24By4July- 8 week update

Hey everyone, 

Hasn't 2 weeks gone round fast! So much has happened, yet I've barely worn makeup (been on holiday for at least a week of this) so this update will look very much the same I'm afraid. I have swapped two colour eyeshadows as you'll see when I get to the end. 

So far I have finished:

Bare Minerals Marvelous Moxie Gloss

Juicy Couture mini perfume 

Nivea Facial Wash 

Tanya Burr eyeshadow (hit pan) 

Nars Rekugien Pencil

Garnier Micellar Water

Dior 006 Lipstick

Batiste Dry Shampoo

Revlon Nearly Naked Powder

Stila Lionfish Eyeliner

The Balm Balm Desert Bronzer sample

Bodyshop Fijian Waters Body butter

Sleek eyeshadow in purple (hit pan, to replace a Stila eyeshadow)

Barry M Meadow Polish

I'm still not painting my nails as much as I used to, but when I do I only use is polish and a glitter to top. I keep making consistent progress, I may have this finished. 

Nars Orgasm Blush Sample

As with other updates, you won't see much progress here as I use this in conjunction with my other blush in this project on consecutive weeks. The top layer of this blush is wearing away though. 

Deep Steep Body wash

I know what your thinking, by the looks of those marks, you barely washed these last two weeks. And yes I thought that too. But no, I actually took the time to test another body wash during these two weeks and have only just got back to using this wash again.

Maybelline colour tattoo in On & On Bronze

I'm still really shocked at how quickly I hit pan and am continuing to with this product. Fortunatly this colour works really well with any colours on top so is doing quite well with other mini projects. 

Isa Dora Lipliner

Can I just say this now? I think I used this once. But I have found that if I use a balm underneith this liner, the colour is less strong and wearable for work. Progress is yet to come! 

Revlon Pink Afterglow lipgloss

As you can see I've made a small bit of progress with the week I started this gloss. I moved on to this when my Nars pencil finished. 

Mac Dainty Blush (hit pan) 

Again I use this blush on opposite weeks to my Nars so not much to see here. However the top is now squaring off at all angles. I will still focus my brush on the magnetic part though and see what progress I can make. 

Revlon Juicy Papaya lipstick

No progress here, however since taking these photos I have opted to wear this around the house as a balm so it maybe different come next update! 

Loreal Infallable Mattifying Base

Slow and steady wins the race with this primer. I use this everyday (whether I'm wearing foundation or not) just to keep my oily skin at bay and it seems to be using it up. I do like this primer and will be sad to see it go. 

Too Faced Liner Sample

Since starting this liner I have made a considerable 2cm worth of progress but as with my other liner products, they take so long to use up! Plus I have a whole draw full of them! Someone save me! 

Technic Indian Red Lipstick

I think I wore this lipstick twice to work before I went on holiday so no progress shown on paper. 

Stila Illuminator 

I decided last update that once the pink powder was gone that I can call this product done. I'm so close to that as I use it as an inner corner highlight and swirl my brush in all of it for a normal highlight. I also highlight my collar bone which always helps. 

Maybelline Dream Velvet Foundation 

I managed to make consistent progress in the week I was at work with this foundation, however now the bottle opens up a little so progress will be slow from here on out. 

Sleek eyeshadow in Bright Blue (replaced Stila eyeshadow) 

I only replaced my Stila eyeshadows a couple of days ago and because these powders are so soft (and I'm an animal with powder) I have already made a big dent in this shadow. I only plan to hit pan (which I have already managed with the purple shade) and plan to use this in my waterline over the too faced liner which dulls it down a little. This will look lovely for summer. 

Marc Jacobs Daisy Perfume 

Since the last update I have finished the other perfume and have also bought an atomiser so I can take Daisy to work with me as well. This has resulted in a little progress which will continue.

Nip + Fab Dark Circle Fix 

This product actually feels a lot lighter and without tempting fate, I would like to think this would be finished within a month. I used this twice a day too. 

Maybelline Master Precise Liner

I think I used this once and the tip was incredibly hard to use (dried up). I will give it a few more goes and if it is still the same, I will call this done. 

As you can see I still have a long way to go with these products left, however I would like to think progress will be made. I am also going to be starting a smaller project tomorrow, so watch out for that post. 

Emma 

7bySpring- Update 1

Hey everyone,

First off, I'll tell you all now, I didn't expect to be where I am in this project already. I've completed so many of my goals that I'm now adding in more just to see how far I can get by 20th March! 

