Operation "Use it up"! All welcome!!

[Buffy89]

Hey everyone, I'm just checking in. Didn't manage to take a picture of my April empties yet. I am quite happy about my results this time.

 

[VAL4M]

Hey everyone, I'm just checking in. Didn't manage to take a picture of my April empties yet. I am quite happy about my results this time.

LOL I'm waiting for a day off to take pictures. I trying to finished this lipstick I should be done with it but I keep losing it!

 

[Buffy89]

Hey again everybody! So I managed to take a pic of my April empties. The picture upload always gets messed up, so sorry for that, but I cannot fix it better.

*April empties*
- Batiste cherry dry shampoo: already repurchased, I like this a lot.
- UDPP sample in Sin: I like the primer potions in general, so I might repurchase any of them
- Clinique High Impact mascara sample: I still own plenty of them from GWPs. I prefer a more dramatic effect, but it's all right and I'm not too unhappy I still own some (free) backups
- Mac Pro Longwear concealer NC15: already repurchased, favorite concealer.
- Dior J'adore Eau de Toilette 4ml miniature: I enjoyed the fragrance, but it's not "me", so I won't repurchase a fullsize one.
- Avène Triacneal face cream: my regular night cream. Already repurchased
- Dermalogica Daily Clean scrub sample: used this as a body scrub since it's meant for mens' faces. Won't repurchase
- Dove shower cream pistachio and magnolia: I like Dove shower creams a lot. Will repurchase this or another fragrance after finishing my current shower products
- Clinique Chubby Stick in Woppin' Watermelon: yaaaay! A lip product! It was good, but I own formulas I like more. Will not repurchase although I'm not disappointed.
- Clinique Vitamin C Lip Smoothie in Pink Me Up: Another lip product!!!! It looked super gorgeous on the lips, but I dislike its stickiness. Will not repurchase
- Perfume samples: Air di Gioia, J'adore and Diesel Loverdose Tattoo: I've owned the Diesel one in fullsize for over a year already and I use it regularly. Wasn't thrilled by the other two.
- Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair 7ml and 3ml samples: The overall effect was rather subtle. Might consider repurchasing it in some years when I'm really in need of anti aging products (still fightng my acne and oily skin atm)
- Kiehls Midnight Recovery Concentrate 2ml: I didn't like the lavender oil in it, but it was okay to use in general. Will not repurchase
- Alterna Bamboo 48-hour Volume Spray 25 ml: this made my hair too sticky for my liking. I own another (free) one of this, but will not repurchase.

 

[Sexy Sadie]

I have soon emptied my Chanel perfection Lumiere Velvet foundation bottle.

 

[VAL4M]

View attachment 54461
What up pictures are always upside down??
Anyway here my empties from the last 2-3 months
- 2 YSL fusion ink foundation one I didn't used BD65 warm toffee was way too dark and BR50 Cool Honey a tad too dark but still look really good with my almost there tan.
- Guerlain Abeille Royal corrector serum I still don't know why I buy this but it didn't do anything I also finished the sample size
-Sample Guerlain Abeille Royal Daily repair serum (again meh)
-Nuxe Aroma Perfection moisturizer (will repurchased)
-Deluxe sample Caudalie cleaning milk (meh I do not really like Caudalie product I just feel it doesn't do anything for my skin)
- Neutrogena Body Oil (will repurchased I used that to clean my brush I use for cream and liquid product)
-Clarins Pure melt cleansing gel (HG product I have a backup and it is like my 8th tube)
-REN Omega 3 optimum skin oil (Like it but will only repurchased for this winter to oily for summer)
-Kibio Fresh pureness foam (Disc but really like it)
- Delux sample Tata harper regenerating cleanser (prefer the purifying cleanser)
-Delux sample Mascara
- Buxom (Like)
-MAC Zoom Fast (Hate it)
- Guertain (like)
- Hourglass (LOVED THIS)
- Lancome Artliner in Black
-Guerlain KissKiss maxishine lipstick Grenadine Shine (I love this lipstick now I need to find a dupe it was discontinued)
-Dior lipstick Rita Beige (I really like this lipstick but I have similar colour in my collection)

Finished 19 products (2 lipsticks!!!)

