little white truths

Hello and welcome to my first mini update for Project Pan 2018!

This is an odd update because I haven't actually finished anything, but I do need to report that my list has changed. Reason being, I've just been diagnosed with contact dermatitis so I've had to remove the three face masks on my list because I'm not allowed to use those for the moment.

I haven't bothered photographing those (they're away in the cupboard already) but I have photographed the three products I'm bringing in to replace them.

My new items are all lip products, for the simple reason that I'm allowed to use whatever lip products I want for the next six weeks - plus I tend to pan lip products quickly so I'd rather bring in items that won't be hanging around for too long.

Let's have a look.

First, my Bodyography Electric Lip Slide in 1605 Berry'd Alive. You may remember that this was on my list last year, and you can see the markers tracking my progress above.

I ended up removing this product from my list last year because I wasn't getting through it fast enough, but I've decided to bring it back because I've noticed that it doesn't smell as fruity as it once did - I wouldn't say that it's definitely turned, but I do think it's starting to lose potency - so my aim is to get as much use from it as I can before it stops being safe to use.

If I can get to the halfway mark I'll be happy, but there's a huge 13g in this so I'm not sure how I'll go. Also, if I notice any irritation (I haven't yet) then I'll obviously stop using it, and I don't expect the product to stay good for much more than a couple of months. We'll see.

Next, my Models Prefer Lip Lacquer in Hot Sand. I took the stopper out of this tube yesterday and was surprised to find that there's not much left (see marker above).

Still, I wanted to include it because I need products on my list that I can turn around quickly, and this is one of those. There's still a bit of life in it but I expect it to be done within the next three weeks.

I also need to review this product during that time so stay tuned for that if you're interested. I don't love it and I wouldn't buy it, but it's usable so that's something.

And last, my Rimmel Moisture Renew Sheer & Shine Lipstick in 700 Better & Brighter. As you may know, I already have another one of these on my list (in 600 Spin All Spring) - so what I'll be doing is panning them alongside each other and also reviewing them during that time.

I don't love the formula because it's super drying with frequent use, but I can layer these over a hydrating gloss and I do like the colours so that's one good thing about them.

I expect both to be gone within the next two months, and as you can see, I've already made a good start on this one so it may well be gone first.

In sum

That's all from me!

It's a bit of a weird start to the panning year for me: of course I wasn't expecting to have restrictions surrounding what I can put on my face, but I have found some ways around it that my dermatologist is happy with so at least I don't have to throw Project Pan out the window for the immediate future.

I am of course frustrated that I can't use the three masks on my list because I need to finish those while they're still within expiry, so I'll just have to pray that they won't turn in the interim and that I can return to them asap.

Hope all's well with you, and speak soon x

As you may know I've just been diagnosed with contact dermatitis so I have restrictions surrounding what I can put on my face, but I'm allowed to use plain old moisturiser if my skin gets dry (which it is) and this is happily one of the products I can use.

And gosh I love it. It turned up in one of my monthly favourites posts last year and I noted then that it's generally a better product for me in winter because it's quite heavy, but I'm using it now in summer because the treatment balm I've been prescribed has really sucked the life from my face. This product has come to the rescue.

As you may know, I explored Darphin's range last year after sampling some products and falling in love with them. I'm happy to say that I ended up loving almost everything I tried from the brand, and probably the only thing that didn't grab me was its cleansing balm.

This cream is happily one of the products I do love, and it agrees with my skin so nicely that I may well buy it again down the track.

Darphin claims/product details:

A luxuriously soft cream that continuously moisturises and nourishes normal to dry skin, while providing optimal comfort
Infused with hydrating botanicals such as butterfly lavender, this ultra-rich cream comforts the skin and restores natural hydration levels
Dry skin is relived of tightness, and appears dewy and hydrated
RRP $70 AUD for 50ml

Verdict

This is a wonderful cream and I'm really enjoying it. Sure, it's rich so it won't be for everyone, but Darphin does offer a lighter version so you can always check that out if you're interested.

It's a white cream with a thick, rich texture and it smells sweet and creamy. It feels wonderfully cooling and quenching when applied, and since my poor skin is so thirsty at the moment, that's exactly what I need.

As mentioned above, I did use this product last summer and it was too much for me so I had to put it aside. What happened is that I started to get a few of those white, under-the-skin bumps and it also felt very heavy on my face, so I put it away until winter and then whipped it out again. It worked a lot better for me in the cooler months and it was the perfect product to apply as an overnight cream.

Indeed, I didn't get super dry, flaky skin last winter and I think this product has a lot to do with that. It's the perfect thing for us dry-skinned lasses to whack on overnight and my skin always feels soft and hydrated when I wake up in the morning.

At the moment, when my skin isn't happy with this DermAid 1% that I have to apply twice daily (it's more like a barrier cream in texture so it doesn't hydrate), this is one of the few plain moisturisers I own that feels like it penetrates the barrier cream and keeps my skin feeling as happy as I can probably hope for, given that my face does need constant hydration and always has.

On the claims: yes this feels luxuriously soft; yes it continuously moisturises and nourishes; yes it leaves my dry, dehydrated skin feeling comfortable after use; yes I think it's ultra rich; and yes it restores hydration levels and relieves my skin of tightness, leaving it looking more dewy and healthy.

Overall I think this is an excellent product and while it won't be for everyone (stay clear of this if you're oily!), it certainly works well for me when my skin is at its driest.

Love.

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