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CURRENT MAKEUP CAPSULE THEME:
Upcoming Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 12.21.2024] Take a sneak peek at the weekly themes to come.
Previous Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 12.23.2024]
FAQs: [Updated 4.28.2024]
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.
@itsfi Sounds like a very successful week getting to re-know some products and getting others out of the stash that just aren't living up to their end of the deal. I swear I had that One Size setting spray for almost a year before I used it. I was biased against an 'influencer brand' and was proved wrong. I hope you find it just as delightful come full summer!
@missjeanie, lol, I can't even remember when I picked up the One/Size spray. I didn't know about Patrick Starrr until these products. My knowledge of social media and influencers is very limited, but from what I've gathered, there's some solid performers from this brand. I feel like this setting spray will do very well in the summer - my skin usually gets a lot more oily so I'll have less concerns of it making my skin dry.
Great work decluttering this month @itsfi
You know I've been hearing fabulous reviews of O/S setting spray for a very long time from so many people across BIC, I think one day I definitely need to listen to you all and put it in my cart. 😉
@CynthieLu, thank you. Every little bit of decluttering helps when it comes to whittling down the stash.
Ohhhh fun themes @itsfi ! I'm hoping to get back on track with capsules this week. I found they were keeping me rotating products and keeping me on track in the mornings. I need to post my AAPI capsule... but last week it all fell to pieces in the morning before work without one lol.
Thanks so much for this idea! As much as my capsules may be a bit extra... I'm loving it!
@missjeanie, trying to keep it interesting and make it practical in terms of shopping stashes and curating the weekly capsules and giving everyone opportunities to see what's standing out for them in their stash.
Oh, make no mistakes, I'm down with capsules being a bit extra 🤣 I have been thinking about what an ultimate capsule makeup collection looks like for me. I doubt there will be one category where there'll be just one product. This I tell myself is because my summer skin / skintone is different than my winter skin / skintone, and, that's partly true, but the more likely reason for a slightly 'extra' sized capsule collection for me is that while I like the concept of having a smaller collection, I need some flexibility and options in that smaller size. 😂 Brow product, mascara, eyeliner will likely be the most edited groups. Lips will, by far, be the ... most extensive. Yes, extensive. 😅
@itsfi I'm with you on brows, mascara and eyeliner being the easiest for me as well to get quite small. Toss in primer with that.
I seem to have so many of everything else. But they serve a purpose! lol
I have enjoyed having the smaller stash to pull from during the week. Now to get the larger stash down a little smaller...
I'm always amazed at your level of organization @itsfi . Thanks for creating this challenge, I know I'm not the only one who had enjoyed (and continues to enjoy) doing this. If anything, it's a big help in editing myself... Like I'm not reaching for a thousand different things for one look.
Awww, thanks. And thank YOU @danielledanielle for your support and for sharing your capsules! 🥰 Using a capsule can stifle the creativity that comes from mixing up makeup looks on a daily basis, but I like the routine of it, especially during the workweek (though I do hit “pause” on my weekly capsules from time to time or come up with some variations, ha!)
The self editing. I like it, and then some days, I don’t. 😝 It’s confirmed favorites and also opened my eyes to other products in my stash. I was thinking about it and I think it’s also helped curbed my spending … a little. 😉😂 I’m at least slightly more mindful.
Oooh how fun and well thought out! 😀 @itsfi Reading and following along though everyone's capsules this year has been so fun. It's been a thrill to see into everyone's makeup collection's and see the capsules everyone has put together.
I'm looking forward to watching the next week's unfold and see what directions everyone takes with thier capsules.
@CynthieLu, it’s been a lot of fun 😀; thanks for following along.
Week 20 - The "Sleeping Beauties" Makeup Capsule
So many beauty products could be part of this week's capsule. I opted to extend the Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Founded/Owned Beauty Brands theme from last week into this week's capsule as well.
Complexion:
-- Anna Sui Gel Foundation Primer
-- Orce Cosmetics Experience Set (Light) - I've had this sample set in my stash for far too long. The brand has repackaged their experience sets since the time I picked this up. We'll see if there's a good shade match. I imagining there will be some decluttering from this set this week.
