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scott1201 · ‎11-28-2018

Seeing product empties is so satisfying 🙂

Post your weekly, monthly, quarterly, whenever-ly empties and let us know how you felt about them!

Previous Empties thread:

https://community.sephora.com/t5/Insiders/Empties/m-p/589003

2manyperfumes · ‎08-19-2019

They were okay I like them with a bit more moisture but they do the job well. Sometimes I spray a bit of micellar water on them.

oceanics · ‎08-05-2019

I’ve been super busy the last couple of months with selling our condo and moving halfway across the country so I’ve neglected to post my empties for June and July. But here they are...all are much loved products that are in my daily rotation. Best new product goes to The Ordinary Buffet with Copper Peptides. It makes my skin super hydrated and glowy when used in conjunction with the Drunk Elephant Protini moisturizer and is a much more affordable option than the Niod Copper Amino Isolate Serum. The only product that was kind of meh was the Amore Pacific Treatment Toner. I didn’t see any difference in my skin after using this product so any other toner would perform the same way.

itsfi · ‎08-08-2019

Love the Alterna Caviar hair products @oceanics! 💜 Hope the move and settling in is going well.

RebeccaBT · ‎08-06-2019

@oceanics I agree with @JaneanBT ! I love those cotton pads 🙂

Best,
Rebecca

lmaster · ‎08-05-2019

excellent empties @oceanics hopefully the move went smoothly

howconnie · ‎08-05-2019

I kinda thought an expensive toner might be a waste of money.

JaneanBT · ‎08-05-2019

Hi @oceanics ,

This is a great set of empties! I love the Shiseido Cotton Pads. They are so soft!

Best Wishes,

Janean

ShortErica · ‎07-31-2019

July 2019 Empties

Feeling kinda awesome about the samples - well, the foils. I've got to work on some of my deluxe sample products.

DEVACURL - WAVE MAKER™ Touchable Texture Whip

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One of my top 3 DevaCurl styling products. So appreciative of @faeriegirl for sending me extra samples of it.<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">One of my top 3 DevaCurl styling products. So appreciative of  for sending me extra samples of it.</DIV>

DEVACURL - SUPERCREAM™ Coconut Curl Styler

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Also in my top 3 DevaCurl styling products. This travel size was so convenient for my road trip. Now I just used it to take conditioner on a quick 4-day trip where I only had a carry-on. I'll probably refill it with other things in the future.<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">Also in my top 3 DevaCurl styling products. This travel size was so convenient for my road trip. Now I just used it to take conditioner on a quick 4-day trip where I only had a carry-on. I'll probably refill it with other things in the future.</DIV>

CLINIQUE Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly 4.2 oz/ 125 mL

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I like having a gel like first step with hyaluronic acid followed by a more emollient or occlusive moisturizer. This was fine but I think it probably works better as a stand alone product which is not what I was looking for. It also had a slight maybe chemical smell when applied but that quickly disappeared. I'm going back to Vichy Mineral 89 to see if it's as nice as I remember. I'm also considering the The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Hydrating Face Serum 1 oz/ 30 mL<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">I like having a gel like first step with hyaluronic acid followed by a more emollient or occlusive moisturizer. This was fine but I think it probably works better as a stand alone product which is not what I was looking for. It also had a slight maybe chemical smell when applied but that quickly disappeared. I'm going back to Vichy Mineral 89 to see if it's as nice as I remember. I'm also considering the THE INKEY LIST - Hyaluronic Acid Serum</DIV>

Adidas perfume

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So old, quite masculine. Thanks middle school self. Glad to be done with it.<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">So old, quite masculine. Thanks middle school self. Glad to be done with it.</DIV>

Can't zoom in enough to get a name but body lotion from a hotel

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Fine, just average. Had a light pleasant scent and it was nice to use it on my trip. Nothing to write home about.<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">Fine, just average. Had a light pleasant scent and it was nice to use it on my trip. Nothing to write home about.</DIV>

Olay daily facials

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In the okay category. Worked fine but seems wasteful.<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">In the okay category. Worked fine but seems wasteful.</DIV>

Olay eye gel

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I was able to use this 3 times. Had I been home and not on the road I would have been less sloppy and able to get more uses. Seems like a fine eye gel but not enough to truly rate it. I'd have to analyze the ingredients but I'd try it again.<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">I was able to use this 3 times. Had I been home and not on the road I would have been less sloppy and able to get more uses. Seems like a fine eye gel but not enough to truly rate it. I'd have to analyze the ingredients but I'd try it again.</DIV>

