The PROJECT PANNER Tag [created by Sarah Rose]

Yesterday, I saw this cute project pan related tag created by a YouTuber Sarah Rose and I simply had to join. If you are into panning, I am sure you'll find her content interesting if you're not already subscribed.

Now, let's dive in:

1. How long have you been project panning?

I got into panning in 2017 when I started to notice that my makeup collection is constantly growing without anything leaving it. During 2017 and 2018 I was mostly focused on tracking progress on my most used items and figuring out how long does it take me to finish something up. In 2019, I did a Finish19 in 2019 project and pan that palette. This year I'm continuing with these projects with a little twist: Pansemetary #20in2020 and seasonal #panthatpalette.

2. What made you decide to start panning? What did you hope to get out of it?

Seeing progress on other people's panning projects made me want to do it myself. Main goal was to track progress and finish older items up while avoiding declutters.

3. How do you like to structure your project pans? Short seasonal projects, year-long rolling projects, or something else?

I like year-long projects for any items apart eyeshadows. For palettes, this year I decided to do a seasonal pan that palette meaning that I'll be working on a single (basic) palette for 3 months before rolling in a new one. Aim of the project is to hit as many pans as possible. Last year's pan that palette thought me that anything above hit pan is a struggle and punishment because eyeshadow application is my favorite part of the routine.

In regards to year long projects, I like to pick up a large number of items at the beginning of the year and steadily work on them. Usually, I choose a mix of older items and things I can easily finish up.

4. What are your favorite ways to track your progress?

Taking pictures in case of powder products and marking progress on a piece of paper in case of bullet lipsticks and pencils. 

5. What products have been the EASIEST for you to pan?

I tend to go through bullet lipsticks pretty fast. I work in an office environment which allows me to easily re-apply makeup and as my role is not client facing, I tend to go all out with color products so I tend to get good use out of my collection on a daily basis. 

6. What products have been the HARDEST for you to pan?

Eye and lip pencils. I tend to forget about them. Not to mention finishing up an eyeshadow apart a cream shade. 

7. Are there any types of products that you rarely or never put in a project pan?

Mascaras. I usually keep only one opened at a time.

8. Do you pan skincare or body care, or strictly makeup?

I stick to makeup, but I tend to hold on to skincare empties in case I feel like writing about them. 

9. What is your #1 advice for a successful project pan?

Have fun. If you love making lists and tracking things even slow progress will feel so satisfying and calming. People bullet journal and I keep track of my makeup inventory and item use up as a stress relief.

Don't force yourself to use up something you hate, but at the same time don't easily declutter as part of panning is also learning about the type of products you love/hate, so you won't make the same mistake in the future.

10. Has panning affected your makeup purchasing habits? If so, how?

Yes and no. I tend to be cautious with my purchases, but panning also put into perspective how long it takes to use up a product so I tend to think twice before purchase, especially if I'm eyeing an item that I'm generally rarely using. 

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You've come to the end of my rant - I tag you to do the same.

With love,

atwiglikeme :)