r/ProjectPan

Six months of empties (Jan. 2026-Jun. 2026)!

47 items (not photoed Lush Sleepy Bar Soap)!

Planning to do before and after pics for every show 😍

I got this Beekman 1802 smooth lactic acid & willow bark goat milk body cream over a year ago and using it has been a slog. I got it for one reason, and that was to exfoliate, and it did that well, but it smelled like glue and didn’t feel great on my skin. Super glad to be finally be rid of it.

I’m stoked I finally panned my first Vacation EDT! I bought another of this one because I just like it so much, and it’s perfect for summer.

REPOST!!! (excluding the items I got in trouble for posting due to incorrect category)

Used up lots of really good products this month! I’m normally very picky but these were good overall. Repurchases are marked with hearts and thumbs down are things I will not repurchase. Others were just ok.

My not favorites (since these are what people tend to ask about):

-Living Proof- has a very strong scent that gave me a headache but otherwise did a fine job with heat protection
-Deeds roll-on-supposed to smell like dove intensive repair but did not and was nausea inducing
-D&G-smelled wonderful but had the staying power of a fart
-Dove hair oil-while I LOVED the intensive repair shampoo/conditioner, this hair oil was too heavy for me
-Davines liquid spell-didn’t do anything and smelt like black liquorice

I had these blushes+lipstick since forever and I decided to focus on those and finish them!

Some of the have just few uses left!

It’s been 75 days since my first empties/pan post. Here are the empties I accumulated since then!

TOP LEFT -> TOP RIGHT

1.) LAURA MERCIER Tinted Blur Balm - as usual haha. I am trying to look for an alternative for this as Laura Mercier does animal testing if local law allows… but I am having trouble looking for an alternative that performs like this…

2.) ANUA 10+ Azelaic Acid & Hyaluron Serum - this is my 5th bottle since I started using it on May 2025. That should tell you how good this serum is! While not on PETA’s Cruelty Free list, ANUA does not do animal testing. South Korea has a strict ban on animal testing - which is one of the reasons why I love Korean brands.

3.) HEVE BLUE Salmon Caring Centella Ampoule - nothing amazing. Will not repurchase. HEVE BLUE is a cruelty free Korean brand too.

4.) BURT’S BEES Tinted Lip Balm in Red Dahlia - loved the color but man this lip balm tasted awful! I got a 2 pack so i am still trying to empty the other tube. BURT’S BEES is certified cruelty free.

5.) ROVECTIN Calming Lotus Cream - this is my 2nd tube! I use this as my morning moisturizer. I will definitely repurchase but not now since i have a SKIN1004 hYalu Cica moisturizer i am still trying to use up. ROVECTIN is also certified cruelty free.

BOTTOM LEFT -> BOTTOM RIGHT

6.) BIORE UV Aqua Rich Sunscren - this used to be my fave back in my 20s. Then i started trying different brands. I bought this on a nostalgic whim when I went to a Japanese store and I got reminded as to why I loved this. I have since repurchased a 3 pack online when it was on major sale so i will be using this for the foreseeable future. Unfortunately, Biore is not entirely cruelty free. Biore products in Western Markets (like this one) is cruelty free but products sold in China are historically subject to animal testing. I am unsure if I will repurchase after finishing the 3 tubes I bought on sale.

7.) NUMBUZIN NO 1 Clear Filter Essence Sunscreen - this was my favorite the last year or so. Works great under makeup! I find it frustrating to repurchase (i have repurchased this 3x) bec I can’t get this specific sunscreen from Numbuzin store in Amazon (yes, i double check if it is the official store so I dont end up buying fakes). I always had to repurchase from YesStyle or OliveYoung online and had to buy in bulk to save on shipping (hence the 3x tubes purchased - all at the same time). NUMBUZIN is considered cruelty free (they only sell online in China so they don’t have to do animal testing).

8.) HEVE BLUE Salmon Caring Centella Cream w PDRN and Salmon Egg extract - my favorite PM moisturizer. This is my 4th tube. This PDRN line is cruelty free but not vegan.

9.) HEVE BLUE Salmon Caring Centella Toner - a great toner but I just always forget to put toner after I wash my face so this step isn’t really a big deal for me. Will not repurchase purely bec of that.

10.) COSRX Advance Snail 96 Mucin Essence - it was a struggle for me to finish this (i don’t like putting toner or essence) and will not repurchase. COSRX has been purchased by Amorepacific - while still a Korean brand (no animal testing), they sell in physical stores in China where it is “legally mandated to do animal testing”.

While I am not vegan/vegetarian, I try my best to be mindful when I purchase. I prefer brands that do not do animal testing so I really try not to buy from brands that sell in physical stores in China.

