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]

Spoiler

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. 

[Mellmars1185]

@CynthieLu Great capsule! I am sure you will create some beautiful looks with these beauties 💕

[CynthieLu]

They are all excellent performers. I think they will too. @Mellmars1185 thank you!

The only items new to me is Rare Beauty's Mascara. The wand looks similar toMILK MAKEUP KUSH High Volumizing Mascara 0.27 oz / 8 ml which used to be my favorite a few years back. 💖 

[Mellmars1185]

@CynthieLu I really like the RB mascara. The formula doesn't smudge on me and the brush allows me to layer a lot of mascara around the base/roots of my lashes for a full look. I am curious to know your thoughts when you use it!

[bakeamuffin]

 I have a little Rare Beauty collection, it seems. I love the packaging of these products, they hold up really well even though most of these are daily use products for me, and often get smashed around my makeup bag. I’ve repurchased the concealer 3x now and no matter what other concealers I’ve tried, I keep coming back to the Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer .
Is it too obvious that I love this blush formula? I’m not sure I’ll ever get through these colours but they are amazing and I won’t complain about the amount of product we get for such a reasonable price. 

I also threw my Beautyblender ORIGINAL Beautyblender Makeup Sponge Original by Rea Ann Silva. I use this often for my foundation, concealer and liquid product application. I’ve always loved how great this is at applying and blending out my makeup. 

[peculiarzmakeup]

Gorgeous capsule and collection I absolutely love the shades too. I’m inspired to try more shades and highlighter! Beautiful photo I love how you put this together 🫶 @bakeamuffin 

[bakeamuffin]

Thank you so much @peculiarzmakeup ☺️

[ather]

@bakeamuffin  You have so many Rate Beauty products!!! Such a great capsule!! 

[bakeamuffin]

@ather I have been pretty impressed with them too, so I keep going back for more 😂

[CynthieLu]

Oooh you have a fantastic RB collection @bakeamuffin *sighs in awe* 💕

Tell me more about this concealer please, buying it that many times in a row, it just be a fantastic match for you.💖 What is it you love about it?

[bakeamuffin]

I really love the shade match most, I haven’t found something that matches my complexion so perfectly, that or I’m shade blind after trying too many 😂 haha 

It also blends out really nicely, I don’t have issues with it creasing, it plays well with my other products, I love it to conceal acne and for my under eyes and it has a great wear time.  It’s such a staple in my makeup routine 🙂 

[Mellmars1185]

@bakeamuffin Beautiful collection! Selena really does have the esthetic nailed on her line. Have you tried mixing the blush and highlighter together? I got the idea from @danielledanielle . It works so well. I will have to reach for the under eye brightener again! Do you experience any creasing with it?

[bakeamuffin]

@Mellmars1185 oh great tip, thank you for passing that along, I will be trying that! 

You know what I don’t remember, I haven’t used it in a little while, I’ll do a wear test and report back 🙂 

[itsfi]

Ahhh, beautiful collection @bakeamuffin. Her blushers are really something. Do you have a favorite shade? Or favorites, that you find yourself reaching for more often? The concealer is very nice, I agree.

[bakeamuffin]

@itsfi Lately it’s been the shade Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Happy its such a pretty pink! 

[itsfi]

Week 38 - The LatinX Founded / Owned Beauty Brands Makeup Capsule

These weekly capsules definitely put into perspective just how much … stuff, I have. 😬 When the idea of a capsule in celebration of LatinX Heritage Month came to mind, I thought I’d have a few items from Rare Beauty and a few other indie brands, enough to check the larger product categories for a full face, if that's the route I wanted to go at any time during the week. Put another way, I thought I would have my fair share of products for the prompt. I didn’t, however, imagine I’d have all of thiiiiis. 😳 

Going to try to put everything to use this week, or as much of it as I can to give the new-to-me items a fair shake. Will try to post swatches as I work through products this week (or when I recap this capsule at the end of the week), but, if there are specific products you'd like to see, let me know.

Product Details:

Spoiler

An asterisk *️⃣ next to a product’s name indicates that this week will be the first time I will be wearing the product. 

COMPLEXION: 

• Ere Perez Lychee Creme Corrector *️⃣ - I was drawn to this because of it containing lychee. It claims to "help neutralise redness, plus disguise imperfections like breakouts and dark circles" and since I can have any one or all of three of those things to deal with, it sounds like it might be an ideal product for me. We shall see.
  
• Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer - My skin is experiencing some redness around my nose and on my cheeks, sun spots, and PIH (post-infllammatory hyperpigmentation) dark spots from a couple of months ago that are sloooowly healing. This tinted moisturizer on its own may not be enought but that's where I'll rely on: 
• Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer 
• Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Mini Always an Optimist 4-in-1 Mist 1.18 fl oz / 35 mL - I may swap this out on various days during the week with either the Dior Forever Perfect Mist Setting (it has performed phenomenally for me at various times over the couple of weeks) or the Charlotte Tilbury Setting Spray (as I'm debating which to incude in the following week's SEPHORiA brands makeup capsule - I know, I know, we just started week 38 and I'm already thinking about week 39. No worries, I'm focused on this week's products.)

