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

[makeitup305]

@CookieGirl1 The Verb still have a good bit but they were just too old. Since it was a clarifying shampoo I didn't reach for it often and it kind of got left behind. I always run through conditioner and leave-in like 3x as fast as anything else lol

[Mellmars1185]

@makeitup305 Great empties! You have finished a lot of full size products. I used to have the Tatcha primer. It has been years since I have used it. I can't remember how it preformed. Did you enjoy it?

[makeitup305]

@Mellmars1185 This one was super old, I had it in the back of my drawer for a long time. I remember liking the feel of it on my skin and the way makeup applied on top but it's not illuminating, or blurring, or doing much else so I wouldn't repurchase.

[Cissy63]

Empties and Declutter 

I’m not sure of how long these were in the box.  Might be August and September and part of third month. In any case-

The only scent sample that I might actually buy is Chance (the pink one).  The others no.

The skincare was wonderful!  Especially the Dior foils.  But pricy!  
The hair samples both very good .  I already use Olaplex.

The makeup samples were fine, but the Westman was excellent!

 The masowas good and I have several more from the box I bought.

 The Sunday Riley cleanser was good, but it has tiny beads that I don’t like so I’m not going to buy again.

Wander eye cream is good but didn’t help my bags.

The Sol de Janerio is great also the Dionis cream.

I have one more Amica FadeBlock left.  Then I will have to scour Ross, TJ MAXX etc

Declutters 

 The ELF eyebrow quads were not for me.  Color nor texture didn’t like.

The mascara was too old.

The Glossier Dot Balm just didn’t taste right anymore.

The Wander Beauty eyebrow pencil was good size and texture, but the color pulled to red.  

[faeriegirl]

Great job @Cissy63!

[caitbird]

@Cissy63  great job working your way through all those foils and samples! It's always great to hear people's thoughts on products. I am glad you found some you enjoyed!

[Cissy63]

@caitbird  Thanks, yes I like to sample them and see if anything reacts positively or negatively with my skin.  But Dior samples were the bomb!

[lmaster]

Love reading your thoughts! Great job @Cissy63 

[Cissy63]

@lmaster  Thank you very much 😃

[Samtian]

@Cissy63 Wooo great job!! 

[Cissy63]

@Samtian  Thank you!

[itsfi]

This is a good mix of empties @Cissy63! I love hearing that you had a good experience with skincare products. Ohhh, that Dior is very nice 😍 Pricey but oh so nice! 💕 

Lovin’ the fall feels from the leaves print on your background! Hello, fall! 🍃🍂🍁

[Cissy63]

@itsfi  Thank you, yes, this Dior is wonderful 

[CynthieLu]

@Cissy63 Good job decluttering, 🥳 And that's an impressive pile of empties!

Sorry to hear Sunday Riley was big miss for you. I don't care for beads in my facial cleansers either. Good to know I should avoid that one 😉

[Cissy63]

@CynthieLu  Thanks, I know, I have loved everything from the brand, but not this one.  They would get on my mouth and in my hair when I was washing it off, 😑 

[CynthieLu]

Uuugh that would be such a turn off @Cissy63. I'm not into that either. I love my Sunday Riley too, especially the face oils ✨ they are fantastic!

[Mellmars1185]

@Cissy63 Yay for decluttering and great progres on the foils/empties.

[Cissy63]

@Mellmars1185  Thank you very much!

[JoSometimes]

Loves

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Vaseline Eczema Calming Lotion
A solid choice for anyone with eczema. I wouldn’t say it calmed irritation down after use but it did help to keep it at bay. I bought one and then found another that had fallen behind a side table. I usually keep a some kind of lotion in the living room in case I get the itchies.

ILIA Limitless Lash Lengthening Clean Mascara After Midnight 
This was part of the birthday set. I’m so glad I picked that one. This mascara was so effortless to apply! I will definitely buy this one again.

Revolution Ceramide Fix Setting Spray
My second most favourite setting spray so far and number one for drugstore brands. My skin loved the addition of ceramides. Will repurchase again in the future.

Skinfix Eczema+ Dermatitis Face Balm 0.48 oz/ 13.5 mL 
I’ve repurchased before. I just wish it were a little more affordable for the amount you get! Will repurchase again if needed (fingers crossed that I don’t need to though… 🤞)

Urban Decay Brow Beater Waterproof Brow Pencil & Spoolie Dark Drapes 
I can’t find the exact shade. This was a great pencil and lasted the entire day. I wouldn’t be able to repurchase this even if I wanted to though as it was from an online outlet. 

Dollar Store Floral Lip Gloss
This was one of my first purchases when I got into makeup. I thought it would be horrible, gloopy, and just generally unpleasant but it really surprised me! My lips felt hydrated even if I used something really drying underneath. This is more of a destash as I noticed the expiration date and didn’t want to risk an infection. I tried to go back to repurchase but I can’t find it anymore. 

Likes

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Jouviance 3-in-1 Anti-Age Cream
This was very pleasant to use. I wish I had more so I could use it for longer and see some results. It had a very pleasant scent too. The price tag is the only thing keeping me from purchasing again.

Jouviance Restructiv Retinol-3D+
Another retinol product that my skin could agree with. I know retinols can aggravate sensitive, eczema prone skin, but this was tolerable. Same thing again, it’s just too pricey for me to justify. 

Clarins Multi-Active Anti-Aging Day Moisturizer for Glowing Skin 1.6 oz/ 47 mL
Another pleasant moisturizer that I wish I had more of so I could really test it out. It does work well with sensitive skin. Another pricey product though. 

Destash

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ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Kokkini ST12 
A beauty advisor was kind enough to give me a two samples in two different containers to try. She was spot on with shade matching. The addition of Niacinamide made this unbearable on my skin (I suspect a sensitivity to it.) Otherwise, it was a nice tinted moisturizer. If anyone is thinking about getting it, you do need to give it a good shake before using as the pigment tends to settle out. 

[caitbird]

@JoSometimes  great job, and thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[JoSometimes]

Thank you @caitbird! And I’m always happy to share my experiences.