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.

[Tresgirl]

Hello. I’m new to Sephora Play and using the rewards system and the forum. What is this all about? Showing what you used all of from the monthly bags?

[RGbrown]

@Tresgirl

Welcome to BIC @Tresgirl!

This particular thread is all about showing off anything empty, whether from Play or not. Some of us get a kick out finishing off all the odds and ends, both samples and full size, or just perusing the empties of others ☺️

[dziggi]

Alrighty, last empties of 2017! November and December. 

Yaaaasss, love: 

Andalou Natueala Kukui Body Cream is incredible! I’ve got one left, but want to make it through some other body moisturizes before I use it. I’ve started applying moisturizer right after the shower on wet skin. What a difference! This absorbs quickly, hydrates, and smells divine. 

Pixi Douple Cleanse is fantastic for travel. The first step takes of makeup really well

and the second step is a nice basic cream cleanser. 

Meh, so-so:

Interesting how your opinion changes on a product, the Vita Lightbeam was a favorite, but honesty after trying more... it really doesn’t do much. 

The Tinge mask is solid, my hair is just so long. I need a whole tub to get the desired tint but it’s fun. 

Nope, nope, nope:

All together now:

[dziggi]

Lol... so am cleaning out my phone pics and found this mini empties from my trip to the Dominican Republic. Now that's commitment, in a tropical paradise but still focused on using stuff up. Hahah. 

[pinyo]

I wanted to also add that I finished 

2 full sized lalicious body scrubs 

3 two ounce lalicious body scrubs 

considering how many I finished in a bit over a year, I feel like I’m such a dirty human! 

I absolutely love these scrubs and wish they weren’t so expensive! I’m running low, so i quickly need to buy more! Or find a dupe. 

[pinyo]

I completely forgot about this thread...so glad I rediscovered it! 

Ive since tossed all my empties, but I am so excited to share my progress from 2017! 

I had bags upon bags of samples and DS products, but my hoarding has finally minimized! I feel such a relief to not have so much stuff. On the flip side, I’m sad that I’m running out of DSes that I really like! I’m not ready to spend more money haha. 

On the top of my head, Ive finished the following DS:

2 mud masks-boscia, love love love! 

5 minis of bumble and bumble oil-love!! I decided to purchase the largest size! 

1 dry shampoo-amika, I’ll use it when desperate, but not my favorite 

2 face washes-fab cleanser-like it a lot. It’s great for travels. 

4 face moisturizers-loccitane and fab-they’re flop from great to bad. Sometimes they moisturized well, other times I had patches. 

3 eye creams-Clinique cream in regular and rich. I prefer rich. I’m unsure how well they actually worked for darkness/puffiness, but I loved the extra moisture they brought. 

2 facial exfoliants-dr Brandt. In love! 

3 mascaras-burberry, love. It’s real is alright if I have nothing else. 

1 eyelid primer-nars, this took me years to finish...love it! 

3 setting powders, it cosmetic is great, but too much white cast so no. Cover fx is okay. Mercier is still my HG. 

3 liquid liners-finally tried kvd tattoo and ink liners. I love the tattoo version. 

FS:

laura mercier polish gommage: I use to love this, but I tried a DS of a dr Brandt exfoliant and love it! 

Mario badascu-seaweed toner was nice, but I didn’t reorder. 

foils:

all my hair care foils (~20)

Mountains of skincare foils 

[blackkitty2014]

Hallelujah, this thread is showing up on the main page... Sorry everyone for the interruption.  I'm just so happy 🙂 ... now back to our regular programming 😉

[jozkid]

You always make me laugh @blackkitty2014!

[jen81]

Loves/likes- have backups of most of these already!Okay/undecided- would use again if got samples, just not sure worth purchasing them. Bottom row dislikes- the too faced melt off doesn't remove all mascara, beauty blender cleanser doesn't really get my brushes all the way clean or remove stains. I will stick with Dr. Bronners Castillo soap for cleaning brushes.

[Anonymous]

@jen81, love all of those sheet masks!  Do you use the Vichy 89 as a serum or a moisturizer? I've looked at it a few times, but don't know if it would be heavy enough as a moisturizer for my dry skin.

