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.

[jellybean917]

Wow, great work! Thanks for the mini-reviews on all those products as well. I probably would've been too lazy lol

[crayzeeRN]

High five, Rikkie! That's some serious emptying you did this month 🙂

[Anonymous]

Every month will probably feel like a letdown in comparison now, hahaha. 

[prosopon]

Wow! That is really impressive! 

[violalea]

Would it be bad for your skin if you use too many products all together like that rikkie?

[Anonymous]

I only had a problem with the Bobbi Brown. That's it, everything else I just used until it was empty, for a day or two or a week or however long and then moved on and it was fine. I dunno. 

[wendyomgwar]

I was too lazy to do this all in one post lol so here's the rest. 

Slatkin and Co candles (x2) one in Peach Bellini not sure about the other one... I love these candles nuff said lol. I also love cleaning out the jars and using them for whatever.

Certain Dri AM- may be weird to post this but this is my fav deodorant lol, I'm a sweaty girl and this helps keep me fresh and what not. 

Tokidoki Perfetto Eyeliner - throwing out, its just running really weirdly.

The Sacred Truth Fresh Face mask Lush- I got way more uses out of this one then  most, I liked it enough to maybe get another one lol.

Korres Body Butter in Guava - So proud of myself lol, this may be the first body lotion I've used up 🙂 not repurchasing, so thick and heavy!

The Snowman Philosophy Shower gel - I really like this 😄 but I don't like that it has sulfates 😞 

Josie Maan Argan Oil Hair Serum- this is heavier than just plain argan oil but I think its really sticky didn't like.

YSL Top Secrets Pro Removers - YUCK! So heavily fragranced and made my face sticky :<

Pangea Organics Facial Cleanser Australian Wild plum and willow - I really liked this! More cleaners to go through first though. 

Happy Birthday Beautiful! Philosophy shower gel - see other philosophy shower gel.

Soy Renewal healthysexyhair - I'm finding out I REALLY like hair oils lol, I really liked this one I have a couple more hair oils to use before I decide which one I will buy though. 

pores no more cleaner dr. brandt - bottle of lies! This did nothing for my pores, but its a good cleanser lol.

[crayzeeRN]

I find it really funny that not only do we both still have the happy birthday philosophy shower gel, but we both decided to use it up in the same month 😄

[wendyomgwar]

Haha  I was thinking that when I saw your post 😛

[prosopon]

I heard a lot of good things about the Healthy Sexy hair soy renewal spray so I bought a travel size one on sale at Ulta, but like you I have so many other things to use up that I haven't had a chance to try it yet! 😞

[wendyomgwar]

I have a ton of hair oils but I just decided to use it this month!

[wendyomgwar]

Lots of empties this month :)! I realized that ever since starting this thread I really try and finish something which is awesome and more reason to keep doing this lol. 

(Left to Right)

Ojon Instant Restorative Hair Serum- this was really nice and I got like three uses out it! I have huge thick long hear so thats really good! 

Benefit Refined finish facial polish- I liked it but not more than Exfolikate.

Benefit Foamingly Clean Facial Wash- meh it did the job and smelled nice

Boscia Oil Free Nightly Hydration- I liked it but I think this would be better for oily skin types. 

Boscia Oil Free Daily Hydration- Nice and light for when you feel like you don't need to much moisture

Clarins One Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleaner- I really liked this!! It's on my loves list. 

Supersmile Whitening Accelerator - didn't see any difference

Yellow Diamond, Juicy Couture La Fluer, Juicy Couture - I liked them all! Lol, I already have a mini of Yellow Diamond, full sized La Fluer, and this sample reminded me how much I like Juicy Couture! I'll probably get the smallest size during FF

Lancome La Base Pro: It felt nice on my skin and did its job, but I don't think its any better then the Elf mineral primer

Jurlique Fruit Enzyme Exfoliator- I can't remember lol, pretty sure it didn't do anything. 

[prosopon]

Top row:

* Estee Lauder Hydrationist Maximum Moisture Cream - okay, came in a set with the night serum I love. I actually did not use this on my face but on my neck.

* Crest 3D white - seemed to get my teeth whiter at first, but then plateau-ed rather quickly. Will not repurchase.

Middle row: 

* Dr. Jart+ Black Label Detox bb cream - love, love, love. I have purchased a couple other bb creams to try, but I know I love this one and will go back. Right now I have branched out to mixing bb cream with my foundation.

* Origins Clear Improvement Charcoal mask - I had real high hopes for this, maybe I need to try one more sample (use it for a little longer) before nixing it. I tried it on my T-zone area and I did not really notice any difference in my pores.

* Neutrogena Norwegian formula hand cream - love this! Very cheap (less than four dollars), the fragrance free is better than the original, I have already purchased two full sized tubes.

