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. 

[peculiarzmakeup]

Amazing capsules, photos, and reflections I really love how you incorporated throwback and current edit. That is such a great way to overview what leads into the current capsules, and such a cool journey to read about. I like how you mentioned how the throwback prompted a thought of what throwback products would be a good fit for now and how current edit shows the continuation of this fantastic journey. Love this! I also love the use of charts for reference in your post. I appreciate you sharing this! ❤️ @itsfi 

[ather]

@itsfi  oooooo this is going to be fun! I can’t resist. Good showdown!!! I can’t wait to see which ones stand the test of time! Or use!! 

I see so many great items in these lists! I see so many of my own favs. We definitely must be twins on how products work with our skin!!! 

[itsfi]

@ather, I have a feeling that there will be few, if any, declutters from the current workhorse lineup. It'll be interesting what comes of the products in the throwback edition. 🤔 

Oooouuuh, which are favorites of yours as well? I'm curious to know. Yes to twinning!!! 💗

[ather]

@itsfi  Yes twinning! My favs are T28 Sunnydays, Bobbi Brown eyeshadow stick, T28 eye lash curler, Nars concealer and the Ami Cole lip gloss! Basically twinning! 

[CynthieLu]

Oh wow you have a fun plan for this week's capsules. Old vs New, this week be an exciting competition! @itsfi 

I relate, my skin care has certainly evolved and changed over the years to. If I could tell younger me how to care for her skin, oh the troubles I could have spared myself from. 😅

Your Barneys bag sounds very special and a perfect fit for your capsule. 🩵💙

[itsfi]

It was interesting putting together the capsules and listing the various products; very interesting to see how there's quite a few overlap @CynthieLu - if ever there was proof a product is a GOAT 🐐 - it's stood the test of time for so long. Ahhh, Barneys. It had a small beauty section in the city, but it was mighty, for sure. Lots of amazing treasures to be found. It occurred to me that my shopping patterns / habits have changed over the years too. My big beauty hauls centered around the two Barneys bag events, the NM beauty events, the Sephora sales, and the in store preview events, and sometimes, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, though the latter was more about clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories for me. I shop less compared to before. That's not a bad thing, at all. Ha!

[CynthieLu]

I totally used to do something like that too! @itsfi I'd wait for bag deals at the Elisabeth Arden Counter or Shesiedo. They would give you a beautiful bag filled with generous testers. I don't use those products now but they were fantastic just to pricey long-term, I've switched to more affordable mostly 😉

[CynthieLu]

The WorkHorse Capsule 

This theme ties in wonderfully with Labour Day ( thank you Unions for the day off 🙏💕) @itsfi I love this theme. 💪

I pulled out some tried and true heavy lifting products to put together for this week's capsule.

💋MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Color Pencil Extreme Waterproof Lip Liner 606 Wherever Walnut are my favorite lip liners atm. I never tried the previous formula but I'm so impressed with the longevity of this product. The colors I hear are a little different from the originals but not by much.

👁️ Clarins 4D Wonder Brow in shade Brown is my go to everyday eye mascara. It goes on nicely with no clumping  ( I use a zig zag method when applying) and I don't get any transferring when it's dry. It's hold's up my entire day like a champ!

🥞Too Faced's Maple Syrup and Pancakes Palette is a surprisingly underrated release imo. The combo of colours and fun browns make this a great for everyday look's or it can be an adventurous palette to play with. I can create so many looks with this one.

🪼Hourglass's Jellyfish Palette truly has it all. A light and deep blush, a bronzer I can sub for contour, two setting powders to lighten the centre of my face and add depth as well and as always a stunning highlighter and an absolutely brilliant one if I want to shine like a star. ⭐ 

💄Tom Ford's lippies are a staple. I find them to be a No fuss, No muss product. I don't even feel like I need to line my lips when I wear them. They hold up for hours with a beautiful fade. I can rely on these easily in my routine. TOM FORD Lip Color Matte Lipstick Pussy Cat 

Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow+ Volumizing Fiber Eyebrow Pencil 3 # I finally found this early last year and I've been purchasing it ever since. The color and glide and shape of the pencil, they know what they are doing with these.

[peculiarzmakeup]

Amazing capsule. I really love each element and how they tie in together. I saw you post the Maple Syrup pallate before it is so unique, both palates look amazing. It’s amazing to have a go to product I love that the Clarins mascara is a good fit! I am interested in learning more about the “zig zag method” that sounds so neat! I like the term “staple” that you used I find that so helpful when determining or zooming in on what a product does and the components that make it a great fit. This capsule is so yummy! These themes are so well designed and I appreciate you sharing your experiences 🙂 🥞💄🫶 @CynthieLu 

[CynthieLu]

Thank you! 😊 @peculiarzmakeup I've seen people post similar ideas about zig zagging and videos on YT but I think it's just whatever works for you personally. For me I start with my top lashes, hold them up and the base gently for a few seconds for lift and then gently zig zag my hand (move it back and forth quickly) as I pull it up and out.  It's weird but it really works for me, I figure some mascara days things just seem to clump no matter what you do lol but I like it.

[peculiarzmakeup]

Ooo I love that I might just try that your lashes always look amazing 🤩 @CynthieLu  thank you for sharing how to do it 

[itsfi]

Oh my goodness, those are 2 fun palettes @CynthieLu! Does that Too Faced one smell like pancakes? Or breakfast? 

Hourglass puts out some beautiful holiday palettes. The jellyfish one sounds like it has a fabulous mix of cheek and complexion products. It’s great to see the different palette covers that they’ve released in recent years. Do you think you’ll pick up one of this year’s holiday palettes?

