A couple years ago, I started a series called “Empty’s” where I revisit an item after it’s been used long term, and decide whether I want to repurchase it.
You can find my previous posts here:
- Empty’s – May 2022
- Empty’s – July 2022
- Empty’s – September 2022
- Empty’s – February 2023
- Empty’s – April 2024
- Empty’s – September 2024
Here are the items in my Empty’s bin today:
Olaplex No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask (here’s the link)
The Olaplex No. 8 moisture mask is an intensive conditioner that you leave on for 10 minutes. I’ve had this bottle for a really long time, since I typically would use it a week or so before I dye my hair at home, thinking it might give it a little extra moisture and strength. With that being said, I actually have no idea if this worked or not. It felt like a lightweight conditioner when I’d put it on and after I washed it out… my hair would feel exactly the same as if I just conditioned it regularly. I’m not planning to re-buy this one at this time, but if I notice any changes in my hair over the next few dye cycles, I may revisit this.
COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Power Essence (here’s the link)
I tried the COSRX snail mucin on a whim almost a year ago and it is honestly one of my hero products that I will forever purchase. I’m OBSESSED with it. It is said to ‘repair and rejuvenate the skin from dryness and aging, as well as reduce dullness and sooth dehydrated skin’ and it absolutely does. I use this day and night and it helps my dry skin feel normal and super soft throughout the day. As for order: first wash face and pat dry, then snail mucin, then any serums (like vitamin C), then moisturizer, then SPF (during the day). LOVE IT. If I did stocking stuffers for everyone in the world, this would be included. This is a forever re-buy for me!
Canvas candle from Target (here’s the link)
This is one of my favorite year-round scents and it is available at Target. Each season, they change up the container a bit so I pick one that I like, since I tend to reuse them around the house after the candle has finished its job. This particular jar is not my favorite, as the inside film scratched off easily, however the ceramic jars from previous versions are beautiful. This is a re-buy for me… just with a closer look at the containers!
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