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Previous Empties thread:
July Empties (3/4)
ACURE Brightening Vitamin C & Ferulic Acid Oil Free Serum
R (Results) - No dramatic brightness; Slight decrease in hyperpigmentation
A (Aroma) - Didnโt notice any strong fragrance, but not advertised as fragrance free
T (Texture) - Creamy Lotion
E (Expense) - $19.99 1.0 Oz.; Very affordable Vitamin C. I used 2-3 pumps, and it lasted for about 3 months.
Rating: Haul It - Although I didnโt see dramatic results, I would repurchase. I have dry sensitive skin, and I had zero irritation.
Bath & Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom Creamy Luxe Hand Soap
R (Results) - Hands are clean, but not dried out
A (Aroma) - Smells like cherry, but it doesnโt linger.
T (Texture) - Creamy and luxurious
E (Expense) - $7.50 8.0 Fl. Oz.; Itโs rare to pay full price for B&BW soaps, but I would still pay full price for this soap.
Rating: Clearance Bound - I enjoy this soap, but Japanese Cherry Blossom isnโt my favorite B&BW scent.
CeraVe SA Lotion for Rough Bumpy Skin
R (Results) - Smoooooove legs!
A (Aroma) - Nada! This is a fragrance free product.
T (Texture) - Lightweight, but creamy. Mixes well with my go-to body moisturizer
E (Expense) - $17.99 8.0 Fl. Oz.; Used 2-3 times a week and lasts for about a month. I would definitely repurchase.
Rating: Haul It - After 1 bottle, I still have strawberry legs, but they feel much smoother.
Coola Classic Body Organic Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 Tropical Coconut
R (Results) - Goes on sheer; No white cast!
A (Aroma) - Has a light sweet scent initially, but started to smell more rancid as I continued using it.
T (Texture) - Creamy lotion that absorbs quickly and mixes well with other moisturizers.
E (Expense) - $28 5.0 Fl. Oz.; Price isnโt a deal breaker.
Rating: Clearance Bound - Although not a bad sunscreen, itโs not replacing my holy grail Supergoop! Everyday Sunscreen. However, I would buy it in a pinch.Coola Classic Body Organic Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 Piรฑa Colada
R (Results) - Light mist that allows for easy reapplication and goes on invisible.
A (Aroma) - Didnโt have any noticeable scent even though itโs supposed to smell like piรฑa colada.
T (Texture) - Very lightweight and no stickiness.
E (Expense) - $25 6.0 Fl. Oz.; Price wasnโt a concern; seems like the standard price for sunscreen.
Rating: Haul It - While I will pass on the lotion version, I love the spray for reapplying sunscreen.Dermal Korea Collagen Essence Mask (Apricot)
R (Results) - Slight hydration to the skin.
A (Aroma) - Smells like peaches.
T (Texture) - Not nearly enough serum
E (Expense) - $9.99 16 Pack; This is beyond a great deal, but these are some cheap masks in both price and quality.
Rating: Scam Alert - I would only buy because of the heavenly scent.Earth Therapeutics Tea Tree Oil Moisturizing Foot Mask
R (Results) - Left these on for over an hour, and my feet felt AMAZING!
A (Aroma) - No strong scent
T (Texture) - The serum feels squishy and goopy with plenty to cover my big AF feet.
E (Expense) - $7 1 pair; The price is around the same as the other foot masks Iโve used. Also, they are often on BOGO sale at Ulta.
Rating: Clearance Bound - Although I liked this foot mask overall because itโs one of the few that arenโt too small for my feet, it was still a struggle to get them on. These will be a sporadic purchase when I can get a good deal.Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask
R (Results) - I didnโt notice any results using, but I prefer it as a wash off mask.
A (Aroma) - Fruity in the jar and on initial application, but the scent didnโt linger.
T (Texture) - Bouncy Jelly; Feels sticky on the face especially if you apply a thick layer
E (Expense) - $45 2.7 Oz.; I would not purchase the full size jar at this price.
