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scott1201 · ‎11-28-2018

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 · ‎04-08-2026

Thank you dearly!! @PDXXXX it's getting easier now

danielledanielle · ‎04-06-2026

Ahhh, such a pain point, but ya did it @lmaster

lmaster · ‎04-07-2026

Thank you sweets! @danielledanielle

Mellmars1185 · ‎04-02-2026

March Empties 12 + 4 deluxe samples

Declutters - 2

Foils posted over at Foil Challenge

I really enjoyed the Kerastase (gratis) and the B&BW soap in Saltwd Amber and Vetiver. I wish they created a body care line in this scent. I went to buy another soap and it is no longer available. The Pantene ProV Volumizing Shampoo is my Go To Shampoo.

Declutters below. Both lip products smelled off

caitbird · ‎04-08-2026

@Mellmars1185 fantastic job! 💜

Mellmars1185

@caitbird Thank you ❤️

lmaster · ‎04-06-2026

Nice job! @Mellmars1185

Mellmars1185

@lmaster Thank you!

Samtian · ‎03-31-2026

Very very slow month for me, I've been sick all month. But I did come up with a few empties.

2026- 42
2026- 7 Declutters

Ok-
* Dr. Jart Cryo Soothing- Expired but still ok.
* Jet Setter Eye Mask- Normally amazing but I've been sick.
* Poppy & Pout Marshmallow- Like smell and formula but don't like packaging.
* Tatcha Calming Polish

N.O-
* Mystery Bath Bombs x4
* CT Night Cream x2

caitbird · ‎04-08-2026

@Samtian great job! Sorry to hear you've been sick - I hope you feel better! 🤗

eshores · ‎04-07-2026

@Samtian feel ya on the Poppy & Pout - they have good flavors and scents but they need to do something about the packaging.

lmaster · ‎04-06-2026

Awww 🤧 @Samtian I feel you!! Good job

CookieGirl1 · ‎03-29-2026

March Empties!

caitbird · ‎04-08-2026

@CookieGirl1 awesome job! Hummingbird Tea Cake sounds lovely!

lmaster · ‎04-06-2026

@CookieGirl1 excellent job!

Samtian · ‎03-30-2026

@CookieGirl1 Wow great job! What were the perfume samples?

itsfi · ‎03-10-2026

February 2026 Empties

MTD = 32 (including foil samples)

YTD = 56

All these items are 100% repurchase-worthy.

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🐐 I have a fair number of perfumes so it takes a lot for one to get a GOAT designation from me and KILIAN Paris Angels Share Eau de Parfum with Tonka Bean earns the mark. It's one of my favorite fragrances in general and a definite GOAT as far as warm, spicy, cinnamon scents go.

🏆 There are a handful of sunscreens that are repeatedly repurchased by me and the Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Mineral Milk Sunscreen SPF 30 1.7 oz / 50 mL is one of them. Consistently makes its way onto my Top 5 sunscreens. Many, many thanks to @ather for intro'ing me to this beauty.

❤️ The first & only micellar water in the last decade that I consider to be competitive with my handy dandy Bioderma Micellar Water is this Typology 7-Ingredient Micellar Water.

🐐 EADEM Milk Marvel Dark Spot Serum with Niacinamide and Vitamin C 1 oz/ 30 mL has really served my skin well, helping to fade away dark spots and make my skin more clear over time.

❤️ Bisyodo Makeup Brush Cleaning Wipes are excellent for traveling.

❤️ Sometimes it's the ones you least expect to like that you end up loving. That was the case with the MERIT Signature Lip Sheer Lip Liner Capricorn. I initially thought the shade would be too dark for me, but it turned out to be a beautifully rich reddish brown on my lips.

🐐 While I definitely appreciate many of lip balms out there, the ones from Rhode have always been among my top choice. I tend to prefer the non-tinted versions but this tinted Cinnamon Bun is quite nice, in terms of formulation, tint and scent.

I have a fair number of perfumes so it takes a lot for one to get a GOAT designation from me and earns the mark. It's one of my favorite fragrances in general and a definite GOAT as far as warm, spicy, cinnamon scents go. There are a handful of sunscreens that are repeatedly repurchased by me and the is one of them. Consistently makes its way onto my Top 5 sunscreens. Many, many thanks to for intro'ing me to this beauty. The first & only micellar water in the last decade that I consider to be competitive with my handy dandy Bioderma Micellar Water is this Typology 7-Ingredient Micellar Water. has really served my skin well, helping to fade away dark spots and make my skin more clear over time. Bisyodo Makeup Brush Cleaning Wipes are excellent for traveling. Sometimes it's the ones you least expect to like that you end up loving. That was the case with the . I initially thought the shade would be too dark for me, but it turned out to be a beautifully rich reddish brown on my lips. While I definitely appreciate many of lip balms out there, the ones from Rhode have always been among my top choice. I tend to prefer the non-tinted versions but this tinted Cinnamon Bun is quite nice, in terms of formulation, tint and scent.

All lovely, with one being the pick for my favorite product (re)discovery of 2025.