 

[Buffy89]

@VAL4M wow, great amount of empties!!! Congrats on using the 2 lipsticks up! I always have the same problem with the pictures.
I might wait if I can finish one more product tomorrow morning, and then I'll post my empties as well.
Btw, I do dislike the Mac mascara, too! I sometimes get them as gifts with purchase, but the zoom lash (and false lashes one) sucks so much.

 

[GreenEyedAllie]

View attachment 54461
What up pictures are always upside down??
Anyway here my empties from the last 2-3 months
- 2 YSL fusion ink foundation one I didn't used BD65 warm toffee was way too dark and BR50 Cool Honey a tad too dark but still look really good with my almost there tan.
- Guerlain Abeille Royal corrector serum I still don't know why I buy this but it didn't do anything I also finished the sample size
-Sample Guerlain Abeille Royal Daily repair serum (again meh)
-Nuxe Aroma Perfection moisturizer (will repurchased)
-Deluxe sample Caudalie cleaning milk (meh I do not really like Caudalie product I just feel it doesn't do anything for my skin)
- Neutrogena Body Oil (will repurchased I used that to clean my brush I use for cream and liquid product)
-Clarins Pure melt cleansing gel (HG product I have a backup and it is like my 8th tube)
-REN Omega 3 optimum skin oil (Like it but will only repurchased for this winter to oily for summer)
-Kibio Fresh pureness foam (Disc but really like it)
- Delux sample Tata harper regenerating cleanser (prefer the purifying cleanser)
-Delux sample Mascara
- Buxom (Like)
-MAC Zoom Fast (Hate it)
- Guertain (like)
- Hourglass (LOVED THIS)
- Lancome Artliner in Black
-Guerlain KissKiss maxishine lipstick Grenadine Shine (I love this lipstick now I need to find a dupe it was discontinued)
-Dior lipstick Rita Beige (I really like this lipstick but I have similar colour in my collection)

Finished 19 products (2 lipsticks!!!)

Wow! Great list! And 2 lipsticks? I'm impressed. I've done well this month, so I'll post in a few days.

 

[VAL4M]

@VAL4M wow, great amount of empties!!! Congrats on using the 2 lipsticks up! I always have the same problem with the pictures.
I might wait if I can finish one more product tomorrow morning, and then I'll post my empties as well.
Btw, I do dislike the Mac mascara, too! I sometimes get them as gifts with purchase, but the zoom lash (and false lashes one) sucks so much.

Thanks you! i might finished another one soon (like in a month LOL! ) As for the pictures i tried saving it up side down hoping it will be up side up but no didn't work either.

As for the MAC mascara I do not know how come MAC is able to sell that!!! it flakes on me and all those tiny bit of mascara went into my eyes and all day I was crying because I always had bit of mascara in my eyes. Horrible!

 

[VAL4M]

Wow! Great list! And 2 lipsticks? I'm impressed. I've done well this month, so I'll post in a few days.

Thanks!! I'm working hard on those suckers LOL

 

[thefbomb]

