Empties - V2

[scott1201]

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:

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

[scott1201]

Wow - hey guys! Long time no see!

So, i've been in the Philippines for the past month or so and decided to take a posting break (honestly, the spam was bumming me out) but i'm back! And posting a ton of empties! I changed hotels 4 times and i only have 3 hotel's worth of photos so i'm missing a couple of things. All in all, i had a GREAT trip and used a ton of travel sized beauty. In no particular order... here we go...

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Shampoo / Conditioner - love this! Alterna products have only been wins for me.

Bastiste dry shampoo - this brand is a new discovery for me - it works great and cleans without residue

Kiehls face wash - this is already on my loves list. great and simply face wash.

Caudilie eye cream - i really like this! I think i have 2 or 3 more from promos but i might purchase after using all of them.

MAC Fixe Plus - eh, it's fine. I'm not a makeup artist so i feel like it's not really meant for me?

TOCCA - very floral, not really my bag

DE B Hydra - I've now used 4 DS of this product and i really don't think it does anything... i know it's an HG for many, but doesn't really seem to do a lot for me.

I love all of these masks 🙂

Love all of these products and really love the sunscreen - it's on my loves list!

More fun masks!

Okay, here we have some interesting things...

Argan Oil conditioner - i ran out and needed something to use... this was a great option! My friend here recommended it and it made my course and curly hair very soft. I don't think i can repurchase but i would if i could find it.

Tatcha face wash - sorry to say but Tatcha just doesn't do it for me. The products are so expensive and don't really blow me away. This was fine but i wouldn't purchase a full size.

Jack Black lip balm - top 5 sephora item for me. i love you forever and always 🙂

Amika hair mask - love! if i can ever find in TJ Maxx i will definitely purchase.

Clinique Happy - eh, not really a scent for me. Very citrus. i honestly just wanted to use it up. wouldn't purchase.

MorrocannOil - would and have repurchased. my OG hair styler.

Fenty matte stick amber - i've used this almost every day for 14 months - LOVE IT. a great contour i'll repurchase.

DE Jelly Cleanser - i was surprised by how much i disliked this. It felt like it was stripping my skin and making it TOO squeaky clean. So far, i'm surprised that i really only like the DE Marula Oil 

Beauty Blender - it was time for it to go but... RIP 😞 I cleaned it with soap at the hotel which, turned out, had sparkles in it... 

Hourglass cream highlight - i can't wait to buy the FS of this! The DS lasted forever and its such a naturally beautiful highlight

ABH Brow definer - Also HG. I don't think i could or would buy any other brow product.

[itsfi]

Welcome back @scott1201!! Happy to have you back; you’ve been missed! 🤗 I LOVE that Alterna shampoo and conditioner duo; I may have to pick up FS during the sale! 💜 I have a DS of the Kiehl’s calendula cleanser and am happy to hear it’s a love for you. Ouuuh, your masks make me happy - so many good ones in your empties!!! 💗💕

[scott1201]

Awww thank you, @itsfi ! I’ve missed chatting with you guys ❤️ Happy to be back!

[curlychiquita]

Welcome back, @scott1201!  I applaud you for taking hotel pictures, I never have the energy for that while traveling.  Great job using good skincare on your travels!

[scott1201]

Haha, thanks, @curlychiquita ! Why is hotel lighting so bad? For every hotel picture I took I had to turn the brightness allllllll the way up!

[lmaster]

ooooo how I've missed you @scott1201 so glad to see you back 😘😘 superb amount of trash!! 😍🙌

[scott1201]

You’re so sweet, @lmaster ! ❤️🤗❤️ I’m so happy to be back!

[eshoe]

Hey @scott1201! With you on the two DEs, also the ABH Brow Wiz. I have the DS of the Calendula Kiehl’s now excited to try it. Glad you’re home, bet Roger is too!

[scott1201]

So happy to be back and with my kitty kat, @eshoe  ❤️❤️❤️

[ShortErica]

Thanks for keeping track of your empties while traveling - that's some dedication @scott1201! I need to try the DE Jelly Cleanser but will keep your comments in mind. I'm hoping its not too squeaky clean for me but in case it is, you will have warned me.

[scott1201]

I hope it works for you, @ShortErica ! I feel like DE is one of those brands that I always want to love (and so many others do!) so who knows - skin is weird 🙃 it could definitely turn out to be your favorite!

[quspork]

Welcome back, @scott1201! So glad to hear you had a great trip- it sounds like it was amazing!

[scott1201]

Thank you so much, @quspork ! It was amazing but I’m happy to be home! ❤️

[RebeccaBT]

@scott1201 Welcome back! I hope you had a blast!

Best,
Rebecca

[scott1201]

Thank you, @RebeccaBT ! 

[faeriegirl]

I’m so glad you had a great time @scott1201! Welcome back❤️

[scott1201]

Awww thank you, @faeriegirl ! I had a wonderful trip and I’m happy to be back with you guys! 

[ellem24]

January empties : total of 32!

Loves

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Loves :

Crème Shop Deer Diary Peppermint Sheet Mask Acne & Oil Control : The peppermint oil really helps calm down my acne, for now it’s my favorite Creme Shop mask!

Crème Shop Charcoal Sheet Mask Detox & Renew : My face felt clean and quite matte, the sheet fitted nicely on my face too.

Dr. Jart Water Replenishment Cotton Sheet Mask : Love this, the weather has been so harsh in Canada lately I'm struggling with my dry skin. This was just what I needed, my skin looked plump and firm.

Verso Reviving Eye Mask : Super brightening, gives a energy boost and plumps the undereye area.

Sol De Janeiro Brazilian 4 Play Moisturizing Shower Cream-Gel : Amazing, lathers nicely and smells divine of course.

