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wendyomgwar · ‎08-01-2013

I love seeing other peoples empties! So I decided to make a board where people could post pictures of their empties, or just tell us about them! I'd also be interested in knowing whether you're repurchasing anything or not.

TKLJ · ‎03-01-2016

FORGIVE ME, SPRY.

Sprytely · ‎03-01-2016

I suppose I can let it go, just this once though!

notcreative · ‎03-01-2016

Empties February 2016

Spoiler

Loved

Julep It's Fun to Exfoliate- It helps with lather, so I use less soap. Between uses, it dries out. To let it completely dry out, I’ve been alternating liquid and bar soaps. By the second day, it is completely dry. This perfect sponge was already labeled a FabuFind.

Lush Rainbow Fun- This is really a lot of fun. Who would not love the idea of soap you can mold! Every color has a unique scent, and all of them are pleasant. These lather well and work as shampoo or soap. They do not leave a film on my skin as normal bar soaps do, and the oils inside leave my skin moisturized (although I still add lotion). The only thing that keeps this form being a FabuFind is it is really messy. Even when I am careful, I stain the shower. My older son who is the opposite of careful stains it so badly that I am uncertain the fun is worth the effort. It does not help that even though the product is a good deal compared to buying similar sets, it is still a little too expensive for soap. I will buy this again when the boys and I want to have fun, and I can overlook cleaning the shower after every use.

Eucerin Intensive Daily Repair- I've loved almost every Eucerin product I've tried. When it comes to drugstore moisturizers. These are top-notch. This is the best one I've tried (in the pump). It is intensely moisturizing, but it spreads easier than the incredibly thick one in the jar.

Sensodyne Pronamel Gentle Whitening- My teeth are very sensitive to cold. It almost seems to take away some of the sensitivity. Plus, anything that helps the enamel on my teeth is a good thing. This product was already labeled a FabuFind.

Egyptian Magic- This is one of my favorite beauty products of all time, so spoiler alert, it is getting FabuFind Status this month (posting tomorrow). I also dedicated an entire article to this amazing multi-purpose balm.

Essentielle Beauty Apple Pie Face Cream- This is a deeply moisturizing cream that really smells like apple pie. It is perfect as a night cream, because it is thick.

Essentielle Beauty Lavender Balm- I did not smell lavender the first time I sampled this, but I definitely did the second time. The smell is lovely. It is thick and rich enough to give intense moisture. While it does take a while to melt into the skin, it does so nicely when it does. This is the perfect balm for dry patches of skin that are not yet in need of Egyptian Magic.

Ayres Body Cream- This has a faint lemon smell that is incredibly lovely. The cream is medium density, so it spreads easily. It is pretty moisturizing.

SKII Facial Treatment Essence- This has an almost sour (fermenting) smell. Luckily, it fades relatively quickly. Adding this to my routine made my skin more moisturized. I believe it did a great job of preparing my skin for the other products (and the essence I am using now that this is gone is not doing anywhere near as well). If this really has the long-term results it claims, this could easily be a FabuFind. In the mean time, I am doing an Essence Series to see if I can find one I like without spending a small fortune.

nspa Exotically Creamy Coconut Rich Body Butter- This is a moderately thick cream with a lovely coconut scent. It spreads easily and moisturizes nicely.

Living Proof Restore Mask Treatment- My hair saw instant results with this. It looked smoother, less frizzy, and felt softer. There is only one other mask I'd say is better. This is wonderful in its own right though.

AHAVA Mineral Hand Cream- The scent is not my favorite, but it fades quickly. This is a moderately thick cream that moisturizes deeply. It does not leave behind a greasy feeling, and it makes my hands soft (which is not their usual state).

Julep Konjac Sponge- This is the face version of It's Fun to Exfoliate. It helps with lather, so I use less cleanser. Between uses, it dries out. To let it completely dry out, I’ve been alternating cleanser with a cleansing balm that uses a muslin cloth. By the second day, it is completely dry.

Too Cool For School Egg Cream Mask- This is slimy and gloopy. While that feeling keeps this from being a FabuFind, I do love how moisturizing it is. My skin still feels soft and moisturized after an extra wash or two. Finding any mask with effects that last through a wash is incredible and something I would definitely use again.