View attachment 54461
What up pictures are always upside down??
Anyway here my empties from the last 2-3 months
- 2 YSL fusion ink foundation one I didn't used BD65 warm toffee was way too dark and BR50 Cool Honey a tad too dark but still look really good with my almost there tan.
- Guerlain Abeille Royal corrector serum I still don't know why I buy this but it didn't do anything I also finished the sample size
-Sample Guerlain Abeille Royal Daily repair serum (again meh)
-Nuxe Aroma Perfection moisturizer (will repurchased)
-Deluxe sample Caudalie cleaning milk (meh I do not really like Caudalie product I just feel it doesn't do anything for my skin)
- Neutrogena Body Oil (will repurchased I used that to clean my brush I use for cream and liquid product)
-Clarins Pure melt cleansing gel (HG product I have a backup and it is like my 8th tube)
-REN Omega 3 optimum skin oil (Like it but will only repurchased for this winter to oily for summer)
-Kibio Fresh pureness foam (Disc but really like it)
- Delux sample Tata harper regenerating cleanser (prefer the purifying cleanser)
-Delux sample Mascara
- Buxom (Like)
-MAC Zoom Fast (Hate it)
- Guertain (like)
- Hourglass (LOVED THIS)
- Lancome Artliner in Black
-Guerlain KissKiss maxishine lipstick Grenadine Shine (I love this lipstick now I need to find a dupe it was discontinued)
-Dior lipstick Rita Beige (I really like this lipstick but I have similar colour in my collection)

Finished 19 products (2 lipsticks!!!)

Good job! 19 products is fantastic!

 

[Buffy89]

Hello, again! So, here are my May empties. This time, I don't post a photo because of those picture upload problems. As always with not-so-helpful mini reviews.

1. Maxfactor Masterpiece mascara sample - Wouldn't purchase the full size. I'm using a million mascara GWP samples this year, so I picked this one by coincidence. The effect is too natural/not voluminous enough for my liking.
2. Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Serum luxury sample - to be honest, the serum had separated in the tube, so I had to toss it. Lesson: cosmetics do expire!
3. Essence Color Correcting Powder - really love this! I already repurchased it. Works as good as Mac Blot powder in my opinion. But the color range isn't wide at all. There are 2 (what the heck!!!) shades available, and I used the lighter one, which is very, very fair.
4. Mac Cleanse Off Oil - all time favorite, repurchased.
5. Mac Private Party Cremesheen Glass - the CS glasses are all right, but I'm not a lipgloss person. I'm very glad I was able to finish this one. Using up lip stuff is hard! Decided to skip all the new Mac lipsticks which are released here today because of this. I did want to go to the counter today, but nope. Every new product is a commitment.
6. Loreal Elvive Oil Magique Shampoo - worked great for me, my hair was super hydrated and glossy, will repurchase.
7. Loreal Elvive Oil Magique Conditioner - dito.
8. DKNY Be Desired Perfume Sample - I'm not really into the whole apple scent thing, lol.
9. Pantene Repair & Care Conditioner - was okay for my hair, but nothing special.
10. My Burberry Perfume Sample - I LOVED this! Will buy a full sized bottle one day after finishing other fragrences.
11. BeBe Young Care Jasmine & Healing Clay shower cream - I picked this up as an impulse purchase and was surprized how good this stuff is. It's aimed at teenage girls so I dunno why I bought it, haha. But the clay is very good for my dry skin and the scent is delicious.

 

[leonah]

aw I love the max factor masterpiece mascara especially the one called masterpiece max I use it everyday! and I also recently finished my mac cleanse off oil and repurchased a new one the day after

 

[Buffy89]

aw I love the max factor masterpiece mascara especially the one called masterpiece max I use it everyday! and I also recently finished my mac cleanse off oil and repurchased a new one the day after

Despite the lack of dramatic volume, it was really good, didn't flake or run. But I prefer some more lash drama going on, lol. My mascara stash is a surprise each time I grab a new one since I still got more than 15 unopened GWP minis from the time when I ordered makeup wayyyy too often. At the moment, I'm using They're Real by Benefit, which is rather what I'm looking for.

There's nothing better than the Cleanse Off Oil! I'm using it religiously. It's also great for cleaning certain brushes like for concealer, cream blush etc.

 

[leonah]

Despite the lack of dramatic volume, it was really good, didn't flake or run. But I prefer some more lash drama going on, lol. My mascara stash is a surprise each time I grab a new one since I still got more than 15 unopened GWP minis from the time when I ordered makeup wayyyy too often. At the moment, I'm using They're Real by Benefit, which is rather what I'm looking for.

