Project 10 Pan…

Yes I’ve decided to start a Project 10 Pan. I’m honestly spent too much money on makeup/skincare/stuff in general that I need to stop and re-evaluate myself. During a conversation I had with my dear friend Cydia, I decided that in exchange for allowing myself to buy this leather jacket, I’m going to attempt to use up more of my makeup/skincare collection.

If you haven’t heard of Project 10 Pan, it is basically where the person would commit to finishing up 10 products of her choice before buying anything else that is unnecessary. Because it is unrealistic to finish some of the makeup items I have (ie. eyebrow powder? slate eyeshadow?), my list is going to be comprised of mostly skincare stuff. I’m going to be committed to buying no more makeup or skincare items (unless I run out and have nothing to use, and it is essential, like toner) until I finish at least 8 of the 10 item.

The 10 items that I have chosen:

1. Nars Aqua Gel Hydrator (100mL – I’ve been using it since last September and have about 30% left)

2. Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Lotion (150mL – Been using since last October and still have about 20% left)

3. Lancome Tonique Confort (200mL – Been using since mid-December and have about 80% left)

4. Paul & Joe Treatment Serum (40mL – Been using since January and have about 80% left)

5. Bath & Body Works Body Cream (240mL – Been using since January and have about 40% left)

6. Haus of Gloi Litchi Milk Tea Pumpkin Butter (Got it a few days ago, used once, still has 95% left)

7. Dollywink Liquid Eyeliner (I’ve used it since last July and still have about 50% left)

8. EOS Lip Balm in Summer Fruit (I’ve used it since last October and still have about 60% left)

9. Love & Toast Handcreme in Gin Blossom (30mL – Used it since last November and still have about 50% left)

10. Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation (30mL – Had it since March 2010 and still have about 70% left… yes I alternate between my foundations, LOL)

Just FYI, I did buy some facial cleanser and whitening serum today. Only because I ran out and I can’t really live without either of those things XD No more though, I promise! XD

Sorry, Lush. You have really disappointed me. (Scary pic, beware!)

I came home from a weekend away to find that my Lush Gorgeous moisturizer has molded. I’ve only had mine for a month and a half since I purchased it at the end of March. Plus on the sticker above you can see that I supposedly still have about 9 months more life left to this product before its supposed to go bad.

I’m seriously NOT impressed. This is a £35 moisturizer. It costs $85 to buy this in Canada, which means it should be pretty good and actually last me more than 1.5 months of use. I had asked the salesperson if I need to refrigerate this and she explicitly told me no because its not like a fresh face mask. If I had known it would rot I would have put it in the fridge because like I said, this is a £35 moisturizer.

I don’t think I will buy this again, even though it does work really nicely for me.

Because of this sudden event, I was freaking out about replacing it yesterday. I really dislike shopping for moisturizer because I hate wasting any kind of skincare product, so I need to find one that really works for me and hopefully has more benefits than just moisturizing. Well I took out my Ray-Li magazine and went over Urcosme and did a ton of research before settling on getting some Vitacreme B12 from Cosme-De. They’re currently having a promotion: buy 2 and save $10. Original price is $33 each including shipping but I got mine for $28 each. After hearing all of the raves by people who’ve tried this, I think its time that I step away from luxury skincare products and try something more down-to-earth…