Rating: Clearance Bound: I originally purchased this in a gift set. I would repurchase the mini size Watermelon Mask, but I donโt see myself purchasing a full size version.Indie Lee CoQ-10 Toner
R (Results) - Hydrated face
A (Aroma) - Cucumber, spa-like scent
T (Texture) - Light liquid, but the nozzle makes it feel like your face is being doused if you hold the bottle too close.
E (Expense) - $34 4.2 Oz.; This is way overpriced; Only lasted about a month. I would repurchase if there was a sale.
Rating: Clearance Bound: I wouldnโt repurchase often because of the price.Itโs Skin Aloe Mask Sheet
R (Results) - Plump and hydrated skin
A (Aroma) - I donโt remember any strong scent
T (Texture) - Basic sheet serum
E (Expense) - $2.99 1 Mask; Itโs not the worst price for a basic sheet mask.
Rating: Clearance Bound - I donโt hate this mask, but I donโt love it either.Juicy Couture OUI Eau de Parfum
R (Results) - Doesnโt has great lasting power
A (Aroma) - Sweet, fruity scent thatโs totally forgettable
T (Texture) - Light; good for spring
E (Expense) - $65 1.0 Oz.; This scent was not worth buying a full size of this fragrance. I also donโt really like the bottle design.
Rating: Scam Alert - The only Juicy Couture fragrance I absolutely love is Viva La Juicy. OUI doesnโt even come close to taking that top spot.La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Face Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin
R (Results) - Moisturized skin
A (Aroma) - No scent; Advertised a fragrance free
T (Texture) - Light cream
E (Expense) - $29.99 1.35 Fl. Oz.; This is not worth the price for me. I can spend the same amount of money for one of my favorite moisturizers, the Kiehlโs Creme dโElegance Repairateur.
Rating: Clearance Bound - Iโve heard nothing but positive reviews for this moisturizer, but it was kind of a bust for me. It wasnโt horrible, but it wasnโt the rich, thick moisturizer that I love.Michael Kors Wonderlust Eau de Parum
R (Results) - Smells good immediately and melds well with my body chemistry.
A (Aroma) - Warm, spicy floral
T (Texture) - Medium; Probably better in warm weather, but could work in slightly cooler months
E (Expense) - $70 1.0 Oz.; This is around the price I would pay for a fragrance.
Rating: Clearance Bound - Iโve never met a Michael Kors fragrance I liked until Wonderlust. Although it was an enjoyable experience, I need a few more samples before making the plunge to full size.
Mugler Alien Eau de Parfum
R (Results) - Lasts for hours!
A (Aroma) - Warm Floral; This is a floral for people who donโt usually like florals.
T (Texture) - Medium; Although itโs a floral, this would work better in cooler weather
E (Expense) - $84 1.0 Oz.; This fragrance is pricey, but the scent is so unusual that Iโm okay paying that price.
Rating: Haul It - I love a warm and spicy fragrance that doesnโt smell like anything else in my collection.Truly Blemish Treatment Acne Heart Patches
R (Results) - Reduced and eliminated pimples โฆ sometimes
A (Aroma) - Nothing noticeable
T (Texture) - Stickers
E (Expense) - $10 36 Patches; Seems standard, but these patches are very hit or miss.
Rating: Clearance Bound - These patches are just so adorable, but sometimes they didnโt do anything for my zits, but when they work, theyโre amazing!
Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water Spray Rich in 15 Minerals
R (Results) - Gives me a hydrated face ready for serums
A (Aroma) - None; Product is fragrance free.
T (Texture) - Fine, light mist
E (Expense) - $9.50 5.1 Fl. Oz.; Although I ran through this bottle quickly, I think it's one of the more affordable mists.
Rating: Clearance Bound - The mist is so fine, I probably sprayed too much, which is likely why I went through this bottle so fast. There is no way Iโll pay full price for it on a regular basis.
Vichy Puretรฉ Thermale Mineral Micellar Water for Sensitive Skin
R (Results) - Removes light layer of makeup or sunscreen without drying out the skin
A (Aroma) - Nothing noticeable. However, parfum is listed in the ingredient list.
T (Texture) - Water; No added oil
E (Expense) - $14.50 6.7 Fl. Oz.; I went through this very quickly, so it might be overpriced.
