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. 

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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. 

[ather]

@CynthieLu  Great redo!!! 

[CynthieLu]

This is a fun one 🥳😉 @ather thank you!

[Mellmars1185]

@CynthieLu Lovely selection of items! 

[CynthieLu]

It's my favorite of all the capsules @Mellmars1185. Everything from BIC loves, and it's all a fabulous time to use. 🥳🥳 I'm thrilled with this week's. 😀

[missjeanie]

@CynthieLu Great selection of some BIC and beauty in general all stars here.  I have the KAYALI YUM PISTACHIO GELATO | 33 Eau de Parfum Intense Travel Spray and I think I may need to upgrade to a larger bottle soon.  Smells so yummy!

[CynthieLu]

It's so delicately delicious @missjeanie 💚 I don't think you'd regret it.  I picked mine up during a fragrance multiplier. That's also a pretty good time to replenish the supply. 😉😉

[itsfi]

Week 14 - The "Do Over" / "Take 2" 🎬 Makeup Capsule 

Apologies for the delay in uploading this post. I'm juggling multiple project deadlines as well as some other to do's. Good news, one project done as of yesterday! 🙌 On to the others. But, first ... 

There were several themes that made my list of capsules to repeat. I ended up coming up with 2 capsules I'd like to work on this week – one for the work week and one for the weekend. One capsule will be a mix of a couple of past themes. The other, well ... I ended up making up a new-ish theme? Not really sure how that happened, but it did. 

Work Week Capsule:

I call this The "Woman-Founded Beauty Brands That I Don't Have Enough Products On Their Own To Do a One-Brand Theme" Makeup Capsule - I get the irony of this capsule - it certainly has more products than one should probably use when having a longer list of competing to do's and deadlines, but my morning makeup routine this week, along with a cup of coffee, will be my "me" time. Ooh, makeup + coffee = a mini "me" time habit stack @Mellmars1185 ❣️ Will post to the Habit Stacking Thread 📚 later this week. 

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Complexion:

🌼  Violette Fr. Invisible Bandage to seal a 3 large and unsightly zits - we were doing so well with no unwelcome visitors on my face and then this happened. Ah well, it is life and we will work through it. 

🌸  Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Soothing Serum Skin Tint Foundation with Peptides + Ceramides 4 

🌻  HAUS LABS BY LADY GAGA Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer with Fermented Arnica 

🪻  Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Refillable Blurring & Setting Powder 

Cheeks:

🌹  Victoria Beckham Beauty Matte Bronzer - I've been a fan of Mrs. Beckham's beauty line since the very beginning - it started with the lipsticks (but, of course!). I don't have every piece from her collection but what I have picked up, I enjoy, including this matte bronzer - it's not flat like I thought most mattes would be and gives me a healthy warmth to my complexion.

Eyes:

🍃  PAT McGRATH LABS IntensifEYES™ Longwear Eyeshadow Primer IntensifEYES™ Longwear Primary 

💐  Natasha Denona Biba All Neutral Eyeshadow Palette Full Size Biba Neutral Eyeshadow Palette - because I WILL hit pan on that last shadow before the end of this year!!! 

🪴  Danessa Myricks Beauty Linework Paintbrush Fluid Liquid Eyeliner 0.034 oz / 1 ml - on days when I need my eyes to look more awake

🌺  LAWLESS Mini The One & Done Volumizing Mascara Black* - this is my first time using this one. Hoping it will make my eyes pop and make me look less tired 

🌱  Glossier Boy Brow Volumizing Eyebrow Gel-Pomade 

Lips:

💋  Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil for Moisturizing Sheer Coverage Blush Dreams - a great my-lips-but-better lip oil

💄  Tatcha The Kissu Lip Tint SPF 25 Hydrating Tinted Lip Sunscreen Plum Blossom 

👄  Tower 28 Beauty LipSoftie® Hydrating Tinted Lip Treatment Balm Watermelon Kiwi to keep my lips hydrated - the deliciously fruity scent will be a nice pick-me-up as well

Weekend Capsule:

The Fast & Furious Pops of Color Makeup Capsule 

Will cross post thoughts on this one to the Sephora Six - Fast & Furious Edition and swatches to the  Re: Makeup Challenge of the Week 2021/2022/2023 . Thank you @danielledanielle @sister13 & @missjeanie for the fabulous themes - I like how this mash up is looking!

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🌻  Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Foundation 15 Melrose 🐐

🌷  Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi™ Bronzing Drops with Peptides 🐐

🌹  Ami Colé Desert Date Cream Blush & Lip Multistick Hibiscus for cheeks and lips

🌸  Ere Perez Natural Almond Oil Mascara - Mauve - for a fun pop of purple

🪻  Prados Beauty Mora Eyeliner, a deep purple-black to complement the Ere Perez purple mascara

🌼  Fenty Gloss Bomb Crystal Holographic Lip Luminizer (limited edition) - alone and atop Ami Cole Hibiscus

I can't wait to see what capsule(s) y'all decided to do over. Show me your Take Two's 🎬! 

[Mellmars1185]

@itsfi It is awesome you were able to complete a project and prepare your capsule(s) for the week. Do you find having the capsule helps you save time when getting ready? I love your determination with the Biba palette!

