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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.
@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!
@Mellmars1185 Thank you!! Yes I am always down for a fast look!!
@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?
@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!!
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!
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. 🩵
@CynthieLu Thanks! I’m definitely seeing my stash isn’t as robust as I thought it was when choosing a capsule!
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.
@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 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).
@itsfi @missjeanie Do you have a fav one?
@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!
@missjeanie I haven’t tried any of those!! I may need to go test them out!
@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?
@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.
@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... 🤔
@itsfi Oooooo a duel! Yes! Love a great duel!
@itsfi I Love a dual!!! Sounds like a great theme.... and you're giving me ideas!!
@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!
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