Makeup Declutter Part 1/3

I've moved around some of my makeup drawers lately and I've found a lot of products that are too old, don't work well, or are no longer products I would use. 

I am doing a declutter in three parts. Here is what I'm getting rid of part 1:

1. KleanColor VIBE rant Duo Eyeliner in Yellow-Vibe
• I am getting rid of this because both ends (stick and liquid) do not have enough pigmentation to show up on my lids. The liquid also dries to a crunchy flaky mess that I don't want on my eyes.
2. PUR Mineral Glow
• Actually really loved this product. This is more like a bronzer with some shimmer. I am getting rid of this because it's over 5 years old.
3. Revlon Transforming Effects Nail Polish in 785 Matte Pearl Glaze
• In the bottle this looks like a really cool shade that could transform other colors. In actuality this really does nothing and shows up as a cheap purple shade.
4. L.A. Colors Color Last Nail Polish in CNP5 Love
• I wanted to love this shade. I have been on the hunt for a good cheap baby pink for my nails but this product for HORRIBLE. This formula from L.A. Colors works as a two step non-led/uv curing gel finish. I have used one other shade with the top coat from this line and LOVED the application, shade, wear time, etc. However, I could not get this shade to even dry. I waited the longest amounts of time before attempting to do a second coat on this extremely sheer formula and my nails just looked like goop. No matter what  I did my nails would not dry down. I don't think all shades are horrible but I'd be weary about picking up this shade.

What products are you getting rid of and why?

Kiss Gel Strong Sky Violet & Mint Sky Nail Swatches

Here are nail swatches from some of the Kiss Gel Strong nail polishes I just picked up from the Dollar Tree.

I am wearing both Sky Violet & Mint Sky on my nails. I am wearing Kiss Full Cover Short Square Nails and I just adhered them using a nail glue found at the Dollar Tree. 

Both shades applied pretty sheer in the first coat. The second coat allowed me to come to the pigmentation you see pictured on my nails. I am also wearing the Salon Perfect Plumping Gel Gel Effect Top Coat over each nail. Overall I am quite happy with both these shades.

Dollar Tree Nail Haul 6/22/18 Kiss Gel Nails

Wow I have been waiting for new shades of this Nail polish formula to be sent to the Dollar Tree so I could pick them up.

Here are the shades I picked up from the Kiss Gel Strong line that was available at my Dollar Tree. There were several other shades but these were the ones I was most excited about.

From Left to Right: Pacific Dawn, Mint Sky, Tan, Summer Rain, Sky Violet, and Coral.



I was first introduced to this formula by picking up these two shades:

On the left is Plus One and the green one is named Dress-Y

The formula is smooth and went on well plus it didn't have a long dry down time. These polishes work well with the Salon Perfect Pluming Gel Gel Effect Top Coat that is a non UV/LED curing top coat. Plus this top coat can be found at Walmart for $3.98!!

For $1 these polishes are a great find. Let me know which shades you want to or have already picked up.

Project Pan 2018 - Eyeshadow Palette Number One

I am doing a Project Pan of 18 products for 2018. My goal is to either use up some of these products completely or to just hit pan. 

In my collection I only have three eyeshadow palettes (I just bought another one online during the Bh Cosmetics sale -so I will have four soon). I want to make sure I am using the makeup I have in a reasonable amount of time and not letting what I currently have expire.

This palette is fairly new to me as I just bought it this year. I am not worried about this product expiring but I would like to hit pan in a few more shades as well as use up some entirely. 

The Makeup Revolution SophX Ultra 24 Eyeshadow Palette is GORGEOUS. The first time I saw it in her youtube video I was like YES I can see so many looks and possibilities and for once I am inspired. These eyeshadows are crazy pigmented and are a dream to blend. You also get a nice mix of neutrals and color. 

Unfortunately my palette broke off at the hinges when I took it on a trip to Chicago but all the eyeshadows are still in place.

You can see my pan progress already and some dips in several other shades.

