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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.
@itsfi We match! I have a tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump Gloss in my capsule this week as well. I love a capsule full of lip options!
what shade is the Huda lip contour? I have a mini in Warm Brown I believe, and I take it traveling because it tends to pair really well with most of the lip options I bring with me. It is a super creamy formula though, and sometimes I regret not bringing something slightly drier with more staying power. I’m interested to see how it fares for you this week!
Yaaaay, we’re twinning it with the Tarte lip oil @cianni 🙌🏼 Lip options are a must! 👄 I know that lippies will be hard to declutter but I also know I have to start somewhere and sometime. So we shall see how this week goes.
That’s it, cianni - the Huda lip contour is super soft, more so than I prefer, I am realizing. A chunk has broken off, a couple of times not actually. 😞 That’s a good question - I can’t find the shade name on this pencil; it was part of a set of some sort though I can’t recall whether it was a Huda set from a holiday offering or a set with a mix of lip products. It’s a pinky beige shade.
I have a challenging time getting it to sharpen. I initially thought it was the sharpener but I think it may be due to the softness of the product now. I have products with a similar sharpener and they work fine but I cannot seem to get this one to get a sharp point. 🤷🏻♀️ It’s looking more and more like this could be the last week for the Huda lip contour.
@itsfi i picked mine up in a set too, so it’s probably the same one I have! I agree with the difficulty sharpening it. For a product labeled a contour, it’s not easy to get a chiseled line! It does look nice as an all over color/blotted lip with some gloss on top if it’s not working for you as a liner! I picked up some ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr Lip Snatcher Waterproof Precision Lip Liner on sale, and the consistency of those is what I wish the Huda was. It’s still somewhat creamy but drier/more of a traditional lip pencil
@cianni, I saw the sale on the ONE/SIZE lip duo and lipliner for National Lipstick Day and was tempted - I remembered your feedback on them, but held off on picking up anything.
I took your suggestion and used the Huda lip contour today to line and fill my lips, topping it with a lip balm. It was pretty and I’m torn over whether to keep it. I’ll keep playing with it this week.
Week 30 - The BIC Inspired Summer Edition Makeup Capsule and/or The Pan It! Makeup Capsule
I'm going with the Pan It! theme this week, with a mix of products from the Pan It! - 2024 Challenge and a handful of items that I need to work towards finishing up, and a throwdown of non-waterproof mascaras. 😮
- U Beauty The Super Tinted Hydrator (pan it!) mixed with Victoria Beckham by Augustinus Bader Priming Moisturizer (Golden)
- NARS Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Medium Coverage Foundation
- SEPHORA COLLECTION Translucent Loose Setting Powder (gratis)
- MAKEUP BY MARIO SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer®
- Rhode Skin Cream Blush Stick - Sleepy Girl
- Natasha Denona Biba Eye Shadow Palette (can't tag this)
- Valentino Magnificent Smudgeproof Volumizing Mascara in a duel with
- Tower 28 Beauty Mini MakeWaves Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara Jet
- HUDA BEAUTY Mini Lip Liner Contour Set
- Freck Beauty MAKEOUT CLUB Nude Muse Lip Liner Shade 04
- Westman Atelier Lip Suede Lipstick Palette Les Nudes
- Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 68 Beija Flor Hair & Body Perfume Mist 8.01 oz / 240 mL
@itsfi , stick week was a good week, so much that this week is....
Week 30 - "Stick Week part 2, sticking and panning, lack of energy for planning " aka Pan it!
I removed a few things but kept most of the "bones.". Like I know I will eventually I will discard those nyx sticks since I rarely reach for them, but I wanna retry them.
I really couldn't come up with a fresh capsule, and was like "I know no one would care/ be critical if I reused stuff."
making use of my rewards, too
Yes to sticks @danielledanielle!!! 👍🏼 And as far as I’m concerned, reusing your beauties is a good sign, one of the best reviews anyone could give.
Week 29 Recap, Part 2 - The Sticks Makeup Capsule: The $14 and Over Edit
There were quite a few battles with this capsule and interestingly, no declutters! 😅 Some items I'm on the fence about, but it has more to do with the shade match this time of the year.
And, the battles ...
