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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

sephoraaddict918 · ‎07-06-2020

Nice set of empties @cindyvonlovely, and I love the idea of putting the busts in the penalty box! LOL The Strawberry Poundcake sounds like it should smell delicious. I'm guessing it didn't since it landed in the Land of Meh.

cindyvonlovely · ‎07-06-2020

It smelled good, it was just hit or miss. Like, the shower gel didn’t have enough scent, but the body butter had too much.

eshoe · ‎07-05-2020

Ha I like the Penalty Box Bad category, @cindyvonlovely 😂

ShortErica · ‎07-05-2020

Oh no, what happened with the CeraVe PM @cindyvonlovely? It seems CeraVe has had a few new formulations since they were purchased by L'oreal.

cindyvonlovely · ‎07-05-2020

I really wanted to give it a chance because it seemed people love it, but my face had just never looked worse. It was like even more dried out and flaking and made me breakout everywhere, like every hour almost, I had new bumps all over my face. It was awful and getting really painful, so I stopped using it and switching to Inkey List’s Peptide Moisturizer and that healed my face almost overnight. I tried to check the expiration date of the Cerave thinking maybe it just had expired or something but it didn’t even have one and so that was the last straw and big red flags for skincare to not say an expiration date. I threw it out.

ShortErica · ‎07-06-2020

Oh yuck! I've been wanting to try the Inkey List peptide moisturizer. Glad to hear it was good.

SAlyFitz · ‎07-05-2020

June empties! * means I would repurchase, I don’t think I crossed anything out bc it was that bad and I don’t think I’m running out to rebuy anything rn

tjffc · ‎07-10-2020

Love it.

lmaster · ‎07-05-2020

@SAlyFitz love how you itemize everything! Great job

SAlyFitz · ‎07-05-2020

Thanks! ☺️

itsfi · ‎07-05-2020

Excellent work @SAlyFitz! 👊🏼 I love that you track the spend on your empties! 💗

SAlyFitz · ‎07-05-2020

Thanks! In the future I’d like the numbers to mean more about my spending limits lolol🤞🏻🙏🏼🤪

itsfi · ‎07-07-2020

That’s a fantastic way to use that info, @SAlyFitz! 🥰

haleyvvvv · ‎07-05-2020

Nice empties, @SAlyFitz!!

SAlyFitz · ‎07-05-2020

Thank you! You as well, you inspired me to post after reading yours this am!

haleyvvvv · ‎07-05-2020

June EmptiesLoves

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Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Ultra-Fine Mist 2.53 oz/ 75 mL it smells amazing and provides a lovely mist (seriously this mister) of hydration
Kate Somerville +Retinol Vita C Power Serum 1 oz/ 30 mL great higher strength retinol, love the vitamin c in here. I only use once a week so goes a long way.
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream 8.1 oz/ 240 mL need I say more?
Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum 1 oz/ 30 mL I wish I didn't like this, but this a great vitamin c serum.
First Aid Beauty FAB Pharma Arnica Relief & Rescue Mask 3.4 oz/ 96.4 g One of the best calming masks around
Kérastase Nutritive Shampoo for Normal to Dry Hair 8.5 oz/ 250 mL and Kérastase Nutritive Conditioner for Normal to Dry Hair 6.8 oz/ 200 mL I like how these are nourishing for my hair but actually clean it. I have so many shampoos, but these will likely be a repurchase.
Living Proof Perfect hair Day (PhD) Triple Detox Shampoo 5.4 oz/ 160 mL This is a great detox shampoo.
boscia Clear Complexion Cleanser YTTP has my heart, but this a great cleanser. I love especially using it with my PMD Clean Smart Facial Cleansing Device Blush, it foams up much with much less volume than YTTP.<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">GLOW RECIPE - Watermelon Glow Ultra-Fine Mist it smells amazing and provides a lovely mist (seriously this mister) of hydrationKATE SOMERVILLE - +Retinol Vita C Power Serum great higher strength retinol, love the vitamin c in here. I only use once a week so goes a long way.SOL DE JANEIRO - Brazilian Bum Bum Cream need I say more?DRUNK ELEPHANT - C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum I wish I didn't like this, but this a great vitamin c serum.FIRST AID BEAUTY - FAB Pharma Arnica Relief & Rescue Mask One of the best calming masks aroundKéRASTASE - Nutritive Shampoo for Normal to Dry Hair and KéRASTASE - Nutritive Conditioner for Normal to Dry Hair I like how these are nourishing for my hair but actually clean it. I have so many shampoos, but these will likely be a repurchase.LIVING PROOF - Perfect hair Day (PhD) Triple Detox Shampoo This is a great detox shampoo.BOSCIA - Clear Complexion Cleanser YTTP has my heart, but this a great cleanser. I love especially using it with my PMD - Clean Smart Facial Cleansing Device, it foams up much with much less volume than YTTP.</DIV>

