Capsule Makeup Collection Challenge 2024

[itsfi]

Hello, BIC Beauties! If the idea of makeup capsules piques your curiosity, or you're interested in seeing what's in the beauty collection or weekly makeup bag of your fellow BIC beauties, jump right on in - with questions, comments or a capsule of your own to share.

To add a fun take on putting together a makeup capsule, I've included theme(s) for the weekly capsule - some weeks, I have enough products in my stash (eek!) to make a whole capsule based on the prompt; other weeks, I have just one or two items that fit neatly within theme.

Whether you find yourself in the same place or somewhere in between, jump right on it and share your weekly makeup capsule. Check out the FAQ section below ⤵️ for more info on this challenge.

CURRENT MAKEUP CAPSULE THEME:   

Week 52 (December 23 - December 29) - The Holiday Glam Makeup Capsule and/or  The "2024 Makeup Capsule Collection" Makeup Capsule - Some options for us to close out the makeup capsules for 2024 (or to kick start 2025)!

Show us the beauties you use when you want to add glitz and glam (or, that up the glitz and glam element) to your makeup look.

and/or 

Curate a bag with your go-to, GOAT, ride-or-die products that would make up your ultimate makeup capsule collection (for 2024). If it's too much to put together a creme de la creme capsule or if you're at your best with options, consider putting together a makeup capsules of one or more favorites you discovered (or re-discovered) in 2024. 

Upcoming Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 12.21.2024] Take a sneak peek at the weekly themes to come. 

Spoiler

Week 1 - 2024/2025 - to be posted the week of December 23, after the Christmas holiday. HINT: Think newness for the new year, or to usher in the New Year. 😉

Previous Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 12.23.2024]

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1 - The First (of the Year) Makeup Capsule

2 - The Quick & Easy Winter Edition Makeup Capsule

3 - The $20 USD ($27 CAD) & Under Makeup Capsule

4 - The "On the Go!" Makeup Capsule

5 - The Best of January 2024 Makeup Capsule

6 - The Black Owned / Founded Beauty Brand Makeup Capsule

7 - The Lunar New Year - Year of the Dragon Makeup Capsule and/or The "Things I Love" Makeup Capsule

8 - The "BIC Inspired" Makeup Capsule

9 - The Best of February 2024 Makeup Capsule and/or The "On The Chopping Block" Makeup Capsule 

10 - The International Woman Owned / Founded Beauty Brand Makeup Capsule

11 - The "One Brand" or "All The Brands" Makeup Capsule 

12 - The "Springing Forward" Makeup Capsule and/or The Pops of Color Makeup Capsule 

13 -  The Fast & Furious / Quick & Easy Makeup Capsule and/or The March 2024 "On Top" or "On The Chopping Block" Makeup Capsule 

14 - The "Do Over" or "Take 2" Makeup Capsule

15 - The Makeup-Artist-Founded Brand Makeup Capsule and/or The Sephora Spring Savings Makeup Capsule

16 - The BIC Inspired (Spring Edition) Makeup Capsule and/or The Sephora Spring Savings Makeup Capsule

17 - The "Green" Makeup Capsule and/or The Sephora Spring Savings Makeup Capsule

18 - The  April 2024 "On Top" or "On The Chopping Block" Makeup Capsule and/or The "More Play Time With My Sephora Savings Event Hauls" Makeup Capsule

19 - The AAPI Owned / Founded Beauty Brand Makeup Capsule

20 - The "Sleeping Beauties" Makeup Capsule and/or The "OMG, More Stuff From the Sephora Spring Savings" Makeup Capsule

