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

[ather]

@Samtian  It was actually the cream! But I do like the tatcha cleanser too!

[Samtian]

@ather Ooh I haven't tried that cream. 

[itsfi]

Awesome job @ather! I love seeing and hearing about the products you love. Curious to know how you would rank the Saie tint in relation to the Summer Fridays and Tower 28? I’m all about having a few tints on hand. 😉 

[ather]

@itsfi  Aww you are too sweet! I like the Saie tint. But I would say T28 is number 1 then the SF then the Saie. It tends to be extra glowy. Which I love! I’m also using the new Saie #Saie Glowy Super Skin Lightweight Hydrobounce™ Serum Foundation 3  which I find is more of a full coverage compared to the tint. It is nice also! 

[itsfi]

Love Tower 28 SunnyDays. ♥️ I’ve been meaning to pick up a few sample shades of the Saie serum foundation @ather. I hear “serum foundation” and my whole face lights up. 😊 And then I see “hydro bounce” and it sounds perfect! 

[ather]

@itsfi  It was super helpful today when I had a spot that popped up. I find tints don’t always cover so I was happy to have it to help cover it up! It played super well. I used the SF spf under it and I feel like it lasted all day and even through my yoga in the park class tonight. You will have to keep me posted if you try it and what your thoughts are! 

[itsfi]

Ohhh, I'm definitely going to pick up the #Saie Glowy Super Skin Lightweight Hydrobounce™ Serum Foundation during the next sale @ather! 😍 I was able to get my hands on a couple of samples, though I want to try one more shade as it falls between the 2 that I tried and the undertone on that one seem like it would be best suited for my skin tone. 

[makeitup305]

@itsfi what shades did you try? I've got 7 and 8 if you need swatches. I was pleasantly surprised by this foundation. I really like it. 

[itsfi]

@makeitup305, I originally picked up samples of 6, 8 & 10. I was 98% sure 7N would be my ideal match and I was fortunate to pick up a sample of that one - it's apparently a popular shade. It's great to hear that you're liking the foundation. Do you have a way you like to apply it? 

[makeitup305]

@itsfi I’ve used both the Saie brush and a sponge and liked both. 

[ather]

@itsfi  Yay! I’m so happy you like it! It’s a great foundation! 

[itsfi]

@ather, it really is. How do you apply it - brush? sponge? fingers?

[ather]

@itsfi  I like to start with a brush and finish with a sponge! How have you been applying it! 

[itsfi]

@ather, I have a sample that one of the castmembers made me and have been using my fingers for application for the last few uses. I will try your brush first, then sponge to finish approach next. I've set with the Charlotte Tilbury setting spray a couple of times and have also used a pressed powder. Both have worked well and the foundation has had good lasting power.

[ather]

@itsfi  Oooo I’ll have to try with my fingertips! I never think to do it that way! 

[itsfi]

You are more disciplined & refined than I @ather. Applying it with my fingers is faster for me. For days when I’m lazy, errrr, I mean, when I’m carefree-and-easygoing 😝 

[lmaster]

Excellent job!! @ather 

[ather]

@lmaster  Thank you sweetie! 

[Mellmars1185]

@scott1201 Lovely June empties!

[ather]

@Mellmars1185  Thank you! I always feel bad I don’t use enough!

[itsfi]

June 2023 Empties (MTD = 37 (with sheet masks not pictured) / YTD = 245) (breakdown in spoiler)

The Sol de Janeiro Mini Bom Dia Bright™ Clarifying AHA BHA Body Wash 3 oz / 90 mL is lovely and something I'd happily use again. Everything else is a love and if it's not been repurchased, will be soon, particularly the 

OLEHENRIKSEN Banana Bright Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 30 1.7 oz / 50 mL (creamy without being heavy and love the blurring effect & sun protection); OLEHENRIKSEN Pout Preserve Hydrating Peptide Lip Treatment Original (plumping peptides, sign me up! Doesn't hurt that it smells like a creamsicle 😉); Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream Plumping & Hydrating Moisturizer and iS Clinical Warming Honey Cleanser. 

I keep a few of the individually packaged nail polish removers with me when I travel - they really come in handy and these ones from Cutex are my favorite so far for individually packaged removers. The INKEY List Mini Oat Cleansing Balm 1.7 oz/ 50 mL is a no fuss, no muss cleanser that I know will clean and cleanse my skin without irritation regardless of my travel conditions. SEPHORA COLLECTION Shower Oil Argan 6.76 oz / 200 mL is one I would repurchase. The Mother Earth candle smelled wonderful - a lovely blend of floral, earth and herbs. It was a gift and a well loved one. I'm not sure I've ever smelled a scent like it before - the notes were all pronounced, but the main ones, the rose and patchouli didn't overwhelm or compete with each other. An outdoorsy spa oasis in a candle.

Cosmedix Bakuchiol Complete is a love 💖 and will be repurchased. I'm on the fence about the sample of the MARA Algae + Zinc® Sea Kale Mineral Sunscreen Sérum SPF 30 1 oz / 30 mL and the amika Perk Up Plus Extended Clean Dry Shampoo 5.3 oz / 200 mL - love the original version, this one is fine enough but I'm not sure if at the point that I use it (day 3 or 4 after wash) my hair just really needs a wash. 

Travel and Foil Empties:

The SEPHORA COLLECTION Clean Eye Mask Caffeine are a must for travel (or even when I'm home) as are the Kao Megrhthym Gentle Steam Eye Masks.

The Fresh and Farmacy are frequently in my skincare routine. The eye butter may find its way there at some point, and the SdJ Firmeza Oil as well. This is a cross-post from the Foil Challenge  thread where I reviewed the items in more detail.

Year-to-Date Breakdown:

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Category	YTD
Skincare	94
Sheet Masks	41
Makeup	10
Bath & Body	18
Hair Care	26
Nail Care	8
Fragrance	5
Wellness	0
Candles	25
Tools	3
Other	15
TOTAL	245

Size	YTD
Full Size	86
Deluxe / Travel / Mini	33
Foils	80
Sheet Masks	46
TOTAL	245

We're halfway through 2023 BIC! Crazy!!! Based on the numbers, it seems like total empties at year end might end up in the 490-500 count. I'm fairly certain I'll fall below that given that I'll be working through more full sizes than foils now, and I will most likely decant some of those full sized beauties into travel friendly containers during this last half of the year, which will see a heavier-than-usual work travel schedule for me. But, we shall see.