Real Chemistry Luminous 3-Minute Peel- It peels my skin quickly and efficiently. You can see and feel the skin coming off, so it is not at all like a peel where you’re unsure. After using this, I do not see dry patches at least for a few days. This product was already labeled a FabuFind.

Skin Authority Go Protect Sunscreen Moisturizer- When it comes to combo products, I am usually not a fan. Although I like a little SPF in my moisturizer, having a little moisturizer in my SPF does not usually work out as well. This moisturized decently (in winter) and provided the SPF I want without an overbearing sunscreen smell. I still applied each product separately on days where I spent more time in the sun, but this was nice for days where I was only outside for short periods of time.

Mitchell and Peach English Groves Body Lotion- This is a thinner lotion, but it is a powerhouse. I always test products on my hands and body. While this was not thick or moisturizing enough on my hands (not that body creams should, but they sometimes are), it felt incredible on my body. It glided on easily and made my skin feel super silky-smooth. The peach smell is subtle but incredible. If this was not insanely expensive, I'd buy it. Since it misses FabuFind status, I would not pay the extreme price to purchase this.

Willing to Try Again

Lush Unicorn Horn- Even though I do not take baths, I really wanted to try this. After the sales associate convinced me to use it as a soap, I decided to try it that way. This is not a very effective soap. For one, the hard, awkward shape scratches you if you rub soap directly onto your body. If you rub it on your hand first, you will fare better, but it is still hard to build a nice lather. The oils in this bar feel great on the skin. I am just not certain this does enough to cleanse. When I went back to the store to get another one to try it in a bath as intended (to review it that way), they sold out. There is always next year.

Tocca Florence Hand Cream- This smells incredible. It has a faint, but lovely, grapefruit scent. The formula is a little greasy when it is first applied, but it eventually melts into the skin leaving a matte finish. If I go too long between hand washes, I find myself using a second application. As wonderful as this smells, I would never buy a hand cream that does not last from one hand wash to the next. I would use this again if I got it in a kit.

L'Occitane Extra Gentle Milk Soap- This is a soap my husband purchases, stops purchasing, and goes back to purchasing again. He cannot make up his mind. While I do use this when we have it, I can make up my mind. This is not moisturizing enough. My skin feels dry and itchy if I skip lotion afterward. My husband almost always skips lotion, which is why his skin eventually tires of this. It does leave a slight film (as all bar soaps do), but it is not as bad as most.

Luvena Daily Therapeutic Wash- My gynecologist gave me this sample, because she wants me to stop using cleansers with fragrance. The funny thing is this has a fragrance, and it was not overly pleasant. I do feel it comfortably and completely cleanses, so I would use it again.

J By Jennifer Aniston- I really liked the top note in this. When it went on, I thought I was going to love it. The bottom note, while not off-putting, was nowhere near as pleasant. It was okay. This is not overpowering and does last most of the day.

Rituals Cool Kami Shampoo- The description claims this is a scalp balancing shampoo. After using it twice this time and once previously, I am confident saying this does not balance my scalp. This formula is pretty standard and did not do a lot for my frizz. It smells great, and I remembered why I used so much last time for a single wash. To get a lather, you need a lot of product. I would use this again from a hotel stay, but I would not purchase this.

Ojon Damage Reverse Shampoo- I've sampled this in the past and do not recall thinking much about it then. If it reverses damage, it would probably be hard to judge from a sample this small. I had a haircut a little over a month ago, and my ends are already split again. Usually my split end mender, which I was loving, would fend them off for a while longer. Getting a hair cut every 4-6 weeks is not something I've done since I was much younger, so I just need to find better products to go longer between haircuts.

Ojon Damage Reverse Conditioner- Everything I wrote for the shampoo applies here, but I have extra notes for the conditioner. My preferred conditioners are a little thicker. These thinner formulas do not do much for tangles. I think tangles and frizz coincide, so I wonder if a thicker formula would assist more with my frizz problem. It seems like thicker ones usually do.

Not For Me

Hair and Body Therapeutics Smooth Skin Lotion- I've used many lotions I disliked more, but this very thin lotion in the middle of winter did not do enough for my skin. It was better than nothing at all, so I almost put it in the Willing to Try Again category. Too bad everything else I tried this month was better. If I had to pick something to put here, this is it.

