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scott1201 · ‎11-28-2018

Seeing product empties is so satisfying 🙂

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lnum · ‎06-19-2020

@lmaster I am actually pretty excited for Nature Republic to open back up! Something about their mask textures and formulas seems to really work for my skin so once I get through a bunch more of my masks I will stop by to pick up others in this aqua collagen hydrogel line.

itsfi · ‎06-18-2020

That Tatcha hand cream @lnum!!! 😍😍😍 I found a DS of it the other day and will be savoring it! 🥰

lnum · ‎06-19-2020

@itsfi Isn’t it lovely? I actually adore the body butter too. I really wish both of these were cheaper or came in a value size because I think they’re just too expensive for the amount of product.

itsfi · ‎06-19-2020

The hand cream and the body butter are wonderful, but I agree with you @lnum, the price keeps me from repurchasing them outright. 💸💸 I’ve picked up a few deluxe samples or mini’s along the way. I’m on my last DS of both the hand cream and body butter.

I’ve been trying to be selective about what I purchase this year. Last year I got my foil samples down and this year, my focus for my skincare has been DS/mini/travel and full size products that have been partially used.

lnum · ‎06-19-2020

@itsfi I understand. I may be one of the few people who actually doesn’t even order samples pretty frequently with my orders because I find I almost never use them unless they are something I already use and want a disposable single use for travel when I’m only bringing a carryon which used to be a few times a year but now I don’t see that happening.

This year I’m going through my deluxe sizes as well as ensuring I rotate in a bunch of FS things. I think I just needed better organization and time to think about rotating and using things up which the quarantine allowed me to do!

ellem24 · ‎06-11-2020

As always i'm very late at posting my empties and 2 months behind lol! So here's April and May combined and YTD total is 113. I can't believe we're halfway through 2020. I'm looking back at my 350 empties goal I set up in January and it doesn't seem realistic anymore. I think I'll aim for 300 instead 🙂

April - Loves

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April - Loves

Sand and Fog candle - Vanilla Tobacco is absolutely delightful. I love "smoky" scents and the vanilla also bring a lot of warmth to a room.

The CHRISTOPHE ROBIN - Purifying Scalp Scrub with Sea Salt is another favorite of mine. I use a lot of sprays and oils to repair my hair so I accumulate quite a lot of buildup. This is perfect to remove the residue and relieves my itchy scalp. I'm already going through another jar at the moment.

I'm so happy I scored some makeup empties : CHARLOTTE TILBURY - Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder - 1 Fair = the best powder. I have no words to describe how perfect it makes my skin looks. It makes larger pores disappear, texture seems smooth, no creasing and makes your skin look like doll skin.

I also used up my LAURA MERCIER - Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation. This has became my holy grail foundation. It has medium-full coverage, gives a skin-like appearance and a semi-matte finish I'd say. When set properly it does last a long time and works better with a hydrating primer in my opinion.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz® Ultra-Slim Precision Eyebrow Pencil Taupe in Medium Brown : I really liked the shade and the fine precision tip. My only complaint is that the spoolie broke.

All the other samples and masks were great. I was really impressed by the Bumble & Bumble BB Curl hair mask. It gave my curls some life.

<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">April - Loves Sand and Fog candle - Vanilla Tobacco is absolutely delightful. I love "smoky" scents and the vanilla also bring a lot of warmth to a room.  The CHRISTOPHE ROBIN - Purifying Scalp Scrub with Sea Salt is another favorite of mine. I use a lot of sprays and oils to repair my hair so I accumulate quite a lot of buildup. This is perfect to remove the residue and relieves my itchy scalp. I'm already going through another jar at the moment. I'm so happy I scored some makeup empties : CHARLOTTE TILBURY - Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder - 1 Fair = the best powder. I have no words to describe how perfect it makes my skin looks. It makes larger pores disappear, texture seems smooth, no creasing and makes your skin look like doll skin. I also used up my LAURA MERCIER - Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation. This has became my holy grail foundation. It has medium-full coverage, gives a skin-like appearance and a semi-matte finish I'd say. When set properly it does last a long time and works better with a hydrating primer in my opinion. ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS - Brow Wiz in Medium Brown : I really liked the shade and the fine precision tip. My only complaint is that the spoolie broke. All the other samples and masks were great. I was really impressed by the Bumble & Bumble BB Curl hair mask. It gave my curls some life. </DIV>

May - Loves

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May - Loves

Olaplex No. 5 Bond Maintenance™ Conditioner 8.5 oz/ 250 mL : I loved this rich conditioner. It did make my ends look smooth, hydrated and healthy. It works amazing when combined with the Olaplex n°3 treatment.

