Project Pan: 6 of My Most-Loved Adore Beauty Products I’ll Be Using to the Last Drop
Chloe is Adore Beauty's eCommerce Trade Coordinator. In her spare time you'll find her vintage shopping, taking her Groodle Billie to the park, and working her way through a long list of Melbourne restaurant and bar recommendations. A self-confessed beauty lover, she swears by the Beauty of Joseon Dynasty cream and the Virtue Recovery Shampoo & Conditioner.
Hi Beauty IQ readers and friends, I’m Chloe!
I work as the eCommerce Trade Coordinator here at Adore Beauty, but my beauty journey actually started in the Customer Experience team.
That means I’ve spent years testing, trying, and obsessing over all things skincare, haircare and makeup so trust me when I say I’ve seen (and bought) a lot.
But as much as I love discovering new products, I’ve also realised the importance of actually using up what I already have before adding more to my stash.
That’s why I’m fully on board with "Project Pan", a TikTok trend that’s all about knowing what truly works for you and actually using them to the very end.
The idea is simple: commit to using up your makeup and skincare products completely before buying anything new.
Not only is it satisfying (hitting pan on a bronzer? Elite feeling), but it’s also a small way to combat excessive beauty consumption.
Being intentional about what we use (and what actually works) helps reduce waste, saves money, and ensures we get the most out of our favourite products.
So, here’s six of my most-loved beauty products I’m dedicated to finishing and absolutely repurchasing the second it’s gone!
1. Ole Henriksen Dewtopia 20% Acid Night Treatment.
I’ve definitely had my fair share of pigmentation and acne scarring—courtesy of a mix of skin-picking habits and a little too much sun exposure in my teenage years.
But Ole Henriksen Dewtopia 20% Acid Night Treatment has become my holy grail for smoothing, brightening, and evening out my skin tone.
It works wonders on my dark spots, pores, and leaves my complexion looking so much better overall.
My favourite part?
I slather it on before bed (nice and thick), and by morning, my skin looks fab.
It’s the easiest transformation for someone who isn’t always the most consistent with their skincare routine.
2. VIRTUE Recovery Shampoo & Conditioner.
What:
If you’re like me and have forever struggled to find the perfect shampoo and conditioner for damaged, fine hair—this duo has you covered.
Honestly, I’ve never repurchased the same shampoo and conditioner after finishing a bottle because nothing has ever truly impressed me.
But Virtue has completely changed the game. Not only have I restocked this duo multiple times, I can’t imagine switching to anything else.
After years of bleaching, I needed something that nourishes my hair without weighing it down and this strikes the perfect balance.
If you have fine, curly & bleached hair, this duo is probably everything you've been looking for.
3. BEAUTY OF JOSEON Dynasty Cream.
Obsessed is an understatement.
As someone who suffers from extreme dryness at times and oiliness overload at others, the Beauty of Joseon Dynasty cream (which is always selling out) has been a godsend in balancing out my skin and giving it the hydration it needs in all the right places.
It has the luxurious feel of an expensive gel cream, but the best part is it’s only $49.
Full of naturally derived Korean ingredients like rice bran water and ginseng root water, it does everything a good moisturiser should do.
This Korean skincare cream gives me hydration, balance, and a healthy glow all in one dreamy formula.
4. MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Color Pencil.
Need something for eyes, brows, lips? This viral lip pencil does it all.
I love to travel light, so having one product that can multitask across my entire face is a massive win.
MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Color Pencil in the shade 'Endless Cacao' is that perfect cool-toned brown that works effortlessly as an eyeliner, brow pencil, and lip liner—giving my makeup a naturally cohesive, polished look.
The formula is smooth, pigmented, and long-wearing without feeling dry or stiff.
And with so many shades to choose from (pretty sure I own them all at this point), there’s a perfect match for every vibe.
I will sharpen this pencil right down to the very end and then immediately repurchase.
5. IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream SPF50.
Yes, the hype is warranted. If you want unlimited compliments on your base, this IT Cosmetics CC cream is how.
I’m all about a product that does it all, and the IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream SPF50 is the definition of multitasking magic.
It offers the perfect balance between skincare and makeup, with buildable coverage that evens out my complexion while still looking natural. The added SPF50 is just the cherry on top.
The texture is creamy, blends like a dream, and never feels heavy.
Whether I’m having a good skin day and want a more natural look or welcoming that extra coverage, it delivers every time.
6. Davines HEART OF GLASS Intense Treatment.
Last but definitely not least, my must-have blonde hair treatment.
Being (fake) blonde comes at a cost, literally and metaphorically.
But Davines HEART OF GLASS Intense Treatment makes it so much easier to keep my hair looking fresh, bright, and healthy.
This powerhouse mask is an absolute essential for strengthening and protecting blonde hair while enhancing its vibrancy.
It deeply nourishes without weighing my hair down, leaving it soft, strong, and full of life.
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