21 - The "My Best Self" Makeup Capsule
22 - The  May 2024 "On Top", "On The Chopping Block" or "On Repeat" Makeup Capsule
23 - The Love Is Love Makeup Capsule
24 - The Repurposed Makeup Capsule and/or The Multi-tasking Makeup Capsule
25 - The "Welcome, Summer!" Makeup Capsule and/or The "Good Stuff" Makeup Capsule
26 - The June 2024 "On Top", "On the Chopping Block" and/or "On Repeat" Makeup Capsule
27 - The Indie Brands Makeup Capsule and/or The Summer Vacation Makeup Capsule
28 - The "If I Were To Curate My Ultimate Makeup Capsule" Makeup Capsule (aka The "These are My Favorite Products" Makeup Capsule) 
29 - The Sticks and (Gem)Stones Makeup Capsule and/or The Pops of Colour: Summer Edition Makeup Capsule
30 - The BIC Inspired Summer Edition Makeup Capsule and/or The Pan It! Makeup Capsule
31 - The July 2024 New, Old, or "Is It Time For This To Go?" Makeup Capsule
32 - The Take 2 / Do Over Makeup Capsule and/or The "Sleeping Beauties" Makeup Capsule 
33 - The Day-to-Night (or Date Night): Summer Edition Makeup Capsule and/or The "Outside My Comfort Zone" Makeup Capsule
34 - The Samples Makeup Capsule and/or The Newness Makeup Capsule 
35 - The August 2024 Throw Down!, Throwback, and/or Throw Out? Makeup Capsule 
36 - The Workhorses Makeup Capsule
37 - The Runway or Red Carpet Inspired Makeup Capsule and/or The "BIC Inspired" Makeup Capsule 
38 - The LatinX Founded / Owned Beauty Brands Makeup Capsule
39 - The September 2024 Throw Down!, Throwback, and/or Throw Out? Makeup Capsule and/or The Brands at SEPHORiA Makeup Capsule
40 - The "Pop of Colour": Fall Edit Makeup Capsule and/or The Musician Founded or Owned Beauty Brands Makeup Capsule
41 - The "Dynamic Duos (or Trios)" Makeup Capsule and/or The "Products with Interesting / Attention-Grabbing Names" Makeup Capsule
42 - The "Makeup I'm Thankful For" Makeup Capsule and/or The Do Over / Take 2 Makeup Capsule
43 - The "How Low Can I Go?" Makeup Capsule and/or The Global Makeup Capsule
44 - The "Sleeper Hits" Makeup Capsule and/or The October 2024 Throw Down, Throwback, and/or Throw Out? Makeup Capsule
45 - The Sweater Weather Makeup Capsule and/or The Holidays Savings (Shop The Sale) Makeup Capsule
46 - The Time Capsule Makeup Capsule and/or The Awesomely Affordable and/or Spectacularly Splurge-worthy Makeup Capsule
47 - The "Please, Don't Go!" / Discontinued Products Makeup Capsule and/or The Newness Makeup Capsule
48 - The Things I'm Thankful For Makeup Capsule and/or The “BIC Inspired” Fall Makeup Capsule
49 - The Beautifully Bold or Delightfully Demure Makeup Capsule and/or The "Savvy Shopper" Makeup Capsule  
50 - The Sticks 2.0 Makeup Capsule and/or The "Favorite Theme From The Challenge" Makeup Capsule
51 - The Winter Wonderland Makeup Capsule and/or The "Take 2" / "Do Over" Makeup Capsule

FAQs: [Updated 4.28.2024]

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What is a capsule makeup collection?  

A capsule makeup collection is a selection of makeup products that can be used to put together different looks for a variety of occasions. For some of us, that may mean a group of essential products for your everyday look plus a few extra items for a more glam or dramatic look; and, for others of us, that may mean, a lineup of our holy grail product(s) in each makeup category. My ideal capsule makeup collection probably falls somewhere in between - we'll (hopefully) find out at the end of the year! I don't see myself as a minimalist, but I don't have an extensive collection of makeup either. I appreciate the collections of people who fall within both camps but I float somewhere in between - on the one hand, my brow product collection would earn a gold star if we were using a minimalist approach to makeup; my lip product lineup, on the other hand, would not. 🤣 It would most definitely not.  

Why have a capsule makeup collection?  

Everyone will have their own reasons for having (or not having) a more streamlined makeup collection. Over the years, I've just become more interested in having less beauty products on hand (well, except for lip products, lol) - a handful of items I use or reach for more frequently with maybe a few additional products that are go-to's for me for special events or occasions.  Don't get me wrong, I love trying new products and I don't see that changing. I just like the idea of having a simpler collection (I appreciate that "simpler" can be relative), curated to my needs and lifestyle.

Why weekly? 
A few years ago, beauty & lifestyle blogger Serein Wu, did a weekly series (on her blog and YouTube channel), Makeup Bag Monday, where she rotated her makeup bag each week with new product launches and makeup already in her collection. Every Monday, she shared the products she selected for the upcoming week and provided detailed makeup reviews on the makeup she used for the previous week. I may not post detailed reviews, but will at least try to include a weekly recap (probably at the end of the week) of what products I like and which ones didn't work for me.  If weekly works for you, great. If not, feel free to join in based on what works best for you.

What if I don't have enough products to fit the theme for a full face?

No need for your entire makeup capsule to fit the weekly theme(s). Just one will do. And, even if you don't have one that fits squarely within a theme, feel free to post your makeup capsule. We'd love to see what you're using and hear your feedback on the products as you put them to use. 

[cianni]

@itsfi That’s some impressive Tetris work, I can’t believe all those products fit in that bag! This is a great array of products, and I’m happy that they’ve seemed to pass the test on their first real go. The bonus of these products is it looks like there’s a limited spill/breakage risk. I’ve learned the hard way to avoid bringing around products that can make a mess at your desk/car 😰

[itsfi]

omg @cianni, I learned that lesson the hard way too! The last thing we need when we're having to do our makeup on the go is a mess. 😅 I wasn't sure that travel bottle of the mist was going to fit, but it did - phew! I wouldn't have hated having to ditch it, especially since it's became such a staple in my makeup routine (and really helpful with the Merit foundation stick. That's the last piece to go in, the firsts being the Nudestix tin and the lash curler. Everything else is small enough that they can be moved around easily. 

