At last! I've hit the pan, in other words, hit the bottom of the container of a product. And not just one or two, but oh so many containers. It's such a relief. Hitting pan is a term used by make-up users like myself. It is when a product starts to run out so that you can see the bottom of the container.

Yay! Well done. Finishing the products completely is a big accomplishment for makeup & beauty junkies like myself.

The List:

• Kiss My Face - Peaches and Creme Moisturizer 8% AHA (sadly, no longer available, except for the 4%)
• Joe Lip Stains in Tangerine and Lilac
• Prestige Peach Passion Lipstick
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel
• TimeBalm Concealer in Lighter Than Light
• Xtension Plus Marcelle Mascara in Black
• Maybelline the Falsies Volum Express in Black Flared
• Lancome High Resolution Cream
• Eau Thermale Avene Thermal Spring Water
• Vichy Aqualia Thermal Cream
• Lancome Creme Radiance Cream to foam cleanser
• Missha M. BB Cream Vita SPF 20
• Lancome Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover - My favourite!
• Korres Yoghurt  Cream
• John Frieda Sheer Blonde Lightening Conditioner x2
• Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips
• Bed Head TIGI Urban Antidotes Recovery 2 Shampoo
• OJON Full Detox with Soap Bark Tree Rub out dry cleansing spray
• Got2B Rocking It 4Ever Style Stay Encore Fresh Dry Shampoo
• Giovanni 2Chic Brazilian Keratin and Argan Oil Body Lotion
• Straight Sexy Hair Straightening Shampoo
• NYX HD Studio Photogenic Foundation in 01 Nude x2 - My favourite! 
• DiorSkin Nude in 010
• Lancome Bienfait SPF 30
• Nature's Gate Organics Oh What A Night Walnut Therapy - Amazing!
• Clinique Liquid Facial Soap
• NYX HD Photogenic Concealer
• Nutrigranics Smoothing Eye Cream by Body Shop
• Prada Candy Lotion + roller
• DKNY Be Delicious in Green Apple
• the Body Shop lip balms in Cranberry and Vanilla
• & tons of samples!

It has taken me weeks to finally make a list of the items I have received as gifts and bought as presents to myself of course. The Holiday Season was busy this year...as there was barely any time for blogging. I've simply put the items away, for now, in its original packaging until the day when I can finally make the time to take photos! And today was that day. Enjoy! & Stay tuned for part 2 & individual reviews.

My absolutely favourite is Prada Candy - smells like sweet vanilla. Delicious.

I’ve been regularly hitting the pan, in other words, finishing up the products. In the last few months, I have finally completed quite a few. It feels rewarding to be able to finish. Finally! I’m glad I rarely throw out beauty items into the garbage, unless of course, it’s something that absolutely has to be thrown out. Take a look at the full list:

• Dove Gentle Exfoliating Body Wash: 4/5 - skin feels smoother
• Sexy Hair Curly Sexy Hair Shampoo: 4/5 - perfect for wavy hair
• Philosophy Holiday Lights Aglow Shampoo and Body Wash: 3/5 - smells great, but somewhat drying and pricey, although, perfect for a bubble bath
• Befine Skin Care line - provided by GlossyBox: 5/5 - excellent quality, natural, leaves skin glowing. I may purchase full size products, but it's hard to find, and their online assortment seems limited. 
• Clarks Botanicals - from Glymm bag: 4/5 - a very good resurfacing moisturizer, but very expensive at full price
• Herbaflor Organic RoseHip Oil: 4/5 - the oil is quickly absorbant, nourishing, prevents skin damage, and smoothes out wrinkles
• Lancome Bienfait Multi-Vital Moisturizing Cream: 4/5 - affordable, high quality, non-greasy cream that  is perfect for daily use - with spf 30
• Joico K-PAK Revitaluxe: 3/5 - it's OK, I didn't find it all that great.
• Cyberderm Moisturizer Samples from Glymm: 4/5 These are very potent and creamy, and seem like a good investment in the future.
• Got2B Got 2 Be 2 Sexy Voluptuous Volume Mousse: 3/5 Works well, but feels somewhat sticky
• John Frieda SheerBlonde Lightening Conditioner: 5/5 This is my favourite conditioner. It leaves my hair feeling smooth and silky, and makes the blonde highlights much brighter. 
• Naked Princess - Naked Shine Luscious Lip Gloss in Barely Nude - this was such a small sample from Glymm that I could barely notice a difference 
• Rimmel Hide the Blemish Concealer in Ivory 001: 4/5, full Review coming soon
• Principessa - Bacio Me Lip Balm: Click Here for Review
• Organix Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil Conditioner: 4/5 Great product for the price
• Macadamia Natural Oil Healing Oil Treatment: 5/5 Amazing!
• Macadamia Healing Oil Spray: 4/5 Amazing! full reviews to come
• Vitamine & Sea Clay Mask: 3/5 - felt like any other clay mask 
• The Body Shop Natrulift Firming Day Cream with organic pomegranate: 3.5/5 Nothing special
• Tom Ford Lavender Palm: 2/5 Smells like soap!
• Atelier Cologne Trefle Pur: 4/5 Love it!
• Olay Regenerist Moisturizer: 3/5 OK, but not great. Will not buy again.
• Social Butterfly Hair Perfume: 3/5 Convenient to have in case of emergency hair day
• CK One Eau De Toilette
• Dove Damage Therapy Burst Conditioner
• John Frieda Frizz Ease Sheet Solution Lightweight Frizz Control
• Olive Oil Replenishing Conditioner
• Sebastian Volupt Shampoo: 4.5/5 Love, love love it! This is perfect for my hair, and I don't have to wash it as often. 
• Mai Couture Foundation Papier: 3/5 I like the idea, but it needs something more
• Got2B Kinky Curling Mousse: 4/5 I love most products by Got2B. They are incredibly affordable and work very well. This one was no exception. 
• Victoria's Secret Island Waters Coconut Water & Pineapple Moisturizing Cream: 3.5/5 The scent is too strong, and I may have developed allergies. 
• Amir Argan Oil Moisturizing Conditioner: 2/5 Did absolutely nothing and it's quite pricey!

I have so many Everyday Minerals pigments that I decided to play with them just for fun - I was home and did not get to wear it out - but still enjoyed my time creating this look.

1. I cleaned and moisturized my face - with Clean & Clear Morning Burst Skin Brightening Facial Cleanser and Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer.

2. Used a silicone based Lise Watier Base Miracle primer for the face, and Spectrum Cosmetics primer for the eye lids.

A few weeks ago I was in need of a warm, bright red lipstick, and Lancome Rouge in Love came to mind. I strolled through the department store, looked at the brands in Sephora, but came back to Lancome. The youthful advertising featuring Emma Watson sure had an influence on me. And the best part was that there was a special offer, a gift with purchase. I ended up picking up Lancome Rouge Lipstick as well as the infamous, high quality, under eye concealer - it's amazing and I've used it before.

Lancome is definitely one of my favourite brands and never disappoints.

A makeup jargon, hitting pan is when you use a product so much that you hit the pan that the makeup is packaged in. I am always incredibly happy when I hit pan with my products! yay!

Here's what I've finished up in the past few weeks:

I was out of makeup remover and decided to splurge on Lancome Bi-Facil! It retails for $34CAD, and is one of the best eye makeup removers on the market! With this purchase, I  have also received a 7-piece deluxe samples set with a cute makeup bag! Take a look...