Olay whips

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Seems like an okay moisturizer. Probably should be the horizontal (just okay thumb) vs. the leaning towards thumbs up. Minus the fragrance in the ingredients, it looked decent. It has niacinamide and sodium hyaluronate. Not something I will buy but I'd use other samples if I got them.<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">Seems like an okay moisturizer. Probably should be the horizontal (just okay thumb) vs. the leaning towards thumbs up. Minus the fragrance in the ingredients, it looked decent. It has niacinamide and sodium hyaluronate. Not something I will buy but I'd use other samples if I got them.</DIV>

Aquatowel and makeup removers

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The aquatowel was much bigger. Both seemed to remove things and were freebies from hotels. I'm trying to find a cleansing oil and have less waste.<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">The aquatowel was much bigger. Both seemed to remove things and were freebies from hotels. I'm trying to find a cleansing oil and have less waste.</DIV>

LANEIGE - Water Bank Moisture Cream

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I appreciated having two samples. Still it wasn't much time to judge a product. My gut was saying it's fine but it wasn't impressive. I haven't looked at the price but I think I'm sticking with CeraVe.<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">I appreciated having two samples. Still it wasn't much time to judge a product. My gut was saying it's fine but it wasn't impressive. I haven't looked at the price but I think I'm sticking with CeraVe.</DIV>

JM Solution Cleanser

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I received these adorable pods from @lmaster. They were super convenient for travel. They foamed and made my face feel clean but not squeaky clean which is good. I've been using the Holika Holika foaming cleanser and I think it's maybe a bit much for my fairly normal skin. Loved getting to try this out. Since I don't travel regularly I think having the individual packets would be overkill for regular cleansing but it was so nice to use. Thanks so much lmaster!<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">I received these adorable pods from . They were super convenient for travel. They foamed and made my face feel clean but not squeaky clean which is good. I've been using the Holika Holika foaming cleanser and I think it's maybe a bit much for my fairly normal skin. Loved getting to try this out. Since I don't travel regularly I think having the individual packets would be overkill for regular cleansing but it was so nice to use. Thanks so much lmaster!</DIV>

RebeccaBT · ‎07-31-2019

@ShortErica Love seeing your thoughts! Great job using up some foils 🙂

Best,
Rebecca

ShortErica · ‎07-31-2019

Thanks @RebeccaBT!

lmaster · ‎07-31-2019

@ShortErica glad to hear you got some use out of them!

ShortErica · ‎07-31-2019

I'm glad I asked what they were @lmaster. At first I had no idea but now it makes sense. Thanks again!

lmaster · ‎07-31-2019

@ShortErica 😘🤗

katkapivarci · ‎07-28-2019

My empties update. I do one approximately every 3 months when my empties bag is full.

I used up:

Full sized products: 18

Deluxe samples: 16

Foil samples/ packets : 62

Sheet masks/ one use treatments: 21

Eye/Lip patches : 21

Declutter: 6

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My favorites are Shiseido Cottons,
UD Quick Fix, Sephora collection Micelar Water, Clinique Eye Makeup remover, Goodal Toner, Glow Recipe Watermelon Mist. All of these I would definitely repurchase. The only thing I didn’t like was the EOS Hand Cream. The rest was ok but nothing overly exciting.

My favorites are Shiseido Cottons,UD Quick Fix, Sephora collection Micelar Water, Clinique Eye Makeup remover, Goodal Toner, Glow Recipe Watermelon Mist. All of these I would definitely repurchase. The only thing I didn’t like was the EOS Hand Cream. The rest was ok but nothing overly exciting.

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Favorites and I would buy a FS - Laneige moisturizer and essence, Drunk Elephant C-Tango, LaLa - this was the old formula that was too heavy for me (especially now during summer) but I tried the new one and I like it much better. I would buy the new one. Kinda unimpressed with AESOP so far. I tried few products but didn’t find anything that would wow me yet. Kinda bummer as I thought I would love that brand. Also liked the Ole and Dr. Jart.

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I have ridiculously large stash of these foil samples. To use them up about month ago I started Beauty Samples Sunday on my IG. Every Sunday I pick around 7-10 samples and try to use them up.m then next Sunday I post an update and select new ones. This makes more accountable and forces me to follow through. In my last empties I had around 20 foil samples now I have over 60 so it’s definitely working for me.
Favorites: Kate Somerville Serum and moisturizer 2 in 1 ( I think I will get this with my ULTA points next time there is 20%off coupon), L’occitane Almond body lotion (this is amazing but quite expensive), Vitaliberata Tanning cloths (easy to use, very natural color), Murad Retinol Youth Renew Eye Serum (perfect consistency), Bliss Incredi-peel. All of these I would give it a try and buy a FS.
I really hated the dpHUE ACV apple cider vinegar scalp scrub - this tangled my hair so much I thought I would never detengle them again . Big no. Also I hated the smell of La Mer.

