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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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lmaster · ‎03-01-2020

Wow that's an impressive bunch of empties!! So happy you enjoy those masks!! @WinglessOne

faeriegirl · ‎02-29-2020

Weekly empties

I would definitely repurchase the Ouai chill pills they smell so good. The Farmacy I used to love but the last few times I’ve used it it has irritated my skin. The IGK was just ok. I had forgotten how much I liked the Kiehls eye cream. Both CT samples were really nice. The Lord Jones body lotion was a big no. It smells terrible.

RebeccaBT · ‎03-01-2020

@faeriegirl Lots of great items! I love the OUAI - Chill Pills. I am obsessed with baths!

Best,
Rebecca

samkeaysxo · ‎02-29-2020

My February empties! Loved loved loved the NARS concealer, and bath and body works shower gel, bought replacements for those already. Also loved the TF mascara at first but after about a month it got SUPER clumpy, thick, and gross. So I doubt I’ll repurchase. Also loved the Fenty Killawatt highlighter but I have soo many other highlighters I’ll hold off repurchasing that as well. Everything else was just alright, and probably won’t repurchase any of them

RebeccaBT · ‎03-01-2020

Hi @samkeaysxo,

I love that concealer too! It is amazing!

Best,
Rebecca

sephoraaddict918 · ‎12-31-2019

Happy New Year!!!! I was hoping to get my empties before midnight, but that didn't happen. LOL

I have so many December Empties!!!! I'm just sharing a bit about some of the products that stood out, both good and bad, during the month.

Mehs:Mehs

None of were standouts. I like the way my hair smelled after the TGIN Hair Mask, but it contains silicones, which my hair tends not to like. The NARS blush is a declutter. I've had it forever. I recently hit pan, but it no longer brings me joy. The Ulta Sheet Mask is one of the worst I've ever tried, and I sad that I have 3 more from the set. I don't understand how a sheet mask can be wet while also containing little to no serum. The foot balm is more of a lotion than a balm. I was looking for something thick, but this didn't live up to being a balm.

Likes:Likes

As much as I love the Sephora Foot Masks, I won't be purchasing them anymore. I am tired of them ripping every time I put them on. The Laniege Waterclay Mask is very good, but the scent is very off putting. If you love the Fresh Rose Mask, but hate the price, then I recommend trying the Dearpacker Royal Black Tea and Black Rose Mask as a possible dupe.

Loves:Loves

Most of these are repurchases and routine staples. I tried the Essence Lash Primer after the Lancome Primer. I prefer the one from Essence. The Soap and Glory was a new try, and I really like it. I'm not a fan of the scent, but it doesn't linger, and the cream feels great!

eshoe · ‎01-03-2020

Ooooh I’m excited to hear the Dearpacker could be a dupe for the fresh, @sephoraaddict918! I’ve been wanting to try it for awhile now. Thanks for the heads up!

haha11 · ‎12-19-2019

It looks like when products runout they all do at the same time.i actually do like everything that I have used up, and will repurchase except the clarins serum is discontinued so I am unable to.

lmaster · ‎12-20-2019

Bioderma is excellent! @haha11

Lazybeautybeast · ‎12-01-2019

I can't remember the last time I posted empties. I think these are my (and my BF's) empties for late Sept to Nov. We are moving soon so I've been in "clean out my stash" mode.

itsfi · ‎12-01-2019

Fantastic work cleaning out your stash @Lazybeautybeast!

Seymore3 · ‎11-21-2019

This is a couple months worth I think,can't remember when I last posted.

Loves-I just started using a Beauty Blender a few months ago and I'm completely converted.The UD make up remover works great at taking off my eye make up.The rest is mostly stuff I use regularly.

Likes

Not for me-I found the exfoliating side of this wipe really rough on my skin.