LovedJulep It's Fun to Exfoliate- It helps with lather, so I use less soap. Between uses, it dries out. To let it completely dry out, I’ve been alternating liquid and bar soaps. By the second day, it is completely dry. This perfect sponge was already labeled a FabuFind.Lush Rainbow Fun- This is really a lot of fun. Who would not love the idea of soap you can mold! Every color has a unique scent, and all of them are pleasant. These lather well and work as shampoo or soap. They do not leave a film on my skin as normal bar soaps do, and the oils inside leave my skin moisturized (although I still add lotion). The only thing that keeps this form being a FabuFind is it is really messy. Even when I am careful, I stain the shower. My older son who is the opposite of careful stains it so badly that I am uncertain the fun is worth the effort. It does not help that even though the product is a good deal compared to buying similar sets, it is still a little too expensive for soap. I will buy this again when the boys and I want to have fun, and I can overlook cleaning the shower after every use.Eucerin Intensive Daily Repair- I've loved almost every Eucerin product I've tried. When it comes to drugstore moisturizers. These are top-notch. This is the best one I've tried (in the pump). It is intensely moisturizing, but it spreads easier than the incredibly thick one in the jar.Sensodyne Pronamel Gentle Whitening- My teeth are very sensitive to cold. It almost seems to take away some of the sensitivity. Plus, anything that helps the enamel on my teeth is a good thing. This product was already labeled a FabuFind.Egyptian Magic- This is one of my favorite beauty products of all time, so spoiler alert, it is getting FabuFind Status this month (posting tomorrow). I also dedicated an entire article to this amazing multi-purpose balm.Essentielle Beauty Apple Pie Face Cream- This is a deeply moisturizing cream that really smells like apple pie. It is perfect as a night cream, because it is thick.Essentielle Beauty Lavender Balm- I did not smell lavender the first time I sampled this, but I definitely did the second time. The smell is lovely. It is thick and rich enough to give intense moisture. While it does take a while to melt into the skin, it does so nicely when it does. This is the perfect balm for dry patches of skin that are not yet in need of Egyptian Magic.Ayres Body Cream- This has a faint lemon smell that is incredibly lovely. The cream is medium density, so it spreads easily. It is pretty moisturizing.SKII Facial Treatment Essence- This has an almost sour (fermenting) smell. Luckily, it fades relatively quickly. Adding this to my routine made my skin more moisturized. I believe it did a great job of preparing my skin for the other products (and the essence I am using now that this is gone is not doing anywhere near as well). If this really has the long-term results it claims, this could easily be a FabuFind. In the mean time, I am doing an Essence Series to see if I can find one I like without spending a small fortune.nspa Exotically Creamy Coconut Rich Body Butter- This is a moderately thick cream with a lovely coconut scent. It spreads easily and moisturizes nicely.Living Proof Restore Mask Treatment- My hair saw instant results with this. It looked smoother, less frizzy, and felt softer. There is only one other mask I'd say is better. This is wonderful in its own right though.AHAVA Mineral Hand Cream- The scent is not my favorite, but it fades quickly. This is a moderately thick cream that moisturizes deeply. It does not leave behind a greasy feeling, and it makes my hands soft (which is not their usual state).Julep Konjac Sponge- This is the face version of It's Fun to Exfoliate. It helps with lather, so I use less cleanser. Between uses, it dries out. To let it completely dry out, I’ve been alternating cleanser with a cleansing balm that uses a muslin cloth. By the second day, it is completely dry.Too Cool For School Egg Cream Mask- This is slimy and gloopy. While that feeling keeps this from being a FabuFind, I do love how moisturizing it is. My skin still feels soft and moisturized after an extra wash or two. Finding any mask with effects that last through a wash is incredible and something I would definitely use again.Real Chemistry Luminous 3-Minute Peel- It peels my skin quickly and efficiently. You can see and feel the skin coming off, so it is not at all like a peel where you’re unsure. After using this, I do not see dry patches at least for a few days. This product was already labeled a FabuFind.Skin Authority Go Protect Sunscreen Moisturizer- When it comes to combo products, I am usually not a fan. Although I like a little