I have ridiculously large stash of these foil samples. To use them up about month ago I started Beauty Samples Sunday on my IG. Every Sunday I pick around 7-10 samples and try to use them up.m then next Sunday I post an update and select new ones. This makes more accountable and forces me to follow through. In my last empties I had around 20 foil samples now I have over 60 so it’s definitely working for me. Favorites: Kate Somerville Serum and moisturizer 2 in 1 ( I think I will get this with my ULTA points next time there is 20%off coupon), L’occitane Almond body lotion (this is amazing but quite expensive), Vitaliberata Tanning cloths (easy to use, very natural color), Murad Retinol Youth Renew Eye Serum (perfect consistency), Bliss Incredi-peel. All of these I would give it a try and buy a FS.I really hated the dpHUE ACV apple cider vinegar scalp scrub - this tangled my hair so much I thought I would never detengle them again . Big no. Also I hated the smell of La Mer.

itsfi · ‎08-03-2019

Nice work on those foils @katkapivarci! 😊 It’s such a great feeling to use them up!

JaneanBT · ‎07-28-2019

Hi @katkapivarci ,

I always feel so proud when someone finishes their SPF! Also amazing job with the samples! I gotta work on using mine!

Best Wishes,

Janean

eshoe · ‎07-28-2019

Oh no @katkapivarci, you noticed that much of a difference in the old and new formulations of the DE La La?

lmaster · ‎07-28-2019

excellent pile of empties @katkapivarci

katkapivarci · ‎07-28-2019

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Favorite ones : oh K! Hydrogel Mask, Dr.Jart Firming Solution, Clean & Clear Jelly sheet mask, Sephora Collection Green Tea, all JJYoung by Caolin lab masks, Masquology Watermelon.
Sephora hair mask didn’t have enough product in it for all my hair which was a bummer because otherwise it felt and smelled really good.
I hated the O2 Bubble mask. I hated that bubbly feeling on my face. This was a first time I tried bubble mask and I’m not a fan.

Favorite ones : oh K! Hydrogel Mask, Dr.Jart Firming Solution, Clean & Clear Jelly sheet mask, Sephora Collection Green Tea, all JJYoung by Caolin lab masks, Masquology Watermelon.Sephora hair mask didn’t have enough product in it for all my hair which was a bummer because otherwise it felt and smelled really good.I hated the O2 Bubble mask. I hated that bubbly feeling on my face. This was a first time I tried bubble mask and I’m not a fan.

I love most of these so i just mention those i didn’t like : KNC Beauty lip mask and Rose Lip mask - they were not hydrating at all and were sliding off. Yes to 2 step eye mask - horrible HORRIBLE product. First step - the patches - they stung and were sliding off. Second step -the cream- was so oily and heavy not pleasant to apply or have on face at all. Big No!

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DECLUTTER
Sephora Collection Eye Pencil, Clinique Mascara dried up. I loved that Clinique and used it a lot. SC pencil was kind of surprise that it dried up
so quickly. The color was very pretty and unique for eye pencil.
Caudalie Spray Water, Eos Balm, Hourglass Lipstick all
have weird smell
so that’s why I’m decluttering them.
Benefit - I don’t like this type of brow product anymore. iI prefer pencils and gels.

DECLUTTER Sephora Collection Eye Pencil, Clinique Mascara dried up. I loved that Clinique and used it a lot. SC pencil was kind of surprise that it dried upso quickly. The color was very pretty and unique for eye pencil.Caudalie Spray Water, Eos Balm, Hourglass Lipstick allhave weird smellso that’s why I’m decluttering them.Benefit - I don’t like this type of brow product anymore. iI prefer pencils and gels.

Uuuuufffff, this was so long and took forever. Thank you to whoever reads all of this. If you have any questions do ask!! I love trash talk😊

scott1201 · ‎07-21-2019

A week of empties and full of loves. Isn’t it funny how all your “big” products always seem to run out at the same time?

What is with this lighting

l8totheparty · ‎07-23-2019

Its always extra nice to get through the big things. @scott1201

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excellent pile of empties @katkapivarci

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