PenelopeBT · ‎11-21-2019

I've never met a Giorgio Armani Foundation I didn't like. My favorite the Power Fabric because it keeps my oily skin matte all day. However, the Designer Lift looks really interesting because it's an anti aging formula. <333

ShortErica · ‎11-05-2019

October 2019 Empties

bareMinerals Original Loose Powder Mineral Foundation SPF 15 Fair Ivory 02

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Got samples of shades 02 Fair Ivory and 03 Fairly Light. I think 02 works better for my skin tone but both were doable. I purchased the 02 with Ulta points. I find Bare Minerals reliable but am curious to branch out into different foundations or tinted moisturizers (which I haven't found many that are light) over the next year.<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">Got samples of shades 02 Fair Ivory and 03 Fairly Light. I think 02 works better for my skin tone but both were doable. I purchased the 02 with Ulta points. I find Bare Minerals reliable but am curious to branch out into different foundations or tinted moisturizers (which I haven't found many that are light) over the next year.</DIV>

La Roche Posay Mineral SPF 50

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Typical sunscreen white cast and somewhat shiny. I wouldn't use it as a daily sunscreen because it can't be worn alone. Good to try a sample but wouldn't buy.<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">Typical sunscreen white cast and somewhat shiny. I wouldn't use it as a daily sunscreen because it can't be worn alone. Good to try a sample but wouldn't buy.</DIV>

SUPERGOOP! - 100% Mineral Smooth & Poreless Matte Screen SPF 40

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@faeriegirl sent me this sample. The tint, despite seeming dark out of the tube, blended beautifully into my skin. It felt a lot like a primer. I did get pimples on my chin when I used it a few times but they came and went quickly. I also don't know how much I needed to apply since it seems more like a primer than a sunscreen. I loved trying this and how smoothly it blended but still need to search for my perfect daily sunscreen.<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content"> sent me this sample. The tint, despite seeming dark out of the tube, blended beautifully into my skin. It felt a lot like a primer. I did get pimples on my chin when I used it a few times but they came and went quickly. I also don't know how much I needed to apply since it seems more like a primer than a sunscreen. I loved trying this and how smoothly it blended but still need to search for my perfect daily sunscreen.</DIV>

Skindinavia Setting Spray

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I bought the bridal setting spray for my wedding in 2015. I finally used that up a few months back and moved onto this mini that came free with purchase. Not sure if I could tell a difference between the two but I'm not a setting spray officiando. Worked fine to me.<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">I bought the bridal setting spray for my wedding in 2015. I finally used that up a few months back and moved onto this mini that came free with purchase. Not sure if I could tell a difference between the two but I'm not a setting spray officiando. Worked fine to me.</DIV>

Vichy Mineral 89

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I love this hyaluronic acid serum. I find it does help with my lines, especially the sleep ones I tend to get by my nose. Price is the reason it's not a love. Though I have been getting it with 40% coupons at CVS which make it a lot more budget friendly. I'm curious to try The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Hydrating Face Serum 1 oz/ 30 mL since it is a lower price point and see how it compares. One more bottle of Vichy and then The Inkey List gets a try.<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">I love this hyaluronic acid serum. I find it does help with my lines, especially the sleep ones I tend to get by my nose. Price is the reason it's not a love. Though I have been getting it with 40% coupons at CVS which make it a lot more budget friendly. I'm curious to try THE INKEY LIST - Hyaluronic Acid Serum since it is a lower price point and see how it compares. One more bottle of Vichy and then The Inkey List gets a try.</DIV>

CeraVe PM

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Love the ceramides and niacinamide. I like that it has a thinner consistency than the CeraVe Baby lotion but I'm still debating which one to use since they have mostly similar "good" ingredients. I'll have to look at costs per use and also see how the reformulation (thinner than previous) affected the number of uses in the bottle.<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">Love the ceramides and niacinamide. I like that it has a thinner consistency than the CeraVe Baby lotion but I'm still debating which one to use since they have mostly similar "good" ingredients. I'll have to look at costs per use and also see how the reformulation (thinner than previous) affected the number of uses in the bottle.</DIV>

Stress Relief Body Wash

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It was fine. I enjoy this type of scent more for a bath or lotion vs. a daily body wash.<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">It was fine. I enjoy this type of scent more for a bath or lotion vs. a daily body wash.</DIV>

Cucumber Melon Lotion

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Such a nice throwback that the lovely @Shosh85 sent me. It was so nostalgic, even some of the guys at worked stopped into my office to verify it was that scent. Probably not my favorite lotion of all time but it was nice to use again.<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">Such a nice throwback that the lovely  sent me. It was so nostalgic, even some of the guys at worked stopped into my office to verify it was that scent. Probably not my favorite lotion of all time but it was nice to use again.</DIV>

