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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.
Yeah, if I do-over week 40, it's basically Fenty 😂🤣 with like a gxve brow shout-out @itsfi
I have fit weeks into a bag, but then I remember a challenge and then I start with options and then I'm like, yeah ok, this is going to need backup. I stare at my little ipsy bags sometimes like, what am I about to do to you?
Yeah, I'm sad about the stick, it's good otherwise for lightweight coverage and looks so good with star filter. Going to try to give it to my niece... Even though she doesn't wear complexion products often.
I hope lys one works out, if not I still have my Ami Colé stick.
@danielledanielle, ooooh, an all or basically all Fenty capsule? 😍 Okay, well, don't let those items stray too far from your eyesight - I have it on good authority that there''ll probably a "Take 2" / Do Over week before the year is over.
Okay miss @danielledanielle, this was a SHOW!!! 😍 Now that I have my cuppa tea to keep me warm and toasty, I'm gonna comment capsule by capsule.
Week 39 - Awwww, Sephoria. I'm all nostalgic now. You did good with packing lightly with samples. Makes note to self. 🗒 I spy some goodies in your photo - Armani LSF, Dior lip blister packet, SC caffeine eye masks, Summer Fridays SPF.
Ahhhhh, Kevyn Aucoin. Love so much about him and his line. So much about him and his line to love. Including his eye contour palette. His powder face contour was great so yes, it makes sense his eye contour palette would be too! I have a vague recollection I used one in the early days of this capsule ... gonna have to dig through some bins, though maybe easier to go through my pics. 😆
Do you recall what's the product just below the Armani LSF foils, with what looks like the Dior serum (above the Vaseline cocoa lip balm - so good!) to the right of it?
@itsfi Mystery object.. That is... Here we go :
A mini pro filt'r Fenty foundation GWP in a shade that was too light, so I eventually emptied washed it out and use it for foundations that have a pump. I put in DIOR Forever Glow Star Filter Multi-Use Complexion Enhancing Booster for Sephoria.
😅😂, the comment by comment playback
I wish it were Sephoria time again, already 😔
@danielledanielle, ahhhh, great way to repurpose that old Fenty gwp.
lol, yep, comment by comment playback. Every capsule gets a comment from me. 😃😉 I love words. So if people have capsules they've posted about, I have words for them. Hahahaha!
Yeah, Sephoria on repeat - awwww!!! It's really the people I miss the most.
❤️ Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Perfect Natural Glow Foundation🍂 - one of my all time favorite foundations and a definite GOAT 🐐. I'm thiiiiisss close to using up the bottle; have been taking off the top to get product out.
🌼 Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation - I love how this one really does self set and is waterproof.
💎 SEPHORA COLLECTION Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation🍂 - another GOAT 🐐 product for me - I use this as a setting powder as well as a powder foundation.
🔬 PATRICK TA Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation For Natural Glow - I'm testing out another shade.
🌻 HAUS LABS BY LADY GAGA Clear Cut Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner Black Onyx
👁 GXVE BY GWEN STEFANI Line It Up Clean 24-Hr Gel Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner in Bronze - wondering if this product is being discontinued - phased out, maybe with a replacement product like it looks like she's doing with her eyeshadow palettes?
✨ Makeup by Mario Master Mattes Brightening Pencil - Light 1 (discontinued) - for the waterline
💃 Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fenty Icon The Fill Semi-Matte Refillable Lipstick Flaunty Auntie - errr, because I am an auntie, and depending on who you ask, flaunty 😉😂 .
🍯 Clinique Lip Oil Black Honey
💋 Victoria Beckham Bitten Lip Tint (shade: Je T'aime)
These are the beauties still battling out for a spot in my collection for the next 10 days, give or take. It'll primarily be a battle of these liquid lipsticks this week, with the lip gloss and tinted lip balm coming in to give my lips a little reprieve.
Unless I get through the reds sooner, I'll plan to post results around the 15th, to the Beauty Product Battles, Throw Downs and Showdowns thread.
@itsfi This lineup is amazing! The bag is so cozy!! Great job!
Thank you @ather; it was a good capsule week. I pulled out more makeup than I needed but it was nice to have options. 😊 I feel like I'm beginning to see what my ultimate makeup collection will look - more variety / options for foundation, lip color, maybe mascara too, and fewer options for products for brows and cheeks.
