How to Start a PROJECT PAN this year // EVERYTHING You Need to Know!

My step-by-step guide to planning & starting a project pan - and WHY you should start one this year! Everything you need to know about planning a project pan. Are you starting a project pan in the new year??

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0:00 Intro
0:47 What is a project pan?
1:11 Reasons to start a project pan
5:11 How to start a project pan, types of projects
12:13 How to select products for your project
14:12 How to track & update your project
18:10 Troubleshooting/FAQs

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Hello and welcome! My name is Sarah and I started this channel as a way to share my journey towards mindful makeup consumption. I love trying new makeup, but I also love keeping a curated makeup collection and finding inspiration to use what I have -- so when it comes to buying to new products, I try my best to make carefully thought-out purchases. I firmly believe you don’t need to buy every new launch to enjoy makeup, and your collection doesn’t have to fill an entire room to be versatile and fun. Subscribe for project pans, low-buy inspiration, reviews & more!

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[Kat-mfmt]

I did a test run of a project pan to see how it is like. I'm surprised to say I feel confident that I am able to go on a no-buy and try to downsize my makeup stash. I love makeup but I don't personally want to spend as much as I did before. I am guilty of going into the consumer cycle.

[ameenaola]

Nothing curbs makeup purchases like project panning imo. I've been panning for about 4 years and this year I decided to take a break from it. However, I feel like my purchases this year were way more than I may have if I was panning. Needless to say, I'm going back to panning this year and am so excited for it.

[GillenMeg]

I only started panning in 2020 but I have become obsessed! Like you said it is addictive. I found it motivating to start with a lot of mini products (like things I got from Ipsy) since it’s easier to finish those and made me excited to work on full sized products! I also like to keep a journal specific to project panning/makeup inventory. I’ve always been someone who needs to write things down and it’s super helpful!

[villapulla]

Personally I just take monthly pictures of my project pan items and put them in a designated folder. It's fun to be able to compare them and I save the pictures for finished products too

[LauraRose]

I tried a rolling 5 pan last year and enjoyed it, but I lost steam towards the end of the year. I might try a seasonal/ usage project to see if that’s more fun. I was thinking 14 uses on 14 products by Valentine’s Day to start.

[kristinelewis]

Can’t wait to keep using up items into 2022 and slowly curating my collection down to my favorites. This year my favorite panning hack was to crush up and mix powders together to change formulas to work for me better ex. a covergirl pressed powder was too mattifying and heavy and an hourglass powder was too sparkly/glowy for under my eyes; mixed together it was actually a favorite until I panned it. PS this is like your perfect red lip!!

[Katirin]

I did my first project pan this year because I realized that I was buying too much and most of them on impulse. So I went on no-buy from Jan to Jun and used just what I had. I picked ten items, mostly those kind what I normally wouldn't reach for. Really an eye opener of what I think that looks pretty but isn't really my thing when I actually apply it on my face. Will continue doing project pans because I still have some categories where I have too much products. I also want to do seperate project for nailpolishes. I rarely wear nailpolish but for some reason I own 10 bottles of it.. So next year I will try to use them as much as I can and in the future settle owning only one or two bottles.

[jxmebeauty]

Me, watching this as an active panner: 👁👄👁 Haha, there’s always something new to learn! Excited to hear your tips 🥰

[alexandra]

Agree 100% in posting to social media for a project pan. I started doing this just for myself. I have an IG. I did end up tagging a few things and I have a small following (only 79 people), but I don’t really do it for anyone else, but it is nice to get a few encouraging comments occasionally. Most importantly to me is when I pan something I comment on the pic what I thought of it so if I forget there is a record for me to go back to. I will also tag the brand and I’ve had one or two brands comment back to me. Never thought that would happen. lol...

[R.L.Maverick]

I absolutely love this video and your message here. You are the very person that inspired my own project pan. I really want to get usage out of the things that I buy. Trying to pan a blush is probably one of the most highlighting (for me) of truly how long it can take to pan an item! This has absolutely taught me what needs to be on a low buy (blush, eyeliner, highlighter) and what I go through quickly (bronzer, face powder, skin care). Thank you for sharing you methods and inspiring others!!!! I truly enjoy the content on your channel and the mix between newer and using up what you have (the frankenbronzer!!! Wow, lol). Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[makeuplynzz]

i started to project pan in 2018 on my instagram. i had a 10 product non rolling year long PP (i didn’t know you could roll stuff in 😂) and then a pan that palette. since my year long was non rolling i did a lot of season projects in the second half. i have learned that first year of panning that i don’t like a pan that palette 😂 did it the entire year for 2018 and never again

[apryl.connors]

I've been panning for almost 2 years now and I love doing it. I also have just learned new tips! I don't have yourtube or even social media, I will do my own progress in a different way, thank you for that! Like they say, learn something new everyday! Now hopefully this will give me motivation for next year!

[saccharineisnothoney]

I know this video is old but it's giving me the motivation to start planning the lipsticks I never use.
I got overwhelmed seeing all the lipsticks I don't use but used to love, so I thought maybe doing a project pan would help. Wish me luck!

[tonilee]

I'm going to try this for 2024! I have bought a lot this past year or two and need to stop spending and really use what I have

[alyasl.]

I just want to share that I got inspired by some of the panning content I watch ( like some of your videos) to repurpose a face powder I have that's just about a shade too dark for a bronzer! Gives a super subtle effect that I love and I can't stop using it now 😄

[dawno]

I usually have several projects going at once, including a palette and nail polish. The benefit for me is that I have a smaller selection to choose from daily so that I am not overwhelmed and spending too much time in the morning deciding what makeup to use. It also gives me a chance to get to know each product better and how best to use it. I am not super strict and the projects are ending and beginning...so there is also variety

[cool_toned_woman]

Your lipstick looks stunning 😍

Thanks for the tips, i plan panning some products in 2022 too.

Greetings from Germany 🤗

[AC-]

Your makeup is not only elegant but really flattering on you. Probably one of the best looks I've seen on you.

[meggleee]

Great timing! Definitely feeling like I have plenty of items in my collection that aren't getting enough love and I think a usage based project pan sounds right up my alley! Also your makeup looks incredible in this video! Loving the soft shimmery eyes with the bold lip and your base looks flawless!

[ericafait]

My dad was the one who marked my height's progresses on the door frame, thanks for triggering a very good memory! 🥰
I don't own too much makeup but I have too many eyeshadow singles and palettes for one person for sure... I rotate them every week, as I get tired of doing the same looks over and over.
I always thought that a project pan for someone like me that doesn't own so much makeup is useless, but you are right! It doesn't matter what products you put in the project or how many, it would always be satisfying to see the progress!
Thanks for the tips and kisses from Italy 🤗