LANEIGE - Eye Sleeping Mask : I was out of eye cream for a while because I was waiting for the spring sale. I used this 2-3 times per week and it really saved my undereyes. It made them look luminous and hydrated the next morning.

BalanceMe Vitamin C Repair Serum : SO impressed by this serum. I saw results with the first application. I’m even wondering if this will replace my favorite vitamin C serum (OleHenriksen Truth Serum). It brightened my skin and improved the pigmentation. I had cystic acne when I was a teenager, so I still have a lot of scarring and still have some hormonal acne. I definitely saw improvement. It also contains hyaluronic acid so it helped my moisturizer work even better. Plus it kinda smells like Orange Tic Tac which I liked.

TOM FORD Soleil Blanc Eau de Parfum Fragrance 1.7 oz/ 50 mL perfume sampler : I absolutely LOVE this scent. It smells like sand, coconut and sunscreen. It’s both floral and amber at the same time. It’s not too intense so it doesn’t give you a headache like other floral perfume do.

All the other stuff I’ve being loving for a long time and would repurchase.

<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">May - Loves OLAPLEX - No. 5 Bond Maintenance™ Conditioner : I loved this rich conditioner. It did make my ends look smooth, hydrated and healthy. It works amazing when combined with the Olaplex n°3 treatment. LANEIGE - Eye Sleeping Mask : I was out of eye cream for a while because I was waiting for the spring sale. I used this 2-3 times per week and it really saved my undereyes. It made them look luminous and hydrated the next morning. BalanceMe Vitamin C Repair Serum : SO impressed by this serum. I saw results with the first application. I’m even wondering if this will replace my favorite vitamin C serum (OleHenriksen Truth Serum). It brightened my skin and improved the pigmentation. I had cystic acne when I was a teenager, so I still have a lot of scarring and still have some hormonal acne. I definitely saw improvement. It also contains hyaluronic acid so it helped my moisturizer work even better. Plus it kinda smells like Orange Tic Tac which I liked. TOM FORD - Soleil Blanc perfume sampler : I absolutely LOVE this scent. It smells like sand, coconut and sunscreen. It’s both floral and amber at the same time. It’s not too intense so it doesn’t give you a headache like other floral perfume do. All the other stuff I’ve being loving for a long time and would repurchase.</DIV>

April - Likes

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April - Likes

Head & Shoulders Smooth and Silky Shampoo : Helps with dandruff and does make hair really silky. I could go about 2-3 days without washing my hair.

Dior J’adore Perfume : Such a sexy and sophisticated scent. It has a very long lasting power. What I love the most are the jasmine notes.

La Mer Moisturizing Soft Cream is really great, I just don’t see myself buying a $200+ moisturizer unless it’s truly amazing, that’s why it’s not a love.

The Glamglow Eye Mask had a weird mushroom scent kinda like a bad Kombucha and was dripping with serum. The results were nice, but not the best I’ve tried.

All the other stuff was nice.

<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">April - Likes Head & Shoulders Smooth and Silky Shampoo : Helps with dandruff and does make hair really silky. I could go about 2-3 days without washing my hair. Dior J’adore Perfume : Such a sexy and sophisticated scent. It has a very long lasting power. What I love the most are the jasmine notes. La Mer Moisturizing Soft Cream is really great, I just don’t see myself buying a $200+ moisturizer unless it’s truly amazing, that’s why it’s not a love. The Glamglow Eye Mask had a weird mushroom scent kinda like a bad Kombucha and was dripping with serum. The results were nice, but not the best I’ve tried. All the other stuff was nice.</DIV>

May - Likes

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May - Likes

3D Crest Whitestrips : Great and almost instant results, I’ve been using these for about 5-6 years. The only downside with these is that they make your teeth really sensitive. I would maybe like to transition to an eco-friendly, simpler ingredients whitening product.

IGK First Class Dry Shampoo : Great scent, did absorb the oil at my roots, but I which it gave me a little more volume. It’s so hard to find a dry shampoo that does it all lol !!

Sephora Collection Watermelon Wipes : Love these wipes. I do prefer the coconut scent. They ended up drying in the pack, but it’s my bad because I didn’t read the ‘best before’ indicator and it was 6M (oops lol!)

