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:

Spoiler

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

[averylayne]

thanks great @CookieGirl1 ! I'm glad you like it so far! My dermatologist recommended it to me when I was suffering from horrible horrible hormonal acne.  Love that it contains niacinamide!

[CookieGirl1]

@averylayne it's nice to hear first hand from someone who's used it awhile! I don't struggle with acne but the niacinamide was still something that prompted me to try that particular product; one of my "resolutions" this year was to be better about wearing sunscreen because I've historically been too nonchalant about it so I spent some time reading reviews to find one that I would hopefully feel good about/be consistent about wearing. That one got really good reviews and I think that I will be glad I chose it. 

[averylayne]

@CookieGirl1 before EltaMD, I was really bad about applying sunscreen also.  I use to just rely on SPF from my foundation.  And I have to say, I've notice a big big difference in the health of my skin since I started actually using a legitimate sunscreen as the final step in my routine.  I still have to use a bit of concealer because of my acne scars, but the rest of the skin is much healthier.  EltaMD is my HG, but I did see that Supergoop just released a new sunscreen that also contains niacinamide, and also acts as a primer.  If EltaMD doesn't work out for you, that may be another option!

Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 Sunscreen with Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide 1.7 oz Sunrise / 50 mL

[CookieGirl1]

@averylayne I actually saw the new Supergoop one AFTER I ordered the one from EltaMD or I might have purchased it instead but depending on the reviews for it I may try that one when this new one runs out. 

[averylayne]

@CookieGirl1 yea I'm gonna keep my eye on that one, and follow the reviews.  I actually really like the Supergoop Unseen texture and the niacinamide in the EltaMD, so this new one sounds like if those two had a baby haha

[jen81]

Loves

Declutter/Meh

Like/okay

Total empties for the year so far: 45

[itsfi]

Love that TJ Warm Vanilla body butter @jen81! That sugar scrub sounds good too! I’ve never tried anything from that brand. 

[jen81]

@itsfi   it’s a nice scrub and ulta sometimes has great deals on it 

[eshoe]

Need to try that Banilla for myself, @jen81! and yes, yay for finishing a Laneige lip mask. Major accomplishment 😄

[lmaster]

@jen81 good job! You got through a laneige lippie mask! 🙌

[RebeccaBT]

@jen81 45 empties! WOW. That is impressive! 

Best,
Rebecca

[missjeanie]

I love that Amika shampoo too @jen81 !  @mrsmouse introduced me to it and it's been so smoothing/hydrating/all around lovely.

[snoflakefaerie]

My first try of doing empties monthly. I didn't quite hit the 20 I had set as a goal, but I have high hopes I will get there on average for the year.

Spoiler

Loves are the Secret deodorant, Clinique highlighter (nice subtle highlight), and Mamonde lip mask.

I really liked the Tatcha Ageless eye cream, but I'm not sure it's worth the price. I keep repurchasing the Ulta cotton pads because they are good enough and priced well. The Drunk Elephant is the old version of Lala Retro that is generally too thick, so it took me a while to make my way through it. I do like it for using tretinoin in the winter though, so I would definitely use it again, maybe even repurchasing the new version. I think I have some samples hopefully to try.

The Algenist Genius eye cream and the Origins (?) cream eye shadow were expired, so I decluttered them.

5 FS, 3 DS, 4 foils, 2 declutters.

[itsfi]

These are some great empties @snoflakefaerie! You’ll hit your monthly average!

[Brutalitops]

@snoflakefaerieStill good progress! I'm new here too but it's good to have goals to actually use the stuff we're all buying all the time 😄

[snoflakefaerie]

Thanks @Brutalitops . I feel like I've been slacking on using my skincare in a timely manner, especially masks and moisturizers so hopefully this is the push I need to do so! It's definitely no use to just have things sitting around not getting used.

[Brutalitops]

Same here @snoflakefaerie, I have a bad habit of hoarding masks for no discernible reason until they expire because I feel some weird need to “save” them 🙄

[missjeanie]

Love the Skynn eye gels and I'm using that Mamonde lip mask right now @snoflakefaerie !  Great empties!

[snoflakefaerie]

I'm going to try to use the eye gels on a more regular basis to see if they do anything. I'm only just now seeing some fine lines that aren't really budging, so we'll see if they help at least plump them up for a few hours. I should remember to use them when I have puffiness issues, which will definitely be happening once allergies season hits. 

I hope you enjoy the lip mask as much as I do @missjeanie !

[l8totheparty]

December empties.December empties

Spoiler

[missjeanie]

@l8totheparty @After trying the Briogio deodorant from the @TeamBIC  and @briogeo , it’s really peaked my interest in natural deodorants. I found the Briogio to do a good job during my normal office life days and only wish they’d come out with other scents. I might play around and try a few others, but judging from your reviews here.... I might be back to the Briogio pretty quick! Thanks so much for the heads up/honest reviews!