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

[Samtian]

@CookieGirl1 I'll say it did! Fantastic!

[lmaster]

It definitely went well! 🙌 @CookieGirl1 

[Mellmars1185]

@CookieGirl1 Outstanding empties! The espresso candle sounds lovely.

[missjeanie]

@CookieGirl1 I swear your home must always smell so amazing!  The candle scents you show always sound so delicious!

[itsfi]

@CookieGirl1, did you have a preference among the 3 B&BW coffee scented candles? ☕🕯

[curlychiquita]

You’re using up your K Beauty nicely, @CookieGirl1!

[Mellmars1185]

September and October

Empties - 33

Foils - 12

Destashes - 5

^Destashes  

[missjeanie]

@Mellmars1185 What a great assortment.  I have a few of those YSL lip vinyls you're decluttering.... makes me wonder how old mine are.  Do you love the Oribe heat protectant?  Is that what that one is?  I never recall which cans are which. 

[Mellmars1185]

@missjeanie Thank you! I was sad to declutter the YSL's. I had two. The first one the scent was off. The formula went on the one I just tossed. They were nice while they lasted...but very old lol. I do love the Oribe Gold Lust Dry Heat Protection Spray . I style my hair a lot with a curling wand or waver. I spray it in sections and brush it through before styling. I did repurchase it. I am currently trying out Drybar Hot Toddy Heat Protectant Mist that I got on sale and it is working just as well but with a different scent.

[missjeanie]

@Mellmars1185 Oh I'll have to give a sniff to a few then, your hair always looks gorgeous!  I've noticed I see DryBar do different scents on their products from time to time and like to keep an eye out for those.  

[itsfi]

@Mellmars1185, that's a good assortment of empties. Of the Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner for Clear Skin and Paula's Choice 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid AHA Liquid Exfoliant for Dark Spots, Textured Skin, do you think it's worth having both in your collection/rotation or would you repurchase one and not the other?

[Mellmars1185]

@itsfi Thank you! I purchased the holiday mini set last year. It was a good way to try both. Personally, I do think it is worth having both as a person with combination skin. I still get breakouts. I find the #paulas choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant is good for stubborn acne. I find the lighter bottle 6% mandelic acid + 2% Lactic acid (can't tag for some reason). Is better for everyday use for me after cleansing. It gives a mild exfoliation which helps to create a smooth base for makeup.

[lmaster]

@Mellmars1185 IMPRESSIVE!!

[Mellmars1185]

@lmaster Thanks! ✨️

[caitbird]

@Mellmars1185  awesome job! What did you think of the Sephora Collection Caramel Macchiato sheet mask?

[Mellmars1185]

@caitbird Thank you! I did enjoy the scent of the Sephora Caramel Eye masks. They left my eyes feeling nourished. I do prefer other eye masks over these ones, but they were fun to try! What did you think?

[caitbird]

@Mellmars1185  I haven't tried the eye mask, but I did try one of the facial sheet masks with the same scent, and I liked that. Not my favorite sheet mask ever, but a nice hydrating option with a fun scent.

[caitbird]

October empties - not my biggest month ever, but still decent.

Candles:

Loved:

💜Sweet Water Decor Hello Fall (far right)

Liked:

👍Sand & Fog Pumpkin Spice (left)

👍 [I forget the brand] Pumpkin Tabac (middle)

These cute pumpkin-shaped containers are currently enjoying a second life as fall table decor - when I manage to get a good pic, I'll post them in Reusing, Repurposing & Upcycling Candle Containers 

Other empties:

Loved:

💜Living Proof Perfect hair Day (PhD) Dry Shampoo (my holy grail)

💜Nest Pistachio & Wild Fig mini votive candle

💜Maison Margiela ‘REPLICA' By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette with Chestnut, Vanilla, and Clove Oil (sample)

💜Burt's Bees Berry Agua Fresca lip balm

💜Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads 

Liked:

👍OUAI Detangling and Frizz Fighting Leave In Conditioner 

👍Peach & Lily Power Calm Gel Cleanser (mini)

👍 Sephora Collection Caramel Macchiato sheet mask

👍Sol de Janeiro Beija Flor™ Renewing Body Wash 13 oz / 385 mL  (foil)

👍Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask + Moisturizer 2.25 oz / 64 g  (foil)

Meh:

😐Function of Beauty custom conditioner

😐Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Treatment for Hydration + Nourishing Shine Birthday Cake (I normally love these lip balms, but this particular flavor has an unpleasant aftertaste)

Declutters:

Some very old and very expired masks, scrubs, and soaps; a couple of Creme Shop Hello Kitty lip balms, since I have decided that I don't enjoy lip balms I have to apply with my fingers; and a couple of items for Shop Your Stash / Use Your Stash Challenge: Fall 2025 🍂🍁  that I ended up destashing as they are the wrong shade for me.

Onto another month! 😊

[itsfi]

@caitbird, oh, berry agua fresca sounds like it would have a nice balm flavor/scent. They should make that into one of their tinted balms as well. 

[lmaster]

Those pumpkins are perfect!! Great job @caitbird 

[caitbird]

@lmaster  thank you so much! 😊