June Empties and Project 50 Pan Update

Hey all, 

I went through a lot of products this month, and I mean A LOT! Being on Project 50 Pan, I was very determined to get rid of all the products clogging up my shelves. I had a lot of products that were nearly  empty, but just didn't seem to make it over the line.

Well, they are gone now. 

I used a total of 28 products this month, bringing my Project 50 Pan total so far to 48. 2 months later and 2 more products to go? Well, this went a lot quicker than expected! I have been surprised at my willpower over the past couple of months, and have not bought anything at all (except replacements). I do have a wish list from here to the moon though! 

Here are the empties from this month! 

Face 

1. Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash 

2. Models Prefer Mattyfying Primer

3. Neutrogena Rapid Clear 2-in-1 Fight and Fade Gel 

4. Swisspers Cucumber Facial Cleansing Wipes

Body

5. Lush Flying Fox Shower Gel 

6. Redwin Sorbolene Hand Wash 

7. Aldi White Lily + Lotus Flower Body Wash 

8. Billie Goat Soap Lavender Hand & Body Wash

9. Avon Foot Works Mojito Foot Scrub

10. Palmers Cocoa Butter SPF15

11. Vaseline Aloe Vera Moisturiser 

12. Redwin Organics Orange & Bergamot Moisturiser 

13. The Aromatherapy Company - My Little Tea Party Hand Cream in Strawberry Shortcake

14. Nivea Soft Intensive Moisturising Creme

15. Body Shop Coconut Body Butter

16. Lush Helping Hands 

Hair 

17. Schwarzkopf Extra Care Deep Nutrition Conditioner

18. Loreal Elvive Total Repair Conditioner 

19. Lush Big Shampoo

Makeup 

20. Kit Lip Gloss in Big Night Out 

21. Blistex Lip Conditioner SPF20

22. Lacura Volumising Mascara 

23. Australis Mega Lash Mascara 

Miscellaneous 

24. enVme Make-Up Remover Pads 

25. Priceline Round Cotton Pads 

26. Sensodyne Rapid Relief 

27. Brazillian Beauty Exfoliating Mitt

28. Dove Beauty Cream Bar 

Did you enjoy the many glimpses of my ever so exciting text books?

I think this shows that Project 50 Pan is a killer way to make room on your shelves, and to save a little money on the way. I will do a proper round up when I officially finish! 

Now that you realise it can be done in just over two months, who wants to give it a try?!

Hope you all have a great night! xx

Project 50 Pan - Challenging Myself

Hey all, 

After my last post, I have received a lot of questions about Project 50 Pan. Many of you want to know what it is, what are the rules and more importantly, why on earth am I doing it! So I though that I would write a post specifically about my take on Project 50 Pan. 

Maybe you'll get tempted? Maybe you will think that I am insane? Not to worry, both are reasonable responses. 

What Is It? 

Project 50 Pan was created by Anissa of Beautifully Glossy, and is a challenge where you aim to finish 50 products from your collection. This challenge has an imposed buying ban.

Why Am I Doing It? 

I'm doing it mainly as a way to both explore my collection, and to also get through the scores of unused products that I already have (to replace them with new, shiny ones of course!). Also, it is a way to save money (which will be spend later, of course). 

My Rules 

Everyone creates their own variations to Project 50 Pan and these are just my take on it. If you decide to do it yourself, feel free to make it your own. After all, it isn't supposed to be absolute torture! Hmm...

1. No purchasing new products until 50 have been used: there are exceptions, listed below. 

2. If I buy a new product that doesn't fall under the below exceptions, I have to add 2 more slots to the 50. 

3. I am allowed to replace finished products. 

4. If my skin starts to disagree with a skin care product I am currently using (highly likely), I am allowed to change it. 

5. I am allowed to purchase limited edition products, giveaway products and gifts. 

See, it doesn't sound too bad!

Thankfully I have already built up 20 empties and only have 30 to go, the end is in sight!