Rating: Clearance Bound - This micellar water doesn't strip the skin or sting the eyes, but I would wait until a sale to buy.WHIM by Ulta Beauty Pineapple Hand Sanitizer
R (Results) - Still donโt have the โRona ...
A (Aroma) - Smells just like sweet pineapple
T (Texture) - Thicker gel; doesnโt make my hands feel sticky
E (Expense) - $3.50 1.0 Fl. Oz.; Probably overpriced, but I love the scent.
Rating: Haul It - I ran through this sooooo quickly, but the scent it delicious. I would most certainly repurchase.White Barn Wallflowers Midnight Blue Citrus
R (Results) - Kept my office smelling nice
A (Aroma) - Fruity, juicy ocean water
T (Texture) - Liquid
E (Expense) - $6.50 0.8 Fl. Oz.; Could be overpriced, but I like it. Plus, there are always B&BW sales and coupons.
Rating: Clearance Bound - I like the scent, but I will only buy if the color coordinates with the plug-in decor.July Empties (4/4)
Bath & Body Works Rose Water & Ivy Gentle Foaming Hand Soap
R (Results) - Hands are clean, but not dried out
A (Aroma) - Smells like a bouquet of roses
T (Texture) - Light and foamy
E (Expense) - $7.50 8.75 Fl. Oz.; Itโs rare to pay full price for B&BW soaps, but I would still pay regular price for this soap.
Rating: Haul It - This is a scent I would happily seek out, and I would buy a couple back ups.
Charlotte Tilbury Multi-Miracle Glow Cleansing Balm
R (Results) - Woke up to soft, plump skin
A (Aroma) - Mix of baby powder and a floral perfume
T (Texture) - Light balm with a little silicone
E (Expense) - $60 3.4 Oz.; Definitely overpriced, especially if being used for a cleanser. I like it best as a sleep mask
Rating: Haul It - Iโve only tried a few samples of Charlotte Tilbury products, and this is the first one I wanted in full size. However, I would still wait for a sale or some kind of incentive before laying down that much coint.
Dove Dry Spray Rose Petals
R (Results) - My armpits feel dry all day!
A (Aroma) - One word: Roses!
T (Texture) - When they call this a dry spray, they mean it. Sometimes I spray too much because it doesnโt feel like Iโve sprayed anything.
E (Expense) - $5.99 3.8 Oz.; I donโt care how much this deodorant costs, I will always buy it.
Rating: Haul It - Since Iโve found the Dove Dry Spray, I have never gone for anything else.
Dr. Jart+ Dermask Foot Smoothing Mask
R (Results) - Makes my feet feel incredibly soft! However, I have to leave these on for hours before they start to warm up.
A (Aroma) - I didnโt notice any strong scent.
T (Texture) - There could have been a little more serum, but I absolutely love the warming sensation.
E (Expense) - $12 1 pair; After scoring at TJ Maxx for less than $5, it's worth any price
Rating: Haul It - This is the best foot mask Iโve ever tried! I will happily buy it.
Earth Therapeutics Cracked Heel Repair Stick
R (Results) - Moisturized feet.
A (Aroma) - Light sweet scent
T (Texture) - Rich, thick, and buttery thanks to the coconut oil, shea butter, and cocoa seed butter.
E (Expense) - $12 1.0 Oz.; Seems overpriced, but itโs often on BOGO sale at Ulta, and I got it for less than $5 at TJ Maxx.
Rating: Clearance Bound - I LOVE the product, but HATE the packaging.
Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask
R (Results) - Skin felt soft and nourished
A (Aroma) - Donโt remember a strong fragrance; Ingredients include lavender and rosemary
T (Texture) - Whipped and creamy
E (Expense) - $49 2.3 Oz.; Although this seems pricey, I would purchase the full size because my dry skin loved the richness of the mask.
Rating: Haul It - This will definitely be repurchased!
Itโs Skin Honey Mask Sheet
R (Results) - Hydrated, plump, and slightly tacky skin
A (Aroma) - There is an initial sweet honey scent, but it dissipates
T (Texture) - Plenty of gooey serum!