[itsfi]

Thank you @Mellmars1185! The capsules have been really helpful for me - it saves times when getting ready in a couple of regards - one, I'm not staring at my stash wondering what to use - even if I choose to include a couple of similar products, it's an easier choice. Also, it's super convenient and efficient to have it all in one place. I'm not thrown off course because I can't find my <<insert product>> - it's seamless in terms of getting ready. 😃 I liken it to cooking - it all flows so much better when I have all my ingredients and tools in front of me, ready to use. How about you? Have the capsules been helpful? Worthwhile? Is there anything you would adjust? 

I tend to have competing deadlines with projects, but this month, a lot of the large ones have converged all around the same time or within days of one another. So that makes it ... interesting. 😉 Putting the capsules together has been my "time out" on the weekend between taking care of project related items or other work things that also need to be done, and non-work related to do's. I've gotten better at mixing oldies-but-goodies with new-to-me products as well as tried-and-true 🐐 and ones I'm on the fence about, though that latter one hasn't really popped up too much in the last couple of weeks - having my makeup be something I know works and holds up helps a lot, both for how I look and how I feel, which is helpful when the work deadlines can be chaotic. 

Habit stacking has been good with making sure I get to those non-work related to do's. Conceptually (and functionally, actually), having my makeup for the week all picked out helps the whole getting ready process more routinized and that's helpful when I have project deadlines. I have realized that I haven't done anything with styling my hair - it's just been brush it and put it in a clip. I'll try to work on that more this coming week, maybe aim to style my hair 3, maybe 4, out of the 7 days.

[Mellmars1185]

@itsfi That is amazing! Anytime that can be saved is super helpful, especially when you have deadlines coming up. I totally can relate to things coming in waves. I do find the capsules helpful during my work week. I kind of feel off track the past few weeks. I find I still get ready on time still, but I wasn't as rushed with my capsule picked out. I tended to veer outside of my capsule on the weekends when I had more time to play. For my hair, I tend to like to style it at night and clip it up at night. I leave myself 10 min to brush and touch up my hair in the morning. I really like my blow dry round brush for a quick touch up in the morning.

[itsfi]

@Mellmars1185, what do you use to clip up your hair at night? Do you use the round brush on just your bangs or the length and ends of your hair as well? 

[Mellmars1185]

@itsfi I use these types of clips for sleeping.

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I honestly got used to sleeping with all kinds of clips because I put so much work into my hair (blow drying with a round brush), that I want it to look fresh in the morning. I am also a side/stomach sleeper so these don't bother me. They may not work for everyone. In the morning, I use the heated blow dryer just to touch up any area on my hair that may have a kink or have fallen flat. I also use it to curl my hair on day two hair.

[itsfi]

Hmmm.... I have a couple of those types of clips. I've never thought about sleeping in them. I sleep on my side or my back. Will have to give them a try @Mellmars1185. I have been lucky with my hair styling when I do make an effort to style it - if I wash it and let it air dry completely at night, I can brush and curl it in 5-10 minutes the next morning; I just sometimes feel like I want to use those 5-10 minutes to sleep in. 

[Mellmars1185]

@itsfi I totally understand about getting some extra sleep. I like the mornings when I wear my hair up. It saves so much time 😊

[itsfi]

I love the time savers @Mellmars1185. I enjoy the results of a full face of makeup and find doing my makeup can be a nice way to relax too, but I'm mostly now about the time savers - be it with 5 products or 15. 

[ather]

@itsfi  I am loving both of these capsules! I like you have a week day and a weekend one! My routine is much different from weekdays to weekends it’s nice to see I’m not alone! I love the lip mashups! I can’t wait to hear which ones you like more!! 

[itsfi]

@ather, my work week and weekend makeup routines are pretty different. I’m fairly minimalist when it comes to the weekend, usually a tinted lip balm, either a concealer or Tower 28 SunnyDays, and I’ll curl my lashes. Maybe (a big maybe) mascara. 

Work week wise, it varies on what’s on my schedule - a full face may happen once or twice per week and then the other days, it’s somewhere between a full face and weekend wear. 

What’s your workweek and weekend makeup look like? 

[missjeanie]

@itsfi Wohooooo for getting one project finished!  What a weight off the shoulders to have one off the desk and mind! 

I have to say... I have a very vested interest in your three lip products from the work week.  i have all three on my list for the sale...  Do I need them all?  Any I should skip?

[itsfi]

I mean, how do you define "need" @missjeanie? 😅  All 3 of the lip products are different enough that you might need them all. I like all three, but if you were to tell me that you could only pick one, I'd say go for the Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil for Moisturizing Sheer Coverage. This may help to show the consistency and how sheer vs. opaque the products are - 

Top row (left to right): Tatcha - Tower 28 - Summer Fridays

Bottom row (left to right): Dior lip oil - Ami Cole lip oil - Pat McGrath Labs lip gloss

I'm going to tag @ather as I think she has some familiarty with the Tower 28 and Summer Fridays.

[ather]

@missjeanie  I definitely have to side with @itsfi  on this! I feel like they are different in their own way so it depends what you like/need. I don’t have the Tatcha ones yet… but the SF and the T28 are both unique in their own ways. I would say the T28 is more moisturizing and the SF is more of a colour with a bit of moisture. It is the same time so I mean maybe you need all 3?

[missjeanie]

@ather I appreciate how you guys have twisted my arm lol!  All three it is.