Likes

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I really like the Glow Recipe Watermelon + AHA Glow Sleeping Mask 2.7 oz/ 80 mL but wish it didnt have AHAs sometimes. It makes me have to really be cautious when using it, even as a last step sleeping mask.

The Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-exfoliating Scalp Scrub Shampoo 8 oz/ 236 mL is a nice gentle scalp scrub, but isn't the best shampoo (a little too stripping but not enough detox). I don't love this large jar though. I think I'm only to buy the small size going forward.

The Boscia Sake Bright White Mask is SO strange. Its the gentlest peel off mask I've ever tried. So soft. Takes forever to "dry" down. But does actually brighten.

This little hand cream smells like delicious peaches. So cute!<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">I really like the GLOW RECIPE - Watermelon + AHA Glow Sleeping Mask but wish it didnt have AHAs sometimes. It makes me have to really be cautious when using it, even as a last step sleeping mask.The BRIOGEO - Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-exfoliating Scalp Scrub Shampoo is a nice gentle scalp scrub, but isn't the best shampoo (a little too stripping but not enough detox). I don't love this large jar though. I think I'm only to buy the small size going forward.The Boscia Sake Bright White Mask is SO strange. Its the gentlest peel off mask I've ever tried. So soft. Takes forever to "dry" down. But does actually brighten.This little hand cream smells like delicious peaches. So cute!</DIV>

Okays

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Briogeo Color Me Brilliant Shampoo - Does help prevent fading, but does not do a good enough job at cleaning for everyday use.

Private Doctor Serum - Definitely overpriced. Saw some effects but no more than the The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10% 1 oz/ 30 mL.

Wander Beauty Glow Ahead Illuminating Face Oil 0.84 oz/ 25 mL I still have no idea if I like this or not. I think it is lovely for a no makeup day but even then it has to go on last over SPF. It isnt the best oil for hydration to seal in the rest of your routine, plus it gets losses under makeup, so isn't shimmery enough to shine through.

Origins Super Spot Remover™ Acne Treatment Gel 0.3 oz/ 10 mL I thought this was good until I tried SUNDAY RILEY U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil 1.18 oz/ 35 mL which is SO much better.<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">Briogeo Color Me Brilliant Shampoo - Does help prevent fading, but does not do a good enough job at cleaning for everyday use.Private Doctor Serum - Definitely overpriced. Saw some effects but no more than the THE ORDINARY - Argireline Solution 10%.WANDER BEAUTY - Glow Ahead Illuminating Face Oil I still have no idea if I like this or not. I think it is lovely for a no makeup day but even then it has to go on last over SPF. It isnt the best oil for hydration to seal in the rest of your routine, plus it gets losses under makeup, so isn't shimmery enough to shine through.ORIGINS - Super Spot Remover™ Acne Treatment Gel I thought this was good until I tried SUNDAY RILEY - U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil which is SO much better.</DIV>

Mehs

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This mask is super cute but nothing else.

Herbivore Rose Hibiscus Hydrating Mist 4.0 oz/ 120 mL just too much rose scent, but a nice mist.

