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August & September '23 Empties

Super late with my August and September Empties, but we’re here.. finally !

Face Care Empties

Farmacy Wake up Honey Eye Cream

Price: $45 for .5oz

The Farmacy Wake up Honey Eye Cream is formulated with Vitamin C (Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate) to help brighten the under eyes along with Encapsulated Caffeine to help with depuffing. I used this both for my morning and evening routines – but I especially reached for it during my morning routines as it worked well with depuffing my under eyes. I know a lot of people feel like eye creams don’t do much. But I feel like it did a good job with helping to brighten my under eyes and with depuffing. My under eyes are not super dark to begin with, but I think this helped. Even with frequent usage, this jar lasted me a long time. Due to all of these factors, I would definitely recommend this!

Ingredients: Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Cetearyl Olivate, Pentylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Sorbitan Olivate, Boron Nitride, Caffeine, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide Np, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Honey Extract, Propolis Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Sinensis Peel Extract, Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Fruit Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Tridecapeptide-1, Betaine, Triolein, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Astaxanthin, Allantoin, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Tocopherol, Ubiquinone, Lecithin, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Glyceryl Dioleate.

 

Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx® Collagen Face & Eye Hydra-Gel Patches

Price: $65 for 90 patches

The FirmX eye gel patches are said to be good to hydrate and firm the under-eye area. These eye patches are formulated with collagen, niacinamide and hyaluronic. I’ve tried many of the eye patches/gels from PTR and I really enjoyed these. Unlike like other eye patches that I’ve tried these actually contain 2 different sizes in the jar! The different sizes allow the patches to be applied in various areas -with the most obvious under the under eyes. The eye patches are also recommended for smile lines, lip lines, nasal fold areas and the forehead area. I do think the eye patches helps with hydrating the under eyes, but I can’t say it did much to firm my under eyes.

Ingredients: Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Vegetable Collagen, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Dipropylene Glycol, Soluble Collagen, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Collagen Amino Acids, Hyaluronic Acid, Allantoin, Caffeine, Squalane, Adenosine, Niacinamide, Hydrolyzed Extensin, Hydroxystearic Acid, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Tripeptide-1, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Dextrin, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Lactate, Chlorphenesin, Disodium Edta, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Titanium/Titanium Dioxide, Potassium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Titanium Dioxide/CI 77891, Mica/CI 77019, Phenoxyethanol.

Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer

Price: $40 for 1.6oz

The Laneige Water Bank Moisturizer is said to strength the barrier of the skin while providing long lasting hydration. The moisturizer is said to be good for all skin types. I have combination normal to oily skin and I think this cream did a great job at moisturizing my skin and this why I used it in my night skincare routine. I used this during spring to summer months and I don’t feel like it was too heavy for summer nights. It did a great job at locking in all my moisture at night.  I would say if you skin is more on the normal to dry type you would love this moisturizer for day time use! This is a moisturizer I would repurchase. If you’re skin is more on the oilier side, this moisturizer also comes in a gel formula.

 Water Bank Blue Gel Moisturizer formula

Ingredients: Water / Aqua / Eau, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Squalane, Sucrose Polystearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Methyl Trimethicone, Dibutyl Adipate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone, Stearyl Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Octadecene, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Fragrance / Parfum, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Dextrin, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium Edta, Sorbitan Isostearate, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide Np, Myristic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Tocopherol, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract.

 Kinship Brightwave Vitamin C Serum

Price: $45 for 1 oz

 I just recently finished this vitamin c and I really enjoyed using it. Check out the blog post for the full review! – Vitamin C Guide Post

 Topicals Like Butter Facemask

Price: $34 for 1.7oz

The Topicals Like Butter Facemask is a hydrating and brightening face mask formulated with licorice and turmeric and said to be okay for all skin types. The mask itself is more on the fluid side and felt like a really thin moisturizer. I would typically apply it to my face and leave in on for 20-30 minutes. I found the mask to be very hydrating and I loved how my skin felt after using it. Since finishing the mask it appears that the mask has now been formulated into a moisturizer.

