Project Pan Again: More Speed Reviews

Project Pan Item #57: Neutrogena Oil Free Eye Makeup Remover
Reviewed here.

Project Pan Item #58: Gwen Stefani L.A.M.B. Fragrance Body Lotion
This lotion came as a set with the perfume, which was the first fragrance that I ever purchased, way back at the beginning of college. It is my favorite scent by far. I don't know how I happened to get it right the first time around, but no fragrance since has ever worked as well on me. With every other perfume that I own, I find that I might like them for a short period of time but something always gets to be a little off about the way they wear on me. Not so with L.A.M.B. Sadly, this fragrance has been discontinued. Luckily, I have a back-up in storage. As for the lotion, I really enjoyed it. It was quite light and thin in consistency, so it spread easily over the skin and sunk in quickly. It certainly was not greasy or oily. It provided decent moisture, although I'm not sure that it would be sufficient for if you're very parched.

Project Pan Item #59: Butter London Kitten Heels
Reviewed here.

Project Pan Item #60: Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash
My roommate re-gifted this one to me. It is a lot like the Neutrogena Deep Clean Cream Cleanser (reviewed here) that I have been loyal to for years and years. It is similar in consistency but perhaps slightly thinner, plus it foams when you rinse it. Otherwise, it leaves the same squeaky clean feeling when you use it. Now that I'm through with this tube, I will be returning to my trusty Neutrogena cleanser because it accomplishes the same effect as far as I'm concerned.

Project Pan Items #61, 62: Maybelline The Rocket Mascara (Waterproof)
I liked this enough to go through two tubes of it but I'm not committed. While it did a nice job of thickening the lashes, it could get clumpy. The wand was fat and had such short spikes that I had to apply a bit more force in order to wedge my lashes between, which sometimes meant I smudged the mascara onto my lids. I'm on the hunt for something better.

Project Pan Item #63: Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye
Reviewed here.

Project Pan Item #64: Estee Lauder Resilience Lift Firming/Sculpting Face and Neck Creme
While I have generally been impressed with Estee Lauder's skincare, this is one item that I was not a fan of. Something was off about the fragrance. It initially smells like a nice floral but it very quickly distorts into something sort of sickly, almost like an old matronly sort of scent. It was a thicker cream, and sort of greasy feeling. I also found that it would pill as I rubbed it into my skin. I only managed to finish it because I started using it exclusively on my neck, where the oiliness of the product didn't bother me so much.

Project Pan Item #65: Estee Lauder DayWear
Reviewed here.

Project Pan Item #66: Maybelline Baby Lips Dr. Rescue Medicated Balm in Soothing Sorbet
This one was a disappointment. It didn't feel particularly moisturizing or soothing. In fact, a lot of times my lips felt more chapped once the product wore off. The shade was a bit too similar to my natural lip color so it did nothing to enhance it. I would not recommend this.

Project Pan Item #67: Maybelline Baby Lips Lip Balm in Cherry Me
I actually finished up this tube of Baby Lips balm prior to trying the Dr. Rescue one reviewed above. I much preferred the original formula, which had better slip and moisture. I also preferred the shade of Cherry Me. I would not mind repurchasing this but the packaging is a deterrent for me. I find it to be a bit garish and juvenile.

Project Pan Item #68: Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Top Coat
Reviewed here.

Project Pan Item #69: Blistex Moisture Melt SPF 15 Lip Protectant/Sunscreen
I quite liked this product initially. The formula is a bit like Vaseline but more gel-like and thick. It left my lips feeling soft and moisturized. It has a nice light scent. However, while there is still quite a bit of product left in the tube, I am only getting oil out when I squeeze. I suppose the product must have separated out in the tube. For that reason, I don't care to try this again.

Project Pan Item #70: Physician's Formula Nude Wear Concealer
Reviewed here.

Project Pan Item #71: Urban Decay Primer Potion (Sample Size)
Reviewed here. The original formula is probably my favorite primer to date. I highly recommend it!

That's all for now! I can't wait to throw all these things out.

Project Pan: Speed Reviews

More Project Pan

Here are some more items I have used up, with just some brief reviews:

Project Pan Item #65: Butter London Kitten Heels
Smelly feet? This will help! This is a deodorant foot cream that has a light clean scent. I'm already onto my next tube. Butter London used to make one in a strong woodsy, natural sort of scent but I think they discontinued it, which is why I started using this one in Kitten Heels. The former scent had stronger deodorizing capability but the fragrance could also be a bit overwhelming. This one is not obnoxious and it does a decent job at keeping my feet fresh.

Project Pan Item #66: The Aloe Source Jojoba Radiance Cleansing Polish
This is a trial size item from a Glossy Box. I kept it in my shower and used it as a morning cleanser. I enjoyed its refreshing scent. It was densely packed with small polishing beads that they weren't too coarse or abrasive. I liked this but it is not something I will be repurchasing because I don't find anything particularly special about it, and it s not something I can easily find in stores.

Project Pan Item #67: Neutrogena Oil Free Eye Makeup Remover
Reviewed previously. Still loving it. I'm on my next one already.