The Products 

1. Simplicite Plant Gel Cleanser for Dry/Mature Skin 

2. Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes 

3. Clarisonic Sensitive Skin Brush Head

4. MAC Studio Careblend Pressed Powder 

5. Face of Australia 3 in 1 Primer 

6. MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural 

7. Biotherm Biosource Cleanser 

8. VO5 Hot Oil Moisture Soak Elixir 

9. L'Oreal Elvive Total Repair Conditioner 

10. Lush Sugar Scrub. 

11. Aveeno Intense Relief Hand Cream 

12. OP Therapy Summer Glow Sea Salt Scrub

13. Wet Ones Sensitive Wipes 

14. Lush Soft Coeur Massage Bar 

15. Bilstex SPF 20 Lip Conditioner 

16. Same as above. 

17. Sally Hansen Diamond Strength 

18. Avon Super Shock Mascara 

19. Rimmel Extra Wow Lash Mascara 

20. Rimmel Extra Super Lash Mascara

So, do you think that you will undertake this project at some point? Why/why not? 

Hope you enjoyed the read & that you have a great night! xx

May Empties and the Beginning of Project 50 Pan

Hey all, 

I know that this post is running a little late, so sorry! I have been swamped with university assignments, but thankfully they are all done now and I can finally breathe easy again. 

I got through a total of 20 products last month, which is great for me as it is also the month that I have decided to start Project 50 Pan. For those of you who don't know, Project 50 Pan was created by Anissa of Beautifully Glossy and is a project where you halt purchasing until 50 products are used up. 

Why am I doing this to myself again? 

I am trying to cut down on purchasing to both save money and to give me a chance to explore my collection. 

Here are my May empties and the beginning of 50 finished products! 

Face Products 

1. Simplicite Plant Gel Cleanser for Dry/Mature Skin 

An absolute winter favourite for me! Cleanses without drying and keeps skin well moisturised. Smells divine as well. I use it every night, or every second night depending. 

Price: $37.90

Repurchase: Already have. 

2. Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes

These babies have been in my empties before, and I still love them as much as ever! Non-irritating and perfect for dryer, winter months. 

Price: $6.99

Repurchase: Already have. 

3. Clarisonic Sensitive Skin Brush Head 

Adore my Clarisonic and replace the brush head every 3 months without fail. I have found that the sensitive head works best for my skin. 

Price: $34.95

Repurchase: Have a new one on now, and will repurchase again when the time comes. 

4. MAC Studio Careblend Pressed Powder in Medium Dark

I adore this, it takes away shine without adding too much colour. Doesn't leave a powdery effect. Saying that, I do like my Mineralize Skinfinish more. 

Price: $36.00

Repurchase: Not this time, but probably in the future. 

5. Face of Australia 3 in 1 Primer

My favourite drugstore primer, smoothes out skin and creates the perfect base. Doesn't cause me to break out either. Also has SPF15+, which is great! 

Price: 12.95

Repurchase: Always have one in my collection, so yes. 

6. MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Medium Deep 

Absolutely adore. Holy grail product. Can't live without it. Definitely recommend that you try this baby! 

Price: $47.00

Repurchase: Always have two in stock, just in case 

7. Biosource Cleanser 

One of the best cleansers for my skin that I have tried. Balances oil without drying, and leaves skin smooth. Use it every morning, or twice a day depending. 

Price: $29.00

Repurchase: Another one that I always have two in stock of! 

Hair and Body 

8. V05 Hot Oil Moisture Soak Elixir 

A wonderful once-a-week hot oil hair treatment. Keeps my hair hydrated and full of shine. 

Price: $6.99 with 5 in a pack. 

Repurchase: Yes. 

9. L'Oreal Elvive Total Repair Conditioner

I go through conditioner so much quicker than shampoo, and this is one of my favourites. Perfect for my hair and does everything I would ask of it. 

Price: $6.99

Repurchase: There are always about 4 in my cupboard.

10. Lush Sugar Scrub 

Love! A great natural exfoliator and it smells pretty yummy too. 

Price: $6.50

Repurchase: I like having 3 of these in the cupboard, I don't know why 3 is the magic number - but it works!

11. Aveeno Intense Relief Hand Cream

I suffer from horribly dry hands, especially in winter. This being so, I have a bit of a collection of hand creams. I really like this one though! It is specially formulated to last through hand washing, so is great for when I am busy. 

Price: $9.99

Repurchase: Yes

12. OP Therapy Summer Glow Sea Salt Scrub

This baby size product was in a Bella Box that I received and I absolutely love it. A great scrub, with a great smell. 