-- Tower 28 Beauty Swipe All-Over Hydrating Serum Concealer
-- ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr Mini On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray
Eyes:
-- Kulfi Underlined Kajal Clean Waterproof Long-Wear Eyeliner Cheeky Chiku
-- Tower 28 Beauty Mini MakeWaves Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara Jet
Cheeks:
-- Anna Sui Black Cream Blush (gwp promo) - I would ordinarily pass this on to someone who is more into blush, but I'm intrigued by how it changes colors, from a black tint to a light red.
Lips:
-- Kulfi Heirloom Satin Lipstick Bangle Box
@itsfi you've put together another great capsule! I love that you've combined last week's AAPI brands theme with this week's Sleeping Beauties theme. Like you, I have so many items that could be included in this week's capsule 😅
How do you like the Tower 28 concealer? I am curious about it - it's on my list of concealers to try at some point, though not right now since I definitely have enough concealers at the moment 😂
Thank you @caitbird! I initially just assumed my Sleeping Beauties capsule would be a random medley of products that I'd pull from my stash, all with the common demoninator of just not having received much attention or love prior to the week. I was enjoying the AAPI items I had been using and realized I had a lot more than even I thought I did and many of which I hadn't really used much, if at all, so I thought, why not just do a theme within the theme? Ha!
I'm hoping to put the Tower 28 concealer to use more this week but when I have used it, I've really liked it. I don't know if it would be something I'd say right now is my favorite concealer but it is one I enjoy using and reach for without pause. It came out around a time when so many brands were releasing concealers and I also have a few more of those to test out. I'll keep you posted - it'll be interesting to see which ones end up being best suited for me. Just thinking aloud, I feel like I possibly could have 3 "top shelf" concealers - one for under eye, one for concealing blemises and spots and one that acts like a foundation. I usually have different concealers (or, at least different shades) for my under eyes and my dark spots/blemishes.
I could not help but laugh at your comment about "having enough concealers at the moment" - there's definitely a large pool of concealers out there to choose from. Of those that you've tried so far, are there any that have been standouts for you?
@itsfi I look forward to hearing more of your thoughts about the Tower 28 concealer when you've had a chance to test it out more. I like to sometimes use different concealers for different purposes or needs too - my go-to concealer has mostly been the Glossier Stretch concealer for a while, but I also like e.l.f. Hydrating Camo concealer as a more full-coverage option for particularly stubborn spots, etc. Actually most of the concealers I have I haven't really tested out fully yet 😅 I hope to do some more testing of some of them in this week's and future capsules!
Week 19 (May 6 - 12) - The AAPI Owned / Founded Beauty Brand Makeup Capsule - To celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Month Recap
The fit:
Better than last week, but why do I bother? 🤣
ETA Tags:
PATRICK TA Major Dimension III Matte Eyeshadow Palette
PATRICK TA Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo She's So LA
PATRICK TA Monochrome Moment Velvet Blush She's Seductive
Danessa Myricks Beauty Power Bronzer Cream Bronzer Deep
Gisou Honey Infused Hydrating Lip Oil
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna We're Even Hydrating Longwear Waterproof Concealer
ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray 3.4 oz/ 143 mL
One Size Brow Kiki
BASMA The Cream Blush Cherry Red
Kulfi Underlined Kajal Clean Waterproof Long-Wear Eyeliner Jungle Gems
Hourglass Mini Ambient Lighting Bronzer Radiant Bronze Light
Tower 28 Beauty Mini MakeWaves Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara Jet
PATRICK TA Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo She's Baked
Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Golden Glow
Sephora Jelly Melt Lip Tints
Saie Really Great Gloss
Ami Colé Lash-Amplifying Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara Rich Black
Ami Colé Skin Melt Talc-Free Loose Setting Powder
UD primer in Caffeine
PAT McGRATH LABS Sublime Perfection Concealer M18
Stila Highlighter palette
Live Tinted Tinted Moisturizer Shade 6
Random Lashes
Velour Lashes Lash & Go Eyeliner 3-in-1 Eyeliner + Magnetic Lash Adhesive
So the week was hectic, some of my selections fell to the wayside. I also subbed out something midweek because Youthforia CAN GO KICK ROCKS 🤬 ( The Deeper Hues Thread (Swatches, Color Matching, etc.)
I really wanted to resume my lash game, especially upon learning velour was AAPI, but every morning something cut into lash practice, so by Thursday, I just gave up on it.
I took my Jelly Melts out of lipstick purgatory, and was like, I really should start using this...AND IT DIED. The applicator just peaced out. I tried using a lip brush, but it wasn't the same. RIP Lip melt.
