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. 

[sister13]

Thank you @CynthieLu and @itsfi,! I’m trying to remember to put items I use on the tray and photograph them when I’m done getting ready (or later that night) and then PUT THEM AWAY! Otherwise, I end up with photos from the week of multiple looks and I forget what I used (and liked), AND I have products everywhere!

Also, this vintage tray came from my uncle’s house, when he moved out to enter assisted living, it was like a time capsule in there. We assume this was his aunt’s, our Great Aunt Louise’s, whom we never met, and it’s likely from the 1960s or before. 

[itsfi]

I just love the tray of treats @sister13 😍 And I spy a few throwbacks that put a smile on my face. That Marc Jacobs lipstick!!! And, of course the macarons. Errr, I mean, the Too Faced blushes. 💗

[sister13]

Those MJ nudes were so great, and such a fabulous formula! @itsfi 

[CynthieLu]

I changed my mind a few times making this capsule.

The theme I wanted to try was:

The Fast & Furious / Quick & Easy Makeup Capsule ⏰

But getting the right products for me to use in a quick routine was challenging. What I chose, I ended up switching up a bit.. a few times. 😅

✨ My first group was all of the below product pic,  but with the PATRICK TA Major Dimension III Matte Eyeshadow Palette instead of DM's, I just never took a picture of the group, as well as a different Fenty Stain.

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The Look:

I took just under 16 minutes for this. My overall thoughts were speed is tricky. 😂

✨My second try was this group:

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The look:

I chose the DM Danessa Myricks Beauty Lightwork V: I Am Palette For Eyes And Face because I can apply it easily with my fingers, and the Hourglass face palette has *everything* setting powder, bronzer, highlighter etc.. but using all of those isn't always fast. But I'm happy too say I got this all done in under 11 minutes.  Speed is still tricky, I don't think I enjoy going fast but I did like the idea of challenging myself. 🙌 I was happy I saved a few minutes. Not trying to do my eyeliner definitely saved me some time.

✨ But I ended up switching to: my final grouping ✨

I need an SPF and finding one that behaves with my base is hard. Dior and Shiseido get along really well together.

I got this done in under 11 and that's with eyeliner.

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Some product tags
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain Fuchsia Wife 
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain Mai Type 
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain Berry Banger 
Shiseido Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 0.7 oz/ 20 g 
Natasha Denona Glam Face & Eye Palette 
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz® Ultra-Slim Precision Eyebrow Defining Pencil Soft Brown 
DIOR Forever Glow Star Filter Multi-Use Complexion Enhancing Booster 
SEPHORA COLLECTION Love The Lift Curling + Volumizing Mascara Ultra Black 
Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Soothing Serum Skin Tint Foundation with Peptides + Ceramides 4 

@itsfi @danielledanielle @sister13 Thank you all for this one 🙏💖 that was a fun experience. 💖🙏

[sister13]

So pretty! Great job! @CynthieLu 

[itsfi]

@CynthieLu, you put together some great capsules this week. Super impressed with your eyeliner look. If I were to attempt to do as clean and tight a line as you've done, it would take so much more than 11 minutes to do a full look. In fact, I'd probably still be working on the eyeliner. 😅 You always make the Fenty lipstains look so amazing! I wonder if she'll expand the range with the warmer weather approaching. 🤔 It's been fabulous to see everyone's fast & furious choices - thrilled to have had the opp to collab with @sister13 and @danielledanielle 💖

[danielledanielle]

Saaaaaame @itsfi & @sister13 🥂

[sister13]

Super fun collab! @itsfi @danielledanielle @CynthieLu 💗💗💗🥂🥂🥂

[danielledanielle]

@CynthieLu, thanks!  I'm glad @itsfi and @sister13 were up for it, too!

I like your edit.   I forgot about the ND combo palettes (Glam, Love), smart pick.  SPF can be so tricky with bases and skincare.  Then there's the format!  Choosing a stick vs moisturizer vs lotion vs powder vs setting spray can be so overwhelming, but when you find the ONE, 🙌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽

[CynthieLu]

It's been super fun @danielledanielle 

I usually give my SPF *a lot"of time to settle in before I do my makeup, I was really happy that those two products didn't react at all with eachother. I think it's a combo I'm going to take advantage of more often. SPF + the Star Filter, feels like a skin win to me. 😄🙌

[Mellmars1185]

The Fast and Furious/ Easy Makeup Capsule - This a perfect theme for me this week. I don't know if it's because this is a short week or just life in general but I have been feeling like I have no time lately.

