empties video
/ˈɛmptiz ˈvɪdiəʊ/
CommonA video where someone shows every product they fully used up and gives a final verdict on each.
Considered one of the most trustworthy review formats because the person actually finished the product. A shelf of empties carries more credibility than a first-impression review.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | monthly empties video is up, i got through a lot this month | The creator finished many products and is posting their reviews. | youtube, 2024 |
| 02 | i keep an empties bin in my bathroom so i have everything ready for the video | The person collects finished products in one place so they do not forget to include them. | tiktok, 2023 |
| 03 | empties videos are the only reviews i trust because they actually finished the product | Valuing empties reviews over first-impression ones because of the depth of testing. | reddit, 2023 |
| 04 | i've been waiting to post my empties video until i have enough to make it worth watching, almost there | Holding off on publishing until there are enough finished products for a full video. | instagram, 2024 |
Use it when
- You are posting a video showing every product you have completely used up.
- You are describing a type of beauty review content.
- You are sharing final verdicts on products after finishing them.
Do not use it when
- You are reviewing products you have not finished.
- You are doing a general haul or unboxing video.Use “sephora-haul” instead.
Variations and related forms
Origin and context
Originated on YouTube as part of the structured beauty review genre. The format became popular because finishing a product takes months, which naturally produces credible, long-term review data.
- First seen
- 2010s
- Confidence
- medium
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https://slang.fyi/empties-videoUpdated: 2026-08-28License: CC BY 4.0