[Mellmars1185]

@itsfi Great capsule! Great idea to bring the mist to help out with the Merit. I will definitely give that a try. The swatches of the Nudestix are pretty. The Tower 28 liner seems promising. Everything I have tried from the brand has impressed me a lot. All the best with your capsule this week!

[itsfi]

@Mellmars1185, for whatever reason, I’ve been finding that lately I need something to get my foundation sticks to spread easier. Usually I apply a a face oil as a primer but didn’t have that as an option here. The mist has been working well - it’s not too much slip.

With Tower 28, have you used other cheek products? Curious to know your preferred method for applying- fingers? Brush? Beauty sponge?

[missjeanie]

@itsfi Um..... I don't have all of these products, but I have a couple and I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts on them after this week.  I may also have just decided, after only reading through a few of this week's capsules, that the ladies and gents of BIC could curate some pretty wicked Sephora Favourites Sets!

(I have that YSL Mascara in Blue.... I need an excuse to toss it into a capsule so I'm suggesting a 'pops of colour' theme week at some point???)

[itsfi]

"the ladies and gents of BIC could curate some pretty wicked Sephora Favourites Sets!" ~ 100% agree @missjeanie! There have been some capsules where I'm thinking "I'll just shop this stash!!" 😁 

Keep that YSL blue mascara close at hand, missjeanie! Pops of Colour is on the schedule for March! 🙌 You could also toss it in for the "Things I Love" capsule next month. 😉

[missjeanie]

@itsfi Right!! There are quite a few capsule that are influencing me to buy not to just use what I have lol!  And quite a few where I'd gladly  use the entire capsule for more than just a week!

Love that there's going to a colourful prompt coming up, I can't wait to see what colours are chosen in which regards too.

[itsfi]

@missjeanie, I’ve started a list on my phone of products I want to look into for the spring sale. I’m trying to be good about what I add to the list. Or at least identify what are “maybe” purchases and what are ones I am definitely going to pick up. 

[danielledanielle]

@itsfi, cool, I feel less weird that I've pseudo window shopped aka built a cart earlier this month 😅

[itsfi]

lol @danielledanielle! We’re all very ummm … organized around here. Yeah, organized.  😝

Here’s my most current edit ✍️ …. 

No idea what this will look like by the time the sale actually rolls around. Ha! @missjeanie 

[missjeanie]

@itsfi Our lists might have one or two overlaps...

-Touchland sanitizer ... Mango Passion edition

-SPF (always... leaning to Cay Skin... we'll see what's out then)

-Summer Fridays Lip Oils... trying not to want all four?

-YSL Over Red in a travel size to make sure I like it.

-Cay Skin Lip Balm... it's health care.

-And my Prada Beauty also has question marks next to it

I may also have like 20 more lines of products.  I might need to narrow it down just a bit. 

[itsfi]

@missjeanie, narrow it down to make room for more things to add! 😝 

[missjeanie]

@danielledanielle @itsfi  Are you really a BICer if you don't have a running list????

[danielledanielle]

@missjeanie, touché 🤣🤣😂

[CynthieLu]

Wow, you got everything in the bag. 🥳 That is an accomplishment. 😉 It's full but ready for everything. 

You picked out so many great things here. The Nude Stixs set has been on my radar @itsfi , having it's own mirror is a good selling point, I didn't catch that when I was looking it over the few times I've been humming and hawing over it.

[itsfi]

@CynthieLu, the mirror on the inside of this Nudestix tin is fantastic - definitely comes in handy for on the go!! The stix are also easy to blend - with brushes and with just fingers. 

Edited 1.24.2024 to add swatch:

[cianni]

@itsfi omg bohemian rose is soooo gorgeous!

[itsfi]

Right @cianni? It doesn't work so well on me as a lip color, but as a blush, wow! It's very pretty.

[ather]

So my on the go makeup capsule! I have been dealing with breakouts and really sensitive eyes. Everything is making them water! 

 
here is my on the go! 
MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Ecru 

Kosas Air Brow Clear + Clean Lifting Treatment Eyebrow Gel with Lamination Effect 0.13 oz/ 4 g 

Summer Fridays blush side note it’s not on their site or Sephora. I wonder why??

#LAWLESS Skin-Smoothing Talc-Free Perfecting Powd

Sephora Collection clean bouncy cream eyeshadow in dragonfly 

caliray Come Hell or High Water Volumizing & Lengthening Tubing Mascara 0.37 oz / 11 mL  this is on my pan it. I have 6 mascaras open right now! What is wrong with me 😳

[cianni]

@ather ahh, breakouts always happen at the worst time! This is a great capsule - hopefully everything plays nicely with your skin and eyes!

also - I’m very much the same way with mascaras!! There always seems to be the justification to open a new one!

[ather]

@cianni  Thank you! I agree. They always happen when you’re not wanting them!! 

Urg I have a problem with wanting to try everything at once!!