Youth to the People Triple Peptide Hydrating + Firming Oasis Serum with Hyaluronic Acid

Price: $54 for 1oz

The Youth to the People Triple Peptide Hyaluronic Acid is formulated with 4D hyaluronic acid, peptides to support collagen production and moisture binding ingredients of cactus and rambutan peel. I feel like the serum did a good job at hydrating my skin. I honestly didn’t a notice an uptick of hydration in comparison to other hyaluronic acid serums that I’ve tried. This is really unfortunate as the serums retails at a pretty high price point. The serum has a pump applicator and it’s almost as if the product spits out when it’s being dispensed. Unfortunately, I don’t I don’t think the serum is worth the price and the applicator makes it a little difficult to use.

Ingredients: Water/Aqua/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem (Prickly Pear Cactus) Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-28, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Synthetic Sapphire, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Nephelium Lappaceum Peel (Rambutan) Extract, Sodium Pca, Glutathione, Malachite Extract, Citric Acid, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Polyglutamic Acid, 1,2-Hexandiol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Lactate, Carbomer, Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Formate, Sodium Glycolate, Sodium Phosphate, Benzoic Acid.

SeSpring 2-in-1 Moisture Lock Mist

Price: $19.99 for 4.05oz

The SeSpring face mist is a hybrid toner and essence that helps to lock in moisture, calm the skin and extend the wear of your makeup. I more so used the face mist as a skincare product. I stored mine in my bathroom and I typically used it immediately after washing face and after masking. The mister dispensed the product evenly and didn’t just spit out product like other misters that I’ve tried. Immediately after misting my face with the Moisture Lock Mist my face looked and very much felt hydrated. I really enjoyed this one and would love to repurchase it in the future.

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol,Trehalose, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Chloride, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) seed Oil, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol.

 

Indie Lee CoQ10 Toner

Price: $38 for 4.2oz

I’ve been using the CoQ10 toner in my routine on and off for the past several years! I love toners that have a mist applicator as I find it so much easier to dispense product and it also eliminates the need for facial cotton rounds. It’s one of my favorite hydrating toners!

If you would like a more detailed review, check out my previous review - Indie Lee CoQ10 Toner Review-

Ingredients: Water (Aqua/Eau), Aloe Barbadensis, Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10), Hyaluronic Acid, Anthemis Nobilis (Roman Chamomile), Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Carica Papaya Leaf Extract, Cucums Sativus (Cucumber) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Flower Extract, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate.

 

Farmacy Deep Sweep BHA Toner

Price: $32 for 4oz

Previously Reviewed- July ’21 Empties

Farmacy Clean Bee Cleanser

Price: $28 for 5oz

Previously ReviewedMarch 2020 Empties


Fenty Skin Melt Awf Jelly Oil Makeup-Melting Cleanser

Price: $34 for 3.3oz

The Fenty Skin cleansing oil feels like a jelly and it helps to remove makeup, sunscreen, and impurities. One of the initial things that caught my eye about the cleansing oil was the package. There’s a pump at the top of packaging that dispenses the oil at the bottom. When I initially started using the oil one pump would dispense an adequate amount of product for my entire face. Somewhere around hallway through the bottle, I noticed that 2-3x the amount was dispensed with just one pump. I’m not sure if this flaw was experienced by other people since I haven’t seen anyone mention it. But I do feel like a lot of product ended up getting wasted, since once the product is dispensed there’s no way to put the product back in to the container. Besides that, I really did enjoy the cleansing oil. I think it did a great job at removing makeup- even stubborn eye makeup! I’m on the fence about repurchasing in the future due to this issues I had with the applicator.

Ingredients: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Octyldodecanol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trihydroxystearin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil, Sambucus Nigra Seed Oil, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Seed Oil, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Aqua/Water/Eau, Propylene Carbonate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum/Fragrance, Limonene, Linalool.

Farmacy Honey Savior 

Price: $34 for 1.6 oz.


