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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:

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CC3616 · ‎09-18-2019

This is maybe a month and a half worth of empties?

Loves:

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New to me:
SKII skincentuals cream: holy glow. Hydrating and glow finish. love the texture too. Way more than I would normally spend considering theres plenty of great creams much cheaper but I might have to save up and cave on this one.
St Tropez bronzing mousse: this took me a while to get through since I don't self tan regularly but I really enjoyed it. Was not streaky at all except areas where operator error took place. Good for face also.
Clarks Botanicals deep moisture mask: Dry skin = love.
Josh rosebrook cocoa antioxidant mask: not too tough or dry after use.
osea white algae mask: hydrating

New to me:SKII skincentuals cream: holy glow. Hydrating and glow finish. love the texture too. Way more than I would normally spend considering theres plenty of great creams much cheaper but I might have to save up and cave on this one.St Tropez bronzing mousse: this took me a while to get through since I don't self tan regularly but I really enjoyed it. Was not streaky at all except areas where operator error took place. Good for face also.Clarks Botanicals deep moisture mask: Dry skin = love. Josh rosebrook cocoa antioxidant mask: not too tough or dry after use.osea white algae mask: hydrating

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Davines oi and NYM dry shampoo- good products that used to be HG for me but I have other favorites now.
Tony Moly I'm peach: smells great and hydrating

Davines oi and NYM dry shampoo- good products that used to be HG for me but I have other favorites now.Tony Moly I'm peach: smells great and hydrating

Meh:

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Amika triple RX mask: SO MANY SPLIT ENDS after using this instead of my other fave hair masks. I used it like 4 times and the whole thing is basically full and going in the trash.
Florapy: not sure whats up with this. they are usually HG for me, set I got was a gift purchased on amazon and smelled very chemically and off from usual..
Tula Insta Bright- I wanted to love this crazy fun foil mask but it burned and irritated my face, so pass.
Ardell glamour lashes- way too much for this simple gal LOL
Becca luminous body mousse- not my shade

Amika triple RX mask: SO MANY SPLIT ENDS after using this instead of my other fave hair masks. I used it like 4 times and the whole thing is basically full and going in the trash.Florapy: not sure whats up with this. they are usually HG for me, set I got was a gift purchased on amazon and smelled very chemically and off from usual.. Tula Insta Bright- I wanted to love this crazy fun foil mask but it burned and irritated my face, so pass.Ardell glamour lashes- way too much for this simple gal LOLBecca luminous body mousse- not my shade

CookieGirl1 · ‎09-22-2019

@CC3616 I haven't actually tried the Amika mask but TBH I'm not a fan of the Amika scent--even though I know a lot of people love it. That alone makes me not want to try it.

RebeccaBT · ‎09-19-2019

@CC3616 Great empties! I love that green flower as well 🙂

Best,
Rebecca

lmaster · ‎09-18-2019

oh that's too funny @CC3616 glad you like the scent of the peach mask, it has great results that's for sure

PenelopeBT · ‎09-18-2019

Wow, this is impressive! I absolutely love SKII Facial Masks. They're the best for getting that healthy, glowing skin. <333

CC3616 · ‎09-18-2019

@PenelopeBT This was the first time I used them and will definitely be purchasing some!

scott1201 · ‎09-18-2019

Great batch of empties, @CC3616! On another note, your countertop is gorgeous!

CC3616 · ‎09-18-2019

Thank you @scott1201! All the low buying was worth it 🙂

MoniDJ · ‎09-02-2019

August Empties

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Repurchases
- Papa Recipe Bombee Fruitables Yellow Squeeze Brightening Mask (x5)
- Papa Recipe Bombee Fruitables Pink Squeeze Vitality Mask (x2)
- Papa Recipe Bombee Fruitables Green Squeeze Relaxing Mask (x2)
- By Nature Seaweed + Aloe Vera Skin Soothing Face Mask (x3)
- Neogen Mexican Aloe Mask
- Innisfree My Real Squeeze Green Tea Mask
- A'Pieu Strawberry Mikl One-Pack
- Peach Slices Calm Jasmine + Chamomile Sheet Mask