Price: Full size is $19

Repurchase: Already have. 

13. Wet Ones Sensitive Wipes 

Purse pack, great for everything

Price: $1.99

Repurchase: Yes. 

14. Lush Soft Coeur Massage Bar

Amazing smell, great for the skin. Chocolately goodness! 

Price: $10.50

Repurchase: Picked up a different massage bar to try. 

Make Up & Nails 

15 & 16. Blistex SPF 20 Lip Conditioner x 2

Great! Especially for winter. Very conditioning. Has high sun protection levels as well. 

Price: $5.49

Repurchase: Always have a few laying around. 

17. Sally Hansen Diamond Strength

A great nail treatment, strengthens and prevents peeling. I do like my Nail Tek Foundation more though. 

Price: $16.95

Repurchase: Not this time. 

18. Avon Super Shock Mascara 

One of my absolute favourite mascaras of all time! Here is a review I wrote.

Price: $9.50 from the US (Bought on eBay)

Repurchase: Always. 

19. Rimmel Extra Wow Lash Mascara

A great all round mascara, nothing too special though. 

Price: $12.95

Repurchase: I don't think that they sell this one anymore. 

20. Rimmel Extra Super Lash Mascara

This one, I love. The wand is amazing for getting great uplift to the lashes. 

Price: $12.95

Repurchase: In the future. 

Phew! I always feel great after writing an empties post. It is good to see that I actually get through a few products each month, it definitely feels very rewarding. 

Project 50 Pan Tally - 20 

20 down, only 30 to go! Wish me luck! 

Hope you all have a great night! xx

*Also, follow me on Instagram (sharleenabramley) to keep up to date with the #30daysoflippy challenge! 

April Empties

Hey all, 

Another month, a few more empties! This emptying kick that I am on is going great, and it feels surprisingly rewarding! Nothing better than knowing you used a product to the last drop; makes me feel as though my money is being put to good use (that's my excuse anyway!). 

The empties of April! 

1. enVme Make-Up Remover Pads 

Just your run of the mill cotton facial pads, nothing special here. 

2. Annabel Trends Facial Blotting Paper

Got this as a GWP, and I absolutely loved them. 

3. Herban Essentials Lemon Towelette 

Natural antiseptic and antibacterial wipes. Also smell divine! 

Price: $15.00 for a pack of 20

Repurchase: Already have. 

4. Lush The Carrot Bubble Bar 

An easter special that smelt divine and was very moisturising. Lasts quite a few washes as well! 

Price: $9.95

Repurchase: I would, but I don't think they sell them anymore :( 

5. Sally Hansen Strenghtening Nail Polish Remover 

Contains enough acetone (80%) to pack a punch, and doesn't dry nails out.

Price: $5.45 for 150ml

Repurchase: Have a stock pile. 

6. QV Bath Oil 

Intensely moisturising, soap free and pH balanced. Especially great for winter months! 

Price: $9.95 for 250ml

Repurchase: Already have. 

7. The Body Shop Hemp Intensive Hand Butter 

This is one of my favourite hand creams of all time. So very moisturising, and it lasts a lifetime! Smells pretty good too...

Price: $23.95

Repurchase: Of course!! 

8. Biotherm Aquasource Skin Perfection Moisturiser 

My day moisturiser, I absolutely love it! It keeps my skin balanced, radiant and clear. 

Price: $64.00

Repurchase: Already have. 

9. Lush BB Seaweed Fresh Face Mask 

A wonderful, more natural face mask! Works great for me to remove impurities, balance skin and keep everything calm. Has a shelf life of only 3 weeks. 

Price: $14.95

Repurchase: Every 3 weeks. 

10. The Body Shop Strawberry Body Butter 

Wonderful smell (so very good!) and extremely moisturising! Lather it on and enjoy. 

Price: $27.95

Repurchase: I picked up the Chocomania body butter instead! 

11 & 12. L'oreal Elvive Total Repair Shampoo and Conditioner

My favourite drugstore combination, works really well for my hair and doesn't create build-up! 

Price: $6.99 each 

Repurchase: Yes!

There are my empties for yet another month! I seem to be getting through products like crazy at the moment! 

Have you tried any of these? Love/hate them? 

If you have an empties post, link it below - I would love to read it! 

Hope you all have a great night! xx