Tips, guides, and stories about Project Pan, ingredient intelligence, and owning your shelf.
PAO stands for Period After Opening — that little open jar symbol on your skincare. Here's what the number means, how to find it, and what to do when a product doesn't have one.
Before you buy anything new, do this first. A simple guide to taking stock of your skincare collection — what to pull out, what to record, and how to actually use what you find.
7 ways to use up makeup you already own: eyeshadow as blush, eyeliner as brow pen, lip liner as blush, and more. Double-duty hacks that actually work for Project Pan progress.
You probably own skincare products with the same active ingredients without realising it. Learn how to audit your stash for niacinamide, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and retinol overlap — and stop buying duplicates.
Project Pan is a beauty community challenge where you use up products you already own before buying more. Learn what it is, how to start your first project pan, and the different formats like rolling pan, 12-pan, and pan that palette.
Every type of Project Pan challenge explained: classic pan, rolling pan, 12-pan, pan that palette, seasonal pan, hitting pan, 20-pan, and team pan. Find out which format fits your stash and your style.