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

[lmaster]

Good job!! The apple lip mask sounds delicious @Samtian 

[Samtian]

@lmaster I really enjoyed it. 

[makeitup305]

Probably about 2 months' worth of empties. 

Loves

• L'Oreal Panorama Mascara- great for volume without getting clumpy
• Unleashia Brow Pomade- the white tube, my favorite clear brow gel maybe ever
• espoir Brow Pencil- slanted tip, perfect texture for filling brows quickly

Skip

• Heimish Mascara- flaked and irritated my eyes

Loves

• dae Crème coiffante 3-en-1 aux fruits de cactus Original - I got this from @TeamBIC last year and it's a love. Once I work through what I have, I might pick it up again
• Bondi Boost Thickening Shampoo and Conditioner- my boyfriend is the one that used these up. He's on his second or third set. He has fine, oily hair and it says it makes his hair "floofy".

Just ok

• Drybar Prep Rally Prime & Prep Detangler - there's other products I like more
• 7Headspa No Wash Shampoo- high alcohol content. Nice for a refreshing feeling, probably great for after a workout when you don't have a chance to wash your hair but want it not to smell. Doesn't really help with greasiness.
• Davines LOVE Smoothing Shampoo for Frizzy Hair - this one is nice just a little too heavy for my hair. 

Loves

• BBW Snowflakes & Cashmere is one of my favorite scents. I have a backup in my shower already. Not hydrating at all but the smell makes it worth it. This had been used up and refilled with Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Play Moisturizing Shower Cream-Gel , which I also love.

Just Ok

• Aestura Body Cream- it's not cheap and Cerave works better for me.

Loves and would repurchase (all except the Anua Pads, which were just ok). 

[itsfi]

@makeitup305, curious to know what the B&BW Snowflakes and Cashmere smells like; this is the first I think I’ve heard of it (not surprising as it’s been a while since I’ve been in a B&BW store).

[makeitup305]

they had it last year but idk if they had it the year before @itsfi it gives me Maison Margiella By the Fireplace vibes. Not the same but that sort of warm, marshmallow cozy smell with a hint of spice. I hope they bring it back this year, I'm almost out of my backup.

[Mellmars1185]

@makeitup305 Fabulous work! I just opened the L'Oreal Panorama mascara today and used it for the first time! I am glad to hear you loved it. I am wondering if it transfers at all. I noticed minimal smudging on my oily skin. How do you use the Dae? On wet or dry hair??

[makeitup305]

@Mellmars1185 I usually use it on unset eyes and don't really have any issues but my skin is dry and so is the climate. I prefer the mascara after it dries out a little. I hope it's working out for you! 

The Dae I use on wet hair after my leave in. I felt like it left my hair really soft. It doesn't really give shape, though.

[Mellmars1185]

@makeitup305 Thanks for the feedback! I have been enjoying the mascara. I have been using it for a few weeks now and it doesn't transfer on me. It is a bit difficult to remove (which is not the worse thing). Except my under eyes are a bit sensitive atm due to a mask mishap lol. I will try the Dae soon with your method! 

[makeitup305]

@Mellmars1185 I don't remember having issues taking it off. Have you tried just warm water and a warm cloth? I feel like it was similar to a tubing mascara.

[Mellmars1185]

@makeitup305 I have changed my method of removing it. Now I use a cleansing balm and warm water. It seems to be working better than the micellar water. It is interesting how different mascaras need a different approach with removal!

[lmaster]

Fabulous empties! @makeitup305 good to know about the mascara

[Samtian]

@makeitup305 Whoo great job! That dae is good!

[makeitup305]

@Samtian yes, it leaves my hair super soft.

[caitbird]

May empties: 13 (4 full size, 6 minis/deluxe samples, 2 foils, 1 sheet mask)

Loves:

💜Farmacy Honey Halo Ultra-Hydrating Ceramide Moisturizer   (foil) - this one is so soothing when my skin is feeling dry or irritated

💜Burt's Bees Lip Balm Pink Grapefruit - Burt's Bees is my favorite untinted lip balm, and I enjoyed this scent/flavor

Likes:

👍DW Home Orchid Incense candle

👍DW Home Firefly Meadow wooden wick candle

👍Shy Wolf Candles The Fool tealight candle - this was so tiny it didn't have much of a throw, but I did like the scent

👍Voluspa Goji Tarroco Orange votive candle

👍Benton Snail Bee High Content sheet mask - a nice sheet mask

👍Glossier Balm Dotcom Lip Balm and Skin Salve Original  (mini) - I had been using this as a spot moisturizer on my pulse points before applying perfume, to help the scent last longer, but I have switched to plain Vaseline for that as it's cheaper

👍Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Cream moisturizer (mini) - I prefer the water gel version for my combo skin, but this one is good too

👍Sunday Riley Luna Retinol Sleeping Night Oil 15 mL  (mini) - I liked this, but not sure if I would repurchase over other face oils

👍Sunday Riley 5 Stars Retinol + Niacinamide Eye Serum 0.5 oz/ 15 mL (mini)

Meh:

😐Provence Beauty Deep Bleu Cloud Cream - this has a really thick consistency and a very strong, almost medicinal herbal scent. Definitely not my favorite.

😐Nutrafol Root Purifier Scalp Shampoo for Thinning Hair   (foil) - I felt like this made my hair kind of stringy. Not a fan.

[itsfi]

@caitbird, always so great to see so many skincare and candle empties! 😍😍 Love the Farmacy Honey Halo; it’s soooo good for soothing and moisturizing the skin. 💛🍯

[Mellmars1185]

@caitbird Wonderful job! It is good to know the Pharmacy moisturizer worked well for you. I have it in my stash. I am looking forward to eventually getting to it. Sorry to hear the Nutrafol didn't work for you. I don't like when my hair feels that way either.

[makeitup305]

great job @caitbird !

[lmaster]

Ouh those candles!! Great job @caitbird 

[Samtian]

@caitbird Great job. What are the notes you smell in the Firefly & Meadow candle?

[itsfi]

@caitbird, I love that Farmacy moisturizer for the same reason. I often stock up on the foils to keep on hand for trips. I'm intrigued by the DW orchid incense candle - how did that pairing work out? Is it more floral? Or does it lean heavier like incense? Or, maybe a balanced blend of both?

[lmaster]

May empties and declutter:43 (185/450)

 

 

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☝️ candles were all lovely

 

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☝️shaz and kiks have been repurchased the rest are all great,  I still have other scents of the body scrub and bbw hand soap

 

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☝️ these are ok. The looctaine is lovely. I just absolutely hate the packaging of this innbeauty face glaze, I have a Bronzer from the brand too and both packaging have burst open around the tip where the product comes out. It's disappointing. 

 

 

 

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☝️ I would not repurchase this,  it's too strong to wear, but decent as room spray

 

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☝️ expired

 

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☝️ the olehenriksen smells expired and the pmg is definitely past it's prime