So far I have finished:

Collection Illuminating Touch Concealer

Balm Desert Bronzer sample (hit pan) 

Rimmel Exaggerate Lipliner in Eastend Snob

Crave in Naked Basics (hit pan) 

Clinique Mascara Sample 

Revlon Balm Stain in Honey (bonus) 

Dior Tie Dye Lipstick in 006 Nude Fever

I still think I'm mad for trying to pan this but actually after my Revlon Balm Stain finished up, I've found myself grabbing for this lipstick over the others. In a couple of weeks I've managed to make half a cm in progress due to reapplication and chapped winter lips (this is a very thin lipstick so goes fast). I still love the colour of this lipstick and will be sad when I finally say goodbye to it. 

Finish Naked 2 in Basics Palette 

Since you last saw this palette we have a bigger dip in Naked 2 and a pan in Crave! I've also managed to hit the side of the pan in Naked 2. I used this colour in my crease everyday and when I finally do finish it, i will be sad to see it go. I'm going to be working on the other side now to hit that pan. 

Finish Balm Desert Bronzer Sample (Bonus) 

Now I know this really could be a long shot but using this bronzer everyday I think I could manage it. If not it will be finished soon after the project ends. This bronzer is the perfect colour for my pale skin tone and after I've finished this and another bronzer, I may purchase the full size. 

As you can tell, I didn't expect to be where I am already! I think in the next few weeks I will have to add in another makeup product and maybe a skincare product just to get a few more things out of my collection. 

Emma 

Stila Project 10 Pan- Update 1

ColoHey everyone, 

I'm writing today very tired after a short but tiring shift at work and later at night than I would usually. So I do apologise if I ramble a little, just ignore me. Today I thought it's about time to update you all on my One Brand project pan which is of corse, Stila. Now although I started this only 2 weeks ago, I already have some amazing progress and have come to realise that spending the money on this brand isn't always what it seems (more on that later). Now into where I am now. 

I have finished/used:

Lip glaze in Gleam 

Dune Eyeshadow (hit pan) 

Smudge Stick Eyeliner in Lionfish

As I'm sure I'm going to say in all my updates, I can't really show you the progress with this product as when you roll it up, it won't go back down. However you will have to believe me when I say I've rolled this up a few times already. I now use these smudge sticks on my top and bottom lash lines as I don't find them too harsh on my eyelids. I have used up one of these products before so let's see how long this one takes. 

Stay All day Liquid Liner in Indigo 

I will be completely honest here, I've used this once in these two weeks. I really don't know how to pair this dark colour on my lids. When I wore it that once I wore plain eyes with thin liner and mascara. My sister said it was nice, so maybe I'll wear that around work for a while. 

Smudge Crayon in Antique 

I can't believe I've never used this eye base before! The colour is a muted nude which pairs with just about anything. I've been wearing this colour everyday and have made 5mm of progress in 2 weeks. I think I'll manage this product no problem. However for the original price of these crayons, I wouldn't waste your money and get a Maybelline colour tattoo instead. 

Convertable Colour in Magnolia (hit pan)

I had to aim the product away in the photo so you could see the dent I've made in this product already. To use this on my cheeks I use a stippling brush and pat on the back of my hand before applying to the face. This takes any extra product off as a little goes a long way! I do like this but have no idea how long it will take me to hit pan. 

Use Desire and Wonder (hit pan on both)

Well, I'm not impressed with the size of these shadows. I have been using the colour Instinct for my inner corner highlight and collar bone highlight and I've already hit pan. I think Desire is a little more tightly packed in and will take a while to hit pan. However I do believe in a couple of days Wonder will be there already as there is a massive dip already. Again I wouldn't pay full price for the size of these shadows, but the formula is amazing. 

Lip glaze in Orchard

Another product I'm not really happy about. I managed to use up my lip glaze in Gleam in 8 days using it consistently. Luckily I didn't pay much for these lip glosses but I will not be repurchasing. I do find them a little sticky but when I can't reapply at work, I'm happy about the colour and gloss staying. I shouldn't have too much trouble finishing this up. 

Colour Corrector Powder 

As you can probably tell, this looks a little different from when you last saw it. It used to have a little grinder on it which meant not much product came out. So I took that off and what did I find? Hardly any product underneith. I have a heavy hand and I've already managed to hit pan on the side and the rings are about to show through in the middle. If I'm still a long way from my finish when this product finishes, I will add in the illuminating one and see how far I can get. Money not spent well. 

As you can see I'm getting some good use out of the items in this project however you also don't get much product for the price you pay for Stila. Something to consider when purchasing another item. 

Emma