Project Pan 2022: Makeup Empties (Using up £200+ of Makeup)

Project Pan 2022 - Makeup Empties

The time has come around again to share my 2022 project pan progress report.

To conclude 2022, I wanted to show you how well (or not) I’ve done with finishing makeup products, based on the makeup products I set out in January 2022 to finish by the end of the year.

At the end of my 2021 project pan, I managed to finish 46 products. My 2022 project pan aim was to use 30 products in total, with at least 2 full eyeshadow palettes. I gave myself the head start this year by starting the year strong with some eyeshadow palettes that are already part finished, namely my XX Revolution CrystalXX palette, Stila Eyes Are The Window Palette and My FENTY Beauty Snap Shadows.

In January 2022, I took a couple of photos of my eyeshadow palettes that I wanted to finish by the end of the year, so that I could track my progress as I hit pan on them.

For those of you who don’t know what ‘hitting pan’ is. it’s where you aim to ‘hit pan’ / see the makeup pan on a powdered makeup product, or in my case - completely finishing up a makeup product. I try to stick to a 1 in 1 out policy when it comes to my makeup collection, but Christmas tipped me out of this routine and my makeup collection grew considerably.

Project Pan 2022 Progress - Eyeshadow Palettes

In 2022, I decided to stick with an area of my collection that I have far too many of - eyeshadow! I received a set of eyeshadow brushes for Christmas, so I’d made it my 2022 new years resolution to be more experimental with my eyeshadow looks. Working from home has certainly helped with this as I’m able to try colours I wouldn’t typically wear with no repercussions.

To see how well I’ve got on with my 2022 project pan, read on...

Products I hoped to use up in 2022 include:

XX Revolution CrystalXX Eyeshadow Palette

Fenty Snap Shadow - 5

LA Girl Haute Haute Heat Palette - Vacay

Revolution Illuminator

ELF Blusher

ELF Need It Nude Eyeshadow Palette

A combination of a makeup low-buy (one in one out) and my project pan will hopefully help me to reduce the size of my makeup collection so that it’s more manageable.

ELF Need It Nude - Mid Year Progress - April 2022

By April 2022, I'd pan on 6 of the 10 shades in my ELF Need It Nude Eyeshadow Palette.

End of Year Progress - December 2022

By the end of December 2022, I'd fully used up 2 of the shades, and have hit pan on 4 of the remaining 8 shades in the palette.

XX Revolution CrystalXX Eyeshadow Palette - January 202

At the start of the year, I'd already had 6 Empty shadows, 2 I'd Hit Pan on and 3 Left to hit pan on.

XX Revolution CrystalXX Eyeshadow Palette - April 2022 Progress

At the start of the year I'd got 2 shades that I'd hit pan on in my Crystal XX palette. By April, I'd hit pan on 4 shades.

XX Revolution CrystalXX Eyeshadow Palette - December 2022 Progress

I finished 2022, having completed 9 of the shades in the palette, with 3 shades left to use up in 2023.

LA Girl Haute Haute Heate Palette - April 2022 Progress

I've been pushing myself out of my neutral brown comfort zone in using my LA Girl Haute Haute Heat Palette for everyday eyeshadow looks in 2022 this year, and by April (after recieving the palette as a gift for Christmas 2021), I'd hit pan on 3 of my shades.

LA Girl Haute Haute Heate Palette - December 2022 Progress

I'm so pleased to have finished 2022 having completely used up 2 of the shades, and hit pan on 2 others. I definitely need to get into experimenting with the matte shades in this palette for 2023. I only wish the palette was smaller and easier to travel with.

Fenty Snap Shadows - January 2022

Fenty Snap Shadows - April 2022 Progress

By mid way through 2022, I managed to hit pan on another shade in my Fenty Snap Shadow (5) palette, which I had used up fully by July.

Fenty Snap Shadows - December 2022 Progress

Finishing up December 2022, I am so close to finishing up two further shades in my Fenty Snap Shadows.

Makeup Empties: 2022

So what makeup have I actually managed to finish?

Foundations (5) - £49.95- 5 x Rimmel Lasting Finish Foundation (£9.99 )

It’s not hard to tell what my favourite foundation of 2022 was! I love this foundation as a fail safe and it’s affordable and versatile for daily wear or for going out. I LOVE it.

