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

[ather]

@MeMiV  I recycle as much product containers as I can locally. Some stores have a spot for you to bring them also! 

[makeitup305]

Loves

- Purito hydrocolloid patches. The best ones out there without salicylic acid or tea tree, which don't agree with my skin

- INNBEAUTY PROJECT Mineral Sun Glow Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 43 PA +++ with Peptides and Vitamin ... . Works great under makeup, leaves a nice glow

- Beauty of Joseon cleanser. Nice gel cleanser that doesn't strip my skin

- Biossance Omega Repair Deep Hydration Moisturizer with Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid + Squalane 1.69... not too exciting but does keep my skin well hydrated. I'm currently using the S. Nature Aqua Squalane Cream which is very similar. Both work great for my dry skin and sit well under makeup.

Likes

- Round Lab Birch toner pads. Nice and hydrating but I prefer others

- Dermatory Cica Gauze pads. I liked the gel feeling of the pads. might buy again but not an immediate repurchase.

- belif Aqua Bomb Depuffing Eye Gel with Caffeine + Hyaluronic Acid 0.5 oz / 15 ml . It was nice but I prefer a cream over a gel

- VT Reedle Shot Eye Cream. It was nice, it came with a vibrating applicator. Not an immediate repurchase, though.

Misses

- SEPHORA COLLECTION Ultimate Gel Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil. I've bought a few of these and they always dry out too fast.

[lmaster]

The innbeauty is my favorite!! @makeitup305 fabulous job 👏 

[makeitup305]

@lmaster it's a good one!

[Cissy63]

@makeitup305  Oh lots of skincare that you finished!   Congratulations!

[makeitup305]

thank you @Cissy63 

[anaaii]

the INNBEAUTY PROJECT Mineral Sun Glow Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 43 PA +++ with Peptides and Vitamin ... is my absolute favorite! 

You are 100% correct, it looks amazing under makeup💗

[makeitup305]

@anaaii it's a great formula

[ather]

@makeitup305  Too bad the liners keep drying out. Great job! 

[makeitup305]

@ather It's a bummer bc the color is so fun. I think someone else mentioned a similar issue with the HAUS LABS BY LADY GAGA Optic Intensity Eco Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Pencil 

[Mellmars1185]

@ather @makeitup305 Oh yes I have had the same issue with the Haus Labs liner. After wr discussed it, I checked my purchase history and I had it for about 6 months before it completely dried out.

[Mellmars1185]

@makeitup305 Great month of empties!

[makeitup305]

@Mellmars1185 it's probably more than 1 month but I'm glad to have gone through so many, considering my collection 😅

[caitbird]

@makeitup305 great empties! The Innbeauty Project sunscreen sounds very nice. I am still on the hunt for my HG sunscreen, but I have a few on hand to try before I buy any more lol.

[makeitup305]

@caitbird I'm in the same boat. It's the only reason I haven't repurchased. My skincare drawer is overflowing.

[furbie]

These are my empties that I could remember to save from so far this year 😅

The thing in these pics I'm most proud to be rid of is the Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid 4 oz / 120 mL. I feel like that bottle has haunted me for 3 years!!!! It did NOT work for me, so I didn't want to use it anymore. Ppl on SM claimed it is a holy grail product and cleared their dark spots after only 2 weeks of use. Lies, fairytales, and fallacies! I refuse to believe it. I used it daily for 6 weeks and saw no difference in my discolorations. I felt no texture difference either.

Another thing I'll be sure not to repurchase is the Living Proof Triple Bond Complex Leave-in Hair Treatment 1.5 oz / 45 mL because it made my hair feel hard each time I blow-dried the product in. Plus, I have another bottle of it in my stash 😩

The Rose Inc scrub is amazing and makes me feel like I've just gotten a body treatment at the spa 🌹 I will rebuy IF they have a sale on their branded site, since Sephora doesn't carry most of their products anymore.

Nécessaire The Body Retinol - Repair Serum With 0.1% Pure Retinol, 10% AHA + 5 Peptides 5.1 oz / 150... is STANKY!! Also, I've used better products for $20+ cheaper.

My favorites of the bunch:

Olaplex No. 9 Bond Protector Frizz Reduction & Heat Protectant Hair Serum 3 oz / 90 mL 

Josie Maran Vanilla Apricot - Whipped Argan Oil Refillable Firming Body Butter Jar 

Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinol Serum 

Sunday Riley C.E.O. Vitamin C Brightening Rich Hydration Moisturizer #

NEST New York Madagascar Vanilla Perfume Oil 1 oz/ 30 mL 

[lmaster]

@furbie awesome empties!!

[Cissy63]

@furbie  Wow great job!

[ather]

@furbie  Great job! 

[Mellmars1185]

@furbie Wonderful empties! I know it can be tough working through products that you do not love. I love the scent of the Josie Maran Vanilla Apricot body butter. I thought it smelled like candy!

[furbie]

@Mellmars1185 Thank you!

Yes, I have some eyeshadows that I need to force myself to use as well 😅

Josie Maran can do no wrong, so far. I've just ordered the Josie Maran Pineapple Enzyme Exfoliating + Brightening Foaming Gel Cleanser with AHAs 5 oz / 150 ml during this sale. I hope I love it! I want to buy Josie Maran Argan Sugar Balm Body Scrub 10 oz/ 295 mL, but the way I go through body scrubs makes the price seem ridiculous.

I think we all have a few brands that we stan 💕