SPF in my moisturizer, having a little moisturizer in my SPF does not usually work out as well. This moisturized decently (in winter) and provided the SPF I want without an overbearing sunscreen smell. I still applied each product separately on days where I spent more time in the sun, but this was nice for days where I was only outside for short periods of time.Mitchell and Peach English Groves Body Lotion- This is a thinner lotion, but it is a powerhouse. I always test products on my hands and body. While this was not thick or moisturizing enough on my hands (not that body creams should, but they sometimes are), it felt incredible on my body. It glided on easily and made my skin feel super silky-smooth. The peach smell is subtle but incredible. If this was not insanely expensive, I'd buy it. Since it misses FabuFind status, I would not pay the extreme price to purchase this. Willing to Try AgainLush Unicorn Horn- Even though I do not take baths, I really wanted to try this. After the sales associate convinced me to use it as a soap, I decided to try it that way. This is not a very effective soap. For one, the hard, awkward shape scratches you if you rub soap directly onto your body. If you rub it on your hand first, you will fare better, but it is still hard to build a nice lather. The oils in this bar feel great on the skin. I am just not certain this does enough to cleanse. When I went back to the store to get another one to try it in a bath as intended (to review it that way), they sold out. There is always next year.Tocca Florence Hand Cream- This smells incredible. It has a faint, but lovely, grapefruit scent. The formula is a little greasy when it is first applied, but it eventually melts into the skin leaving a matte finish. If I go too long between hand washes, I find myself using a second application. As wonderful as this smells, I would never buy a hand cream that does not last from one hand wash to the next. I would use this again if I got it in a kit.L'Occitane Extra Gentle Milk Soap- This is a soap my husband purchases, stops purchasing, and goes back to purchasing again. He cannot make up his mind. While I do use this when we have it, I can make up my mind. This is not moisturizing enough. My skin feels dry and itchy if I skip lotion afterward. My husband almost always skips lotion, which is why his skin eventually tires of this. It does leave a slight film (as all bar soaps do), but it is not as bad as most.Luvena Daily Therapeutic Wash- My gynecologist gave me this sample, because she wants me to stop using cleansers with fragrance. The funny thing is this has a fragrance, and it was not overly pleasant. I do feel it comfortably and completely cleanses, so I would use it again.J By Jennifer Aniston- I really liked the top note in this. When it went on, I thought I was going to love it. The bottom note, while not off-putting, was nowhere near as pleasant. It was okay. This is not overpowering and does last most of the day.Rituals Cool Kami Shampoo- The description claims this is a scalp balancing shampoo. After using it twice this time and once previously, I am confident saying this does not balance my scalp. This formula is pretty standard and did not do a lot for my frizz. It smells great, and I remembered why I used so much last time for a single wash. To get a lather, you need a lot of product. I would use this again from a hotel stay, but I would not purchase this.Ojon Damage Reverse Shampoo- I've sampled this in the past and do not recall thinking much about it then. If it reverses damage, it would probably be hard to judge from a sample this small. I had a haircut a little over a month ago, and my ends are already split again. Usually my split end mender, which I was loving, would fend them off for a while longer. Getting a hair cut every 4-6 weeks is not something I've done since I was much younger, so I just need to find better products to go longer between haircuts.Ojon Damage Reverse Conditioner- Everything I wrote for the shampoo applies here, but I have extra notes for the conditioner. My preferred conditioners are a little thicker. These thinner formulas do not do much for tangles. I think tangles and frizz coincide, so I wonder if a thicker formula would assist more with my frizz problem. It seems like thicker ones usually do. Not For MeHair and Body Therapeutics Smooth Skin Lotion- I've used many lotions I disliked more, but this very thin lotion in the middle of winter did not do enough for my skin. It was better than nothing at all, so I almost put it in the Willing to Try Again category. Too bad everything else I tried this month was better. If I had to pick something to put here, this is it.

