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]

@Mellmars1185 Wow amazing job!!

[Mellmars1185]

@Samtian Thank you very much!

[lmaster]

Fantastic job!! @Mellmars1185 

[Mellmars1185]

@lmaster Thank you! 😊

[itsfi]

Wow, this is a fantastic set of empties @Mellmars1185! I know it was just one sample pack but what are your thoughts on the Kerastase shampoo and conditioner? 

[Mellmars1185]

@itsfi Thanks! I know the shampoo lathered well and I liked the scent. I can't remember the impact it had on my hair because I let it air dry when I used it. I have some more sample packs to get through. I will make some notes and report back when I use them 😊. Have you used the shampoo and conditioner? 

[itsfi]

Thank you @Mellmars1185, whenever you get to them. I've tried several of the shampoo and condiitoners in the Kerastase line and have had full sizes of them in my rotation before. That particlar line I remember trying foil samples of a year or so ago but I don't have a recollection of whether or not it was a product I liked. I also think my hair was in a different state / condition than it is now so not sure the results would be the same. 

[CynthieLu]

Nice! This is a good grouping of empties @Mellmars1185 

Any loves found in this empties round? 

[Mellmars1185]

@CynthieLu I really loved the SEPHORA COLLECTION Strengthening Shampoo with Biotin 10.14 oz / 300 mL and the Trader Joe's Chocolate Croissant Candle. (See my response to Cookiegirl below for details 😊)

[CookieGirl1]

That's impressive, @Mellmars1185!  Any new fun finds?

[Mellmars1185]

@CookieGirl1 Thank you! I am glad you asked because I didn't have time when I originally posted. The SEPHORA COLLECTION Strengthening Shampoo with Biotin 10.14 oz / 300 mL was really nice. It lathered really well, my hair always looked shiny and clean after using this. I got the shampoo half off but unfortunately, I do not see it on the Canadian site anymore. Also, the Chocolate Croissant candle from Trader Joe's (gifted by a friend), smelled like you could eat it. 

[CookieGirl1]

@Mellmars1185 thanks for the shampoo review!  Do you find that it's drying or is it decently hydrating?

[Mellmars1185]

@CookieGirl1 I did not find it drying. I was pairing it with a hair mask at the time (K18 amd anothet one I had in the shower that I can't remember).

[makeitup305]

@Mellmars1185 Great job!

[Mellmars1185]

@makeitup305 Thank you!

[makeitup305]

Last declutter and empties of the year.

I went through my lippie drawer and got rid of some OLD   products. Most of them were good when I used them but have since dried out or gone off. I'm also decluttering some not-so-old dried out shadows which is a shame. If I didn't have so much, I would pick up the Besame lipsticks again as well as the Hourglass refill, the shade is just MLBB.

Good pile (left)- I would repurchase these.

• Unove deep treatment- this is on the heavier side but if your hair is fried or needs extra love, you fight like this to make it feel smooth. Would repurchase to have as a mask to use as needed.
• PMG Concealer- there was still a tiny bit left but it was getting dry. Great heavy duty concealer.
• Catrice face mist- nice dewy face mist, super affordable. 
• Beauty of Joseon Cleansing balm- I LOVED this. I already picked up another one. I might like it more than the Farmacy tbh.
• Colourpop lip mask- This was part of the cute duo from the Winnie the Pooh collection. This was surprisingly good! 
• Skinfix Barrier repair cream- a simple rich moisturizer. I have the full size waiting for me.

Meh (right)-

• Sephora Collection Monoi Bath gel- I didn't use this much. I just don't take many baths and I kept forget to use it as a shower gel. It's now super old
• Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen- I don't like this. I've tried but I just don't like the silicone-y feel on my skin.
• Supergoop Glow stick & the Setting Powder- I bought these to use at a festival and never used them again. I thought I would take them in my bag to reapply during the day but never did it.
• Rom&nd Han Brow- this is good, just the wrong shade. I might see if someone else can use it.

The melt palette is empty, I already gave away the shadows.

[lmaster]

Great job!! @makeitup305 I'm impressed

[makeitup305]

thanks @lmaster !

[Mellmars1185]

@makeitup305 Awesome job on decluttering. I should do the same more often. I really did not have too many declutters this year and I ended up accumulating more that I planned. It is so hard for me to get rid of lipsticks and eyeshadow palettes.

[makeitup305]

@Mellmars1185 these were pretty old (more than 5 years likely) and either dry or off, so they weren't difficult to toss. Powder products are harder for me since they keep so well for so long. I should have decluttered more lipsticks since I have other old ones that likely need to go but I'll attempt that this year. 

[itsfi]

@makeitup305, another win from Beauty of Joseon. I love how they have a smaller selection of products but each is well formulated and has good results. 👍🏼