Concealers (3) - £14.97 - Maybelline Fit Me Concealer -(£5.99), 2 x Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer (£4.49 each)

2022 saw the completion of three concealers, all under £10 and both one’s I’d class as firm drugstore favourites.

Powders (1) -£34 - Laura Mercier Loose Powder - Translucent

I tried to repurchase this, but I believe this exact powder has now been discontinued in favour of a ‘glow’ version. If I could repurchase this, I would. Super long lasting and a firm favourite.

Bronzer (1) - £42- Charlotte Tilbury Bronzer - Fair

I’ve since received a refill of this, but opted for the next shade up as ‘Fair’ was unfortunately too pale as a bronzer. I loved using this in 2022.

Eyeshadow (7) - £16.66 - Ted Baker Brown Cream Eyeshadow Pan (x1) - (£6 eqv), Bellini Baby Eyeshadow (5 Fenty Palette) (£3.67 eqv.), Stila Eyeshadow - Thought (From Eyes are The Window Palette) - (£2.75 eqv), 2 x ELF Eyeshadows - Need It Nude Palette - (£2 eqv), 2 x LA Girl Eyeshadows (£2.24 eqv.)

It’s not quite been the 23 eyeshadows I’d used in 2021, however, I’m still pleased with the progress I’ve made in 2022.

Mascara (0) -

Primer & Setting Spray (3) - £40.50- Iconic Prep-Set-Glow Setting Spray (£22), Smashbox Oil & Shine Control Primer (£14), Avon Magix Makeup Setting Spray (£4.50)

Considering I only tend to reach for primer for ‘special occasions’ and setting spray with my XX Revolution eyeshadows, I was pleased to use up one primer and two setting sprays in 2022..

Blusher (0)

Lipstick, Gloss & Balm (1) - £3 Avon Lip Balm Stick (£3)

Highlighters (1) - £6 - Revolution Liquid Rose Gold Highlighter (£6)

It would be wrong not to finish with my one of my favourite makeup items of 2022. If you are a fan of a GLOW, this is the only illuminator/ highlighter you need. A couple of drops leaves such a glossy sheen on your cheeks that can be sheered out or built up according to your preference.

TOTAL: £204.08

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2021 Project 10 Pan

2020 Makeup Empties

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How I used up £250 worth of makeup in 2018

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Project 10 Pan

2021 Project 10 Pan - The Makeup I used up in 2021

At the start of 2021, as part of my new year reset, I spent some time routing through my makeup drawers in a bid to pick out the items I haven't shown enough love over the past year and to re-start my Project Pan again. I picked a selection of makeup products for Project Pan that I wanted to finish or hit pan on before the end of 2021. For the most part, I have picked out eyeshadows as these seem to be the most dominant in my collection and the item I struggle most to finish up.

If you've seen my past blogposts of the makeup I have used up, then you may have noticed how finishing up foundation, concealer and powder is easy, but it's using up eyeshadows and lip products that I really struggle with.

So for those who may be wondering...

'What is Project Pan?'

It’s a 'challenge' makeup hoarders / lovers / enthusiasts set themselves to finish up their makeup / beauty products, so you hit ‘the pan', or in my case, us up the items completely.

The main goal of setting yourself a project pan project is to shift the focus onto using what you already have, 'shopping your stash' if you will, and trying out a new makeup look with things you already own.

As part of the project pan, you prioritise the items that you've decided you'd like to finish, or 'hit pan' on, whilst committing yourself not to buy anything similar, or at all, while you’re using it up. Project 10 Pan, for example, would come with the goal to use up 10 products before purchasing any more makeup. For me, I will only buy a new bronzer, for example, once I have run out of the bronzers in my collection,

Re-starting my Project Pan

Having managed to use up 21 makeup items worth nearly £300 last year, I have decided to re-embark on my mission to downsize my collection, without being wasteful.

The products I hope to use more (ideally finish) this year are:

ELF Blusher & Bronzer Duo, Profusion Mixed Metals Eyeshadow Palette (Amber), Dior Mascara, MUA Eyeshadow, Kiko Pressed Pigment, XX Revolution CrystalXX Eyeshadow Palette (Quartz), Fenty Snap Shadows Eye Shadow Palette - 3, Fenty Snap Shadows Eye Shadow Palette - 5

Makeup I've used up in 2021

So what makeup have I actually managed to finish?

