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Empties

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.

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When I first noticed it I was amazed too! It wasn't until my 3rd or 4th tube that I noticed it either which means I threw away a bunch of product. Also, a lip brush is a good idea, I usually snap a q-tip in half and scoop it out that way lol

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Here's all 43 of my monthly empties

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Loves...

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The Giorgio Armnai Eyes to Kill Excess is hands down the best mascara I have ever used. The Bobbi Brown Hydrating Face Cream is my holy grail moisturizer (used it in the AM in the winter but had to switch to nighttime use only for summer as it is pretty thick for my more combo oily skin this time of year). Glamglow supermud is my go-to purifying mask. NARS Laguna bronzer is the perfect shade of bronze for my light to medium skintone. The Macademia hair mask is the best hydrating mask that replenishes my hair without it making it greasy. I can put it root to tip and my hair will be so so soft. The Lancer scrub is a new find. I really enjoyed this scrub - very finely abrasive and effective in exfoliation. I purchased the largest 8 oz size during the spring VIB sale.

 

 

 

Likes...

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Lush Don't Look At Me face mask was really nice. Only had enough for barely one use. I love the bright blue color it is and my skin felt really nice after it. The Patchology eye patches were nice as well. I did notice a difference although no long term results from it. I would definitely consider repurchasing these or look forward to sampling these again. The rest of the items were nice as well that I enjoyed. Not 100% sure I will repurchase them but I did enjoy using them while they lasted,

 

 

 

Just Okay/ Wouldn't repurchase...

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I love the BBW body creams but the scent Be  Joyful  was a bit too potent.  I was really unimpressed with the PTR cream. I received it in a Sephora PLAY box and was so excited to try it  due to all the great reviews ( I was planning on trying the full size). I am glad I waited and received this in my box. The consistency was just awful. It felt like the Smashbox Photo Finish primer that I hate (very silicone -y feeling).  The rest I just used up - didn't love them or really look forward to using them.

 

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I detest that PTR cream. Ugh, used it once and it felt so heavy in a bad way, and gross. Couldn't wait to cleanse after. I've been curious about the Macadamia products. Nice to hear that you enjoy it. @karap03 Bath and Body Works has great candles! They last a long time, too!

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Looks like you had a productive month!  Love the used up candles. I feel the same way about the Tatcha enzyme powder.  I want to love it because I love the brand and many of their other products, but I just don't know.  It's definitely not enough to be my sole source of exfoliation and I'm not sure how worth it it is to use in addition to other exfoliants.  Also just opened that PTR cream.  Not sure I like it, but generally I don't love gel creams.

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I have a few empties to share!

 

Tons of heat/styling protectants - I had quite a stash of heat protectants for my hair...finally used up the last one! I don't count the ones with hold, since I don't like using products with hold to blow dry (unless I'm setting my bangs)

 

Sunday Riley Blue Moon - yep, used up the entire 3 oz size cleansing balm. Really love this stuff. I MIGHT repurchase but may consider trying a full size of the Clinique Take the Day Off balm first to see how that works for me, since the SR is so $$$.

 

Pixi Glow Tonic (100 mL) - used this mini bottle up after almost 6 months (wow!) and don't think I'll repurchase. Have already switched back to my Missha First Treatment essence.

 

My close-to empties:

 

Herbivore Blue Tansy mask - I figure I have maybe 3 uses left. I'm seriously considering repurchasing.

 

The Ordinary Buffet serum - only 1/4 left, already repurchased! Went a few days without this stuff and my skin felt WRONG!

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Love the styling on this photo.

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Loves

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Likes

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Alrights

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Nope (this is actually the advance balm)

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Whoops, better late than never.

 

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Loves:

* I buy these in bulk (with the exception of the Sephora eye mask), so I love them all.

 

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Loves:

* Assured cotton rounds from the dollar store. Can't beat the price!

 

Hates:

* KvD concealer samples. Cakey and awful on me!

* Charlotte Tilbury lipstick sample in Electric Poppy. It's a near perfect dupe for CT Amazing Grace, so what's the point of having both?

 

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Loves:

* Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta original peels. They're so expensive, so I'll try some others, but I'd really like to repurchase these.

* Glossier skin tint. My ride or die, and I've repurchased it several times. I'm trying a Dior cushion foundation now, but I'll be going back to this once that's finished.

* PTR 24k gold eye masks. Are these the first eye masks I like?! Pricy, but effective, and I've repurchased.

 

Hates:

* Collagen Jelly Pack. Ick, I hated the sticky, filmy texture. I tried it a few times, but I need to get this the heck out of my house, I find it so gross.

* MAC lipstick in Runaway Hit. This cakes up so grossly on me for some reason, a problem I've never had with other MAC lipsticks. At least this was a freebie from Back to MAC.

* Nars Audacious mascara. I can't deal with this wand.

 

Special Don't Hoard Your Stuff Category:

I got a nice DS tube of Kiehl's Micro-Blur Skin Perfector two years ago as a GWP and put it aside until I finished some other foundations and primers. But it took so long to get through my other stuff that this went rancid in the meanwhile. ๐Ÿ˜ž

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I hear you on Dr. Dennis Gross peels.  I keep trying other things, but inevitably I go back.  I try to wait and buy them when there is a really good discount or GWP and love that some sites through in a smaller pack as a bonus.