[jen81]

As a serum @Anonymous.  It is hydrating in my opinion I just have a few other seems I need to get through first. 

[KellW]

I'm a little late to the party, but my box of empties is overflowing

Nope: Harvey Prince Bailando (Eau de Parfum)Meh: Secret Luxe Lavender Deodorant, Long Sexy Hair Shampoo and Conditioner, Nicolai Kiss Me Intense (Eau de Parfum), Byredo Parums Gypsy Water (Eau de Parum), Living Proof Perfect Hair Day dry shampoo, Organic to Green Coco Oil, Eau Thermale Thermal Spring Water, Verb Sea Shampoo and Conditioner, ncla cuticle oilLike: MAC Prep+Prime Fix+, Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day Serum, Viktoria Minya Hedonist (Eau de Parfum), Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray, Sephora Lashcraft Big Volume, Anastasia Beverly Hills Butterscotch Lip GlossLove: Lush American Cream Hair Conditioner, The Ordinary Argan Oil, fresh Soy Face Cleanser, Long Sexy Hair Luxe Detangler

[Mochapj]

End of 2017 empties

THAT GOOD-GOOD

Spoiler

Cake Beauty Dream Puff - I used to love this stuff and I found a bottle at Marshalls earlier this year and fell in love with it all over again. It's discontinued though, which makes me 😞

Vintners Daughter Active Botanical Serum - I loved the glow from this the first time I had a bottle but it gives my husband a rash when I use it. I haven't found anything that compares to it during the intervening years, so I purchased another bottle this year and I only use it while he's traveling

Odacite Summer In Hossegor - a regular repurchase, I go through probably 2 bottles a year. It keeps my hyperpigmentation in check and helps with brightness

Odacite Jo+L - more regular repurchases, these are part of my anti-breakout skincare

Odacite Bl+C - more regular repurchases, these are part of my anti-breakout skincare

Clarisonic Pedi Boost - I don't buy it on its own, but it came with my Pedi when I repurchased it and I do enjoy how well it exfoliates my feet when I use it

Noble Isle Willow Song - an absolutely dreamy smelling bath/shower gel

Verb Volume Shampoo + Conditioner - smells lovely, makes my hair look fluffy and voluminous

Roger & Gallet Fig Hand Cream - a really nourishing hand cream with a pretty (but strong) scent

Clarisonic Pedi Disc - regular repurchase, I ❤️ my Pedi

Stellar Haze Powder x3 - I use the Haze powder to keep my t-zone under control and I love the finish and fact that it has no white cast

RL Linden & Co A Thousand Petals - a beautiful and nourishing facial mist; I was devastated to hear RL went out of business late last year because this smells like my childhood

FORGETTABLE

Spoiler

Body Shop Body Wash - always left me feeling itchy

Fenty Pro Filtr 290 - I went back and forth on whether I liked this foundation and whether or not this was my shade and I'm still undecided on both

Odacite Gt+L - received as GWP, not something I ever repurchase but will use if I get it

Odacite Gr+G - received as GWP, not something I ever repurchase but will use if I get it

Sunday Riley Good Genes - I loved this years ago but I took it on a recent trip and wasn't wowed by it anymore

Tony Moly Coconut Sheet Mask - just ok. I find TM sheet masks too loose and drippy

Farmacy Sleep Tight Balm x2 - wouldn't use it on my face but I love using it on my heels at night to keep them moisturized

Givenchy Noir Révélateur Mascara - the bending wand is really gimmicky and I loved the effect of the mascara when I could apply it without smearing on the side of my face but it dried out so quickly that I don't think I'd ever repurchase it again

Mahalo Vitality Elixir - the size wasn't enough for me to form much of an opinion but I wasn't crazy about how it absorbed - I always felt like it left a film on my face

Odacite Aloe + Imortelle Mist - have used before and I don't get the hype but will use it up when I get it as a GWP

Biossance Rose + Squalane Oil - wasn't my favourite either as I prefer straight squalane

Noble Isle Summer Harvest - good bubbles but a bit too musky and manly for my taste

REGRETTABLE

Spoiler

Lilfox Mystic Awakening - this was a rosemary and amethyst facial mist that a) stank and b) didn't hydrate me at all

Too Faced Hangover RX Mist - the spritzer on the mini felt like someone was spitting on me every time I used it

UD Troublemaker Mascara - bristles were too stiff and large

[MachynesSister]

@Mochapj The full size Hangover RX sprays pretty much the same way. I like the formula though, so I ended up transferring it to another bottle.