Repurchases- Papa Recipe Bombee Fruitables Yellow Squeeze Brightening Mask (x5)- Papa Recipe Bombee Fruitables Pink Squeeze Vitality Mask (x2)- Papa Recipe Bombee Fruitables Green Squeeze Relaxing Mask (x2)- By Nature Seaweed + Aloe Vera Skin Soothing Face Mask (x3)- Neogen Mexican Aloe Mask- Innisfree My Real Squeeze Green Tea Mask- A'Pieu Strawberry Mikl One-Pack- Peach Slices Calm Jasmine + Chamomile Sheet Mask

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Repurchases
- Supergoop Defense Refresh Setting Mist
- Sunday Riley Good Genes
- Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream
- Sephora Triple Action Cleansing Water
- Make P:rem In-Shower Face Pack
- Raw Sugar Raw Coconut + Mango lip balm
- PTR Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream
- Algenist Genius Ultimate Anti-Aging Eye Cream

Repurchases- Supergoop Defense Refresh Setting Mist- Sunday Riley Good Genes- Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream- Sephora Triple Action Cleansing Water- Make P:rem In-Shower Face Pack- Raw Sugar Raw Coconut + Mango lip balm- PTR Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream- Algenist Genius Ultimate Anti-Aging Eye Cream

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Products I would repurchase
- By Nature Vitamin C + Collagen Hydrating Face Mask
- Australian Gold Lotion Sunscreen with Instant Bronzers
- It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye eye cream
- Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm
- Farmacy Honey Drop Lightweight Moisturizer
- Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly
- Indie Lee Brightening Cleanser
- PCA Skin Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum
- Murad Prebiotic 4-in-1 Multicleanser
- Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Detox Mask

Products I would repurchase- By Nature Vitamin C + Collagen Hydrating Face Mask- Australian Gold Lotion Sunscreen with Instant Bronzers- It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye eye cream- Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm- Farmacy Honey Drop Lightweight Moisturizer- Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly - Indie Lee Brightening Cleanser- PCA Skin Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum- Murad Prebiotic 4-in-1 Multicleanser- Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Detox Mask

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Just ok
- Pacifica Pineapple Wipe Out Oil Cleansing Face Wipes
- Peach Slices Strawberry Ice Cream Sheet Mask
- Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum Concentrate (I'll use my other deluxe samples, but I wouldn't repurchase at current price point)
- Smashbox Photo Finish Primerizer

Just ok- Pacifica Pineapple Wipe Out Oil Cleansing Face Wipes- Peach Slices Strawberry Ice Cream Sheet Mask- Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum Concentrate (I'll use my other deluxe samples, but I wouldn't repurchase at current price point)- Smashbox Photo Finish Primerizer

itsfi · ‎09-03-2019

Love seeing your sheet mask empties and hearing your thoughts on them @MoniDJ. I've added a few more to my growing list. 😉 Love SdJ - smells so good.

MoniDJ · ‎09-03-2019

@itsfi I'm glad I can help add to your list!

sephoraaddict918 · ‎09-03-2019

LOVE LOVE LOVE the Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Cream @MoniDJ!!! How did the Supergoop Setting Mist work for you? Does it leave any kind of white cast?

MoniDJ · ‎09-03-2019

@sephoraaddict918 Unfortunately, the Supergoop does leave a white cast. I can make it work if I shake it up really well and use sparingly. I no longer purchase this, but I got this bottle in a set. I'm still in search of a sunscreen spray that doesn't leave a cast.

sephoraaddict918 · ‎09-04-2019

Thanks for that info @MoniDJ!! I have been eyeing that spray for a while, but I was always worried about the potential white cast.

lmaster · ‎09-02-2019

oh those papa recipe masks are awesome @MoniDJ

MoniDJ · ‎09-03-2019

@lmaster They're some of my favorites!

itsfi · ‎08-30-2019

My August empties ~ just realized it’s all skincare empties this month and a lot of cleansers for that matter. 🙂

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LOVES

DR. JART+ - Water Drop Hydrating Moisturizer has been a go to summer moisturizer / autumn serum for me for the last couple of years. It has a fun texture – it comes out of the tube as a milky gel but transforms into watery droplets as you rub it onto your skin, infusing your skin with a burst of hydration. It’s wonderful for warm summer days and if I haven’t finished a tube by summer’s end, I’ll continue to use it into the fall, but as a serum before my moisturizer.

