It’s natural to be sad when the last drops of a favorite product have been dispensed and the bottle (or tub, or tube, or jar) is empty. A fresh, unopened skincare product is a thing of pristine beauty and endless promise. An empty one sometimes seems haunted by the ghosts of promises unfulfilled. But empties are a part of the natural cycle of life. So are reviews of the empties and decisions about whether to repurchase them.
In the last month or so, I’ve emptied quite a few products, including Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Science Activator “Longer Name” Borabit Ampoule, a couple of Leejiham Vita Propolis Ampoules, a Banila Co. Miss Flower & Mr. Honey Essence Oil, and a jar of COSRX Honey Ceramide Full Moisture Cream. Which ones did I like enough to repurchase? How much retinol is actually in the Missha Longer Name Ampoule, and how does it compare to the original Missha Long Name Ampoule? We’ll find out as I bid goodbye to my depleted friends and wish them luck on their journey to reincarnation.











