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The #ProductEmpties We Loved to the Last Drop

From new finds to longtime favorites, these are beauty products that our editors use until the bitter end (of the tube)
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The Texture Spray That Gives Me Perfectly Undone Waves
In true #ProductEmpties fashion, this morning I polished off my third can of Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Perfect Texture Finishing Spray, $28. With its final puff of air I felt a twinge of sadness. Until I pick up another can, I know my hair will look lackluster -- with less volume and only so-so texture.

Even though I try just about every texture spray that comes across my desk, I keep returning to this one. It has the ideal something-but-nothing consistency. It's incredibly lightweight, so you never have to worry about blasting too much product on one section of hair (a styling mistake I'm prone to make). And even if my hair has been blown out completely straight, a few spritzes of this spray gives it enough grip to hold onto whatever my curling wand throws its way. The scent is fresh and light -- like fruity sparking water -- and it's formulated without parabens, phthalates or synthetic colors. It also has some dry shampoo-like qualities, so if I'm stretching my style one day too long, it's a godsend.

Need I say more? I'm off to buy another can. -- Dawn Davis

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The Mascara That Makes Me Feel Like a Rockstar
I'm all about that clumpy lash trend. It's not for everyone, I get it, but to quote Taylor Swift, "Haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate." There's something about clumpy mascaras that give me -- just about the least edgy person out there -- a bit of oomph that full, soft, fluttery mascaras can't deliver. And that's why I'm obsessed with L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Miss Manga Rock Mascara, $7.99.

The spiny, tapered brush coats my lashes from root to tip with the blacker-than-black formula. It creates a thick, spiky fringe that lends just the right amount of drama to my normal jeans-and-t-shirt ensemble. I can make it subtle enough to wear to work or pile it on for the weekend -- either way, I feel like a badass. --Allie Flinn

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The Eye Gel That Helps Me Fake a Full Night's Rest
Two of my biggest guilty pleasures are sleeping in and enjoying a good cocktail. Unfortunately, during particularly hectic workweeks, which are full of deadlines and industry events, I tend to indulge in more of the former than the latter. Cue gnarly under-eye bags come Friday.

In an ideal world, I'd laze in bed combating my well-earned baggage with cold cucumbers pressed to my lids like a Real Housewife, but I can't quite swing that with a nine-to-five. Instead, I toss SkinOwl's Eye+, $46, in the fridge and dab it under my eyes in the morning to quickly de-puff my problem area.

The jelly-like formula feels oh-so-cool and smells good enough to eat. But don't be fooled -- this product offers way more than cucumber's soothing properties. Hyaluronic acid, licorice and aloe help strengthen the delicate eye area, allowing overworked gals like myself to keep hitting happy hour. --Rose Curiel

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The Organic Body Oil That Transforms My Dry Skin
I'm going to tell you a sad story. It starts with seventh-grade me: tiny, adorable and totally insecure about my dry, keratosis pilaris-riddled skin. I was sitting next to my mega-cute, first-ever boyfriend in the cafeteria (we'll call him Tom). As we shared a bag of hot fries, Tom fondly placed his hand on my forearm, only to instantly jerk it away. "Your skin feels like sandpaper!" he exclaimed. I was mortified. And in the ten years since, I've gone through many a body butter and self-confidence mantra trying to recover.

I had almost accepted that my skin would just never be touchably soft. Then, I discovered HollyBeth Organics Body Oil, $60.

This stuff is my new lifeblood. It's organic, vegan and cruelty free, so using it helps me feel like an earth-conscious human being. But beyond that, its nourishing mixture of oils -- from sunflower and pumpkin seed to ylang ylang -- makes my skin the smoothest it's ever been. The first time I ever used it, I gasped. No greasiness, no irritation. Plus, it smells incredible.

Thanks to HollyBeth, I now have the silky skin and confidence I always wanted. (Eat your heart out, Tom).

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The Foundation That Made Me Believe in True Love
For me, searching for the perfect foundation has been like going on a series of blind dates. Some were cheap, some were clingy, others were adequate, but when Urban Decay's Naked Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Makeup, $40, came into my life, I felt like I'd finally met my soul mate.

For the most part, I've been blessed with clear skin that only breaks out when I've slacked on my skin care routine or a night out on the town derails my diet. But even when I'm on my worst behavior, this Naked foundation always has my back -- or face, rather. It has buildable coverage that feels weightless and looks 100 percent natural, which is great because, as much as I love the bakery down the street, I'm not a fan of caked-on makeup. Plus, it's a vegan, paraben-free product, so it keeps my face from any harmful chemicals and makes me feel better about sabotaging my not-so-vegan diet.

Needless to say, I've never been in a happier relationship with any of my beauty products. Waking up to this product every morning might just be the only commitment I need. --Jessica Amaris

Ever had a beauty product you love so much that you shook, hacked, scraped or squeezed its container until you were absolutely positive you had expended all of its precious contents? Rare indeed is the product that elicits that deliciously desperate feeling, especially in beauty editors. So when our team of beauty mavens encounters a rave-worthy product, you know it's the real deal. Herewith, our editors rattle off their "beauty empties," aka the best beauty products that they can't help but use until the last drop. Read on for their best nail polishes, hair products, skin care products and makeup now.
MAR 13, 2020 | SHARES
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