OLEHENRIKSEN Invigorating Night Transformation™ Gel 1.0 oz/ 30 mL This does make skin smooth, but offers no hydration and have to be careful if using with exfoliators.<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">This mask is super cute but nothing else.HERBIVORE - Rose Hibiscus Hydrating Mist just too much rose scent, but a nice mist.OLEHENRIKSEN - Invigorating Night Transformation™ Gel This does make skin smooth, but offers no hydration and have to be careful if using with exfoliators.</DIV>

Nopes

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The Korres texture is off and takes a lot to hydrate my whole body. My partner did like the smell though.

The Purlisse mask is such a pain. Does brighten and peels off easily if get the exact right thickness but if you miss that it is such a pain.

This brightening masks from Skn Inc uses whightening in the description and thats some bs.

I thought the Verb Sea Texture Cream 2 oz/ 60 mL would give me beach hair but this was not the case (although isn't actually the purpose, which I should have read closer, but it should have a different name).

The First Aid Beauty Hello FAB Coconut Skin Smoothie Priming Moisturizer 1.7 oz/ 50 mL is the worst. Sparkly but a terrible splotchy matte texture for my skin. Just the worst.<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">The Korres texture is off and takes a lot to hydrate my whole body. My partner did like the smell though.The Purlisse mask is such a pain. Does brighten and peels off easily if get the exact right thickness but if you miss that it is such a pain.This brightening masks from Skn Inc uses whightening in the description and thats some bs.I thought the VERB - Sea Texture Cream would give me beach hair but this was not the case (although isn't actually the purpose, which I should have read closer, but it should have a different name).The FIRST AID BEAUTY - Hello FAB Coconut Skin Smoothie Priming Moisturizer is the worst. Sparkly but a terrible splotchy matte texture for my skin. Just the worst.</DIV>

Declutter

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Actually I used the MILK MAKEUP KUSH High Volumizing Mascara 0.34 oz/ 10 mL for 3-6 months, and its amazing but it wasn't empty so I felt weird including it above. This is my one of my fave mascaras.

I guess I had previously used the IT Cosmetics Mini Superhero Elastic Stretch Volumizing Mascara Super Black because it was dry AF when I went to use it the other day. Decluttered.

I used the Glamglow lip plump occasionally for a while now and I just don't reach for it. I don't like lip plumpers, they're just not for me. Plus it stings a bit too much for me.

Youth To The People Superfood Air-Whip Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid 2 oz/ 60 mL this has been a bit evaporated so I tried to mix in some oil and it didn't really work, so decluttered.<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">Actually I used the MILK MAKEUP - KUSH High Volume Mascara for 3-6 months, and its amazing but it wasn't empty so I felt weird including it above. This is my one of my fave mascaras.I guess I had previously used the IT COSMETICS - Superhero Elastic Stretch Volumizing Mascara Mini because it was dry AF when I went to use it the other day. Decluttered.I used the Glamglow lip plump occasionally for a while now and I just don't reach for it. I don't like lip plumpers, they're just not for me. Plus it stings a bit too much for me.YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE - Superfood Air-Whip Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid this has been a bit evaporated so I tried to mix in some oil and it didn't really work, so decluttered.</DIV>

sephoraaddict918 · ‎07-06-2020

Very nice empties @haleyvvvv!!! I guess I'm the only person who actually liked the FAB Coconut Primer. This is the second set of empties where someone ranked it low. I would've bought the full size, but I already have so many primers to get through at the moment.

haleyvvvv · ‎07-07-2020

Thank you, @sephoraaddict918!!

I think because it was labeled as a priming moisturizer, not a moisturizing primer, that I expected it to be more moisturizing, but i guess that explains more of the mattifying bit. I'm glad you like it!! Skincare is so finicky and so individualized.

lmaster · ‎07-05-2020

@haleyvvvv very impressive empties!

haleyvvvv · ‎07-05-2020

Thank you, @lmaster!!

itsfi · ‎07-05-2020

Nice job on working through your products @haleyvvvv! 💓 I have that Kerastase gwp set. Even more excited to try them after hearing your thoughts on them.

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