Energy Body Lotion

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This has a citrusy type smell and does provide "energy." It just isn't a scent for me. I tried to use it as a kitchen lotion for after doing the dishes but would rarely use it. I finally took it to work and my goal was to use it once a week and finish it this year - yay, I did it!<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">This has a citrusy type smell and does provide "energy." It just isn't a scent for me. I tried to use it as a kitchen lotion for after doing the dishes but would rarely use it. I finally took it to work and my goal was to use it once a week and finish it this year - yay, I did it!</DIV>

Cotton Squares

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I like cotton squares better than cotton rounds. And then @missjeanie treated me to the Shiseido Super-Soft, 100% Natural Facial Cotton 165 sheets- what a difference! My plan is going with reusable rounds instead after I finish the Shiseido cotton.<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">I like cotton squares better than cotton rounds. And then  treated me to the SHISEIDO - Facial Cotton- what a difference! My plan is going with reusable rounds instead after I finish the Shiseido cotton.</DIV>

DEVACURL - SUPERCREAM™ Coconut Curl Styler

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This product is best for wash day for me. It forms more clumps and my ends have a more defined curl pattern but my top seems less wavy when I use it.<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">This product is best for wash day for me. It forms more clumps and my ends have a more defined curl pattern but my top seems less wavy when I use it.</DIV>

DEVACURL - B'LEAVE-IN™ Miracle Curl Plumper

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It's my refresh day product that hasn't let me down. It helps more with wave than curl for me. I just rewet hair and add and let it air dry. Good stuff!<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">It's my refresh day product that hasn't let me down. It helps more with wave than curl for me. I just rewet hair and add and let it air dry. Good stuff!</DIV>

PenelopeBT · ‎11-05-2019

Hi @ShortErica,

I've been using the BareMinerals Original Foundation for years and it's one of my go to foundations. I branch out and try new ones as well, but keep my BM as it's always reliable and looks great on my skin. <333

CC3616 · ‎10-29-2019

49 empties this month! So close to my old goal of 50 a month, however using lots of DS items helped me out there.

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Loves (not pictured is lush naked shower oil)
New to me:
Honua moana mask: this was smooth and luxurious going on and had a mild earthy smell. Nice and hydrating.
SkinFix hand cream: It did leave a greasy residue but it went away quick. Worked great through the end of last years winter season.
St tropez gel: went on really well even with my hands.
chantecaille rose cream: A trip to luxurious heaven in a jar. Skin looked great and plump. Scent was light and natural. I am low buying until and have a lot to use up or I'd be all over a FS of this. Would definitely buy a FS when the time/price is right.
Bite Beauty Glace crayon: not new to me because I've been working on it maybe 3 years LOL but a shout out to myself for actually finishing a makeup item, let alone a lip item!
Eve lom moisture mask: I wish I'd used this sooner. I didn't because I would worried it would be strongly scented like the cleanser and it wasn't! Nice summer overnight mask. Probably wouldn't be enough for winter. I would use again or purchase a mini but probably wouldn't get through a FS.
Tata Harper Nutrient complex oil: I liked this. It absorbed well but seemed to last longer than a lot of oils I've tried (some others seem to absorb and then disappear and results aren't lasting). I have some others to use up but would consider it again in the future.

Loves (not pictured is lush naked shower oil)New to me:Honua moana mask: this was smooth and luxurious going on and had a mild earthy smell. Nice and hydrating.SkinFix hand cream: It did leave a greasy residue but it went away quick. Worked great through the end of last years winter season.St tropez gel: went on really well even with my hands.chantecaille rose cream: A trip to luxurious heaven in a jar. Skin looked great and plump. Scent was light and natural. I am low buying until and have a lot to use up or I'd be all over a FS of this. Would definitely buy a FS when the time/price is right.Bite Beauty Glace crayon: not new to me because I've been working on it maybe 3 years LOL but a shout out to myself for actually finishing a makeup item, let alone a lip item!Eve lom moisture mask: I wish I'd used this sooner. I didn't because I would worried it would be strongly scented like the cleanser and it wasn't! Nice summer overnight mask. Probably wouldn't be enough for winter. I would use again or purchase a mini but probably wouldn't get through a FS.Tata Harper Nutrient complex oil: I liked this. It absorbed well but seemed to last longer than a lot of oils I've tried (some others seem to absorb and then disappear and results aren't lasting). I have some others to use up but would consider it again in the future.

