Empties

[wendyomgwar]

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.

[NicoleFrat]

Nice work getting through so many products.  I also love the Soap and Glory The Righteous Body Butter.  I saw that there is a travel kit with a mini size available for $20.  Soooo tempted just so I can have a small to-go size in my purse.

[dziggi]

Ohh I didn't see that set! On to the love list it goes... 😉

[notcreative]

I thought I had an amazing May/June.  You destroyed me.  Well done!  

I love the Korres Greek Yoghurt Advanced Nourishing Sleeping Facial too.  It is a 100 point perk, and I almost ordered it.  I refrained though, because I am trying to work on more of the samples I already have.

I am unsure how I feel about the Tarte Maracuja oil or oils in general too.  My guess is I am not really feeling them, because I find that I barely reach for it.

I love the L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream too.  The smell is not my favorite, but I love how it feels.  There are only a few things I've tried from this brand that I actually like.  I have a $10 gift certificate somewhere but cannot motivate myself to find it.  I will when my lip balm runs out, I bet.

[dziggi]

I just saw the Korres point perk. I'm actually going to place an order now for skincare stuff I'm out of and need to add it.  I kind of go through phases with facial oils. I don't reach for them too often either, I think that Tarte deluxe sample lasted me about 6 months.

[Zpsid91]

I'm not a huge fan of oils either - they just don't work with me…or I'm not using them correctly - either way I'll stick with my current routine!

[heartsmyface]

Does anyone else cut their tubes open to get the last of the product out?  I have a strivectin tube I just cut open and there was still an ounce of cream left!!! 

[EvangelineDamon]

Yes ma'am, I always do.

[dziggi]

I started doing that a couple of months ago and I was amazed at how much product was left! I could have sworn it felt empty and then I cut the tube and I see that I have at least 4-5 more uses.

[heartsmyface]

Right?  I can't beleive I haven't always done this!!!  It's so wasteful not to! 

[notcreative]

I never have, but I plan to start with the next item that needs it.

[heartsmyface]

I used to just assume there was nothing left if I couldn't squeeze it out and toss the tube!  at the price per ounce of so e of our products it's silly not to get it all:) 

[FireSpinner]

Hmmm, I might try and collect my empties this month so I have something to post 🙂

[heartsmyface]

I decided to stash mine in one of my black fabric sephora bags.  Discreet.  I don't think I'll end up having to answer to anyone.  Haha, I'm hiding garbage!!! 🙂 

[Zpsid91]

You know you are an addict whennnn - you hide the empties!!! At least you're in good company 😉

[heartsmyface]

Oh my you guys!!! I have no clue what I've gone through this month!  i normally throw my empties out as I empty them.  This looks like such a fun thread though.  Perhaps I'll get a separate bin so I can keep track of what I use. 🙂 

[notcreative]

I started collecting empties about two months ago, because seeing what people actually think of the products is more helpful than just seeing the haul.  Now, that I think about it, this is my second favorite thread bumping hauls to third.  The mini reviews are the best part.

It is hard to remember to place them in a bag under the sink at first when your OCD is telling you to toss it.  I threw a couple of things away before I remembered I needed to save them.  Of course, once they're in the garbage, they stay in the garbage!  No reviewing that item.

[dziggi]

This is one of my favorite threads for sure. I had a hard time not tossing stuff out but now that I've been doing it for six months it feels like a habit. I actually use that old Sephora gift bag, the striped one with the lips for my empties.

[NicoleFrat]

I use that one as well. works perfectly!

[meagboho]

Maybe I will join too...I've yet to run out of anything.  I'll have to hide the empties from my husband...he is a simplest and doesn't like clutter.  I used to collect clothing tags (and bags) in a box and he thought I was crazy so I threw them out.  He would think I was completely insane if he saw a bag of saved bottles haha 😉

[flamingolegs]

My husband doesn't like clutter either, but he does like that I'm using up a lot of the items that have been hanging out far too long.  I made a deal with him that other than hotel soaps that I like the scent of and bring home to use as hand soap in the bathroom, I will have two out for every one in until all of my not currently in use skincare can fit into one FFF box.  I have at least 25 nights of travel between now and the end of March so I'll go through a ton of foils and deluxe samples during my travels.

[dziggi]

Clutter drives me insane, so I keep my empties bag hidden. Even though I hate seeing a pile of beauty junk collecting, there's something so oddly satisfying knowing that I used up all that stuff. I kind of justify a big splurge knowing I've used up so many products.