The Esfolio Foot and Heel Peeling Mask was nice. I had a hard time with the plastic bags in which you put your feet. The shape was weird and the tape wouldn’t hold the plastic. I also feel like the serum didn’t distribute equally since you have to pour it in yourself. The results were great and my feet were soft. Don’t know if I would buy it again because there’s a LOT of alcohol in there, but so does a lot of other feet peels.

The other items were good!

<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">May - Likes3D Crest Whitestrips : Great and almost instant results, I’ve been using these for about 5-6 years. The only downside with these is that they make your teeth really sensitive. I would maybe like to transition to an eco-friendly, simpler ingredients whitening product. IGK First Class Dry Shampoo : Great scent, did absorb the oil at my roots, but I which it gave me a little more volume. It’s so hard to find a dry shampoo that does it all lol !! Sephora Collection Watermelon Wipes : Love these wipes. I do prefer the coconut scent. They ended up drying in the pack, but it’s my bad because I didn’t read the ‘best before’ indicator and it was 6M (oops lol!) The Esfolio Foot and Heel Peeling Mask was nice. I had a hard time with the plastic bags in which you put your feet. The shape was weird and the tape wouldn’t hold the plastic. I also feel like the serum didn’t distribute equally since you have to pour it in yourself. The results were great and my feet were soft. Don’t know if I would buy it again because there’s a LOT of alcohol in there, but so does a lot of other feet peels. The other items were good!</DIV>

April - I don't know and No

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I love and also hate you :

Milk Makeup Kush Lip Balm - Green Dragon : The packaging is sturdy and there’s a magnet to close it (even this mini size). I love the texture, the minty scent and the way it makes my lips feel soft. It’s lightweight, not sticky and doesn’t pill… BUT I constantly have to reapply and go through it really quickly. Also I feel like when it’s on, my lips feel soft, but as soon as it’s gone my lips are dry and chapped again ?! The moisturizing effect isn’t effective. I think it would work in a warmer climate, but it's not enough for the canadian winter.

Caudalie Hand Cream : Wasn’t a fan of the scent, it felt ‘old lady’ like (sorry I can’t describe the scent any other way). It made my skin feel silky and absorbs quickly, no heavy residue feeling afterwards. My cuticles and nails looked nourished and amazing... but when the COVID-19 pandemic started and I had to wash my hands like crazy (I work in an hospital + putting antiseptic gel everywhere you go) this cream barely did anything. Like the Kush Balm I felt like this moisturized 'superficially' if that makes sense.

No :

Zoeva Cat Eye Pen : The precision of the tip was great and it had a nice semi-matte black finish at first, but it dried out so so so fast. It ward hard to get an even layer. I started my wing and couldn’t finish it because the tip was running out of ink. Lasting power is also not that good, it does smudge if you wear it for an entire day.

<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">I love and also hate you : Milk Makeup Kush Lip Balm - Green Dragon : The packaging is sturdy and there’s a magnet to close it (even this mini size). I love the texture, the minty scent and the way it makes my lips feel soft. It’s lightweight, not sticky and doesn’t pill… BUT I constantly have to reapply and go through it really quickly. Also I feel like when it’s on, my lips feel soft, but as soon as it’s gone my lips are dry and chapped again ?! The moisturizing effect isn’t effective. I think it would work in a warmer climate, but it's not enough for the canadian winter. Caudalie Hand Cream : Wasn’t a fan of the scent, it felt ‘old lady’ like (sorry I can’t describe the scent any other way). It made my skin feel silky and absorbs quickly, no heavy residue feeling afterwards. My cuticles and nails looked nourished and amazing... but when the COVID-19 pandemic started and I had to wash my hands like crazy (I work in an hospital + putting antiseptic gel everywhere you go) this cream barely did anything. Like the Kush Balm I felt like this moisturized 'superficially' if that makes sense. No : Zoeva Cat Eye Pen : The precision of the tip was great and it had a nice semi-matte black finish at first, but it dried out so so so fast. It ward hard to get an even layer. I started my wing and couldn’t finish it because the tip was running out of ink. Lasting power is also not that good, it does smudge if you wear it for an entire day.</DIV>

May - I don't know and declutter

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I don't know :

Lumity Supplements Morning & Night ( 7 day trial kit): This is basically a blend of amino acids, vitamins & minerals supplements but 7 day trial is not enough for me to tell a difference. Did no harm but I didn’t notice any benefits.