Sol De Janeiro Bath Bomba : Hydrating, relaxing, leaves my skin feeling soft. The smell isn’t as strong as the cream it's just enough for a bath.

Sol De Janeiro Bum Bum Cream Mini : For some reason the texture was different than the big jar and I liked it better, it wasn’t as thick. I did notice some firming.

LaNeige Water Sleeping Mask : Lightweight, absorbs right away and doesn’t feel heavy and uncomfortable during sleep.

Fresh Umbrian Clay Purifying Mask : Favorite clay mask, makes a great 5 minutes quick detox and also extremely drying for zits as a spot treatment.

Tarte Amazonian 12-hour Clay Highlighter in Exposed : Only highlighter I’ve ever panned in my life (even tho it’s a deluxe sample). It can be the most subtle, natural and luminous highlighter or you can build it up and it won't look patchy. I don’t know if it really lasts 12 hours because I never wear makeup for so long, but it last at least for 8-10 hours.

Olaplex Hair Perfector N°3 : I need a jumbo size of this stuff. Makes my hair stronger and healthier and helps them grow. I’ve used it once a week for about 2 months (my hair are about 2-3 inches below my shoulders). It truly helped me restore my damaged hair after years of bleaching and not really taking care of them. Worth every penny.

Likes

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Likes :

Sephora Collection Almond Foot Masks : Fun to use, you wear it like slippers and can walk in your home and go on with your day. A lot of serum and takes a few minutes to absorb, but left my feet moisturized.

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bod Buff : Leaves my skin feeling hydrated and soft. Delicious smell like all SDJ products. Can leave a yellow residue on my fair skin, so I need to wash afterwards with my shower gel and even with a washcloths

OleHenriksen Pore-Balance Facial Sauna Scrub : Gets quite warm, opens up your pores and isn’t drying. It’s like rubbing sand on your face, I thought it would be too harsh for my sensitive skin but I didn't react to it. It does have a strong eucalyptus and peppermint smell which I’m not the biggest fan of, but it does feel like your at the spa.

Boscia Exfoliating Peel Gel : Hate that it gets stuck in my peach fuzz and it does takes a long time to rince off… But it truly makes my skin feel baby soft. I like it and it’s effective, but you have to be patient with it.

Youth to the People Superfood Moisture Cream : Lightweight, didn’t make me feel greasy. I would need to try a bigger sample.

Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Mask : So cooling, it soothes my skin and calms my redness. Not the most moisturizing I’ve tried, but great.

Glamglow Dreamduo (Step 1 & 2) : I love the « creamsicle » scent. My skin was so glowy and smooth after using this.

Caviar Anti-Aging Omega+ Anti-Frizz Dry Oil Mist : I was impressed with this, it made my hair so shiny and frizz-less. I preferred to use it on wet hair after washing, in small quantities and spray not too close to my hair otherwise it made them look greasy.

Okay

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Okay :

Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil : This smells delicious, more like apricot than vanilla to me. Formula is like a butter and takes more time to absorb than a lotion. It was great, but I don’t think I would purchase the full size.

Josie Maran Pure Argan Milk : Lightweight yet extremely moisturizing, but makes you look really dewy almost oily. I have combo skin so I think I would like it for the winter when I’m dry, but not for summer when my skin is oilier.

REN Evercalm Global Protection Day Cream : Nice, but it clogged my pores around my nose a little bit.

Living Proof Restore Shampoo & Conditioner : Love the ingredients, helps damaged/dry hair, can leave buildup if you apply to much. I think the price point is quite high tho.

Tatcha The Deep Cleanse : Doesn’t dry the skin, great ingredient list, but I’m not into using an exfoliating cleanser 2x a day, even if it’s not that exfoliating, my skin is too sensitive for this so wouldn’t purchase full size for this reason.

St Ives Glowing Sheet Mask Apricot : It’s okay. Left my skin a little bit more dewy and hydrated, but not so much. Serum took a long time to absorb. Loved the 100% cotton sheet mask for the price, it’s great quality for drugstore. Would repurchase if I see it on sale, but not a favorite.

Meh...

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Meh.. :

Holika Holika Baby Pet Mask Sheet - Soothing Cat : The thing I liked the most was the design of the cat on the sheet lol. It fitted okay, but the results didn't wowed me. It reduced my redness a tad.

Kevyn Auction The Expert Mascara : The brush reminded me a little bit of the Lancôme Hypnose Drama. It would be as good as the Hypnose if the formula wasn’t so dry. It doesn’t lengthen and lift that much and it clumped a lot.

Milk Makeup Kush Mascara : Love the brush the fibers are amazing, gives me gorgeous voluminous lashes… But it smudges like crazy and the effects wear off quickly. Wish they'll improve their formula, because this could've been my new holy grail.

Too Faced Hangover Replenishing Face Primer : This is okay and hydrating, but to me nothing compares to the spray version of this, I think it performs better and can be used in multiple ways.

Kerastase Aura Botanica Bi-Phase Oil Mist : Couldn’t get a clear opinion on this because it’s meant to be a mist and the samples were liquid so I felt like it didn't do much.  

[CC3616]

@ellem24 Thanks for sharing your reviews! I was looking at the verso eye masks the other day and wishing I would have grabbed them now after your lovely review. 

[ellem24]

Thank you @CC3616 ! They are pricey, but they're a real skin treat.

[missjeanie]

@ellem24 Love all these empties.  I just love the SDJ scent on their products.  I'm trying to use up other things, but they'll be repurchases for me too.  

How much of the Olaplex do you use when you use it?  I have longer hair (mid-lower back) and am not sure if I should just use it on my ends/ponytail or if it should be on my entire head.