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. 

[Mellmars1185]

@ather Fantastic capsule. The Merit Foundation is a smart on the go item. Sorry to hear about you eyes. I also have quite a few mascaras open!

[ather]

@Mellmars1185  Thank you!! Yes I am always down for a fast look!! 

[missjeanie]

@ather I noticed last week that the SF blush was off both sites as well.  I thought I found it on another site, but after double checking with SF's they confirmed they were not authentic products.  I wonder if they didn't do as well as I'd have thought on initial launch?

[ather]

@missjeanie  Maybe. They are actually my fav blush right now. I feel like I will have to use them sparingly! Fingers crossed it’s repackaging!!! I have all 4 shades and they will last a long time but still!! 

[missjeanie]

I actually twisted mine up to see how much I had left when I saw they weren't on the sites anymore too @ather .  I think I'll be okay with the one I have (It was really the shade that I knew I'd get the most use out of), but I hope they come back like @itsfi mentioned... maybe new packaging or new shades!

[CynthieLu]

That's purse sized and ready to roll @ather 😄 You made a great capsule here.

I'm sorry too hear your struggling with water eyes atm. 🩵

[ather]

@CynthieLu  Thanks! I’m definitely seeing my stash isn’t as robust as I thought it was when choosing a capsule!

[itsfi]

Oh, I love your On the Go! capsule @ather! We're foundation/concealer twinsies this week with the Merit! Yaaay! Love the inclusion of a pan it! product too! It's so easy to lose track of how many open mascara tubes we have, isn't it?!! 

About the Summer Fridays, I don't know for certain but I wonder if they are repackaging them - maybe to make them refillable? Just a guess.

[ather]

@itsfi  Yay!! Great minds think alike!! Or use alike!!! It’s a great product for on the go IMO!! Mascara seems to always end this way. I always have to many open. For a long time I only used the mini version so I didn’t let them dry out but I’m not doing good now!! My mascaras should be on my pan it too! 

Hmmm ok that makes me feel better. I was sure they had to do well with them. I couldn’t see them just discontinuing them right after they released it. 

[missjeanie]

@itsfi @ather I'm curious to hear if you guys think the Merit Complexion Stick is worth it price wise.... I've been tempted a few times but 6g of product feels so small comparatively.  Does it spread well enough that you think you'll get enough wears out of it?

[itsfi]

@missjeanie I haven’t used many stick foundations but I like the Merit one - it’s convenient and easy to use, for the most part. For me, I have to make sure my skin is well prepped or moisturized before using it - that helps to make it easier to spread or blend in. Otherwise, it can show up a little dry on the driest parts of my face. That’s par for the course for me though as far as stick foundations go. 

I have 2 stick foundations in rotation at the moment - the Merit and the Westman Atelier. When I use either, I only use it on the areas where I need coverage or to even tone, and I agree with @ather that a little goes a long way and I’m able to blend in the color so that it doesn’t look like I’m wearing makeup (except that my skin does looks even in tone). 

[missjeanie]

@itsfi I skipped out on the WA due to coconut oil... I think that's why anyhow, but I'm actually a fan of stick foundations so I may need to give this one a go.  Especially since you and @ather are saying it's got great spread!

[ather]

@itsfi @missjeanie  Do you have a fav one?

[missjeanie]

@ather I've used a few different ones over the year, but the MAC I've repurchased maybe 3 times?  And the MUFE stick I've gone through about 4 and more recently than the MAC.  Those are the two I've got open now, I love how fast they are for me to slap on and blend out.  Speed while getting ready is everything lol.  They also both go over my skincare... which I probably don't give enough to sink in  properly well.   I'm always looking out for new (to me) stick formulas though!

[ather]

@missjeanie  I haven’t tried any of those!! I may need to go test them out! 

[missjeanie]

@ather Oh yes!  Trying new foundations is one of my favorite things... I tend to prefer skin tints or sticks these days.  Do you have any other stick versions you love?

[ather]

@missjeanie  I’ve tried the L’Oréal one and I really liked it but I think I prefer the Merit one. I also tried the milk makeup one but I had an allergic reaction with it so it was a no. And I think SC had one I tried and I can’t remember what I thought. I have a super hard time matching my complexion so I really like tints for that. 

[itsfi]

@ather @missjeanie I'm going to have to pit them against each other. Will take a look at the upcoming capsules to see when that might happen. 

Oooooh, perhaps a good old fashioned "BIC Inspired" duel with my two foundation sticks next month? 😉 Hmmm... 🤔

[ather]

@itsfi  Oooooo a duel! Yes! Love a great duel! 

[missjeanie]

@itsfi I Love a dual!!!  Sounds like a great theme....  and you're giving me ideas!!

[ather]

@missjeanie @itsfi  I think it’s completely worth it. I find a little goes a long way. Some days I only use it where I need a little coverage and it blends so seamlessly that you can’t notice I don’t have it on my whole face!