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👍 everyone Hand Soap apricot vanilla is a gentle gel hand soap that lathers and rinses off easily and does a good job of cleaning grease and grime from hands while leaving them soft. The mix of apricot and vanilla adds a nice slightly sweet, slightly tart, slightly creamy scent.

👍 The warm, comforting gourmand notes in the By Moon + Mana Tranquility Candle are cozy, comfy and calming. The nutty, fruity and honey notes blend together for a unique scent. An added plus with this candle are the little trinkets, seed and stone, that you're left with after the candle burns down.

👍 VOLUSPA Baltic Amber Glass Candle 18 oz/ 510 g 1-wick Candle is warm and woody, cozy and luxe.

❤️ Typology L33 Serum for Dark Circles and Bags 5% Caffeine + 5% Niacinamide is one of my favorite finds from the brand's 2025 advent calendar. I actually found that this serum, with consistent use, did help to diminish the appearance of puffy bags that have begun to surface on my skin in the last few months.

❤️ VIOLETTE_FR INVISIBLE BANDAGE Protect + Prime Solution Gel with Niacinamide 0.27 fl. oz. / 8 mL applying it over a blemish protects it while it heals but allows me to wear makeup over it without it being cakey or patchy.

everyone Hand Soap apricot vanilla is a gentle gel hand soap that lathers and rinses off easily and does a good job of cleaning grease and grime from hands while leaving them soft. The mix of apricot and vanilla adds a nice slightly sweet, slightly tart, slightly creamy scent. The warm, comforting gourmand notes in the By Moon + Mana Tranquility Candle are cozy, comfy and calming. The nutty, fruity and honey notes blend together for a unique scent. An added plus with this candle are the little trinkets, seed and stone, that you're left with after the candle burns down. is warm and woody, cozy and luxe. Typology L33 Serum for Dark Circles and Bags 5% Caffeine + 5% Niacinamide is one of my favorite finds from the brand's 2025 advent calendar. I actually found that this serum, with consistent use, did help to diminish the appearance of puffy bags that have begun to surface on my skin in the last few months. applying it over a blemish protects it while it heals but allows me to wear makeup over it without it being cakey or patchy.

A few blasts-from-the-pasts with some newer (or newer-to-me) products.

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👍 The Spongelle Sweet Patchouli Wild Flower Body-Wash-Infused-Buffer has a more fruity-floral than earthy patchouli scent. These body-wash-infused-buffers can be handy for travel but do take some time to fully dry.

😍 (love/like) CosRx Snail 96 Mucin Essence is between ratings. I don't reach for it as often as in the past (becauses of changes in skin needs not in product performance). Leaves my skin hydrated and supple.

❤️ Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair! Honey Moisture Deep Conditioning Mask (discontinued) - This is the original, non-vegan, limited edition, honey version of the Briogeo bear mask. Leaves hair soft & smooth; has a beautifully sweet-but-not-too-sweet honey scent; adorable packaging.

👍 Scents of SF Candle - Clement Street is a zesty blend of orange and ginger notes.

👍 Typology A31 - Hydrating Serum 3% Hyaluronic Acid + 2% B5 has a water-like consistency and enough viscosity to it to keep it from sliding off the face immediately, but not so much that it leaves a sticky, tacky or filmy residue.

👍 Refresh Optive Mega-3 Lubricant Eye Drops Preservative-Free Artificial Tears have been wonderful. I've had a couple of unfortunate experiences of having blood vessels in one or both eyes rupture as a result of blowing my nose so much and probably too hard. It's not been fun but these eye drops have helped to speed up the recovery process.

🏆 Making some room on my top shelf for the INNBEAUTY PROJECT Mineral Sun Glow Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 43 PA +++ with Peptides and Vitamin C - gives a lovely glow to the skin and does double duty as a makeup primer.

The Spongelle Sweet Patchouli Wild Flower Body-Wash-Infused-Buffer has a more fruity-floral than earthy patchouli scent. These body-wash-infused-buffers can be handy for travel but do take some time to fully dry. (love/like) CosRx Snail 96 Mucin Essence is between ratings. I don't reach for it as often as in the past (becauses of changes in skin needs not in product performance). Leaves my skin hydrated and supple. Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair! Honey Moisture Deep Conditioning Mask (discontinued) - This is the original, non-vegan, limited edition, honey version of the Briogeo bear mask. Leaves hair soft & smooth; has a beautifully sweet-but-not-too-sweet honey scent; adorable packaging. Scents of SF Candle - Clement Street is a zesty blend of orange and ginger notes. Typology A31 - Hydrating Serum 3% Hyaluronic Acid + 2% B5 has a water-like consistency and enough viscosity to it to keep it from sliding off the face immediately, but not so much that it leaves a sticky, tacky or filmy residue. Refresh Optive Mega-3 Lubricant Eye Drops Preservative-Free Artificial Tears have been wonderful. I've had a couple of unfortunate experiences of having blood vessels in one or both eyes rupture as a result of blowing my nose so much and probably too hard. It's not been fun but these eye drops have helped to speed up the recovery process. Making some room on my top shelf for the - gives a lovely glow to the skin and does double duty as a makeup primer.

A mixed bag of results with these skincare products.