Foundations (5) - £75.96 - 3 x Rimmel Lasting Finish Foundation (£9.99 ), Rimmel Lasting Radiance Foundation (£9.99), Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser (2N1 Nude) (£36)

After my old favourite CYO Long Lasting Foundation was discontinued in 2020, I’d been on a mission to find a new favourite drugstore foundation to rely on. Fortunately, I found that with the Rimmel Lasting Finish Foundation, as you’ll notice I managed to finish 3 of these, with the shade 100 being my preference.

Concealers (2) - £10.99 - XX Revolution Superfix Concealer (£10 ), Olivia Hale (Home Bargains) Concealer (£0.99)

2021 saw the completion of two concealers, both under £10 and from opposite ends of the price scale. I enjoyed using the Revolution XX Concealer on a daily basis, but haven’t since repurchased and instead currently reach for Maybelliene’s Fit Me Concealer and an old favourite, the Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer.

Powders (0) -

Bronzer (1) - £2.50 - Bronzer' from ELF Blusher & Bronzer Duo (£2.50 eqv)

The packaging of the ELF Blush & Bronzer Duo has had a real battering in my makeup bag this last year. The bronzer itself was pigmented and warm toned, and added a great warmth to your cheeks. I’d certainly consider repurchasing the duo. In 2021, I’d also hit pan on my Charlotte Tilbury bronzer, so keep your eyes peeled for that in my 2022 empties.

Eyeshadow (23) - £27.40 - 1 x MUA Eyeshadow (£1), 1 x Cream Eyeshadow Pan (2.50 eqv), Profusion Eyeshadow Palette (9 Eyeshadows) (£8.50), 5 x Eyeshadows from the XX Revolution palette (£6.65 eqv), 1 x Eyeshadow from the Stila Eyes Are The Window Palette (middle) (£2.75 eqv), 6 x {unbranded} Eyeshadow Pans (£6 eqv).

I'm so impressed that I managed to use up 23 eyeshadow pans this year. Like 2020, 2021 was a year where I have consciously tried new eyeshadow looks and regularly rotating the shadows in my collection, and 2021 I was on a real mission to hit pan on my shadows and have succeeded.

I’ve continued to love using the XX Revolution palette, particularly paired with a setting spray and am so pleased that I managed to finish a full palette with the Profusion Palette.

Mascara (4) - £17.98 - ELF 3-in-1 Mascara - Black (£4), Dior Mascara (Sample), Maybelline Lash Sensational (£9.99), Collection Big Drama Volumising Mascara (£3.99)

I’ve been on a mission to try and find a new holy-grail mascara over the last 12 months or so, but unfortunately I’m yet to find mine I want to commit to a repurchase of. Hopefully 2022 will be the year!

Primer & Setting Spray (2) - £40 - Smashbox Photo Finish Setting Spray (£25), XX Revolution Cloud Complexion Primer (£15)

Considering I only tend to reach for primer for ‘special occasions’ and setting spray with my XX Revolution eyeshadows, I was pleased to use up one of each in 2021.

Blusher (0)

Lipstick & Gloss (8) - £31.95 - 3 [unbranded] lip balms (£3 eqv), Bath and Body Works Liplicious Sheer Lip Colour (£3.50), Vie Hot Pink Lip Gloss (£9.95), Revlon Colorburst Hot Pink Lipgloss (£3.50), Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Gloss (£9), MUA Power Pout Lipstick (£3)

I’ve been nearly as successful using lip products, as I have been with eyeshadows. I’ve been 1 lipstick, 4 lipglosses and 3 lip balms., with the MUA Power Pout Lipstick being my favourite of the 8 (sadly now discontinued).

Highlighters (1) - £30 - Iconic Illuminator (£30)

It would be wrong not to finish with my one of my favourite makeup discoveries of 2021. If you are a fan of a GLOW, this is the only illuminator/ highlighter you need. A couple of drops leaves such a glossy sheen on your cheeks that can be sheered out or built up according to your preference. The only bad thing I have to say about this product is that I finished it far too quickly.

Summary -

So that brings me to my final count - 46 makeup items worth a grand total of £236.78! Compared to the 21 items I used up in 2020, I am very pleased with how much of my collection I've managed to use, especially as for 4 months of the year we were in lockdown!

Want to see how I got on month by month? Read on...