@itsfi That’s awesome!!! Yay for finding what your groove is!!!!
Such a cozy capsule! I love how each product fits in with the theme so beautifully. It’s always chilly where I’m at, this makes me think about weather changes in makeup! So beautiful as always! @itsfi
@peculiarzmakeup, weather / climate can definitely factor into makeup (and skincare) choices. Is there a look or product(s) you are interested in trying this fall / winter?
Great question! I definatley think warmer or more neutral tones I really want to try MERIT Flush Balm Cream Blush Mood I forgot to add it to my sale list I’ll have to pick it up I’ve been seeing a lot of awesome neutral eyeshadow pallete it will be neat to experiment around with different shades 🙂 do you have your eye on anything for this season? @itsfi ❤️🍁
Mood is a beauty @peculiarzmakeup! At first, I was a little hesitant as I thought it might be too dark but it can be easily sheered out and it goes on very smoothly.
@itsfi I love this capsule - both the items inside and the bag, and your reasoning for choosing it! I think it is a perfect capsule for "sweater weather"! Looking forward to seeing the latest update on the battle of the red lips as well!
@caitbird, thank you! The battle of the red lipsticks has been an interesting one - I feel like I've worn more reds in the last few weeks than I did all year last year and the year before that and the year before that and ... 🤣 I'm excited though about the possibility of having a streamlined collection of reds that I am more inclined to reach for; and I'll be happy knowing that the ones that don't work for me will go somewhere where they will be used and appreciated.
@itsfi Wonderful capsule! I am very impressed how you fit everything in the beautiful Sephora bag! I am also currently using the Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Gloss Bomb Heat Universal Lip Luminizer + Plumper Hot Cherry mini. I like how it gives a bit of a sting but not for a long time. It looks the the shades you chose are very fitting for the fall season. The vanilla scent you chose is definitely a cozy one ! Have fun using all of these goodies this week ☺️
@Mellmars1185, I feel like I've improved my beauty Tetris skills with trying to fit products in the bags for this challenge 😂 Oh, good to know about the stinging with the Fenty. I've worn this a couple of times and I remember it stinging. I also remember that when I wore this gloss, my lips were probably not in the best condition to be wearing a stinging product - they were just healing from being chapped/windburned. I will be sure to make sure they are healthy and happy so I have a more accurate read on the stinging effect.
@itsfi Oh yes I can see that the Fenty would not be pleasant in that situation. I have been wearing lip sleeping masks. In the morning I put on a balm while getting ready. Maybe the layer of balm helps protect my lips a bit. Or maybe it helps to create a barrier between.
Hmmm…. that’s a good point @Mellmars1185. I think I may make a slight adjustment to my morning routine; may have to habit stack a lip balm / lip mask while I stretch.
I haven’t done a capsule in quite a while but I went on a 10-day trip in September and packed some of my favorites. So I guess this would be a “Tried and True” capsule
I bought this SC hanging organizer and it’s awesome. It fits quite a bit.
From all of the above, the Clio is not a go-to but it does give a more subdued look which I wanted to bring with me. The Etude is also not a favorite but I wanted to give it some more use. The Heimish mascara is still in the box. Everything else is products that I’ve really enjoyed and reach for and would recommend.
I love all these products. I’m also missing the Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Foundation 30 PCH but I just ran out. The Unleashia cushion I don’t love as much as the JSM but it’s still pretty good. All the others are true loves. I wish the Hourglass was just a little lighter so I didn’t have to be so careful when applying it. The shades are so different for the brand, which I appreciate.
I love Burberry Goddess, it’s so delicious. Mood Ring is a fun scent. The travel atomizers are Maison Margiela 'REPLICA' By The Fireplace 3.4 oz / 100 mL and Lattafa Eclair, which are also really good.
Finally, some of my most used/versatile brushes.
I hope you had a fantastic trip! Excellent capsule! I love this organizer, I feel like it would come in handy (no pun intended). Thank you for sharing your thoughts and what has worked! Beautiful photos! What are some things you keep in mind when packing for a trip? I’m always one to bring everything I like how thoughtful and precise your capsule is. Beautiful! And Great job! @makeitup305