$250 Pan is complete!

I don't know if you guys have been following the updates to my older $250 Pan post and noticed that I completed it a few weeks go, so I thought I'd make a formal announcement of it...

I DID ITTTTT I FINISHED A PAN PROJECT!!!! WOOO HOO PARTYYYYYY!!!!

Ok, it's out of my system :) I am just so proud of myself because it was a goal that I could really see my progress towards, unlike classic Project Pans which feel like you never are making progress in... kinda like my Kill It Quest... haha.

What did I learn? That I should take into account the price of something when buying something because sometimes a price isn't worth the time it takes to use up (whether it is gone too fast, or it lasts forever and you get bored and never want to use it so it was a  waste because you probably would have done better to just not buy it).

Now that this is over and I got a good chunk of old products out of my stash, look forward to an updated Stance Insurance Policy post to reflect the value of my current stash with all of these old products removed and with the list of all the other products that I have added to replace them! (As well as some extra products that maybe I didn't need... oops :) )

Have any of you ever done a money style Pan project? Did you succeed?

Purge 5

1. Secret Smooth Effects Deodorant in Smooth Powder
Hated the smell! I usually get the wildflower one but when I was out of deodorant this was the only scent they had! I like that it is a "conditioning solid" so it isn't the normal stick. This kind dispenses like gel deodorants. Didn't really have many white streaks problems except when I put on shirts right after applying this, then I got the classic white streak on the bottom of my shirt. My next deodorant that I am using is a Mineral Solid, so its supposed to help with your odors better some how. It isn't natural in any way because it still has aluminum. If anyone has any tips for deodorants that don't give you white streaks when putting on shirts I would love the recommendation!

2. Blistex Five Star Lip Protection SPF 30
Hated this! Hated every second of the damn thing! I bought this because it sounded amazing, but it turned out to be just aweful. It made my lips look pale and gross, if my lips were actually chapped this made it sting,  it went on thick in a bad way, and the smell annoyed me. Won't repurchase, ever.

3. Living Proof Straight Styling Spray
I LOVE THIS! If I didn't have so many hair products to work though, I'd go out and buy this right now! This is the smaller size, but when I re-buy I will be going all out for the big one without regrets! This spray, while not making my hair pin straight (which I don't want anyway), make blow drying so much easier because I got the look of a full straight style without having to use a round brush. SCORE! It does smell awful when you are using it and can make you cough, but I love it so much it is so worth it. (Hopefully inhaling it isn't giving me cancer or something though...) Plus, even for a little bottle this lasted me quite a while (a few months).

4. Sephora Lip Gloss in Bronzed Beauty
See this previous post for a review of this product

5. Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Fast Absorbing Hand Cream
Kinda greasy for something that is supposed to be "fast absorbing." I also feel that it didn't really moisturize that well. I used a different version of this hand cream before and didn't have any problems so maybe I'll try that other one again some time after I used up the giant bottle of lotion I am working through.

6. Bath and Body Works Secret Wonderland Bubble Bath
I love B&B bubble baths because they are always the right amount of bubbles and scent. Wish they were a little cheaper, but I'm willing to deal with the price. I did enjoy this scent even though it isn't one I would normally reach for based on description alone, but I'm glad I bought it. Probably won't be in the market for bubble bath for a while but when I am, I'll likely turn to B&B works, and maybe this scent (though Country Chic is pretty amazing!)

7. Burberry Body Eau de Parfum Sample
For something that got a lot of marketing, this is rather generic and ordinary smelling to me. It kinda smells like a cliche "adult" perfume with no real personality to it. It was nice, but didn't have remarkable staying power and, really I just expected more out of it. Won't repurchase, won't even repurchase a dupe. Did appreciate that it was a spray vial though!

8. Ouidad Moisture Lock Leave-In Conditioner Sample
Hated this. Made my hair feel dirty and just gross after using. Maybe I used to much of the product due to the influence of the size of the sample, but I also didn't notice anything different moisture-wise even with possible over-use of the product. Won't buy, and makes me think less of Ouidad

9. L'Occitane Pivoine Flora Eau De Parfum Sample
What can I say, I love peony perfume and this is practically straight up peony so of course I loved it. I dunno if I'll buy the product if only because I have 1/3 of my Victoria's Secret Girl's Night body spray left as well as a back up one. Maybe when I used that up, and if L'Occitane's perfume is still on the market, I will buy it. I would LOVE receiving it as a gift though! I know there is just the loveliest bar of soap made with this perfume too.

10. L'Occitane Pivoine Flora Eau De Parfum Sample
Eh. It was nice. Maybe it was because this sample was pretty dried out by the time I used it (have had it sitting around in my drawers for quite some time), but it didn't wow me. But I also did like it. If I came across this product in a set, or in another form like soap or lotion I think I would enjoy it more. But, as a perfume I don't think I'd buy it.

Purge 4

1. Crabtree & Evelyn Hand Therapy Collection: La Source Hand Therapy Sample
I liked this hand lotion. It was thick but not heavy and had a nice smell. Wasn't wowed so probably wouldn't purchase it but I would enjoy getting it as a gift or buying it with a gift card if for some reason someone gave me a Crabtree & Evelyn giftcard, haha.