* Caudalie premier cru eye cream - I purchased the full size before I finished the sample, it was very hydrating (but not too hydrating where I am left with oily under eyes) and though it was very expensive, it has lasted me almost a year, I probably will not repurchase only because I am looking for bigger and better improvements in my eye area.

* Opti-Free Replenish solution - free from eye doctor, geez the solutions are so expensive nowadays!

* Simple eye makeup remover - seemed to irritate my eyes, still looking for the perfect eye makeup remover

Bottom row:

* Mary Kay Timewise age fighting eye cream - okay, just trying to get through samples I have accumulated.

* Whish deoderant swipe - got in my birchbox, it is a neat idea, the scent has a fresh flowery smell, it actually worked in keeping me dry on a hot day, and I guess you pay for convenience, right now I can not afford convenience for my arm pits!

* LA Fresh Instant body smoother wet wipe - I liked this, it is like a refresher on a day (or time) when you get a little sweaty and cannot get into the shower. Better than a handi-wipe because it does not dry you out, will definitely purchase.

[wendyomgwar]

Some interesting samples there! 

[ChicDabbler]

Picture of empties before I cut open the tubes to get the last bits out.

- Clinique Moisture Surge. Like this, already got another mini.

- Sephora express nail polish remover: was on sale for $1, so I grabbed 4.

- Shiseido white luscent eye cream: nice but not that special.

- Clinique mascara: does make my lashes look long without weighing it down. Interesting wand.

- Origins ginger souffle body cream: can't stop sniffing it. So good.

- Koh Gen Do cleansing water: finished with the help of curious ladies for Traveling sephora boxe. lol.

[prosopon]

Have you tried Clinique's DDL? How does the moisture surge compare? I am on the look out for a new winter moisturizer.

[ChicDabbler]

I have tried Clinique yellow lotion, not lotion+. However, the lotion contains mineral oil if I remember correctly, therefore I'm not getting it. I have dry/combination skin and uses moisture surge right now. Once winter comes, I don't think the lotion or moisture surge will be good unless you have oily skin. If you have dry/combo, try OH Sheer Transformation, a facial oil, or one of the Origins moisturizers.

[prosopon]

 I am pretty sure I am dry/combo and DDL is not moisturizing enough in the winter. Thanks for the suggestions!

[crayzeeRN]

It's the end of August and my shoebox of empties is overflowing! Did some serious damage this month 🙂

Simple Wipes- have lots of backups, love 🙂

Cotton Rounds

Philosophy Happy Birthday Beautiful Shower Gel

B&BW Citrus Crush Hand Soap

B&BW Anti-Bac Hand Gel in Sweet Pea, Sun-Ripened Raspberry and Crisp Citrus Herb

Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Toner- I have backups of this, but will probably not purchase any more. I think this dries out my skin.

Body Shop Vitamin E Intense Moisture Cream- great moisturizer, but definitely better for the winter/fall months- a little heavy in the summer. I have backups.

Cranberry Pear Bellini Mini Candle

B&BW Wild Honeysuckle Shower Gel- probably my all-time favorite scent from B&BW 🙂 

Neutrogena Visibly Bright Cleanser

RenPure Brazilian Keratin Shampoo/Conditioner

Shiseido Pore Purifying Warming Scrub- did not impress me at all, considering the cost

Clinique Clarifying Lotion- ew, pure alcohol much? 

Cashmere Curls Leave In Conditioner

Benefit Hello Flawless

Sephora Foundation Sample

Murad Post-Acne Spot Lightening Gel- not impressed at all

Neutrogena Healthy Lengths Mascara

Stila Forever Your Curl Mascara

Urban Decay Cannonball Mascara- loved and definitely will repurchase. Holy grail mascara, ladies.

Clinique Almost Lipstick in Flirty Honey-  WOAH I managed to use up a lipstick!

Clean & Clear Daily Pore Scrub

DDF Acne Control Treatment- loved, already have full-size

MUFE Microfinish Powder- really pleased with the finish this gives, will consider repurchasing

100% Pure Body Creams in Coconut and Vanilla Bean-
thought I had died and gone to heaven when I smelled the Coconut. If I ever get through my lotion stash, most definitely will repurchase.

Benefit Foamingly Clean Facial Wash

Benefit Refined Finish Facial Polish- LOVED. Definitely planning to purchase.

Joanna Vargas Daily Serum

[wendyomgwar]

I got three sample packets of 100% pure body creams in my Birchbox and omg! I LOVED it! I'm trying not to buy and more body lotion till I use up what I already have though. Can't wait. lol

[carolang]

I am obsessed with 100% pure scents! I got the vanilla in my birch box and bought a full size as its the most amazing vanilla smell that has touched my nose hah. I like that it's organic too, for something that I'm putting all over my skin. Thinking about trying the hand cream... Maybe in the almond scent... I saw it in the sample area at my Ulta once but haven't seen it again! At least I got a sniff though... I'm waiting for a weekly special I like since they have good deals to try a lot of products.