ILIA Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick
MAKE UP FOR EVER Ultra HD Invisible Cover Stick Foundation
Westman Atelier Vital Skin Full Coverage Multi-Use Foundation Stick Atelier II
SEPHORA COLLECTION Sephora Colorful® Waterproof Eyeshadow & Eyeliner Multi-Stick 11 Truffle Shimmer
Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Shadow Moonlight
MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Warm Wishes Effortless Cream Bronzer Stick
MERIT Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer
SEPHORA COLLECTION Cream Contour Stick
MILK MAKEUP Sculpt Cream Contour Stick
MERIT Day Glow Dewy Highlighting Balm Bounce
NUDESTIX Nudies Glow Cream Highlighter Stick
Westman Atelier Lit Up Glow Highlighter Stick Lit
MERIT Brow 1980 Volumizing Eyebrow Pomade Gel
Tatcha The Serum Stick Line-Smoothing Treatment & Touch Up Balm 0.28 oz/ 8g
SEPHORA COLLECTION Love The Lift Curling + Volumizing Waterproof Mascara Ultra Black
Oh my, you were not kidding about the battles @itsfi
Yeah @danielledanielle, I didn’t realize I had that many sticks for multiple battles. 😆 And yet, no declutters. 🤷🏻♀️ How?!! I guess I need to work on using them more often now, not just when there’s a capsule. I do love the convenience of sticks and especially the multi-function of the cream blush sticks.
@itsfi I knew my collection was pretty light on stick products, after having decluttered so many that dried out in the last few years, but I really didn’t have enough to make a true capsule for this week, so I instead used @missjeanie Pop of Color prompt! In honour of the Olympic starting this week, I thought I’d take some inspiration and try a “Go for Gold/Team Canada” pop of color!
here were my pics for the week ☺️
Go for Gold Pop: DIOR BACKSTAGE Glow Face Palette 002 Glitz, REFY Gloss Highlighter Topaz , Buxom Full-On™ Plumping Lip Polish Gloss in Charlie, Jaclyn Cosmetics Vanity Light Luminizer in I’m Radiant and MAC Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish Face Powder in Bling Me to Life
Team Canada Pop: GXVE BY GWEN STEFANI Original Me Clean High-Performance Matte Lipstick Original Recipe , Urban Decay Hydromaniac Dewy Liquid Blush Red Flag , #SEPHORA COLLECTION Vegan Hydrating Lip Balm 2 Rose (the one I’m using is actually Cherry, but I believe it’s been discontinued) and bonus product of the Stellar Beauty Haze Finishing Powder. It’s been discontinued for a long time, but this lavender tinted setting powder is something I like to keep in my collection. I believe Stellar was a Canadian owned brand, and this product is made in Canada!🇨🇦
@cianni Ohhhhh I LOVE your Olympic pops theme! I might need to borrow that theme for a day or two.
@cianni, I love your theme - so creative, and your makeup choices are beautiful! I love that Dior Backstage palette. The Buxom gloss is such a great formula - I'll have to check out those shades; I tend to stick with the Dolly shade from that brand. Ooouh a lavendar tinted setting powder? Do you use that all over to set or under the eyes?
@itsfi Dolly is the iconic buxom shade! If you’re into a sparkly lip topper, or something with a shift, I’d recommend Samantha or Sugar for the most wearability! For a solid color, I’ve been partial to Rose Julep and Hot Toddy ☺️ I use lavender powder only under the eyes. These dark circles could use the extra power with brightening and color correction😅
@cianni, I will definitely look into those shades. I feel like I might have tried Sugar as part of a promo gwp a while ago. I have been loving lip toppers over the last year; it’s great how they add a pop to another shade. It just expands your collection … though I’m not sure my lip collection needs more expanding. 😂
Oh goodness, tell me about it - dark circles, ugh 😩 😔 tarte creaseless setting & brightening powder Lavender has caught my eye, though to be completely up front, it’s really the teeny tiny puff I’m most interested in 😆 I’ve heard the powder isn’t as finely milled as one would like though. 🤔
@itsfi omg the teeny puff is so cute!
as for transformative lip toppers, I recently tried the ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr Lip Snatcher Hydrating Liquid Lipstick and Lip Gloss Duo . The liquid lipstick is nothing special imo, although it is comfortable and lightweight. The gloss however makes soooooo much of a difference! I don’t know what magic is in there, but I couldn’t believe that I was wearing the same shade when I put the gloss on top. That being said, I wouldn’t recommend the product unless it’s on sale because you’re paying for two products when only one is the standout. I’m hoping at some point the glosses become available separately!
Week 29 Recap, Part 1 - The Sticks Makeup Capsule: The $20 & Under Edit
Ive walked by the NYX fat oil slick at my local drugstore a million times but haven’t pulled the trigger on actually trying one. But if it’s @itsfi approved then it’s worth a try to me ☹️👍🏼
@cianni, my store has half of the 12 shades. I’ll have to check out other stores to see if I can check out the full range. These are definitely worth looking into. 👍🏼
@cianni those are in my cart RN...waiting for a good sale.
Beautiful capsule @itsfi I love the themes they are so creative and really help elaborate on bringing products to the forefront, such a fascinating concept. That cooling stick looks incredible I’m glad to see you had successes and only a small portion undecided. ❤️