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?

Kohl's Beauty x Influenster #ad

Last minute Christmas shopping!? Never fear Kohl's is here!

In all honesty Kohl's is one of my favorite places to shop becuase of all the every day deals you can find throughout the store. Mostly women's/junior's clearance up to 80% off. 

This Christmas Influenster and Kohl's teamed up to give several Influensters Kohl's cash to spend on beauty items. I looked online to see what type of beauty steals Kohl's was offering and noticed quite a lot of makeup sets were discounted. I looked for something that I could get a lot of every day use out of and went to purchase that item in store.

Here is what I purchased: The Cargo LongWear Eye Kit in Sunkissed

In this Cargo Set there are three items, as pictured. The "Better-Than Waterproof Mascara,"
The "Longwear Eye Shadow Stick" in Island Bay, and the eyeliner "Swimmables" in 04 Loch Ness. I mainly picked this set because of the shadow stick and waterproof mascara as I use waterproof mascara daily and mostly stick to warm shadows.

Here is a picture of all the products out of packaging:

Here is a picture of the eyeliner and shadow stick swatched:

These products are absolutely beautiful and all for $13.50! I didn't think I would use the eyeliner much but since it is a dark blue you can hardly tell you are wearing a non-black eyeliner. I think it is also fun this time of year thanks to winter and playing with icy shadows, white glitter and blues for a frosty holiday look. The shadow can be worn with a combination of other shadows, alone, or smudged underneth the eye.

Here is a picture of the mascara wand:

I am actually quite torn on the "Better-Than Waterproof Mascara," because after every time I use it the removal process is horrendous. I mainly use olive oil to take off my makeup but it takes me several swipes and scrubbing to get the mascara off. When I think I have everything off and go to bed, in the morning I wake up to flakes of mascara all over my face and it is not the most comfortable feeling in the world. I also have really sensitive eyes so this is concerning. Does anyone else have this problem? or Am I just not using the right makeup remover for this product?

I did receive the Kohl's cash complimentary but all purchase decisions and opinions are my own.

Pantene Pro-V Airspray Vlog Post

Received product in return for an honest review.

Thanks @influenster @pantene #helloairpsray #pantenexinfluenster

Victoria Secret Sport Products Review

First I can not begin to explain how excited I was to recieve this box from Influenster!! This line is called VSX Sport and has quite a few different Sports Bra styles and different colors/patterns for the leggings.

Sports Bra: The Sport Bra I am wearing is in the style Incredible. The sizes range from 32-36B-DDD, 385-DD

The features of this sports bra include: concealed wire for cushioned support, padded straps & bonded, seamless technology that eliminates irritation, super-soft elastic band for comfort and movement, cushioned adjustable back closure.

WOW just WOW. I honestly thought this bra was going to be too big, when I opened up the box that came in the mail, just because it's hard to get bra sizes right online. However, this bra fits true to size :) I was so pleased that I didn't have to go into the store and make an exchange! I hate owning sports bras that literally do nothing for securing my ladies in place, or create a horrible uni-boob. #Sportsbrabreakup!! This bra does not cause any of those problems. The second I tried this bra on and started to do jumping jacks, I knew that never again will I settle for anything else ever again! I couldn't wait to go on a run in this outfit (with a shirt on top)! 

Leggings: These are the Knockout Crop Medium rise, form-fitting leggings. Ladies let me tell you…these are the most comfortable, butt friendly leggings I now own!! They are super comfortable to workout in and/or go to class because college students wear leggings to class. I like the medium rise because it makes me more comfortable in my apperance and I don't like showing that much skin when I work out…or really ever.

This is a sponsored blog post. Influenster provided me with complimentary Victoria's Secret products to test and review as part of a contest.