January Project Pan Progress

January Makeup Empties Total: 3

'Celestial' Eyeshadow from Profusion Eyeshadow Palette (£1 eqv)
MUA Eyeshadow (£1)
Dior Mascara (Sample)

February Project Pan Progress

February Makeup Empties Total: 5

'Bronzer' from ELF Blusher & Bronzer Duo (£2.50 eqv)
Two lip balms (£2 eqv),
'Pixie' Eyeshadow and 'Wannabe' Eyeshadow from the Profusion eyeshadow palette (£2 eqv)

March 2021 Update

March Makeup Empties Total: 11

Smashbox Photo Finish Setting Spray (£25)
XX Revolution Cloud Complexion Primer (£15)
Bath and Body Works Liplicious Sheer Lip Colour (£3.50)
Revlon Colorburst Hot Pink Lipgloss (£3.50)
Vie Hot Pink Lip Gloss (£9.95)
Polite, Likeable & Burlesque Eyeshadows from Profusion Eyeshadow Palette (£3)
3 x Eyeshadows from the XX Revolution palette (£4 eqv)

April 2021 Update

Empties from April include...

ELF 3-in-1 Mascara - Black (£4)
XX Revolution Superfix Concealer (£10 )
'Outgoing' Eyeshadow from Profusion Eyeshadow Palette (£1 eqv)
1 x Eyeshadow from the XX Revolution palette (top right) (£1.33 eqv)
1 x Eyeshadow from the Stila Eyes Are The Window Palette (middle) (£2.75 eqv)
Silver Lip Balm (unbranded) (£1 eqv)
Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Gloss (£9)

April Makeup Empties Total: 7

May 2021 Update

May Makeup Empties Total: 7

'Fearless' and 'Tricky' Eyeshadows from Profusion Eyeshadow Palette (£2 eqv) -A major breakthrough for my May empties - I have fully finished an eyeshadow palette! The Profusion Eyeshadow palette has been discontinued now, but I am so impressed that I've got full use out of an eyeshadow palette - it's certainly been a task to experiment with different eyeshadow looks and hit pan on so many shadows!
1 x Eyeshadow from the XX Revolution palette (middle right) (£1.33 eqv)
MUA Power Pout Lipstick (£3)
1 x Cream Eyeshadow Pan (2.50 eqv)
Rimmel Lasting Finish Foundation (£9.99 )
Rimmel Lasting Radiance Foundation (£9.99)

June - October Empties Total: 10
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser (2N1 Nude) (£36)
Rimmel Lasting Finish Foundation (£9.99)
Oliva Hale (Home Bargains) Concealer (£0.99)
Maybelline Lash Sensational (£9.99)
6 x Eyeshadow Pans (£6 eqv)

November - December Empties:3

Rimmel Lasting Finish Foundation (100) (£9.99)
Iconic Illuminator (£30)
Collection Big Drama Volumising Mascara (£3.99)

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Makeup Empties 2020: Nearly £300 worth of makeup!

2020 Makeup Empties
I've been on an ongoing mission with my makeup collection to make a real effort to use up the makeup I have, because what use is any of this makeup if it's just going to sit in a drawer and go bad before I've had chance to use it?

With this in mind, I've made a conscious effort for a number of years to finish a product fully within my collection, before purchasing a replacement and hoarding my makeup empties to see just how much makeup you can actually finish in a year.

With this in mind, it has become an annual tradition, where I summarise my project pan progress and share my annual makeup empties. I also try to regularly switch up the items in my daily makeup routine as not to neglect items from my makeup stash.

Last year I managed to use up 24 makeup items (19 the year before), which totalled over £200 worth of makeup. Although I didn’t buy these in one go, I do find it interesting to calculate how much my daily makeup routine would cost me, should I have to restart from scratch.

I am always curious, year to year, to work out whether the value of my makeup empties has gone up or down over the year.

Onto the empties...

Makeup I've used up in 2020

Foundations (4) - £72.50

CYO Foundation - 102 - £7.50

Bellapierre Full Coverage Foundation Stick - £25

Revolution XX Foundation - £15

Too Faced Born This Way Matte - Snow - £25

This year was (sadly) the year that my favourite CYO Long Lasting Foundation was discontinued, so you’ll notice significantly less CYO foundation empties this year. Instead, you’ll find in its place one from Revolution, Too Faced and Bellapierre. The CYO would still be my favourite foundation of the four I’ve been able to use up this year, but the Too Faced Foundation does take a close second.