EYES: 

• Besame Ella Fitzgerald Eyeshadow Quad has been a great purple hued palette to work with.
• Reina Rebelde Wet Dry Eyeshadow Palette - Azteca  *️⃣ - this quad will be basic, possiibly boring, for many (and I get that) but for me, this is beautifully basic & "boring" in the best way. The shade in the top right quadrant reminds me a little of MAC Club
• Ere Perez Almond Oil Mascara - Mauve - goes on more purple than mauve and should complement both eyeshadow quads nicely. I may pull out a lash primer during the week to see whether that helps the color show up more vibrantly and noticeably on my lashes. 
• Melt Cosmetics Slick Waterline Pencil - Apricot Cream *️⃣ for the waterline - let's see how this compares to my trusty Makeup by Mario favorite. 

CHEEKS:
There may be many days this week when blushlights happen (thank you @danielledanielle), a la theCheek Challenge Summer 2024: Choose Your Own Adventure

• Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Highlight Mesmerize is a radiant rosy-bronze shade that I received as a gift from a very generous friend. 
• Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Virtue (gratis) 

• Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Mini Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Hope 
  
• Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Mini Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Encourage *️⃣
• Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Mini Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Enchant *️⃣
  

• #Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Warm Wishes Effortless Cream Bronzer Stick Bright Side (not sure why the tag won't stick around on this one) may be a multi-tasker for me this week, serving as an eyeshadow primer, or on lazy days, my sole eyeshadow shade
• Reina Rebelde On Your Face Contour + Color Trio - Coqueta *️⃣

LIPS: 

Ahhhh, lots of options this week when it comes to the lips. 💋 

• Reina Rebelde Lip Briliance - Bomba *️⃣
• Reina Rebelde Lip Brilliance - Virgencita *️⃣
• Reina Rebelde Bold Lip Crayon - La Jefa *️⃣ - I have tried this formula in another shade during Sticks week (which, by the way, will make another appearance in the fall 🙌)
• Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Kind Words Matte Lipstick Worthy 
• Dominique Cosmetics Creamy Fill & Define Lip Liner - Crush - this is a Top Shelf lip iner for me.
• Dominique Cosmetics Lip Gloss - not sure of the shade name on this gloss; it was, along with the Crush lip liner, part of a holiday set. It's a clear base filled with silver shimmers.
• Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Lip Soufflé Matte Cream Lipstick Kindness *️⃣ 
• Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil Stain Delight is a favorite; I know it's not a popular formula and while there may be more hydrating lip oils on the market, this one leaves a beautiful stain on my lips. 
• Rare Beauty Kind Words Lip Liner - Admired (limited edition) was part of a 2-piece set (Everyday Rose) that, if my memory is correct, was released around the holidays last year or the year before.
  
• Ere Perez Coco Crayon - Grace 

And, of course, the “fits” ~ 

This Rare Beauty Puffy Makeup Bag holds a lot, which is a good thing, a very good thing, this week. Well, not just this week. 😅

[peculiarzmakeup]

Gorgeous collection and capsule I love how this weeks capsule is honoring heritage month, everything is so beautiful, I love how the bag fits so much too I didn’t realize how much RB I had until I did my capsule, will post in a bit 🙂 thank you for these prompts and reflections! @itsfi 

[itsfi]

"I didn’t realize how much RB I had until I did my capsule" 

I feel that. I like her products but when I was pulling things for this week's capsule, I was completely surprised by how many of her treats I have. 😅 AND, I found two more after I posted 🤣 - another mini highlighter and another mini liquid blush. @peculiarzmakeup 

[ather]

@itsfi  hello huge collection of Rare Beauty!! It must be good with a collection like that!! I bet these all work so well together! And that puffy bag is so cute! Bonus points because it all fits! 

[itsfi]

@ather, thank you. She really has some great products in her collection. I was happy to see the full line of blush shades available in the mini version - still so much product in that mini size, but it seems a little more manageable to work through; well, it seems that way. Not sure how long it would take to get through one that size. Hmmm... maybe I'll consider it for next year's pan it! challenge. We shall see.

[Mellmars1185]

@itsfi Amazing theme for the week! I can't wait to get this week's capsule together. I didn't realize Melt Cosmetics was Latin owned. I love how I am constantly learning from this thread and others here on BIC! I love the blush colour of your RB bag. I am sure you will be able to create endless looks with this bunch of goodies ✨️

[itsfi]

@Mellmars1185, I've loved seeing everyone's makeup choices. I'll do some writeups on the founders during the week; just so many products in this capsule. This week is like a capsule within a capsue as far as blushes and lippies go.