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.

[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.

[heartsmyface]

Oh good point.   Something to rationalize!! 

[heartsmyface]

Mines gonna think I'm nuts saving my trash.  

[notcreative]

My husband laughed at me the first time he found my bag under the sink too, but he barely goes under there.  I think it is like an outta sight out of mind thing for him, because he has not mentioned it since. 

[heartsmyface]

Haha, yeah I think I might try hiding my stash of empties As well,  I've already had to explain a lot of weird habits.  Taking pictures of my makeup, wandering around looking for the right lighting ( hey! He promised me a camera a white back!!!)  this is gonna top the cake! 

[notcreative]

Yup.  They just do not understand.  

That's okay, because I do not understand everything he does either. 

[crayzeeRN]

I started doing this in April of 2013! After a while it becomes a fun habit 🙂

[crayzeeRN]

You should definitely join us! I stick a bag or box in my bathroom in a cabinet and toss things in there as I finish them 🙂 It's very satisfying to see what you use up each month, especially when you have a mountain of things waiting to be used!

[heartsmyface]

Hehe!  I have a couple things already.  

[mpolansky]

Can't wait to see your July empties 🙂

[starletta8]

OK, some of the highlights:

• The Nordstrom bag is full of sample packets- a few inches deep
• 27 body wash/bath products of 4oz or more, 5 samples/travel size (however, I've been making an effort here)
• 20oz of nail polish remover (and I've almost kicked 8oz bottle #3)
• 1 bottle of brush cleaner
• 10 packets of makeup removing wipes
• 7 sleeves of exfoliating cotton rounds (more to come soon)
• 2 packages of Shiseido facial cotton (and #3 soon to be finished)
• 1 bottle of top coat (2 more pending), 1 bottle of base coat (another pending)
• 1 full-sized primer (that took forever)
• 1 tube of self-tanner
• 1 tube of lotion
• 3 bottles of perfume
• 1 eye cream (#2 is literally on its last legs)
• 3 foundations
• 4 pressed powder (multiple were on their last legs for awhile)
• 14 lip balms, 1 lip gloss, 1 lip primer
• 4 full-sized concealers
• 2 eyeliners
• pile of mascara- probably 50% of that is stuff that simply got too old.

[crayzeeRN]

That's awesome starletta!! Can't wait to see it at the end of the year!

[wendyomgwar]

I seriously need to start holding empties, even if just for a month and then tossing them out! I really feel great using the products and then seeing a couple stacked up! 

[crayzeeRN]

@wendyomgwar- it is CRAZY satisfying to see that I can fill up a shoebox worth of empty products every month! It also makes me feel slightly better about my buying habits... hah.

[wendyomgwar]

I think I just tend to jump from product to product and never use anything up and then they expire :< so doing these empties post helps me make sure that I definitely do use up stuff!

[crayzeeRN]

It's ok I think we're all guilty of that 😉

[poshified]

Holy smokes! Empties galore -- keep it up, gal! 🙂