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:

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

[CookieGirl1]

Decluttering or gifting to someone who might like them better than I did.

All loves. Would repurchase or have already.

Fine but wouldn't buy again.

Trying to clear out a few more samples (except for the lip liner, which was a dud).

[itsfi]

@CookieGirl1, is there a detox shampoo you prefer over LP Triple Detox?

[CookieGirl1]

@itsfi To be fair, I didn't dislike the Living Proof Perfect hair Day (PhD) Triple Detox Shampoo and in fact, I think this is either the second or third tube that I've used up.  However, I purchased the IGK First Class Detoxifying Charcoal Shampoo On a whim a while back and I think I like it just a little bit better. It still makes my hair feel clean and effectively removes buildup but I think it's a little bit less drying on my hair.

[itsfi]

Less drying on the hair is a good thing @CookieGirl1! 👍🏼 

[CookieGirl1]

@itsfi The two are overall very similar but for now my hair seems to like the IGK better for that reason :).

[eshoe]

Cinnamon and clove buds, @CookieGirl1 !?! How did I miss out on that? I used my cocoa  wallflower after you mentioned it and my family LOVED it! 

[CookieGirl1]

@eshoe The Cocoa candle is the one that I'm burning right now!  Chocolate for V-day, right? 😉.

[eshoe]

Yes please, @CookieGirl1 ☺️

[missjeanie]

@CookieGirl1  I've never seen a function of beauty shampoo like that.  Can I ask what it was that you didn't enjoy about it?  I've been curious about their hair care.  That cinnamon candle sounds amazing. 

[CookieGirl1]

@missjeanie I got this one at Target.  They've started carrying a range of the base FOB shampoos and conditioners and then you can pick whatever "boosters" you want to add.  I got a shampoo and conditioner and the conditioner is OK but the shampoo absolutely sapped all of the moisture out of my hair, despite the fact that I bought a hydration Booster to add to it.  I haven't tried a shampoo that was THAT drying in a long time.

[eshoe]

Oh goodness yeah @missjeanie you’re right. Love the idea behind this, but if it is extraordinarily drying, well that just defeats the purpose @CookieGirl1 🤨

[CookieGirl1]

@eshoe @missjeanie I've heard a lot of really positive feedback about the actual FOB online subscription, though, so it makes me wonder if the base formulas are really VERY different or if the formula just didn't work out for me, personally.  I definitely like the concept but it was just a *whomp* for me :(.

[missjeanie]

Ah @CookieGirl1 I see.  Cool concept, but good to hear a review.  I would have given it a try but I need moisturizing shampoo and conditioner for the most part as well.  Thanks for letting us know!

[haleyvvvv]

Great empties, @CookieGirl1!! 

[CookieGirl1]

Thanks, @haleyvvvv!

[itsfi]

I was hoping to clear out some beauty products this year by using them up, donating or gifting unopen items and decluttering things I don't reach for consistently, have past their prime or that just don't work for me. Then I was motivated by @heartsmyface's lipstick declutter post below to fast track my lippie declutter (thank you, hearts!) It was hard to part with a couple of these, but it had to be done. 

The second to last row consists of 39 unopen mini lippies that I plan to donate to a local non-profit that provides support for individuals entering the job market. These were part of a larger 60-piece set; I've used the other 21 lippies a few times and my plan with those are to see which ones, if any, I use from now until the end of June. I'll keep whatever I've used more than twice and everything else will get decluttered. 

[eshoe]

Oh wow @itsfi. My Grandma sold Mary Kay and those minis (even the Avon ones) brought back such good memories! I think that was when ‘Color Me Beautiful’ or something of the like was big? I was mesmerized watching her. My Mom sold Avon, too. I guess at a young age, witnessing all of the camaraderie surrounding beauty made quite an impact.

What a great idea for your extras, too. I am certain they will be well loved and appreciated ☺️

[lmaster]

Eeeekkk!!! @itsfi all those lippies!! For a good cause though!! Good job 🙌

[itsfi]

I knoooow @lmaster! Eeeek is right!! Heart-wrenching. 😬 But I probably shouldn’t have had so many unopen ones in my bin in the first place. 😔 I haven’t reached for them for a while (ugh!) and it’s not likely I would anytime soon, so I thought they should go to a new home. 🏡 

[lmaster]

I completely understand @itsfi 

[jen81]

@itsfi why is. So hard to declutter lippies? 🥲 I had to do a big purge a few months ago. Glad your getting to donate some! I’m finding out less is more in terms of lippies as I’m not using them as much due to mask wearing.