Body Care Empties

Shower Gels

Farmacy HONEY BUBBLY

Price: $30 for 8.3oz

Previously Reviewed -

The Honey Bubbly is solely available on the Farmacy site. If you’re interested in purchasing directly from Farmacy, you can use my code BEAUTYETCBLOG20 to save 20% on your orders.

 

Bath and Body Works Shower Gels - I will always have a stock of shower gels from Bath and Body Works. I tend to get them as gifts and I love all of the different scents they carry! I rotate various shower gels daily and there’s always one Bath and Body Work Shower gel opened in my shower at all times.

 Happy Vibes | Price: $16.95 –the name is very suiting. The scent notes gives off a uplifting ambiance. This is one that I loved using in the mornings to almost wake me up.

Scent Notes: Pink citrus, pear, honeysuckle, sheer vetiver, dewy orchid

 

Pink Chiffon | Price: $16.95 – I believe this one may be discontinued, but tends to come around during semi annual and annual sales!

Scent Notes: Apple Blossom, Pear, Berry, Peach, Gardenia, Water Lily, Jasmine, Coconut Milk, Musk, Sandalwood

 

Midnight Amber Glow | Price: $16.95 this one smells amazing! I love paring it with amber and vanilla perfumes.

Scent Notes: smooth amber, caramel latte and vanilla bourbon.

Palmer's Cocoa Butter Moisturizing Body Oil with Vitamin E

Price: $9.49

The Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Oil is described as a fast absorbing oil that has the typical cocoa butter scent. I would say the oil is more on the middle ground in terms of weight. This was an oil I often reached for when I was in a rush. Applying this on my damp skin left my skin feeling silky soft and moisturized. I feel like the oil absorbed into my skin well and it didn’t make me feel oily. It’s definitely an oil I would repurchase in the future.

Ingredients: Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Squalane, Fragrance (Parfum), Bht, Zea Mays (Corn) Oil, Beta-Carotene (Ci 40800), Geraniol, Coumarin, Citronellol, Linalool.

 

Supergoop PLAY Antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist SPF 50

Price: $15 for 3oz

The Supergoop Play line of their sunscreens are of one of my faves! The Play mist is a non-aerosol spray sunscreen that is water-resistant with a sunscreen protection of spf 50. This mist is very lightweight and can easily be applied to the skin. During the summer months this was my go to sunscreen since it was so easy to spray and rub in. Once rubbed into the skin my skin felt moisturized, so I used this without a regular moisturizer. Even with this 3 oz bottle it lasted me the whole summer, with usage on the weekends. I can recommend this one enough and would definitely repurchase.

Ingredients: Active Ingredients: Avobenzone 2.8%, Homosalate 9.8%, Octisalate 4.9%, Octocrylene 9.5%. Inactive Ingredients: Alcohol Denat., Butyloctyl Salicylate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Leaf Oil, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Ethyl Ferulate, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tridecyl Neopentanoate, VA/Butyl Maleate/Isobornyl Acrylate Copolymer, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil.

 

Lume Whole Body Mini Invisible Cream Tube Deodorant - Clean Tangerine

Price: $4.89

The Lume body deodorant is an aluminum free formulation and it can be used everywhere on the body. Lume is said to block body odor all day and continues for 72 hours. I’ve been wearing natural deodorants for quite a few years now. I can honestly say the Lume deodorant is one of the best natural deodorants that I’ve tried thus far. During my time of usage it was some of the hottest and stickiest days and the deodorant held up so well.

With the cream formula it may be a little weird to use at first. I would typically apply a dime size between both of my underarms- with less being more. Being that the deodorant is formulated with an active, Mandelic Acid, it works well to kill body odors and also worked well to keeping the area looking bright and even toned. Since finishing this mini, I’ve repurchased a full size in the cream formula and a mini size in the solid. If you’re on the fence about it, I would recommend picking up the travel size.

 Ingredients: Water, Mandelic Acid, Maranta Arundinacea Root Powder, Tapioca Starch, Isoamyl Laurate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Cetearyl Alcohol Caffeine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Behenyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Fragrance, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Floral Pyranol, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Panthenol, Sandalrome, Stearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Glucoside, Pentylene Glycol, Phenylpropanol Potassium Hydroxide, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate.