I didn’t quite know what to expect of the Mamonde Petal Spa Oil to Foam Cleanser though I was concerned that it would have a very strong rose scent (Mamonde is known for having heavily fragranced products). Turns out this one is on my list, going forward, as an option for the second cleanse step of my skincare routine. The scent is noticeable and on the stronger side. It didn’t bother me but those sensitive to scents and particulalrly floral scents, might want to avoid this one. On the other hand, if you like rose scented products and/or in the market for a good (2) cleanser, you might want to check out this cleanser. I have a couple more full size cleansers to get through, but I plan to pick up a full size at some point.

Drunk Elephant Mini Virgin Marula Luxury Face Oil 0.5 oz/ 15 mL is such a wonderful oil – it’s lightweight and really nourishes my skin. It’s one of the oils I reach for after an intense peel or if my skin has a reaction to something. I was skeptical when this oil first came out, mainly due to the price point, but I like the formula and how it soothes and nurtures my skin. I didn’t restock during this past sale but only because I want to get through some of my other face oils and I want to try another marula oil to see how it compares to DE. I have a couple of travel sizes of the DE marula oil so I have more on hand, so I’m not completely without my DE. Phew! 😉

BELIF - The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb is always a part of my cold weather skincare routine. I love the cushiony feel of the cream and makes my skin feel soft, smooth and moisturized. The formula is perfect for my dehydrated-dry winter skin and I like to have a jar of this goodness in the house at all times.

I hope Julep finds a way to stick around; they have some good products. I use either cleansing balms or cleansing oils as my first cleanse and have been taking this cute deluxe size of the Julep Love Your Bare Face Hydrating Cleansing Oil with me when I’m traveling (I also have a couple of full sizes at home). It’s on the lighter side as cleansing oils go, not the lightest, but not the most thick either. My skin responds well to rosehip oil so I was excited to try this cleanser when I learned that it contained rosehip oil. It has the slightest citrusy scent, goes on smoothly, and emulsifies nicely on the skin to break up sunscreen and makeup.

NEOGEN DERMALOGY - Green Tea Real Fresh Foam Cleanser is a favorite second cleanser of mine. It’s not drying or cleansing which is great as that's something my dehydrated skin fears when I hear "foam cleanser." You get a lot of bang for your buck too as this cleanser lasts for a long time. This is a regular repurchase for me and will continue to be.

LIKES

The SEPHORA COLLECTION - Cleansing & Exfoliating Wipes (Bamboo) have a refreshing scent to them and have both an exfoliating side and a soft, smooth side. The exfoliating side can be a bit rough so I use it sparingly and around the sides of my nose. I tend to use wipes like these for on-the-go cleansing moments, like the period of time after a workout and before I get home to wash up. I received these as part of a gratis and this bamboo ‘flavor’, along with the coconut and watermelon ones are a few of my favorites from this line.

Clay masks are not always my favorite types of masks as they can be drying and stripping, though the more modern versions of clay masks are less so. In the beginning I tended to just use this FRESH - Umbrian Clay Pore Purifying Face Mask Mini on my nose, chin and jawline, the oilier parts of my face, but just this year I learned that the mask can double as a cleanser and I have really enjoyed using this mask as a cleanser, especially when my skin leans on the oily side and when I start to feel some breakouts forming.

