DEC favorites/empties

[secretlyevil]

What did love this month? What did you empty this moth? Did you like it? Will you repurchase it?

[secretlyevil]

I emptied my Milani eye primer, it took me two years of practically every day use. It's amaze balls and cheap!

[secretlyevil]

Favorites: ummm...

Perversion mascara
elf dark powder blush palette

[DarcyLongfellow]

I finished my Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow in Birthday Suit, and I'm bummed that they've apparently stopped making these. They are AWESOME for a quick eye look

I'm thinking I may stray from Ulta/Sephora and head to MAC to get some Paint Pots as a replacement.

[saz]

I emptied a lot and didn't keep track but nothing was really amazing that I recall.

Favorites this month:
- Started Asian skincare products so almost all of that is a huge favorite right now but my top favorite is Miss Flower Mr Honey cream.
- Schmidts deodorant (rose & vanilla flavor) - ok this is personal care more than beauty but I LOVE IT you guys! It's only been about a week and I haven't worked out in that time (LAZY) but so far so good.
- I got a lipstick from the Laura Gellar sale that I'm LOVING!!! Also loving her eyelash primer & mascara, my eyelashes are looking awesome.

[wineandcheese]

I had a body scrub I loved from Publix. I don't remember the name but it was coconut lime. The only reason it's empty is because my 11 y.o niece decided to use it ever night for a week, I used it twice lol.

No other empties.

Favorites: benefit around the clock eye liner. I use it for days that I just tight line my eyes, which is during the week.

[tugsgirl]

Empties - Bum Bum Cream (will definitely repurchase)
                UD Primer potion - already had a refill, but I'm not as excited about this product as I used to be. May be time to look for something new.

Favorites - Kat Von D Tattoo Liner
                Can I put nail polish here? The OPI Infinite Shine set I got from Ulta..I believe it was Breakfast at Tiffany's. Loved the color, and shine of                  this stuff.
        

[carrotsmakemefat]

Used up my smashbox anti blemish primer. I LOVE it but it's so pricey. Anyone else have a good rec? Otherwise I'll need to buy more :( (Need for super sensitive skin)

Tarte LCL mascara - love also. Will likely repurchase.

Favorite - lip products - still in love with the IT lip vitality I'm je ne se jois. It's beyond amazing.
Also discovered and love the beauty counter lipstick sheers - I have plum. So moisturizing !
Finally, I got the IT vitality blush stain in sweet apple and it's so gorgeous and amazing staying power! Also happy I used my ULTA points on more IT brushes. Love everyone I've gotten and I want to gradually buy all the brushes

[secretlyevil]

KVD tattoo eyeliner is also a favorite, I have used almost every day since I purchased in mid November.

[nsl]

My only true empty for the month was a tube of Lorac's Behind the Scenes eye primer. Love this stuff, so I already had another in my stash.

Favorites were Bite Black Currant, Benefit Rockateur blush, and my Bobbi Brown eye shimmer brick in Sequin.

[Pippin]

Repurchased-
Cerave PM moisturizer- I really like mixing this with a face oil. 
Elf Lip Exfoliators- I will always have these on hand. 
TF BTS Mascara- Love this stuff, will buy when I run out of samples
Batiste- I always have a backup. 
Liked/Might Repurchase-
Pixi Peach Corrector- Was HG but I'm wanting to try something new. 
IT Gel Eyeliner- My first ever used up black liner! It stays great in the waterline. 
Vit C Serum-Liked but I went through it really fast. 
Olay Eye Cream- This is my 5th or 6th tube but I'm trying to find something new. 
The rest was fine but nothing I'd repurchase. The only duds were the Tarte Cabana Boy lipstick, the formula was weird/didn't care for. The Tarte Lights Camera Flashes had the biggest brush ever. I was constantly poking my eye trying to use. Ugh hated it. 

Favorites- I'm really liking UD Perversion Mascara, the Becca Blushed With Light palette and the TF Melted Matte lipstick in Candy Cane this past month. 

[ginger]

Dec 31, 2016 14:51:28 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

I emptied my Milani eye primer, it took me two years of practically every day use. It's amaze balls and cheap!

I bought this in a hurry before my work's Christmas party at the beginning of December.

I really liked it, but I figured I should probably get a "better brand" to see what I was missing out on since I hadn't bought any in a while.

Yeah..I don't like the Too Faced Shadow Insurance nearly as much as that tube of Milani.

[secretlyevil]

Jan 1, 2017 11:14:32 GMT -5 ginger said:

Dec 31, 2016 14:51:28 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

I emptied my Milani eye primer, it took me two years of practically every day use. It's amaze balls and cheap!

I bought this in a hurry before my work's Christmas party at the beginning of December.

I really liked it, but I figured I should probably get a "better brand" to see what I was missing out on since I hadn't bought any in a while.

Yeah..I don't like the Too Faced Shadow Insurance nearly as much as that tube of Milani.

It's my HG eye primer.

[juliachild]

I don't remember my empties... I know I finished a can of Batiste. Not sure on makeup empties.

Favorites:
Wet n Wild Reserve your Cabana. I've been using this as a setting powder. Love it.
CDJapan CB100 Powder brush
Koyudo Somell Garden Peach Blush brush. These are my first two Japanese makeup brushes. I love them. I'm officially addicted.

[lovelyshoes]

Used up:
Klorane dry shampoo. It's my favorite.
Dr Dennis Gross eye cream, another favorite.

Favorites:
MAC Satin Taupe. It's my all time favorite shadow and I have been using it a lot again lately.
Also loving the Amika hair mask. It's a really good conditioner.

