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.

[jen81]

Loves/likesMeh/okay

[WhereYouStand]

Hi Jen 81 I Love the fresh sugar lip treatments!

[curlychiquita]

Great collection of empties, @jen81! I'm glad you had so many things that you liked!

[snoflakefaerie]

I finally went through my empties. I don't even want to think about how long I've been holding on to these. Anyway, here they are:

Loves:

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Top row and the cotton balls are all repurchases. I'm trying out Good Genes right now, but it just doesn't do as much for my skin as the DE.
I liked both the Fresh Black Tea and Enspri lotions, but need more than a foil or two to see if they really work. I enjoy the UD primer and mascara, but have so many samples to get through I won't be purchasing any time soon.
Got full sizes of LP shampoo and conditioner that I am excited to use.

Likes to mehs:

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Nothing stood out as super amazing. I think the FAB made me break out, but I like the texture. The Pixi wasn't bad, but wasn't amazing. I think my skin is just really used to acids. I'm trying out the Ordinary glycolic toner since it's a bit cheaper and higher % of glycolic. I do have a full size of the DE Lala Retro lotion, so we'll see if it's worth it; it might be too heavy for my skin. The B-Hydra is meh, but I will use if it comes with the stuff I'm already buying. Not as impressed with the Leaders sheet mask as I thought I would be but am open to trying other formulas.

 Nopes:

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I hated the Soap Not Radio. Too fragranced and unnecessary dyes. 
Unfortunately, the sheet masks were too silicone-y. I didn't like the texture at all.
I keep accidentally buying the Sephora sleep mask despite the formula not doing anything for me; I think I still have another one to use. Hopefully, next time I will remember that I don't like it. But I am open to trying other formulas.

[b3autygrl]

I use this in the evening after cleansing my face to remove any remaining makeup and to tone my skin.  This is great for sensitive oily skin and I will repurchase it during the warmer months as my skin is currently more combo/oily and this is slightly drying for me right now.

I'm currently using the Rose Petal one and this is more hydrating. 

[GG84]

Empties! I have some finally, that I remembered to save lol. Definetly love the Shiesdo softening lotion, will purchase again. Not a fan of the Fresh Soy Face Cleanser, dries my skin out. Estee Lauder Double Wear was ordered on Friday. She has been deeply missed 🖤 Biosilk Coconut Body Wash already replaced, makes my skin soo soft. Hempz body wash I way over used it just trying to use it up, the scent lingered and clashed with my perfume.

[sparklekai]

i'm not a fan of the fresh cleanser either - yet somehow i seem to accumulate 800 samples!

[Samtian]

@sparklekai They are the skincare sample version of the smashbox primer. Haha. You get so many and don't even realize it. 

[curlychiquita]

@GG84, I had the same Fresh soy face cleanser sample and didn't love it.  I have another sample of it and will probably use it up but still don't love it 😛 I'm glad you have a replacement Estee Lauder foundation on its way!

[ElleElleG]

I managed to fill up my empties bag again.... 

 Some Thoughts: 

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Love seeing that empty Lorac Pro Matte Palette!  Thought I had tossed if once it was done last year but I'm very glad to see I still have it as it is great motivation. 

Sephora Collection Micellar Water - it lefty my skin a little sticky when I used it behind remover wipes but it works wonders when it comes to removing swatches.

Garnier Micellar Water - LOVE

Ole Henriksen Truth wipes - hate the smell and the wipes dry out too fast.

Drunk Elephant - not impressed but I also wonder if my C-Firma had expired. 

Truth Serum - my first bottle of this in a while and I absolutely love it all over again.

Prada Candy rollerball - I loved this fragrance at one point. However over time the smell seem to change and not in a good way... Not sure if it deteriorated over time or if I only imagined loving it before.  May give the fragrance a go sometimes in the future. 

[curlychiquita]

Wow, great job, @ElleElleG!  I've fallen in love with Truth Serum again myself after buying it last month.

[m3rc3d3s]

this is amazing ! love seeing peoples empties ! Also side note I have tried both the drunk elephant c firma as well as the truth serum and I can honestly say that the truth serum made such a huge difference in comparison... was not impressed with the drunk elephant c firma serum... maybe it was a bad batch?

[ElleElleG]

Very possible.  A week or so into using the DE I did some more research and came across several videos/posts about the C-Firma's change in color as an indicator that the serum had gone bad or something?  Who knows.  The plus side is that the Truth Serum is a cheaper and effective alternative.

[GG84]

@ElleElleG I'm impressed. I don't think I have ever finished an entire palette. Actually I'm positive I haven't. That's an impressive amount of empties!

[ElleElleG]

The panning bug bit me and I haven't been able to stop, LOL.  I believe this was my second one, it gets easier over time and has helped me figure out what I really like in eyeshadow.

[b3autygrl]

Kate Sommerville Wrinkle Warrior - This deluxe sample lasted quite a while, unfortunately it didn't do anything for my fine lines or minor dark circles.  I will not be purchasing this.  

Next up for me to try out is the deluxe sample of Korres Black Pine 3D Sculpting Firming and Lifting Super Eye Serum.  This sounds very promising particularly since I have undereye bags.  Fingers crossed!

[fieldsofclover]

@b3autygrl  I'm almost done with my Korres DS. Looking forward to hearing what you think of it!

[b3autygrl]

@fieldsofcloverWhat did you think of it?  Is it the Super Eye Cream or just the regular?  I don't know why they named it so similar as it's confusing on top of having such a long name.

[fieldsofclover]

@b3autygrlI have the same black pine eye serum (not the cream) in a little 4mL tube. 👍

I didn't want to gush about it since everyone is different with eye creams, but I went in with low expectations and it blew me away. Definitely buying a full size... I was hoping for some fine line reduction, and got way more actual lift than I even signed up for. Like, I have to start doing my makeup differently because I've always had hooded eyes and now there's too much lid showing! Haha 🏗️

[b3autygrl]

I too have hooded eyelids, so this is super exciting.  I used it for the first time today, and it seems to have slightly improved my lids.  Did you find that it was a cumulative effect, or was it an instant one?  Have you purchased the full size?

[fieldsofclover]

@b3autygrl It was cumulative... it kind of snuck up on me over a couple weeks because I was focused on trying to see if there was line reduction under my inner corners (a bit, but nothing dramatic yet).

I have a few other eye cream deluxe samples so I'm going to work through those when this is done, and get a full size of the Korres during the next VIB sale. The other samples are nice enough, but brands I don't buy so no temptation there.