My goal by the end of December is to accomplish the following:

• Use up Pancakes 
• Use up Cuppa Tea
• Use up Tiramisu
• Hit pan in Iced Coffee
• Hit pan in Pug
• Hit pan in Pumpkin
• Hit pan in Mug Cake or Rosewood
• Hit pan in either Grow Old, Sparks Fly, or Smokey Bronze

I am counting this product as just one project even though I have several goals I want to accomplish. 

Project Pan 11/18 Projects Shown

I am doing a Project Pan of 18 products for 2018. My goal is to either use up some of these products completely or to just hit pan. 

Here are 11/18 products/projects I will be working on, why they are in this Project Pan, and my overall thoughts:

1. Maybelline Fit Me Concealer - Shade 25 Medium
• Top 5 favorite drugstore concealers! This product blended really easily, wasn't too dry and overall had a nice color match in what I need for a concealer. This one is all used up from May 2018 so it's getting tossed.
2. Maybelline Fit Me Concealer - Shade 25 Medium
• Again this is a Top 5 favorite drugstore concealer. This one is almost used up. I will repurchase in the future after using up other concealers. I'd like to use this one up by December 31st.
3. Maybelline Superstay Better Skin Concealer with Actyl C - Shade 40 Medium
• Another one of my favorite drugstore concealers. I would consider this to be in the Top 5. This has a great formula that isn't too drying underneath the eyes and has a good match for a medium skin tone. This is on it's last leg so I'd like to use it up by December 31st.
4. Maybelline Fit Me Pressed Powder - Shade 355 Coconut
• Wow this product is old. It even has hard pan which is making it hard to use up. You can tell by the picture how much I have used up and have hit massive pan. My goal is to use this all up by December 31st. This is by far my favorite drugstore pressed powder but it's time I got a new one.
5. Maybelline Master Primer Hydrate + Smooth 
• I received this product free for testing early on this year. This is currently my favorite drugstore primer. My skin has had a horrible year from the end of 2017 till now with just awful peeling dryness. I found that this product has really helped even out the dry areas of my face and really allowed for more moisture to sink into my skin. After using this product my foundations do go on more evenly and don't tend to stick to dry patches. I would like to use this product up (I am super close) by Dec. 31st. I would also re-purchase this once complete. I received this product free for testing thanks to Influenster and all my opinions on the products regarding this product are my own. 
6. Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush
• I've had this mousse-like blush so long the packaging no longer has the shade on it. I do like the texture of this blush in the pan (it's squishy). More imporantly I like to use this during the summer for an effortless makeup look. I would like to see pan on this by Dec. 31st.
7. Maybelline Color Tattoo 24 hr Eyeshadow - Shade 25 Bad to the Bronze
• Again a product I've had for probably too long. The formula is creamy and blends like a dream. Once this product sets it does not budge from my eyes, making this the perfect shadow for pool or beach days. I have already hit pan but I would like to use this up completely by Dec. 31st. I would also re-purchase any shade from this range but also this specific one.
8. Elf Glitter Primer
• I have a massive air pocket in this product so it is hard to see just how much product I have used up. This is like the OG drugstore glitter primer that is the cheapest option. It has seen many glitter applications and even sequins and jewels. I think this is a good option if you are just starting to mess with glitter (cosmetic grade) or pigments. I would like to use up half of the remaining tube by Dec. 31st. I would re-purchase this but I do want to try other glitter primers first. 
9. Hard Candy Eyeshadow Primer Eyes the Limit
• Not bad for the price. It does keep my eyeshadow in place for 6-8 hrs but after that there is some creasing and wear down of the shadow on my lid. I would like to use up half by Dec. 31st. I would say pass on re-purchasing as I've tried other products that have held my shadows on a lot longer.
10. Benefit Benetint (mini)
• Really close to using this product up and I'm excited. I did like this product for quite some time on both my cheeks and lips. I would consider buying the full product but only when more of my blushes/lip products are used up. I would like to use this up completely by Dec. 31st.
11. Benefit Girl Meets Pearl
• I actually think this is one of Benefit's more flattering highlighters for medium skin tones. I would consider buying the full size version but after I use up several highlighters since they take me awhile to use up. I would like to use this up completely by Dec. 31st.

I'll keep posting more products and more updates as I move along in this Project Pan.

What products are you trying to use up in your collection?