[Anonymous]

@Mochapj, @MachynesSister, good to know about the Too Faced Hangover Rx spray. I really like the primer and was thinking about getting the setting spray.  I will start off with the mini version to make sure I like the formula and if so, I'll do as you recommended @MachynesSister and transfer to another spray bottle.

[MoniDJ]

December Empties

Spoiler

Repurchases/staples
-Shiseido Facial Cottons
-J.R. Watkins Body Oil Mist in Coconut Milk & Honey
-O.R.G. Oxygen Cleanser
-Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel
-ElishaCoy Revitalizing Ampoule Solution Mask
-Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Under Eye Primer
-Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Face Butter
-Dr. Dennis Gross Ferulic + Retinol Triple Correction Eye Serum
-Yes to Coconut Cooling Lip Oil
-Mura Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture

 

Spoiler

Likes (would repurchase)
-Vivant Skincare Mandelic Acid 3-in-1 Wash
-Garnier SkinActive The Gentle Sulfate-Free Cleanser
-Mizon Enjoy Vital-Up Time Line Fit Mask
-The Crème Shop Oh Deer sheet mask
-Peach Slices Brighten Yuzu + Lotus sheet mask
-Sephora Green Clay Mask
-Caudalie Instant Detox Mask
-Tata Harper Nourishing Oil Cleanser
-Sephora Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover
-June Jacobs Mandarin Moisture Masque
-June Jacobs Papaya Purifying Enzyme Masque
-Garnier SkinActive Micellar Makeup Removing Towelettes

 

Spoiler

First Row- Just ok
-Fresh Umbrian Clay Purifying Facial Toner
-The Crème Shop Let it Glow sheet mask
-The Crème Shop B12 Complex Infused Face Mask
-The Crème Shop Super Glow Face Mask
-The Crème Shop A Snowman's Story sheet mask
-By Nature Purifying Charcoal + Manuka Honey face mask
-Sephora Orchid Eye Mask

2nd Row- I'd have to use again/I can't remember 
-Skinfood Green Tea sheet mask
-Benton Snail Bee High Content Mask Pack
-Ariul Juice Cleanse Mask Spearmint & Green Apple
-The Crème Shop Egg Nog sheet mask

 

Spoiler

Dislike
-Algenist Splash Absolute Hydration Replenishing Sleeping Pack

[Anonymous]

Ooooh, look at all those sheet masks!  Fun, @MoniDJ!  I do like the Peach Slices Brighten sheet mask and have the Elisha Coy Brightening mask that I have yet to try.  May have to add the Revitalizing one to my list.

[heartsmyface]

Ouhhh, I have to try that mask!!  I’m on a mission to sheet mask every day for 2018:). @MoniDJ

[Anonymous]

Whoa, impressive mission @heartsmyface!  Once a quarter, I try to sheet mask every day for 7-10 days in row.  Every day for the whole year? Wow!  Good luck!

[heartsmyface]

@Anonymous  It’s not going to be too difficult cause I sheet mask almost all the time as it is.  I’m just making it a thing so I am forced to give myself a little me time everyday.  

[Anonymous]

@heartsmyface, I completely understand. It's important to have 'me' time and to carve out the time and space for it. When I started into a K-beauty routine, I put myself on a sheet-mask-per-day-for-30-days. My skin never looked better, which I loved, but I also realized how very little time I gave to myself to do something other than what is necessary (i.e., shower, make a meal, etc.) 

I'm all for "me" time and I will cheer you on from the sidelines as you hit 365 days of sheet masking!  I may even join you for a month here and there.  😉