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Yay for my first empties post! I'm usually too lazy to keep all my empties and toss them as soon as I finish, but I still have these! I got lucky, these are all likes/loves!

 

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Mario: This was nice and I like the smell. It didn't dry out my skin and the price is friendly. I'm so excited to finally have finished this since I've had it for almost 2 years! I use it to tone after I've washed my face and it helps remove the extra makeup by my hair line. I use it to clean my neck as well.

 

Clinique eye cream: this is lovely. I don't have much experience with eye creams but it definitely makes the area feel more moisturized. It doesn't help with the dark eye area like it claims, but most eye products people swear by haven't worked for me, so I have no complaints. 

 

LOVE:

 

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Lalicious: OMG i love this!!! I wasn't expecting much but it works amazingly! It makes my skin very smooth and this specific smell is heavenly. I love how refreshing the lemon scent is. I just wish this stuff wasnt so dang expensive!

 

Not pictured-Caudalie Vinosource Moisturizing Sorbet: I love this also! It made my skin so supple and soft and not greasy at all. I didn't have any dry patches from using this and it didn't make me break out or anything! The only negative is I wish i didn't have a scent, but luckily it's not cloying. The sample (.33oz) lasted me a few weeks. It rocks! Idt I would buy it since there are cheaper moisturizers that have similar effects for me, but if it's ever a GWP, I'll definitely redeem it.

 

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Only on BT would someone call themselves lazy for throwing away their trash๐Ÿ˜„  

 

I've never heard of Lalicious but will be looking them up in a moment:). It'll be a long while before I buy more body lotion but they're  now on my radar:). Thanks! 

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Haha, perhaps BT warps my reality sometimes ๐Ÿ˜„

 

I'd never heard of the brand before either, but I wanted a new body scrub and took a chance. I definitely love it. I've tried a few of their scents now and the lemon is definitely my favorite. @heartsmyface

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Did you get that during the crazy People shop sale?  That's when I got my Lalicious.  I just used a big tub up (I think it was vanilla coconut) and now will be using my smaller tubs.

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April Empties!

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Korres Greek Yoghurt Cleanser
Algenist Genius Bi-Phase Peel
Lush It's Raining Men Shower Gel
Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Waterproof
Too Cool For School Egg Cream Mask
Macadamia Professional Nourishing Moisture oil

Likes

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Macadamia Professional Weightless Moisture Masque- I just like the Nourishing version more.
Lush Fairly Traded Honey Shampoo-I wish this smelled more like honey, it's very floral scented.
Sephora Pomegranate Eye mask

 Meh

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NuFace Nourisher & Smoother Serums- these did nothing
Dr Hart Water Drop Moisturizer- wasn't hydrating enough, I used it up as chest moisturizer
Benefit Posie Balm- this feels nice and hydrates but the scent is a strong floral scent that I could taste
It Bye Bye Under Eye- not hydrating enough

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I'm very much in love with those Macadamia products!!!  The oil is my favorite and I'm in the process of going through a hair mask container.  

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I just got a delux size of the korres face wash, I'm excited to try it now! 

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I've been using it for years. It's my nighttime face wash, it's the only one I've found that can remove all my face makeup, not eye makeup though.

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April Empties

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These are staple products/repeat purchases/products not new to me
-Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter (Vanilla Apricot)
-Ahava Deadsea Plants body oil
-J.R. Watkins Body Oil Mist (Grapefruit)
-Alikay Naturals Essential 17 Hair Growth Oil
-Shiseido Facial Cotton
-Too Cool For School Egg Cream Masks
-Yes to Coconut Ultra Hydrating Facial Mask
-Shea Moisture 100% Shea Oil
-Nugg Deep Hydration Face Mask (x2)
-Nugg Deep Cleansing Face Mask
-Beautyblender Solid Cleanser
-Fresh Sugar Lip Polish
 

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I liked these products and would repurchase, except for the Laneige cream.
-Yes to Coconut Ultra Hydrating Creme Cleanser
-Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel (I already bought a new bottle)
-Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist
-Murad Hydro-Dynamic Quenching Essence (I really enjoyed this product. It felt very good on my skin.)
-Nars Casino Bronzer (from the Sin/Casino blush/bronzer duo) (I'm so happy about finishing this. It's my first time finishing any kind of face powder. I already bought another awhile back when Nars.com was having a sale.)
-Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream (This is a nice cream, but a bit too heavily perfumed for me.)
-TonyMoly I'm Real Orange Sheet Mask (I buy TonyMoly masks often, but this was my first time trying the orange.)
-Garnier Moisture Bomb Super Hydrating Mask
-Garnier Moisture Bomb Super Hydrating Mask Soothing. 

 

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Great job on all the masks!  Looks like you had an awesome month of self-care.

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I love Tony Moly masks! I just went to their free standing store the other day and grabbed a bunch. My friend also gifted me that Thayers toner a few years ago. Although I have toners that work a little bit better for me, I still enjoyed it. (: 

XOXO,
Marieke
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