 

Topicals High Roller Ingrown Hair Tonic with AHA and BHA

Price: $26.00 for 1.7oz

I’ve been using the Topicals Ingrown Hair Roller for the past year and I love it so much! Each roller last several months at a time and I love that it can be used all over. Since emptying this bottle I’ve already repurchased my 3rd bottle!

Previously Reviewed- Nov and Dec’22 Empties


Hair Care Empties

(all previously reviewed)

 

All of these hair care products are holy grail products for me. With that being said, I’ve been repurchasing all of these products for several years at this point if not more. If you’re hair is similar to mine, which is curly coily and needs a lot of moisture, these products are worth checking out! Also they are also pretty affordable for natural hair products!

 

Oyin Handmade The Sugar Pomades

Price: $13.99 for 4oz

Previously Reviewed- Ride or Die: Hair Care Faves-

Curls Blueberry Bliss Curl Control Paste

Price: $9.49 for 4oz

Previously Reviewed in January Empties

Mielle Pomegranate and Honey Twisting Souffle

Price: $12.99 for 12oz

Previously Reviewed - Summer Empties

 

Amika Soul Food Nourishing Hair Mask

Price: $18 for 3.3oz

The Amika Soul Food hair mask really lives up to its name. This hair mask is an ultra-thick, hydrating mask that’s formulated with vitamins like A, D, and E along with sea buckthorn. The directions call for the mask to be left on for 5-7 minutes. I usually apply the mask, do my other things and when I was I wash it out my hair always feel super soft and hydrated. I also love how quickly this mask works. I can’t recommend this one enough!!

Ingredients: Water/Eau/Aqua, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Panthenol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn/Argousier) Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol, Fragrance/Parfum, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde.


 Candles, Perfumes & Misc


Bath and Body Works Cucumber Melon Candle

Price: $26.95

Scent Notes: Crisp Cucumber, Watery Honeydew, Summer Cantaloupe, Sparkling Grapefruit, Sheer Woods

The cucumber melon scent from Bath and Body Works will always hold a sentimental place in my heart. This was one of my favorite scents when I was in high school. A few months ago I randomly popped into the BBW store to get a new wallflower and I happened to come across the Cucumber Melon candle. From my knowledge the scent is available in various forms like shower gels, lotions, and splashes- but I had never seen it in a candle form. I burned this candle during the spring and summer months and really loved how fragrant the scent was when it’s being burned. It’s safe to say I will definitely repurchase it when it’s back in stock for the spring season!

 

Parfums de Marly - Delina La Rosee

Travel Size: $33 for 10ml

 Top Notes: Lychee, Pear , Bergamot Essence

Heart Notes: Turkish Rose, Peony, Transparent flowers

Base Notes: Soft wood, White Musk, Vetiver

Delina La Rosee is described as younger and more vibrant version of the signature Delina. I’ve never smelled the original Delina, but I am a big fan of rose fragrances. I found this to be such a beautiful scent. I wore this a lot during the spring and summer months. The scent combination gave me more a fresh rose. I do wish it corporate more of a woodsy or spicy element. Being that I didn’t notice anything super unique regarding the scent,  it’s not one that I would particularly purchase in a full-size bottle.

 

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity Gold

Travel Size: $22.78 for 5ml

Top Notes: berries, nutmeg

Heart Notes: coriander

Base Notes: amber wood, caramel, musk, vanilla

Gentle Fluidity Good has a been a long time favorite of mine. It was literally love at that first sniff of it. It’s very much a unisex amber vanilla fragrance that can be worn year-round. I’ve tried many amber and vanilla scents, but nothing compares to this one! The incorporation of Nutmeg and Coriander really helps to intensify the woodsy elements. I already own a full size and I really enjoyed having the travel size to reapply and when traveling. At this point, I can easily say that this is one of my favorite fragrances and it will remain in my collection!


 Monthly Empties Total:$742.42