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Likes (new to me)
Josh Rosebrook hydrating accelerator: It was fine. I'd use again but won't repurchase.
Vita Liberata tan lotion: Love that it's organic. Tan effects are very mild and seem to peak at day 2-3. A couple times it made my feet oompa loompa orange. I'm still on the fence on this. I'd have to use more to make a decision.
Christophe Robin mask: Not new but I'm more unsure now. Loved before, but I'm not sure if my hair is just dryer now than it was before or if my hair isn't responding as well to it. Still had a lot of split ends and didn't seem as hydrated as after the last use. Might love again after I use my HG restore if my hair seems the same. I have been dying/highlighting my hair more recently too so it may be my hair.
Omorovizca balancing moisturizer: This was okay but it wasn't really for my skin type. I'm not sure why balancing didn't give it away for me initially and I didn't pass it on but I was committed to using it and struggled through the second half of the bottle. No fault of the product, wasn't right for me and wouldn't use again.
YSL/derm institute/chanel serums: I liked all of them but they were small and only had a handful of uses each, so it's hard to say more. I was pleased that the chanel and YSL weren't strongly scented.
Emma Hardie Oil: This is the 3rd emma hardie item I've tried and I've been less than impressed by all of them so far. The oil absorbed quickly and the results were as short lived. I should have put this in the NO pile honestly.
PawPaw balm: It worked well but very greasy.

Likes (new to me)Josh Rosebrook hydrating accelerator: It was fine. I'd use again but won't repurchase. Vita Liberata tan lotion: Love that it's organic. Tan effects are very mild and seem to peak at day 2-3. A couple times it made my feet oompa loompa orange. I'm still on the fence on this. I'd have to use more to make a decision. Christophe Robin mask: Not new but I'm more unsure now. Loved before, but I'm not sure if my hair is just dryer now than it was before or if my hair isn't responding as well to it. Still had a lot of split ends and didn't seem as hydrated as after the last use. Might love again after I use my HG restore if my hair seems the same. I have been dying/highlighting my hair more recently too so it may be my hair.Omorovizca balancing moisturizer: This was okay but it wasn't really for my skin type. I'm not sure why balancing didn't give it away for me initially and I didn't pass it on but I was committed to using it and struggled through the second half of the bottle. No fault of the product, wasn't right for me and wouldn't use again. YSL/derm institute/chanel serums: I liked all of them but they were small and only had a handful of uses each, so it's hard to say more. I was pleased that the chanel and YSL weren't strongly scented. Emma Hardie Oil: This is the 3rd emma hardie item I've tried and I've been less than impressed by all of them so far. The oil absorbed quickly and the results were as short lived. I should have put this in the NO pile honestly. PawPaw balm: It worked well but very greasy.

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No
Secret Deoderant: byeeeeee and hello to natural deodorant for me.
Lipstick queen: not my color- destashing
Biobelle peach mask: scent was strong and irritated my eyes.
Laurel honey berry mask: I like honey as an ingredient but don't like the sticky feeling of straight honey on my face and that's what it felt like.
YTTP cleanser: I know a lot of people love this but I had to destash.

NoSecret Deoderant: byeeeeee and hello to natural deodorant for me. Lipstick queen: not my color- destashingBiobelle peach mask: scent was strong and irritated my eyes. Laurel honey berry mask: I like honey as an ingredient but don't like the sticky feeling of straight honey on my face and that's what it felt like. YTTP cleanser: I know a lot of people love this but I had to destash.

lmaster · ‎10-29-2019

@CC3616 excellent job, great goal you've set

CookieGirl1 · ‎10-29-2019

I love finally throwing out my trash!

Need I say more?The John Frieda hair mask was a surprise "win" for me--I got a good 3 uses out of it and it made my hair soooo soft. The Biore warming mask was a rediscovery for me but it feels really nice on a cold night. I already have a backup of the Too Faced Peach Puff lippie and I loved the Colourpop Jellymuch shadow (Doves and Roses) but it dried up and I couldn't revive it. Finally the two perfume samples were the Lancome Idole and Joe Malone Honeysuckle and Davana. Classic example of "the sample made me buy it". See my upcoming Monthly Haul post.Don't bother.

lmaster · ‎10-29-2019

wooo hooo @CookieGirl1 🙌💞

RebeccaBT · ‎10-27-2019

Hi @Cyncynn ,

Lots of awesome empties! Aquaphor is one of my go-tos for my dry lips 🙂

Best,

Rebecca

Cyncynn · ‎10-28-2019

@RebeccaBT

Mine too - unbeatable if you have cracked lips.

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@CC3616 excellent job, great goal you've set

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