FYI: Cruelty free does not mean vegan - it means no animals were harmed or tested. The term “cruelty free” does not regulate how animal-derived products are harvested. So if you are looking for cruelty free & vegan, Some of my empties like the HEVE BLUE PDRN Line will not work for you.

+ love pans and hate pans

Mainly because throughout the years I have been people's "the person to declutter to", and i have done several pca experiments only to turn back to soft autumn.

Most things i have are not bad and in textures i find ok, and i remembered a big eyeshadow palette i've got: the revolution the Emily edit the Wants palette. It is full of great shades, bit i just sorta forgot about it preferring an also decluttered to me Charlotte Tillbury palette.

And... I love these shades! The palette is 8 years old and I've had it for about 4. Some of the shades have dents (and one, cupcake, had breakage) but no pans yet. I am wearing it today, as well as other older make-up.

For the past 2-3 years I was already improving my shopping habits, but this year I decided to do the project pan! This is 6 months progress January-June. The goal was to own 1 of each (for the body and hair products), unfortunately I have bought too many hand creams and lip products, but overall it's getting better. Now I am down to 1 shampoo/conditioner, 1 cleanser, 1 body scrub, 1 shower gel. Still working through my face moisturizers collection (I have like 4 WIP, but I rotate them based on the weather and temperature through the seasons).

I have so many lip products it is actually overwhelming. I’m currently healing a lip piercing but once it’s good to go- I fully intend to use up all of these products and force myself not to buy new ones!

Some products that I’ve had for the longest. The lip glosses are both well over four years old most likely 🫣 And the body sprays and perfume are as well. Hopefully I see more progress soon!

June Empties!

This is my first proper month of project pan, actually trying to focus on using stuff up.

I wanted lots of easy wins, like using as many samples and minis as I could just to get the number of items down in my inventory.

So total items: 23

It's a great (unrealistic) start as I've used most of my easy wins. But that definitely sets me up on good footing to continue!

The real thing that's opened my eyes is the fact I wouldn't repurchase 90% of these!

(P.s, ignore the dirty towel I use it to clean off my makeup brushes on!)

The hardest thing emptying was the trader joe’s overnight face mask; it made my face feel like it was burning, but so glad it’s gone!

My current rotation of Mac lipsticks
Left to right
Dallas, violet vapour, Ruby Woo, Vegas volt, cyber

Surprised to see that violet vapour is disappearing faster than I expected!

14 items for Skincare & Suncare Category

Rating System :

- 💖 HG

- 😑 Neutral

- 💔 Hate it

- WRP : Would RePurchase

- WNRP: Would NOT RePurchase

Slow month but better than months before. Glad to get out of this stagnant / slow progress period.

Products:

1. Nivea deo: okay but scent is too strong for me.
2. Essence serum: mixed with body lotion and used on legs. Too fragrant for my face and I don't like liquid primers in my makeup routine.
3. Gilette shaving gel: I prefer the instant foam one, this is less effective on me.
4. Superfood blueberry mask: So purple and smelks very earthy. No particular benefit noticed.
5. Zara Rose Gourmand: amazing! Summery.
6. YSL Libre Eau de Parfum sample: So lovely.
7. Yves Rocher Flower Party eau de toilette (2010's): From my mom's old fragrances. Okay, nothing special. Not my scent story.
8. Razor from Kruidvat 5 blade multipack: Great!

Noyz Rinse cycle (sample) - I do not get the hype. I literally smelled nothing when spraying on me, no guava no nothing! Will not purchase full size
MM Beach Walk- the coconut note on this turns sour on me, but other than that it smells like its name!
YSL Black Opium- classic, I like it but don’t love it therefore, won’t repurchase
IT superhero mascara - Actually very good and if I didn’t have a million mini mascaras to work through for project pan, I would repurchase!
Supersuite Body Scrub- very gentle, perfect for those with sensitive skin. I wouldn’t repurchase because I like harsher scrubs but I don’t hate this product.
Saltair body wash- amazing scent, I already repurchased and love this brand.
YTP face wash- Amazing, I actually got this for free from Sephora Rewards bazaar and again, once I’m finish working through my current face washes I will repurchase the refill!
Idea Bio-retinol body serum- lightweight, nice, but doesn’t feel necessary. Wouldn’t repurchase.
Osea body oil- now this was absolutely delicious! I don’t even like body oils but this absorbed in my skin so quickly and left me so hydrated. Absolutely will purchase a full size once I finish up with my current body care.
Eadem lip balm- overrated. I wouldn’t repurchase.
Topicals eye patches- I love these, a little treat for my eyes and when im consistent I do see results.

I had to declutter those Beekman products. No moisture from the hand lotion or body cream, extremely disappointed

4 items in this picture

Last one for the month

Rating System :

- 💖 HG

- 😑 Neutral

- 💔 Hate it

• WRP : Would RePurchase

• WNRP: Would NOT RePurchase