MEH
Volition Beauty Prismatic Luminizing Shield SPF 50 was ‘meh’ for me. It’s not bad; I didn’t experience any breakouts or irritation, but it just didn’t wow me and it can, unfortunately, leave me looking a little greasy, so it took a while to finish up this sunscreen. I found that it works best for me when I use it under a very, very matte foundation. This will not be a repurchase for me.<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">LOVESDR. JART+ - Water Drop Hydrating Moisturizer has been a go to summer moisturizer / autumn serum for me for the last couple of years. It has a fun texture – it comes out of the tube as a milky gel but transforms into watery droplets as you rub it onto your skin, infusing your skin with a burst of hydration. It’s wonderful for warm summer days and if I haven’t finished a tube by summer’s end, I’ll continue to use it into the fall, but as a serum before my moisturizer.I didn’t quite know what to expect of the Mamonde Petal Spa Oil to Foam Cleanser though I was concerned that it would have a very strong rose scent (Mamonde is known for having heavily fragranced products). Turns out this one is on my list, going forward, as an option for the second cleanse step of my skincare routine. The scent is noticeable and on the stronger side. It didn’t bother me but those sensitive to scents and particulalrly floral scents, might want to avoid this one. On the other hand, if you like rose scented products and/or in the market for a good (2) cleanser, you might want to check out this cleanser. I have a couple more full size cleansers to get through, but I plan to pick up a full size at some point.DRUNK ELEPHANT - Virgin Marula Antioxidant Face Oil Mini is such a wonderful oil – it’s lightweight and really nourishes my skin. It’s one of the oils I reach for after an intense peel or if my skin has a reaction to something. I was skeptical when this oil first came out, mainly due to the price point, but I like the formula and how it soothes and nurtures my skin. I didn’t restock during this past sale but only because I want to get through some of my other face oils and I want to try another marula oil to see how it compares to DE. I have a couple of travel sizes of the DE marula oil so I have more on hand, so I’m not completely without my DE. Phew! ;)BELIF - The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb is always a part of my cold weather skincare routine. I love the cushiony feel of the cream and makes my skin feel soft, smooth and moisturized. The formula is perfect for my dehydrated-dry winter skin and I like to have a jar of this goodness in the house at all times.I hope Julep finds a way to stick around; they have some good products. I use either cleansing balms or cleansing oils as my first cleanse and have been taking this cute deluxe size of the Julep Love Your Bare Face Hydrating Cleansing Oil with me when I’m traveling (I also have a couple of full sizes at home). It’s on the lighter side as cleansing oils go, not the lightest, but not the most thick either. My skin responds well to rosehip oil so I was excited to try this cleanser when I learned that it contained rosehip oil. It has the slightest citrusy scent, goes on smoothly, and emulsifies nicely on the skin to break up sunscreen and makeup.NEOGEN DERMALOGY - Green Tea Real Fresh Foam Cleanser is a favorite second cleanser of mine. It’s not drying or cleansing which is great as that's something my dehydrated skin fears when I hear "foam cleanser." You get a lot of bang for your buck too as this cleanser lasts for a long time. This is a regular repurchase for me and will continue to be.LIKESThe SEPHORA COLLECTION - Cleansing & Exfoliating Wipes (Bamboo) have a refreshing scent to them and have both an exfoliating side and a soft, smooth side. The exfoliating side can be a bit rough so I use it sparingly and around the sides of my nose. I tend to use wipes like these for on-the-go cleansing moments, like the period of time after a workout and before I get home to wash up. I received these as part of a gratis and this bamboo ‘flavor’, along with the coconut and watermelon ones are a few of my favorites from this line.Clay masks are not always my favorite types of masks as they can be drying and stripping, though the more modern versions of clay masks are less so. In the beginning I tended to just use this FRESH - Umbrian Clay Pore Purifying Face Mask Mini on my nose, chin and jawline, the oilier parts of my face, but just this year I learned that the mask can double as a cleanser and I have really enjoyed using this mask as a cleanser, especially when my skin leans on the oily side and when I start to feel some breakouts forming.MEHVolition Beauty Prismatic Luminizing Shield SPF 50 was ‘meh’ for me. It’s not bad; I didn’t experience any breakouts or irritation, but it just didn’t wow me and it can, unfortunately, leave me looking a little greasy, so it took a while to finish up this sunscreen. I found that it works best for me when I use it under a very, very matte foundation. This will not be a repurchase for me.</DIV>

GodivaMoon · ‎09-09-2019

@itsfi Luv Mamonde❤...but haven't tried the petal spa oil yet. I don't mind the rose scent. Their rose toner is my fav toner to use these past few months.

itsfi · ‎09-09-2019

@GodivaMoon the oil is good; 💗 I’m glad I gave it a try. It’s quite viscous when it comes out but I add a little bit of water to thin and emulsify it and then it just glides across my face (and smells wonderfully in the process).

I’m so happy you posted about the Mamonde toner (my wallet, however, is now very scared - lol). I’ve thought about it for a while. Do you think it’s better suited for the warmer months or would it work nicely in the fall and winter as well?

lmaster · ‎08-30-2019

@itsfi wow great job, was the mamonde cleanser any good?

itsfi · ‎08-30-2019

I really liked the Mamonde cleanser @lmaster. I saw that I have another DS of it and I'm so happy about that. I'll pick up a full size eventually, probably before the year is over. I just need to get through a couple more DS/mini cleansers first. I think you'd like the consistency, scent and results from this one. It cleanses without stripping and smells really good.

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oh those papa recipe masks are awesome @MoniDJ

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@itsfi wow great job, was the mamonde cleanser any good?

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