Beauty addicts thread: share empties, chucks and mindful buying tips

[Experiment627]

Welcome back (or welcome in!) to our little corner of beauty bliss, where shelves are full, wish lists are longer than ever, and there’s always something new to try.
This thread has been around for ages (since at least 2015), and many of us have even tamed our beauty-buying habits thanks to the wisdom and support shared here. We post our empties and chucks, helping each other make smarter, more satisfying choices next time we shop.
All beauty product addicts welcome!

One of 2 positives about peri menopause is i dont seem to attract them as much anymore. (The other is that i am not constantly cold anymore).

Few empties:

Simple micellar water - i dont use micellar a lot as i dont think its good enough for actual proper cleansing and it can be drying. This is the best one though and the least drying. Will RP.

Elf cleansing balm - really surprisingly excellent and a great price point. Will rp.

The ordinary vitamin c powder. I dont love it and find it a faff to use but it does do the job and is inexpensive so there's a good chance I will rp. (I have the ole henricksson one in a travel size I will be trying next).

The clarins stuff is my OG. Love the scent. Use as a body wash or bubble bath albeit usually only in winter. Dont buy as cant justify the cost but can usually count in dsis or sil to purchase dor birthdays or Christmas!

We are away over October and I have a lovely stash of travel minis to try. Will report back on return. Some are brands I haven't even heard of after I got a culture beauty freebie!