Estee Lauder DayWear

Project Pan Item #68: Estee Lauder DayWear
I've reviewed this before, and I have gone through so many tubs of these. It's my favorite moisturizer!

Project Pan Item #69: Naobay Oxygenating Cream
This is another item I received in a Glossy Box. It was a nice moisturizer with a fresh, clean scent. It's texture wasn't as creamy as the Estee Lauder DayWear but it wore nicely, wasn't sticky or greasy, and I enjoyed it. I have no intention to repurchase it though, just because I love the Estee Lauder DayWear so much. Plus, it does not include SPF.

Project Pan Items #70 and #71: Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lift Age-Correcting Creme
I got these as parts of Gifts with Purchases for buying either the Estee Lauder Daywear or the Advanced Night Repair Eye. The Re-Nutriv Creme is a much thicker, richer moisturizer that I used as a nighttime moisturizer right before bed. It has an elegant scent, and it was a wonderful moisturizer. I'm sure it was great for my skin during the very dry, cold winter months but it's not like I noticed any dramatic difference in my complexion while I used it. I would be happy to use it again if I received it in a GWP, but I will not be purchasing it on my own just because I don't feel I'm at a point where I need to have something heavy duty for aging skin.

Project Pan Item #72: Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Foaming Scrub
I first tried this product a long, long time ago, possibly in high school but definitely during college. It has a wonderfully refreshing grapefruit scent and I like the way it can lather and foam. The beads are bigger and coarser than the ones in The Aloe Source's cleansing polish but they're also much less dense so they're not abrasive. I use this as a morning cleanser and I feel that I get a nice, squeaky clean from it. I am already on the next tube.

Project Pan Item #73: Soap & Glory Hand Food
God, the scent is amazing. I loved this. I think I got it as a bonus point thing from Sephora a few years back. It was a great hand lotion that didn't leave my hands feeling too greasy. I have to say though, the scent does go bad so don't let it sit too long.

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder

 Project Pan Items #74 and #75: Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in Transparent
I initially got this because of all the hype on YouTube. When I first started using it, I applied it with a dense brush only over the T-zone area. I found that it looked heavy, and it didn't end up keeping me matte anyway. However, one day, I decided to apply it all over my face with a fluffier brush and I found that the effect was much more rewarding. It has a way of smoothing everything over so that everything just looks finished and polished. I still find myself shiny by the end of the day but I don't mind because I think that's natural. I'm sure if I applied more of this throughout the day it would help but I can't be bothered to touch up. I like that this is very affordable and easily accessible, so I plan to continue repurchasing it.

Project Pan Item #76: Rimmel Match Perfect 2-in-1 Concealer and Highlighter
Reviewed previously here. Loved it, and I have another tube ready to go.

Finally, there are a few items that I have already documented under Project Pan but I just wanted to show that I made further progress. I am now ready to call it quits and throw these out:

Tarte Natural Cheek Stain in Flawless

Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in Coffee Cake

Tarte's Natural Cheek Stain in Flawless was Project Pan Item #56 (reviewed here), and Maybelline's Dream Bouncy Blush in Coffee Cake was Project Pan Item #38 (reviewed here). I have been very into pink cheeks this past year and while this may be excessive, my current makeup routine calls for three blushes. My regimen started with the Tarte blush, followed by the Maybelline Bouncy Blush, and I finished off with a powder blush. I found that the cream blushes underneath helped the powder blush to last longer, and they helped to enhance the flush. I think I have now exhausted these two cream blushes, so it is time for them to retire.

That's all for now!

Button London: Yummy Mummy (and Revlon Dupe)

Butter London Yummy Mummy, Revlon Gray Suede

L-R: Yummy Mummy (YM), YM, YM, Gray Suede (GS), GS, GS, YM, YM

If I haven't said it enough, I love my neutrals. Butter London's Yummy Mummy is a sophisticated grayish-pink neutral with subtle shimmer. I find it to be a subdued but very chic shade.

Butter London's nail polishes are "3 Free," meaning that they are without DPB, toulene and formaldehyde, which are chemicals that you'd want to avoid exposing yourself to. This is wonderful, of course, although it is not so much of a consideration for me personally since I wear polishes that do contain those chemicals. The formula is just right in consistency, neither runny nor thick. I also love the packaging, which is sleek and makes for easy storage.

Butter London polishes sell for $14/bottle, which is rather pricey. I would thus like to point out a comparable shade by Revlon called Gray Suede, which I have reviewed previously. It is not an exact dupe, as you might be able to tell from my swatches. I can easily pick out the difference in real life as Gray Suede is a bit lighter and pinker than Yummy Mummy, which is more gray. Even so, I think they're quite close and they're definitely in the same color family. Revlon sells for less than half the price, so I consider it to be a good contender! Either way, this sort of color is lovely and should be a staple in one's collection.

Butter London Yummy Mummy on middle, ring, and little fingers (natural light)

Butter London Yummy Mummy on middle, ring, and little fingers (with flash)

Revlon Gray Suede on thumb and pointer (natural light)

Revlon Gray Suede on thumb and pointer (with flash)