There's nothing better than the Cleanse Off Oil! I'm using it religiously. It's also great for cleaning certain brushes like for concealer, cream blush etc.

yeah I agree. I think the masterpiece max mascara is much better since it adds more to the lashes. have not tried benefit yet but heard good things about it

 

[thefbomb]

I don't have many empties this month but I'm finishing up more every month (imo). View attachment 54585
Not pictured: the garner grow stronger shampoo and a lush toner water that I had in my project pan.

I suspect I'll finish another powder this month. My MAC MSFN was already showing the slightest pan and I've been working through it quite a bit.

id love to finish a blush soon but I don't foresee that happening

 

[VAL4M]

Hey do not know if some are still trying to pan their makeup but here my empties of the last 6 months
2 bb cream ( b.kamins and Marcelle)
neostrata acid toner (HG)
ROC pro-calm cream
Clarins pure melt cleansing gel ( HG)
clarins gentle peeling (meh)
philosophy clear days ahead (GH and soooo happy they brought back that product)
Etival clarifying mask ( disc. But so good)
Diorskin nude concealer (HG)
tatah harper resurfing mask
tatcha luminous serum
guerlain kisskiss cuivre ardent lipstick
MAC strobe cream
skyn iceland cream
hourglass bronze light cream highlight
6 sheet mask
4 sample cream
guerlain noir bronze eyeliner
guerlain les 2 mascara

trash
guerlain kisskiss foli de grenat lipstick (gone bad)
lise waltier gold liquid cream
purmineral primer
eminence artic berry cream
MAC petrol blue eyeliner
Dior eyeliner in bleu


for a total of 29 products ??????

 

[SandraVB79]

I have a list + pictures for 10 months worth of empties (soon 11 months), but still have to post them.
I can't directly link to my photobucket pictures and that somehow kept me from posting.

 

[VAL4M]

I have a list + pictures for 10 months worth of empties (soon 11 months), but still have to post them.
I can't directly link to my photobucket pictures and that somehow kept me from posting.

hum that's weird, this picture was taken straight from my Iphone, I do not have a photobucket so i can't help... can't wait to see what you use up!

 

[fur4elise]

Hey do not know if some are still trying to pan their makeup but here my empties of the last 6 months ...for a total of 29 products ������

I absolutely love that you and Sandra post pics of your empties! I would, but I have taken to immediately recycling empty anything! No clutter allowed!...I should keep a list...but suffice to say I am doing so much better using up stuff before purchasing new! And I mean squishing every last bit from bottles and tubes! LOL! I have hit pan on a few of my UD eyeshadows and have made serious dents in many others!

Keep up the great work!

 

[SandraVB79]

2016 Empties - Part 1

January:



Clinique - Anti-Blemish Solutions All-Over Clearing Treatment
Collistar - Handcreme
Garnier - body lotion
Rituals - Shampoo
Yves Rocher - Pure Calmille cleansing milk
Yves Rocher - Sebu Specific Gel
Yves Rocher - Sebu Specific Lotion
Yves Rocher - Sebu Specific day cream

February:



Clinique - All about eyes roller
Clinique - Anti blemish solutions soap (for evident reasons not on picture)
Clinique - Anti blemish solutions clarifying lotion
Estee Lauder - ANR eyes
L'Occitane - Bonne Mère soap Miel (also not on picture for evident reasons)
Marc Jacobs - Daisy eau so fresh sample
Nivea - Black & White deodorant
Rituals - shampoo
Yves Rocher - Comme une evidence body lotion
Yves Rocher - Comme une evidence shower gel
Yves Rocher - Comme une evidence eau de parfum
Lux - Nutripearl bodylotion

March:



Dior - Addict eau de toilette sample (2x)
Marc Jacobs - Daisy sample
Amigo - shower gel
Mixa - hand cream
Rituals - Shower gel
Roger & Gallet - Bois d'Orange
Spa Collection - Shampoo