mud Masky purifying recovery mask - deluxe sample from ipsy
11. Avene Mattifying toner - deluxe sample from ipsy
12. Nars Velvet Matte lip pencil, Cruella - deluxe sample from Sephora (Birthday gift 2015)
13. Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural N9

Nars lip pencil starting picture

Make Up For Ever starting picture

See my 13 by Halloween Project Pan INTRO video.

Post #18: 100 Days of Lipstick

100 days, 100 lipsticks, 1 woman.

Back in April (April 7), I was a little over a month removed from my ‘#28shades’ challenge I did with one of my friends. The month of February was so fun; in forcing myself into a different color of lipstick each day, I was able to push myself. A late night of Instagram browsing had me stumbling onto my newest challenge. So when I decided to do the ‘#100daysoflipstick’ I, myself, thought I was crazy. I didn’t want to believe that I had that many lipsticks. A quick count one evening revealed that I had at least 107 lipsticks (bullets and liquids and stains, oh my!). I added at least 15 to my collection since starting the challenge.

It isn’t just the catalogue of my lipsticks that I am getting out of this adventure. I am using Instagram to promote my self-love. I don’t spend hours taking the perfect selfie, at most I take 3 or 4 before posting one. Typically, I post the first one I take (my only criteria is that the lighting shows off the lipstick). The practice of not taking hundreds of pictures has built my confidence. I know how I look and I love myself, I am not afraid to share the photo if it isn’t perfect, because I am not perfect! I have bags under my eyes, I have chubby cheeks, I have acne, but I also have confidence and joy. I am happy to share with the world my love of lipsticks. See my YouTube video to see all the colors (link at the end).

As of August 2, I have 173 lipsticks. Which might seem extreme, sorry, not sorry. As of August 6, I have 136. I decluttered 39 lipsticks either because they were colors I would never wear (oranges and pale pinks), or the formula was not good (patchy).

1.  Maybelline Vivid Matte Liquid: no. 55 Sinful Stone [April 7th]

2.  Ciaté London Liquid Velvet: Pin Up (from Ipsy)

3.  Nabi Lipstick: NLS 23 Hot Pink

4.  Nabi Matte Lip Gloss: MLG1 08 Mauve

5.  Nabi Lipstick: NLS 12 Baby Pink

6.   Nabi Lipstick: NLS 85 Lollipop

7.   Nabi Lipstick: NLS 35 Baby Orange

8.   Nabi Lipstick: NLS 84 Baby Orange

9.   Nabi Lipstick: NLS Lavender II

10. Nabi Lipstick: NLS Cute Pink

11. Nabi Lipstick: NLS Pastel Orange

12. Revlon: 440 Cherries in the Snow

13. Sephora Wonderful Cushion Matte Lip Cream: Wonderful Purple

14. Lipsense: Fly Girl

15. Nabi Lipstick: NLS Garnet Red

16. Lorac Alter Ego: Bombshell

17. Lorac Alter Ego: Visionary

18. Lorac Alter Ego: Hot Shot

19. Maybelline Super Stay: Pink

20. Nabi Matte Lip Gloss: MLG1 42 Rose Pink

21. Maybelline Vivid Matte Liquid: no. 02 Grey Envy

22. Maybelline Vivid Matte Liquid: no. Electric Pink

23. Lorac Alter Ego: MUA

24. Sephora Wonderful Cushion Matte Lip Cream: Wonderful Red

25. Nabi Matte Lip Gloss: MLG1 13 Orange Red

26. Loreal Colour Riche: Classic Wine

27. CoverGirl Katy Kat Matte: Cat Call

28. CoverGirl Katy Kat Matte: Cosmic Cat

29. CoverGirl Katy Kat Matte: Catoure

30. Caked Lip Fondant: Low Key (from Ipsy)

31. Maybelline: 691 Rich Ruby

32. Lorac Alter Ego: Celebrity

33. CoverGirl Katy Kat Matte: Sphynx

34. Nabi Matte Lip Gloss: MLG1 66 Indigo

35. CoverGirl Katy Kat Matte: Coral Cat

36. Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream SMLC 18 Prague

37. Sephora Wonderful Cushion Matte Lip Cream: Wonderful Magenta

38. Lorac Alter Ego: Secret Agent

39. Lorac Alter Ego: Free Spirit

40. CoverGirl Katy Kat Matte: Magenta Minx

41. Nyx Lingerie: Lipli

42. Loreal: British Red

43. Shany 07

44. Nabi Lipstick: Cherry

45. Rimmel Kate Moss: 01

46. Nyx Lip Butter: Ripe Berry (from Ipsy)

47. Rimmel Kate Moss: 10

48. Lorac Alter Ego: Show Girl

49. CoverGirl Katy Kat Matte: Kitty Purry

50. Nabi Lipstick: NLS Matte Orange

51. Lorac Mod Lip Cream: Tres Chic

52. Lorac Mod Lip Cream: Savoir Faire

53. Revlon: Stormy Pink

54. Nabi Lipstick: NLS Spice

55. Lorac Mod Lip Cream: True Beauty

56. Nabi Matte Lip Gloss: Plush Red

57. CoverGirl Katy Kat Matte: Crimson Cat

58. Nabi Matte Lip Gloss: Peach

59. CoverGirl: Seduce

60. Nabi Lipstick: NLS Lavender

61. CoverGirl: Spellbound

62. Maybelline Vivid Matte Liquid: Berry Boost

63. Rimmel Kate Moss: 104

64. CoverGirl Katy Kat Matte: Pink Paws

65. Nabi Lipstick: NLS Shining Pink

66. Shany 01

67. Nabi Matte Lip Gloss: Pink Red

68. Nyx Whipped Lip and Cheek Cream: Pink Cloud (from Ipsy)

69. Nabi Lipstick: NLS Red Red

70. Lorac Alter Ego: Beauty Guru

71.   Revlon Infallible: Red (decluttered)

72.   Crayola Crayon Blue (not real lipstick, I made it myself)

73.   Lorac Mod Lip Cream: Belle-ieve

74.   Lorac Mod Lip Cream: Red Rose

75.  Shany 04

76.  Nars Velvet Lip Pencil: Cruella

77.  Urban Decay Vice Lipstick: Bad Blood

78.  Nabi Lipstick: Nude

79. Nabi Lipstick: Red

80. Revlon: Wink For Pink

81. Winky Lux Double Matte Whip: Angel Food (from Ipsy)

82. Maybelline Metallic: Copper Rose

83. Lorac Alter Ego: Dominatrix

84. Maybelline Bold: Midnight Blue

85. Urban Decay Gwen Stefani: Rock Steady

86. Nars Satin Lip Pencil: Rikugien

87. Icing: Pink

88. Makeup Forever Acrylips: 501

89. Tarte: Delish (from Ipsy)

90. Icing: Red

91. Loreal Infallible Lip Paint: Domineering Teal

92. Tarte: Birthday Suit

93. Makeup Forever Sample

94. Maybelline Metallic Matte: Serpentine

95. Maybelline: Espresso Exposed

96. CoverGirl Katy Kat Matte: Maroon Meow

97. Maybelline Vivid Matte Liquid: Wicked Berry

98. Maybelline Metallic Matte: Gun Metal

99. Maybelline: Sapphire Siren

100. Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream: San Paulo [August 8]

Be sure to check out my video that is the slide show off all these selfies from Instagram: LINK HERE.

So my next step is to start using up some of the lipsticks I have. I considered doing just one color until it was gone, but a very smart friend said I would probably get bored, and she is right. So I am thinking of picking 7 and rotating through them.

Until my next post, thanks for reading.