2. Ahava The Source: Cleansing Cream Deluxe Sample
Love love loooove this face wash. It was the first time in a long time that I had a face wash that actually made my face feel moisturized afterwards. I am really considering buying the full size of this product after I use up my other face washes. BTW I got this in my October Birchbox


3. Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser Sample
Hated this with a passion. Hated the consistency, I hated the way it felt on my skin the moment I put it there. I couldn't even stand lathering this on my face. This was a decent sized sample but I actually hated it so much that I didn't use up even the sample amount! So glad I didn't buy this the one time I thought about buying it haha. 


4. Blinc Mascara Deluxe Sample
Click here for a review of this product

5. Clinique Even Better Skin Tone Correction Moisturizer Deluxe Sample
Click here for a review of this product

6. Jouer Lip Enhancer Sample
Click here for a review of this product

7. Liv Grn Earth Eau de Parfum Sample
Click here for a review of this product

8. Dove Rebalance Plum & Sakura Blossom Body Mist Sample
Refreshing scent. I like it. Just do not love it so probably wouldn't buy it. Plus it is a rather "in your face" "smell it before I see you" scents and I like things that are more subtle.

9. Orofluido Elixer
I loved the smell of this product, which I find surprising because usually vanilla bothers me. Haha. I also loved how this oil never felt heavy in my hands or in my hair, which is kind of magical because that made it literally impossible to use too much! I'd consider buying it but I think its too expensive for something that I half love for the smell and half love for its actions. I'd rather spend $30 on something that I only love for its actions.

10. Victoria's Secret Girls' Night Daily Body Wash
Loved this body wash and the small bottle actually lasted me for forever! As per my discussions about this scent before, I love the scent spray. This body wash is kind of a more peony heavy version of the body spray (while the body scrub seems more waterlily heavy). I'd probably repurchase this but it was a scent that was discontinued.

11. Bath and Body Works Country Chic Supercharged Body Scrub
I'm not sure what makes this scrub "supercharged" but I think it is super! The scrub to it is just the perfect amount of scrubbiness without being harsh. I also thought the scent was divine - kind of like a lemon-y hollister scent! Next time I'm in B&B and I've earned the right to buy a body spray (haha) I think this one will be a good contender for being chosen (so long as it is still around by that time haha)!

Project $250 Pan

After seeing a $ version of the Project 10 Pan concept on Youtube I am going to start logging my future empties this way. My goal is going to be a $250 pan (instead of $500 like I saw on youtube). As I use up products I will list them here along with the price. I will keep doing my normal purge posts as well as update my "Kill It" quest in conjunction with this $ Pan. This is going to include every aspect of beauty land so shampoo, lotion, makeup perfume, etc.

CURRENT PROGRESS: $ 254.25/ $250.00


Products Used:
$10.00 Victoria's Secret Body Wash in Girl's Night
$14.00 Bath &Body Works Body Scrub in Country Chic
$12.00 Bath &Body Works Bubble Bath in Secret Wonderland
$5.99 Neutrogena Hand Cream
$17.00 Living Proof Straight Spray 1.8 oz
$2.49 Blistex Five Star Lip Protection
$9.99 Boots Extracts Almond Body Scrub
$12.00 Victor'as Secret Sheer Fragrance Mist
$3.00 E.L.F. Complexion Perfection Powder
$3.99 Aussie Aussome Volume Shampoo
$3.99 Aussie Aussome Volume Conditioner
$2.99 Nivea A Kiss of Smoothness Hydrating Lip Care SPF 4
$12.00 Victoria's Secret Sheer Fragrance Mist in Girls Night
$4.49 Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Anti-Humidity Smoothing Milk
$6.34 Veet Fast Acting Gel Cream Hair Remover
$4.99 Sunsilk Anit-Poof 24/7 Cream (approximate/guess since not sold anymore)
$5.99 Garnier The Refreshing Remover Cleansing Towelettes
$6.29 Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Weightless Anit-Frizz Serum
$7.99 Incoco Nail Polish Applique in Sparkly Blue
$3.99 Aussie 3 Minute Miracle
$18.00 The Body Shop Sweet Lemon Body Scrub
$10.50 Bath and Body Works Carried Away Shower Gel
$5.70 Covergirl Wetshine in Crystal Clear
$7.64 Vaseline Intensive Rescue Moisture Locking Lotion Unscented 24.5 fl. oz
$5.66 Skintimate Signature Scents Moisturizing Shave Gel in Strawberry Tangerine
$7.99 Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
$3.29 Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Leave-In Split End Mender
$5.00 Boscia Peppermint Blotting Linens
$1.99 Wet n Wild Single Eyeshadow in Brule
$7.99 Revlon Calcium Gel
$3.99 Secret Natural Mineral Invisible Solid in Eucalyptus Blossom
$16.99 Garnier Nutriniste Skin Renue Dark Spot Corrector Clinical
$5.99 Garnier The Refreshing Remover Cleansing Towelettes

BEGAN: 10/16/2011
FINISHED: 03/01/2012