Concealers (2) - £20

CYO It's a Cover Up High Coverage Concealer - £5

Bella Pierre Mineral Concealer Stick - £15

I am always shocked at how few concealers I manage to use up in 12 months, but the two from 2020 include one budget concealer from CYO (again, now discontinued) and one from Bella Pierre. Unfortunately, I wasn’t a particular fan of either of these concealers, but continue to use my Revolution XX Concealer on a daily basis.

Powders (2) - £27

CYO Fixing Powder - Clear - £4

Bella Piere Banana Setting Powder - £23

Considering I tend to reach for a face powder every time I apply makeup, I only used up two this year. I can’t say I noticed a particular difference between the two powders, but I’m looking forward to trying the Laura Mercier loose powder in the new year.

Bronzer (1) - £5

Primark Golden Rose Bronzing Terra Powder 103 - £5

The packaging of the Primark Bronzer got a real battering in my makeup bag and broke not long into owning it. The bronzer itself was lovely and due to its size, explains why it took me so long to use it up and why my bronzer list is only one item long.

Eyeshadow (6) - £41.50

Front Cover Eyeshadow (x2) - £2 equivalent

Ted Baker Eyeshadow Pan (x1) - £6 equivalent

Mally Eyeshadow Pan (x1) - £2.50 equivalent

No7 Eyeshadow Pan (x1) - £1 equivalent

Estee Lauder Silky Eyeshadow Duo -01 Mocha- £30 equivalent

I'm so pleased that I managed to use up 6 eyeshadow pans this year. I have been on a real eyeshadow mission this year; trying new shadow looks and regularly rotating those in my collection. I have been gifted a couple of new eyeshadow palettes for my birthday, so I’m looking forward to experimenting with more eyeshadow looks in 2021.

Blusher (1) - £32

Estee Lauder Blusher - Nude Rose - £32

I had the last dregs of this Nude Rose Blusher left in my collection, a lovely damson-pink. I don’t always reach for blush in my daily routine, so it’s always an achievement if I can use one up.

Highlighters (2) - £57

Too Faced Diamond Light Highlighter - Fancy Pink Diamond - £30

Mac Mineralize Skinfinish - Soft and Gentle - £27

Of the two highlighters I managed to use up this year, the Mac Mineralize Skinfinish was a clear winner. Unfortunately the Too Faced Highlighter wasn’t pigmented and the pay off was poor, not what I was expecting from a usual favourite brand of mine. Although not quite yet on its last legs, I have loved using the Iconic Liquid Illuminator as my highlighter of choice for the latter months of 2020.

Lipbalm / Gloss (4) - £31

Cherry Carmex - £3

Lancome Glossy Tube - £5

Hersheys Lip Balm - £5

Too Faced Hangover Pillow Balm - £18

Unfortunately I’ve been unable to use up any lipstick this year, but am pleased to report that I’ve used up three lip balms and one lip gloss this year, with the Too Faced Hangover Pillow Balm being the standout product of the four.

Grand Total: £286

Considering half of 2020 consisted of being bare-faced and living in loungewear, this years makeup empties have been a real achievement and I am so pleased that I managed to use up 21 items this year, worth nearly £290!!

With a few new additions to my makeup collection (mascara, eyeshadow palettes & setting powder) I’m certainly going to be doing a makeup switch up for the new year and continue my mission to use up more lipsticks and eyeshadows from my collection.

How much makeup have you used up in 2020?

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How I used up £250 worth of makeup in 2018

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EMPTIES: How I used up £225 worth of Makeup in 2019

Following on from last years post where I managed to use up 19 makeup items totalling over £250, I thought that I would repeat the experiment throughout 2019 in a bid to maximise my makeup collection. I've continued to be strict on myself and my makeup purchasing habits by only buying new makeup when I have used up the last of that item.

The premise of this post was inspired by Cosmo where Laura came to the realisation that she had managed to use up over £1000 worth of makeup in a year. Based on the shock of last years amount, I was keen to know whether the value of my makeup empties from 2019 has gone up or down over the year. I've kept an eye on what makeup products I've managed to use up and jotted them in my drafts to see how much makeup I really use up in a year.