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Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Eaze Drop Stick Blur + Smooth Tint Stick Foundation 9 -super easy to apply and blend out
Tower 28 Beauty Swipe All-Over Hydrating Serum Concealer with 18-HR Wear 5.0 EP 
Givenchy Prisme Libre Loose Setting and Finishing Powder 3 Voile Rosé 
PATRICK TA Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo She's Flushed for blush and used cream as a lippie in a look for Re: Makeup Challenge of the Week 2021/2022/2023 and Sephora Six - Fast & Furious Edition 
PATRICK TA Major Dimension III Matte Eyeshadow Palette for eyeshadow and used the shade 'Needed' as a bronzer 
Tower 28 Beauty MakeWaves® Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara Drift 

 

[CynthieLu]

Lovely choices 💞 @Mellmars1185 I'm sorry to hear you've been feeling a lack of time lately. I understand that feeling, there are not enough hours in the day between all the demands some times. I hope everything can slow down for you soon. 🙏

[Mellmars1185]

@CynthieLu Thank you. I guess it comes in waves. There are a few things I need to get done on my to do list this weekend. If I get them done, I think it might make me feel more at ease.

[itsfi]

Smart use of that Patrick Ta duo @Mellmars1185! Your makeup capsule looks fantastic. I’m all for quick and easy makeup, and agree with your feelings about not having time. 😞 

[Mellmars1185]

@itsfi Thank you! I hope to slow down this long weekend and enjoy every moment. 

[sister13]

I did a fast face today getting ready for a zoom call. Skincare was done when I first woke up, so skincare not included. 

I also forgot to time it (because I was running late for a zoom call) but here’s a version of my standard 5-ish minute face. 

Basically, I used the Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Moisture Repair Balm Serum with Hyaluronic Acid and Squalane 1.41 ... #because my skin has been super dry, then the Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder - Tinted Primer & Foundation 3 for all over evening out and light coverage. I forgot in the picture, but I used MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Color Pencil Brow, Eye & Lip Liner 500 Boundless Bisque for spot concealer as my skin not behaving lately. This is fast because it's a pencil and doesn't need a lot of care to blend but is pigmented enough to cover red spots. 

I always use mytarte timeless™ smoothing & blurring face primer 0.5 oz/ 14.2 g to fill large pores on my nose, then tightline with any black eyeliner, this time NARS High-Pigment Longwear Eyeliner though SEPHORA COLLECTION Sephora Colorful® Waterproof Eyeshadow & Eyeliner Multi-Stick 24 Black Matte is faster because it’s thicker and I have to be less careful about poking myself in the eye. That would be my capsule item. 

Two Guccis today, the Gucci Gucci Crayon Définition Sourcils Eyebrow Pencil which I love and the Gucci L'Obscur Lengthening Mascara 1 Eve Black which is also exceptional. 

Finished with a touch of Too Faced Cloud Crush Blurring Powder Blush Tequila Sunset to cheeks and a little on eyes, and then was going to do a lip liner and gloss but figured the tarte maracuja juicy lip pH powered plumping shift with hyaluronic acid was more of an all in one & faster. I think this was probably about 6 mins, but i'll try to remember to time myself next time! 

I’ve x posted to the Re: Makeup Challenge of the Week 2021/2022/2023 if you want to see the face itself  and Sephora Six - Fast & Furious Edition !  

 

 

[itsfi]

You too with the Gucci mascara @sister13? I keep hearing how fab it is. I really need to work through my mascaras and remember to go for the Gucci the next time it's time to open a new mascara. 

[sister13]

I know, it really is a nice one and I'm a little surprised every time I use it again. Lengthening and separating with enough volume. It doesn't flake or smudge and stays all day. I would definitely get it on sale or in that gucci flora set if ever comes back. @itsfi 

[itsfi]

That sounds fabulous @sister13. I know @heartsmyface is a fan as well. I have a mini and a full size of the Gucci mascara - will try to remember to reach for it when allergy season ends for me. 

[missjeanie]

@sister13 Six minutes is super impressive!  And what a great tip to use the MUFE pencil as a spot concealer!  I have a few skin toned eyeliners that I've used in my waterline in the past.... might need to try one as a spot concealer in a purse!

[itsfi]

I echo @missjeanie's comment about the MUFE pencil as a spot concealer! I would never have thought to use it in that way. Great tip @sister13! 😁