[CynthieLu]

I can confirm TF smells Maple-y and sweet @itsfi 🥞

We'll I shouldn't get an HG one this year, I have 2 holiday releases from the last couple of years, and I haven't hit pan anywhere on them. If I'm good I'll wait until next year. Time will tell if I can hold myself to this rationale thinking during thier release. 🙈

[itsfi]

Week 35 in Review - I decided to curate a makeup capsule with a throwback theme, going back to Week 19 (that seems so long ago) of this challenge - itsfi's Week 35 Makeup Capsule. Here's what stood out (good and bad) from this past week.

🏆  Top Shelf:

No new product to add to the Top Shelf from this past week's capsules. Lots of likes though. 

⭐  Star of the Week:

The standout of the week goes to U Beauty The Super Tinted Hydrator. My skin held up pretty well this past week; a little redness but no new breakouts <<knocks on wood>>. Shade 03, though sheer enough that it blends in, leans warm and slightly peachy on me. I found that mixing it with First Aid Beauty Bronze + Glow Drops with Niacinamide 1 oz / 30 ml worked wonders - the ratio of one pump U Beauty and 1-1/2 drops of the FAB bronze drops was spot on for my current coloring. Will update the What are your Foundation and Concealer Matches? 

🔬  Undecided:

I'm not sure about the Tatcha Mini Liquid Silk Canvas: Featherweight Protective Primer 0.35 oz/ 10g - it seems like it is better suited for those with oily or combo skin. It was warmer this week but my skin, including my T-zone, remained relatively normal-to-dry for the most part. I'll hold onto this one a little more; summer comes late here (its usually warm right until just before Halloween) so there may just be some oily T-zone days for me ahead for me to put this primer to a true test. 

Declutter:

🗑  Wanted the Kulfi Underlined Kajal Clean Waterproof Long-Wear Eyeliner Cheeky Chiku to work for me - it's gotten great reviews from some of the BIC beauties but it and my eyelids / lash line are not meant to be. It could probably do well as an eyeshadow but I'm pretty set with brown eyeshadows for a while, a long while. 

August Declutters: It's that time again, wrapping up the month with a look at the declutterd products from this month's capsules. 

In addition to the Kulfi gel liner, I also let go of the alleyoop Pen Pal 4-in-1 Touch Up Pen. I found then when I was going through one of my bags. I've had them for too long and they've dried out. I tried using a couple of the sticks and it wasn't comfortable - it dragged and pulled at my skin, which it didn't do the last time I reached for these pens. ☹️

Declutter Dashboard

Month-To-Date: 5

Year-To-Date: 80

[peculiarzmakeup]

I appreciate you sharing your reflections! 
I love the categories and how you utilize them.

Beautiful capsule! I think that’s wonderful to be able to reference different or previous capsules and reflect!

I love the idea of Top Shelf! I also like your organization in your assessment of Stars of the week, and I think it’s a great idea to update other threads it keeps it in mind! I can relate about the Tatcha primer I have combo skin it does add a nice shine but I think testing it in other weather conditions can be so useful to see how it works for the skin. Beautiful photos of declutters sorry to hear about the pens drying! 💄 @itsfi 

[itsfi]

Thank you @peculiarzmakeup; you're always so encouraging to everyone! Appreciate it, appreicate you! 🤗 I was bummed about the alleyoop pens drying up. At the same time, a valuable reminder to use products that I have. It's a constant work-in-progress to find that balance that suits me for picking up and trying the newness that comes out and using what I have and love. I'm far from mastering that but it's been great to try out different ways to juggle both and discover what works best when. 

[peculiarzmakeup]

I’ve learned a great deal at BIC and so happy you see my contributions in that way truly! Aw bummer to hear about the pens! I like the progress not perfection quote because it’s so true everything is a learning experience each mistake is a great reminder for next time around. It’s great to learn always! And be open to what’s more to learn. I can relate @itsfi 

[CynthieLu]

Thank you as always for sharing you thoughts @itsfi 🙏💕

I'm sorry to hear your cute quad pen dried up, it's kinda a cute retro concept. 

Speaking of primers, have you ever tried Gucci's? I got it in a trial size and it has been really nice everyday I've put it on. I've used it a few times this summer and had no qualms from it. 😀

[itsfi]

@CynthieLu, the alleyoop pens drying up definitely served as a good reminder to use what I have closer to the time I actually purchase it; lesson learned. Which Gucci primer did you try - Gucci Hydrating Silk Priming Serum 1 or Gucci Gucci Matte Primer 1 oz / 30 ml?

[Mellmars1185]

@itsfiYou did amazing with declutters this week! I have a kulfi liner too and I think I may need to try using an angels brush to pick up the liner and apply to my eyelids. I am having difficulty applying it directly to my eyelid.

I am happy the tinted moisturizer and bronzing drops worked well for you! I have been loving First Aid Beauty lately. I have not trier their bronzing drops. I will check them out as I will need to replace mine soon. They come in handy!!

I will keep the Tatcha primer in mind as I have oily skin. Thanks for sharing!

[itsfi]

Oh, I'll be interested in how the Kulfi works for you with an angled brush @Mellmars1185. I can't seem to get a thin line with the eyeliner on its own. It could entirely be user error. 😂

The bronzing drops are good; Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi is still may favorite. the FAB ones have a slightly cooler-to-neutral, though slightly leaning grey undertone (but not as grey leaning as the Isle of Paradise bronzing serum). Ohhh, what First Aid Beauty products have you been loving?