Foundations (5)

4 x CYO Long Lasting Foundation - 102 = £7.50 x 3 = £30

Dream Urban Cover (*Gifted) - 095 Fair Porcelain - £10.99

Total: £40.99

It's not difficult to spot what my favourite foundation of 2019 (and 2018) has been. If you have yet to try the CYO Long Lasting Foundation, I'd strongly urge you to give it a go. It's so easy to layer up for either a light or heavier coverage, whilst still being natural looking on the skin. I haven't looked at trying another foundation since trying this and I've just repurchased another bottle to start in 2020.

Concealers (2)

Revolution Supersize Conceal & Define - £7

Makeup Obsession Mega Conceal - £7

Total: £14

I was shocked that I've only managed to use up two concealers this year, however, it does show that, due to the size of these concealers, that they are excellent value for money and will last for months in your makeup bag, even when using daily.

Powders (2)

Revolution Luxury Powder - Banana - £5

CYO Fixing Powder - Clear - £4

Total: £9

In 2019 I found myself reaching for loose powders over pressed powders for versatile coverage, either dusting lightly with a brush or pressing in with my Real Techniques Powder Sponge. I enjoyed using both of these powders, and already repurchased (soon to run out) the CYO Fixing Powder.

Primer (1)

Too Faced Hangover Face Primer And Booster (*Gifted) - £26

Total: £26

I was gutted that I ran out of this primer so quickly. This feels so hydrating on the skin and leaves a perfect smooth base for your makeup.

Bronzer (1)

Ted Baker Bronzer (from Palette) - £3

Total: £3

Eyeshadow (4)

2True Eyeshadow Dazzler (No.10) - £1.99

MAC Satin Taupe - £14

Covergirl Shimmer Eyeshadow - £1 equivalent

L'Oreal Infallible Pressed Pigment - £12.10 (Amazon)

Total: £29.09

I'm so pleased that I managed to use up 4 eyeshadows this year and hope to continue to use more of my eyeshadow palettes next year. I am, however, gutted that I've now run out of my favourite pressed pigment from L'Oreal and will struggle to get hold of this without paying stupid fees getting this shipped from America. If you can still get hold of the L'Oreal pressed pigments then I'd strongly urge you to give them a go.

Highlighters (2)

NYX Palette (*Gifted)- £16.00

Maybelline Facestudio Chrome Extreme - 500 Sparkling Citrine (*Gifted) - £8.99

Total: £24.99

I loved using both of these highlighters. The NYX palette is so versatile and I was impressed that I was able to completely use up each shade in the palette. When I run out of my new MAC highlighter, I'll definitely be considering repurchasing the NYX palette.

Blusher (1)

MAC Harmony - £19.50

Total: £19.50

I'd lusted over MAC blushes for ages, however, this wasn't anything major to write home about. I loved the shade, but found that the quality didn't differ too much from highstreet alternatives.

Mascara (3)

Too Faced Damn Girl 24-Hour Mascara (*Gifted)- £22

Rimmel Volume Colourist Double Act (*Gifted)- £9.99

Primark P.S Love Fake It - £2.50

Total: £34.49

I am gutted that the Too Faced mascara dried up so quickly. None of these mascara were stand out products this year, so my mission for 2020 is to find a new favourite mascara.

Lipbalm (1)

EOS Lipbalm (*Gifted) - £3.99

Total: £3.99

I'm shocked that I've only managed to use up one lip balm this year, however, I appear to have 4/5 lip balms partially finished in my bags, car and jacket pockets, so I imagine they'll all run out at once.

Lipstick (2)

MAC Modesty Lipstick - £17.50

Natural Collection Rose Bud Lipstick - £1.99

Total: £19.49

Running out of lipstick does seem like a miracle, and this year I've managed to use up two. I'm on a mission to be more experimental with lipstick again for 2020 and hopefully finish at least another lipstick as using up 2 lipsticks in 2 years does seem like a poor effort.

Total: £224.54

This really is an interesting exercise that helps me to keep making full use of the makeup items in my collection and to make sure I'm getting good use out of the items I own. I had done a Kon-Mari inspired declutter at the start of 2019 to pare down my collection, but am still pleased that I managed to use up 24 items this year.

With a few new additions that I received as gifts for christmas, I’m definitely going to be doing a makeup switchup for the new year to try and reach for some old (neglected) favourites and look to use up more lipsticks and eyeshadows from my collection, as these continue to be the items that dominate my makeup collection and are the trickiest to hit pan on.

How much makeup have you used up in 2019?

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2018 Empties: I've used up £250+ of Makeup in 2018

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