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❤️ Drawn in by the unique consistency and age-defying claims of Tatcha The Longevity Youth Restoring Cream for Elasticity & Brightness 1.7 oz/50 ml and will be purchasing a full size when the weather warms up due to how these 2 samples performed for me.

👍 The corresponding Tatcha The Longevity Skin Strength + Resilience Serum for Visible Firming and Smoothing 1 oz/30 mL was nice, but not necessarily a 'wow' for me; I like the cream more.

✖️ I wanted to like the Cetaphil Fast Rescue Pimple Patch but it pains me to say that these did nothing for my pimples. Not one of the 24 patches in this box sucked up any of the gunk in any of the pimples. 😕

Drawn in by the unique consistency and age-defying claims of and will be purchasing a full size when the weather warms up due to how these 2 samples performed for me. The corresponding was nice, but not necessarily a 'wow' for me; I like the cream more. I wanted to like the Cetaphil Fast Rescue Pimple Patch but it pains me to say that these did nothing for my pimples. Not one of the 24 patches in this box sucked up any of the gunk in any of the pimples.

Quite a few standouts here.

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❤️ Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fenty Treatz Hydrating + Strengthening Lip Oil Cherry - thick without being too goopy; hydrating with a pleasant cherry scent.

🏆 Elemis Pro-Collagen Black Cherry Cleansing Balm does an excellent job of dissolving away dirt, dust, makeup & sunscreen without stripping or drying the skin. Gentle & effective, does not sting or irritate my eyes, even when I rub the product into my lash line to breakup waterproof mascara. Has a soft black cherry scent.

❤️ Threshold Warm Cider and Cinnamon Candle smells of apples, oranges, cinnamon sticks being warmed in a crock pot.

👍 Charlotte Tilbury Mini Airbrush Flawless Hydrating & Waterproof Setting Spray 1.1 oz/ 34 ml # performs well for my skin in the cooler seasons, particularly when my skin leans more normal to dry.

🐐 Touchland Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitizer are go to's for me. Of the limited edition seasonal scents, Touchland Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitizer Peppermint Mocha, is one I enjoy. It leans more peppermint for me but I do get hints of mocha occasionally.

👍 LYS Beauty Lash Confidence Mascara is one of a small few non-waterproof mascaras that my sensitive eyes and oily lids can stand.

- thick without being too goopy; hydrating with a pleasant cherry scent. Elemis Pro-Collagen Black Cherry Cleansing Balm does an excellent job of dissolving away dirt, dust, makeup & sunscreen without stripping or drying the skin. Gentle & effective, does not sting or irritate my eyes, even when I rub the product into my lash line to breakup waterproof mascara. Has a soft black cherry scent. Threshold Warm Cider and Cinnamon Candle smells of apples, oranges, cinnamon sticks being warmed in a crock pot. # performs well for my skin in the cooler seasons, particularly when my skin leans more normal to dry. are go to's for me. Of the limited edition seasonal scents, , is one I enjoy. It leans more peppermint for me but I do get hints of mocha occasionally. LYS Beauty Lash Confidence Mascara is one of a small few non-waterproof mascaras that my sensitive eyes and oily lids can stand.

Last minute empties.

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👍 SEPHORA COLLECTION Cleansing + Exfoliating Wipes Watermelon (promo gwp) - love to have these on hand in the car, gym bag or hand bag for a quick clean up on the go.

👍 Arencia Red Collagen Pore-Tightening Jello Mask (4-Pack) with Red Collagen, Niacinamide, and Peptides 0.88 oz/25 g # - dewy, hydrated, bouncy skin in just half an hour with this 2-piece red-tinted hydrogel sheet mask.

🐐 Paula's Choice BHA 9 - For something so potently concentrated, it's surprisingly gentle and effective. I use this for the really heinous zits that seem to take a while to surface.

(promo gwp) - love to have these on hand in the car, gym bag or hand bag for a quick clean up on the go. # - dewy, hydrated, bouncy skin in just half an hour with this 2-piece red-tinted hydrogel sheet mask. Paula's Choice BHA 9 - For something so potently concentrated, it's surprisingly gentle and effective. I use this for the really heinous zits that seem to take a while to surface.

Just a few foils for the month; mini reviews at the Foil Challenge thread.

Emoji Key:

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🐐 = product is a GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) in its category [Note: I have a personal requirement that in order for a product receive this designation, I have to have finished a minimum of two of the product, with at least one being a full size.]
🏆 = Top Shelf
❤️ = Love
👍 = Like - good, not great. I'd happily use it if I had another but I wouldn't run out to purchase it.
😐 = Just Okay / Meh - fine enough
✖️ = No

Products with a rating of 🐐, 🏆 or ❤️ are ones I would repurchase, without qualification, unless otherwise noted.

= product is a GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) in its category [Note: I have a personal requirement that in order for a product receive this designation, I have to have finished a minimum of two of the product, with at least one being a full size.] = Top Shelf = Love = Like - good, not great. I'd happily use it if I had another but I wouldn't run out to purchase it. = Just Okay / Meh - fine enough = NoProducts with a rating of , or are ones I would repurchase, without qualification, unless otherwise noted.