kelloua · ‎03-03-2016

I'm impressed with how thorough you always are. I look forward to your reviews. Eucerin is definitely one of my favorites. I'm not a huge drugstore product buyer but I always go back to Eucerin. Got a big bottle on my desk right now. 🙂

shadetertiary · ‎03-01-2016

I had the exact same opinion on the Too Cool for School Egg Cream mask. Slimy/gloopy but it really works...

notcreative · ‎03-01-2016

Yup. It almost feels like rubbing raw egg on. I may have put an egg in my hair as a teenager (saw it on a tv show) and had some run onto my face. That was more slimy, but just barely.

heartsmyface · ‎03-01-2016

I wanna try the Lush Rainbow Fun now!

notcreative · ‎03-01-2016

It is fun, but the mess is not.

karap03 · ‎03-01-2016

February Empties

Tons of skincare!

Spoiler

Loves
-Boscia Makeup Breakup Cool Cleansing Oil
-Macademia Deep Repair Hair Mask
-Karuna Exfoliating Foot Mask
-Lacome BiFacil Eye Makeup Remover
-YSL Touche Eclat
-Belif Moiturizing Bomb
-Benefit Puff Off Eye Cream
-GlamGlow Supermud
-Kate Somerville Cytocell Dark Circle Eye Cream

Loves-Boscia Makeup Breakup Cool Cleansing Oil-Macademia Deep Repair Hair Mask-Karuna Exfoliating Foot Mask-Lacome BiFacil Eye Makeup Remover-YSL Touche Eclat-Belif Moiturizing Bomb-Benefit Puff Off Eye Cream-GlamGlow Supermud-Kate Somerville Cytocell Dark Circle Eye Cream

Spoiler

Likes
-Vita Liberata 2-3 Week Tan Mousse
-Tony Moly Im Real Makgeoli Mask Sheet
-Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes
Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Resist Eye Mask
Kate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash
-Clinique 7 Day Scrub
-Clarins Shaping Facial Lift Wrap
-Biore Charcoal Pore Strip
-Fresh Peony Brightening Night Treatment Mask
-Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist
-Clinique Take the Day Off Eye Makeup Remover

Likes-Vita Liberata 2-3 Week Tan Mousse-Tony Moly Im Real Makgeoli Mask Sheet-Simple Cleansing Facial WipesShiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Resist Eye MaskKate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash-Clinique 7 Day Scrub-Clarins Shaping Facial Lift Wrap-Biore Charcoal Pore Strip-Fresh Peony Brightening Night Treatment Mask-Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist-Clinique Take the Day Off Eye Makeup Remover

Spoiler

Dislikes
-Sally Hershberger 24K Supreme Stylist Volumizing Dry Shampoo

notcreative · ‎03-01-2016

Macadamia really does make amazing hair masks.

kelloua · ‎03-03-2016

I haven't loved their other products but now I'm curious about the mask!

beauty2sample · ‎03-01-2016

kelloua · ‎03-03-2016

Loving all the foils you've used. I love lush but haven't tried the products you've mentioned. Now I'm curious. I think I might also have that Tatcha serum somewhere...

shadetertiary · ‎03-01-2016

I have yet to find a Lush soap that really works for me. None of them lather at all. I guess I'll have to stick to Rose Jam (shame! :D)

notcreative · ‎03-01-2016

How often do you go to Disney? I'm getting jealous over here. I forgot where you said you stayed to get the bottles with the Mickey ears.

beauty2sample · ‎03-01-2016

notcreative · ‎03-01-2016

I take them home, too. My husband calls me Ross Gellar, because I usually even pack the products I do not like. I've gotten better about not taking any more Shine products from the Sheraton though, because they're all terrible.

I did not know about the Disney Store carrying them. Thanks!

I really want to stay at a value, The Art of Animation, because I think my boys would love the Cars Suite. I actually booked there, but my husband upgraded to a deluxe instead. Have you stayed there? They have Ariel rooms, so I am sure you have! The resort looks incredible, so I cannot wait until we finally get to go.

beauty2sample · ‎03-01-2016

notcreative · ‎03-01-2016

I am really jealous now. Are the rooms as cool as they look in the pictures? I think my boys would go crazy.

Speaking of Carsland, we went on the 6th day it opened to celebrate my youngest son's 1st birthday. He will be 5 this June and is still too small for Radiator Springs Racers. Once he hits 40", we will have to take a trip over there, so he can finally ride it.

My older son went to DisneyWorld a month after his third birthday and was 1/8" shy of 40". Connor on the other hand may not even hit 40" by his 5th birthday. He's so small.

beauty2sample · ‎03-01-2016

notcreative · ‎03-01-2016

Those cone lamps are so cool. I love the grounds, too. We've got to stay there next time. Thanks for the pictures.

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