I got decent mileage out of PATRICK TA Major Dimension III Matte Eyeshadow Palette , the creams are dried up, which kind of is meh given it's not something I used a lot and have had less than a year.
Got mileage out of the Gisou lip, too. Ironically @sister13 's dislike of it (and getting a fab new shade), reminded me to use mine 🤣
@itsfi& @ather . The Live Tinted moisturizer is comparable to Tower28, and it's less dewy. One of the reasons I wanted to try it was because the Tower28 is too dewy for me. The shade match was so good...but while I like beaming, but I was full on glazed donut and rather keep any and all donuts regulated to only my mouth (not my face). This isn't as dewy, BUT IT IS SO ORANGE once you go past a certain shade. I am using it to use it up and for the SPF 😎, but I won't be repurchasing. I just saw Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Hydra Vizor Huez Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum Mineral Spf 30 Sunscreen is on its way, so I'm hoping that'll be the one for me.
Week 20 (May 13 - 19) - The "Sleeping Beauties" Makeup Capsule aka " I'm living in My Met Gala dream, don't wake me plz"
ETA to add mo' tags-
PAT McGRATH LABS Mothership VII Eyeshadow Palette - Divine Rose Collection 10 x 0.047 oz./ 1.32 g
PAT McGRATH LABS Mothership V Eyeshadow Palette - Bronze Seduction
Danessa Myricks Beauty Infinite Chrome Waterproof Micropencil Eyeliner Amethyst
Danessa Myricks Beauty Infinite Chrome Waterproof Micropencil Eyeliner Emerald
Danessa Myricks Beauty Infinite Chrome Waterproof Micropencil Eyeliner Opal
NARS Pro-Prime™ Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
Tower 28 Beauty Mini MakeWaves Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara Jet
PAT McGRATH LABS Dark Star Volumizing Mascara 0.43 fl oz / 13 mL
Danessa Myricks Beauty Linework Paintbrush Fluid Liquid Eyeliner 0.034 oz / 1 ml
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Soft’Lit Naturally Luminous Hydrating Longwear Foundation (I hate looking for this tag, I swear)
Lancôme SKIN FEELS GOOD Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 23 05N Radiant Tan
PAT McGRATH LABS Skin Fetish: Divine Powder Bronzer in Desert Glow
PAT McGRATH LABS Skin Fetish: Divine Powder Bronzer Bronze Divinity
Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Melting Bronzing & Sculpting Stick Chocolate Caramel
PAT McGRATH LABS IntensifEYES Artistry Wand
PAT McGRATH LABS LUST: Lip Gloss Bronze Temptation
PAT McGRATH LABS LUST: Lip Gloss Flesh 4
PAT McGRATH LABS LUST: Lip Gloss Flesh 6
PAT McGRATH LABS Skin Fetish: Divine Powder Blush Divine Rose (Actually it's the Duo DRII)
PAT McGRATH LABS Skin Fetish: Divine Powder Blush in Paradise Glow
DIOR Forever Glow Maximizer Longwear Liquid Highlighter 017 Nude
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Shadowstix Longwear Eyeshadow Stick Bellini Ba$H
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Shadowstix Longwear Eyeshadow Stick Get On Taupe
PAT McGRATH LABS Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Blurring Under Eye Powder Yellow
Ami Colé Skin Melt Talc-Free Loose Setting Powder Deep / Medium
Becca Skin Love Foundation
Urban Decay Vice Lipstain
SEPHORA COLLECTION Retractable Rouge Gel Lip Liner 17 molasses
Becca Highlighter Mini in Rose Gold
KVD Beauty Super Pomade Vegan Eyeliner, Shadow & Brow Pigment Medium Brown
I'm really enjoying this week, probably my fave this far. It's the mix of new and forgotten loves. Divine Rose when I got it, was kind of lackluster, but it's been pulling weight now
@danielledanielle Your stash is enviable!!!
Glad I could inspire you with my negativity, lol!! 😂😂😂 @danielledanielle
Lol, not negative at all @sister13 . If anything, it made me curious. "I went in thinking, I don't remember it being like that, lemme see 😂🤣"
@danielledanielle Great capsule!!! Too bad about your lip jelly’s.
Thanks for the tag on the live tinted! I’m interested in trying it now!!!
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