What is Panning?
Makeup panning! A whole subsection of the makeup community. A Google search will explain that at the base level, panning is when someone using a product reaches the shiny, silver pan beneath their product. Obviously this takes a lot of dedication to that one product with continuous use over a long stretch of time.Â
Why Pan? People pan for a couple different reasons. Some are more strict about it than others, who insist on only using that product until you have completely emptied or they have hit pan in every single shade and product. For me, I use panning when I feel it is important. For example, right now I am working on a palette from a brand that has done some really shitty things. I really want to get this product out of my collection and no longer support that brand. I don’t want to waste my product for several reasons. 1. I paid for it. I don’t want the money I gave that company to be just for free. 2. I don’t want it to go to a landfill. When I finish a palette completely, it is easier to clean and then recycle.Â
For me, panning keeps me motivated. I love to do my makeup but sometimes it’s hard. Having a reason to do my makeup in the morning (come on! you’re so close to finishing that shade!) helps me get up and do it. Taking care of myself, I guess you could say. I also just find it generally interesting and fun to do. :)