[notasafeplace]

Jan 1, 2017 10:56:20 GMT -5 Pippin said:

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Repurchased-
Cerave PM moisturizer- I really like mixing this with a face oil. 
Elf Lip Exfoliators- I will always have these on hand. 
TF BTS Mascara- Love this stuff, will buy when I run out of samples
Batiste- I always have a backup. 
Liked/Might Repurchase-
Pixi Peach Corrector- Was HG but I'm wanting to try something new. 
IT Gel Eyeliner- My first ever used up black liner! It stays great in the waterline. 
Vit C Serum-Liked but I went through it really fast. 
Olay Eye Cream- This is my 5th or 6th tube but I'm trying to find something new. 
The rest was fine but nothing I'd repurchase. The only duds were the Tarte Cabana Boy lipstick, the formula was weird/didn't care for. The Tarte Lights Camera Flashes had the biggest brush ever. I was constantly poking my eye trying to use. Ugh hated it. 

Favorites- I'm really liking UD Perversion Mascara, the Becca Blushed With Light palette and the TF Melted Matte lipstick in Candy Cane this past month. 

That's how I use my Cerave PM cream too. I seriously love that moisturizer. It's perfect for me in summer on its own, and mixing with oil makes it's perfect for the cooler temperatures too.

[notasafeplace]

Empties:

Batiste dry shampoo - I auto subscribe to this via Amazon. Best dry shampoo I've ever used.
Cover Girl super sizer mascara- already repurchased, HG for me.
Almay eyeliner in black brown, the one with built in sharpener - been using it since high school, bottom lashes only.

Favorites:
Tarte Maracuja oil- perfection mixed in with my Cerave PM lotion
NYX eyeshadow palette in Golden Hour
ELF perfect blending brush - I've been using it for foundation
Sephora liquid eyeliner in Cup A Joe

[bowies]

Empty:
ABH eyebrow pencil. Purchased the NYX version to replace.
CG Super Sizer mascara. Repurchased.
Rimmel Lasting Finish foundation. Haven't repurchased yet but I will.
Japonesque black eyeliner. Was part of a LE set so can't repurchase.
Bliss body wash in vanilla/bergamot. Will not repurchase.
Dove body wash in cocoa butter. Will repurchase someday.
Ojon shampoo and conditioner. Will not repurchase.

Favorites:
Tarteist Pro palette
NYX intense butter glosses (particularly chocolate crepe)
L'Oréal Infallible Paint lips in sultry sangria
Soap & Glory Clean on Me body wash
Mario Badescu Glycolic face wash
A Dior eye cream I want to make sweet, sweet love to
Garnier micellar water

[calico]

Empties:
B&B Hairdressers Invisible Oil Primer *Will repurchase after I use up my LP Primer
Bite Lushfruit Lipgloss in Currant
Batiste Dry Shampoo
Real Colors Stay n Spray Makeup Setting Spray
Valentina's Home Brewed Salt Scrub
Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion deluxe sample
Tarte Amazonian Butter lipstick mini in Mimosa
About 10 foil packets of skincare & makeup samples

Favorites:
Tarte Double Duty Beauty palette in Sultry Star Power
Yes to Coconuts Lip Balm
It Cosmetics eyeshadow brushes

[mdgirl]

Empties:
Skin79 VIP Gold bb cream: Love it and already had my backup
Urban Decay B6 spray (deluxe sample): I didn't see any effect; won't repurchase
Becca Bronzing Skin Perfector: Actually the tube of the deluxe sample I was using broke, so I bought a full size because...

Loves:
Becca Bronzing Skin Perfector: I'd only used this as a liquid bronzer before, but I tried it all over and it did a nice job of masking my hyperpigmentation without looking orange or weird.
Zoeva En Taupe palette: So gorgeous
Nivea Soft cream: I got a little tub of this in the December Target box. I've been sick so I've been washing my hands a ton and using hand sanitizer and my hands literally had scabs on them they were so dry, but this got them soft again.
Beauty Blender: Finally got a real one and I see what the fuss is about.
Clinique Chubby in the Nude sticks: I have two in different colors from different GWPs and they are so quick but give me such a nice natural look with the Beauty Blender.

Fail: That Burberry Cat Lashes mascara I raved about last month got crappy after a few weeks. It felt like putting a smear of Nutella on my lashes and the brush isn't strong enough to comb it out.

[centralsquare]

bowies, how do you like the NYX version? I used up my ABH Brow Wiz this month too

[bowies]

Jan 2, 2017 12:23:59 GMT -5 centralsquare said:

bowies, how do you like the NYX version? I used up my ABH Brow Wiz this month too

The ABH is slightly creamier and has a slightly better color payoff. Is it worth paying double from the NYX? No. It's about as good a dupe as a dupe can get.

[peachykate]

Empties-
Shea Moisture bar soap
Rice cleansing oil

Favorites -
UD Naked Skin
Smashbox cream lipstick in get fired

[bluelikejazz]

I don't think I had any empties this month. A few things I need to toss because they are old, but nothing used up.

Tossed:
Nars Blush in Madly. I loved it when I was younger. Now it's too dark and shimmery for me. Will not repurchase
A few random lip glosses/chapsticks/lipsticks from years past I found. Too many new ones from Christmas to repurchase any of these.
Smashbox Perversion Mascara - Loved, but was past it's prime, and I have 4 others I want to use up before I repurchase
Benefit they're real Mini Mascara - same as Smashbox, but probably loved less than Smashbox

Favorites:
TF Chocolate Bon Bons (thanks to everyone who told me to get this one!)
Everything else was my typical face all month (TF Born this way, UD primer potion, Tarte Exposed blush, random lipsticks)

[Champagne Supernova]

No Empties, lots of loves though.

Loves:

Josie Maran Argan oil.
Too Faced Sweet Peach palette
Simple Micellar Water
Ciate London Liquid Velvet