Declutter :

Milk Makeup Cooling Water Stick : This wasn’t cooling and my skin reacted pretty badly so I had to declutter it. I tried to make it work multiple times, but I had to give up. It also tugs the skin so I don’t see why you should use this under your eyes. My skin didn’t feel hydrated.

<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">I don't know :Lumity Supplements Morning & Night ( 7 day trial kit): This is basically a blend of amino acids, vitamins & minerals supplements but 7 day trial is not enough for me to tell a difference. Did no harm but I didn’t notice any benefits. Declutter : Milk Makeup Cooling Water Stick : This wasn’t cooling and my skin reacted pretty badly so I had to declutter it. I tried to make it work multiple times, but I had to give up. It also tugs the skin so I don’t see why you should use this under your eyes. My skin didn’t feel hydrated.</DIV>

ather · ‎06-20-2020

@ellem24 Great list of empties!!

ellem24 · ‎06-23-2020

Thank you @ather !!

itsfi · ‎06-19-2020

That CT powder is fabulous isn’t it @ellem24? ♥️ Oooh, the vanilla tobacco candle sounds like it smells amazing!

ellem24 · ‎06-23-2020

The powder is truly amazing, it doesn't compare to any other powder I own @itsfi ! The candle was delightful and a great quality too 🙂

RebeccaBT · ‎06-13-2020

@ellem24 Love seeing all of your thoughts on your empties!

Best,
Rebecca

ellem24 · ‎06-14-2020

Thank you @RebeccaBT ! I think it makes all the fun of sharing on this community 🙂

haleyvvvv · ‎06-13-2020

Oooh, I spy spy some faves with the Laneige eye mask and the CR scrub!! Nice empties, @ellem24!!

ellem24 · ‎06-14-2020

Thank you @haleyvvvv !! The LaNeige was definitely a great discovery!

lmaster · ‎06-12-2020

You have some amazing loves @ellem24 I agree with you on the milk...I like the packaging with makeup products,,, but I'm not too thrilled with using a skincare product like that,, it seemed to be very rough on my skin

ellem24 · ‎06-14-2020

Thank you @lmaster !! Unfortunately, I find Milk really hit or miss. I prefer their makeup over their skincare line...

lnum · ‎06-04-2020

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Anybody else never remember to actually keep their empties? I tend to discard them immediately when they’re done.

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Devacurl - these are worst hair products I have ever used and I’m so glad to be done with them.

FRESH - Umbrian Clay Pore Purifying Face Mask - this is great! Reached for this more than my Glamglow supermud lately.

FRESH - Lotus Youth Preseve Rescue Mask Mini - this did nothing for me. Nope!

Skyn Iceland Firming Eye Patches - these were really intriguing, helped to fill lines, firm, and brighten. Plus super easy to apply. I have 4 more of those I’m looking forward to using.

<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">Devacurl - these are worst hair products I have ever used and I’m so glad to be done with them.  FRESH - Umbrian Clay Pore Purifying Face Mask - this is great! Reached for this more than my Glamglow supermud lately. FRESH - Lotus Youth Preseve Rescue Mask Mini - this did nothing for me. Nope! Skyn Iceland Firming Eye Patches - these were really intriguing, helped to fill lines, firm, and brighten. Plus super easy to apply. I have 4 more of those I’m looking forward to using. </DIV>

sephoraaddict918 · ‎06-05-2020

@lnum Nice empties, and here's to remembering next time!!! LOL I used a travel size version of that DevaCurl shampoo. It was okay, but I wouldn't want a full size version of it.

lnum · ‎06-05-2020

@sephoraaddict918 How did you like the shampoo? The shampoo made my hair flat and oily it was a very strange feeling. Then the conditioner seemed to condition, but then when my hair dried it was a flat, frizzy mess. It’s never looked so bad!!! I thought if I stuck with it it would get better but nope. I switched back to my morrocanoil volume line and already see improvements in my hair.

sephoraaddict918 · ‎06-08-2020

@lnum I have coily hair and didn't realize this shampoo was for wavy hair until after I bought it. I was drawn to it because of the low poo claims. I like that my hair didn't feel stripped after washing, but I wasn't amazed by it that I would want to buy a full size version.

lmaster · ‎06-05-2020

@lnum I could tell immediately with the devacurl s&c I didn't like it,,,I forced myself to use it and ended up pitching them half way through

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