E (Expense) - $2.99 1 Mask; Good price for a mask that I continue to repurchase.
Rating: Haul It - This is a mask I never pass by. I always buy at least one!
The Oozoo Bear Water-Bang Hydrating Mask
R (Results) - Super hydrated skin
A (Aroma) - Light, sweet floral fragrance
T (Texture) - Milky, slightly viscous serum
E (Expense) - $4 1 Mask; This is one of the pricier masks, but I usually only buy it when itโs on sale.
Rating: Haul It - I buy this mask every chance I get. I have never been disappointed by it.
SheaMoisture Purple Rice Water Bar Soap
R (Results) - My skin always felt nourished after using this soap.
A (Aroma) - This smells AMAZING!!! Has a light sweet floral scent
T (Texture) - Gives the most rich and luxurious lather.
E (Expense) - $5.99 8.0 Oz.; This may seem expensive, but this is a BIG bar of soap that will last for months. Also, SheaMoisture bar soaps are always on sale.
Rating: Haul It - I havenโt met a bar soap from SheaMoisture that I didnโt love. This is no exception.
Oh yes that Dr.Jart+ foot mask is absolutely DELIGHTFUL @sephoraaddict918 ๐ฅฐ I found if I stayed in one place, it would warm up, to the point of feeling almost hot. As soon as I got up and walked around, poof-the sensation was gone. It returned again when I stayed still again, though. What a great foot mask!!!
@sephoraaddict918 I LOVE your rating system and might have to use a few of your categories ๐๐ great job!!
Sorry about your posting troubles @sephoraaddict918 but thanks for your thorough reviews!
Some more empties! Iโm continuing to try to post these a little more regularly, although most are coming from my giant bag of junk that I have been accumulating. Hoping BIC will cooperate with the posting.
For the most part, these are all LOVES, with a couple likes, listed below. Extra shout outs:
Bad Gal Gang is my HG mascara. It gives me defined, voluminous, long, black lashes and doesnโt dissolve or flake throughout even the longest days.
GrandeLash MD is a staple.
Cold Plasma + is also a staple.
Collagen Pop used to be a staple but I kinda forgot about it!
Likes:
Super You, I think was good, but didnโt notice major differences in mood or whatever as some have claimed. I got this 2 for 1 or so on Nordstrom sale
The Perricone Blue Plasma - not life changing but a nice toner/cleansing water
Pixie Caroline Hirons was very good but I sort of felt like I had to use the oil cleanser, then dry my face before the cream cleanser.
These bottles Iโm keeping for re-purposing:
Great empties! I really find Perricone products to be very effective, so effective I can fight through their stink lol @sister13 I tried the Grande lash and brow, meeeeh. Then I realized, well, I never plucked my eyebrows and have thick lashes so what was I really expecting. But their lip plumper on the other hand. I use that sucker all the time. Too bad it doesn't go on sale, or if it does I miss it.
The latest versions seem to be WAY better (fish-wise, Lol). Like, the Cold Plasma + has no fish scent to me, but yes, I am still fighting my way through an old jar of the original Cold Plasma, which is awful but worth it. @Weetart โค๏ธ๐งก๐
Great set of empties @sister13! Love that LโOccitane shower oil. Itโs so luxuriously moisturizing! โฅ๏ธโฅ๏ธ
Yes, I need to purchase a full size but trying to get through some less-loved stock in the meantime! @itsfi
Completely understand needing to get through other products @sister13! Iโve been incorporating well loved products with less loved ones that Iโm trying to finish up into my routines.
BIC ate my 2nd photo. Keeping the YTTP, the Clarins and the Perricone bottles for repurposing. ๐๐
June empties! * means I would repurchase, I donโt think I crossed anything out bc it was that bad and I donโt think Iโm running out to rebuy anything rn
Love it.
Thanks! โบ๏ธ
Excellent work @SAlyFitz! ๐๐ผ I love that you track the spend on your empties! ๐
Thanks! In the future Iโd like the numbers to mean more about my spending limits lolol๐ค๐ป๐๐ผ๐คช