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.

[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.

[fieldsofclover]

I was trying to make it an even two weeks, but my bag was getting full.

The Tata Harper is a good physically exfoliator if you're mainly into chemical... very fine-grained. Most of the "likes/mehs" I like enough to keep scoring travel sizes, just not enough to buy outright.

My skin just doesn't seem to like sleeping masks in general. The "invisible" Bite liner isn't great on dark lips.

[curlychiquita]

That's a great amount of empties, @fieldsofclover!  Good job working on your stash!

[fieldsofclover]

@curlychiquita Thanks! I've definitely been putting a dent in the foils lately.

[Guessgal]

@fieldsofclover  Love your cute graphics! It's too bad that the Bite invisible liner didn't work for you. I have dark lips too and this reminds me - I need to try the mini I have of this!

[fieldsofclover]

@Guessgal I hope you have better luck than I did! I really wanted to like it... had the usual slight minty aura too.

[Anonymous]

How do you use micellar milk?

[fieldsofclover]

@Anonymous I only use it to take off eye makeup in the evening, then double-cleanse like normal. Just keeps me from having to use a lot of extra balm to get everything off.

[Lazybeautybeast]

Nice @fieldsofclover! I bought one of each the leaders masks that Ulta carries after your suggestion! 🙂 I haven't tried them yet but I noticed Costco online has some of them!

[fieldsofclover]

@Lazybeautybeast They're all nice on their own, but I'm also starting to like that aloe one for multimasking after using something more intensive.

[b3autygrl]

I really like the PTR Water Drench Cloud Serum.  I thought I'd found a dupe from Trader Joe's but after further testing and comparing, I've come to the conclusion that I prefer the PTR one, although it's pricey, I will repurchase.

The Caudalie VineActiv Eneregizing and Smoothing Eye Cream is not bad but it doesn't stand out from others.  It's hydrating, yes, it feels nice, yes but I don't think it does much for my under eye wrinkles.  I'm not sure I'll repurchase but if I get a deluxe sample I of course will use it up.  Still on the hunt for my holy grail eye cream.

[curlychiquita]

Glad to hear about the PTR serum, @b3autygrl!

[cindyvonlovely]

I am far behind on posting my empties, here’s mine for January 💙 Loves: MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua XL Liner in M-10, TOCCA Florence perfume, Belif Hungarian Water Essence, Tarte Lights Camera Lashes Mascara. Likes: Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil, Korres Wild Rose Adavanced Brightening Sleeping Facial, Korres Greek Yoghurt Smoothie Priming Moisturizer, Sephora Whipped Cream Body Moisturizer with Watermelon Extract, Gloss Moderne Clean Luxury Shampoo and Conditioner, Dr. Brandt Pores No More Luminizer Primer. Dislikes: OUIA Haircare Treatment Masque, Sephora Express Eye Makeup Removing Wipes, Dr. Roebuck’s Face Anti Aging Moisturizer, IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream, Marc Jacobs Daisy Perfume.

[scott1201]

If you lie TOCCA Florence, you should give Giulietta a try - it smells so good that I talked myself into buying the big bottle! @cindyvonlovely