Capsule Makeup Collection Challenge 2025

[itsfi]

Hello BIC! Whether having a set of makeup products all picked out in advance makes it easier to get ready in the mornings or if you're looking for a fun way to use the new-to-you and tried-and-true products in your collection, welcome!! 👋 Please feel free to join in as a theme suits your style or piques your interests. We love seeing and being inspired by what beauties everyone is using. 💋

Here we are, last month of 2025, and we have a couple more capsules to squeeze in before the year is over. We've been doing weekly capsules but for this last month, we're going to switch to 2-week periods. That said, if you like the weekly format, there are options this month that you can choose to do, to keep up with a rotating weekly capsule.

How does this work?

To add a little bit of fun and creativity to curating a makeup capsule, there will be a weekly theme or prompt on which that week's group of beauty products will touch upon. There's no need to have every single product for the week fit the theme exactly. All you need is one product. And, truth be told, how that product fits into the weekly theme is subject to interpretation. Yours, primarily. So, please feel free to be creative. This is about finding a set of makeup products that work for you and your lifestyle, whether already in your collection or waiting to be discovered (or, in some instances, re-discovered) by you. 

How Can / Do I Participate?  

There are several ways you can participate - You can post a photo of the products you use or tag and list them, as you like. You can give someone's post a heart and / or ask questions about products in someone's capsule. You can post a different capsule every week or once a month or every once in a while, when a theme grabs your interest or draws your attention. 

When and where are/will the weekly themes posted?

The themes are (or will be) included in the original post - under the section titled "Current Makeup Capsule Theme" or "Upcoming Makeup Capsule Theme". Occasionally, I will post a link to a separate post with the monthly themes.

▶️  CURRENT MAKEUP CAPSULE THEME  [Updated 12.14.2025]

Switching things up a bit with the cadence for our capsules as we head towards closing out 2025 with the makeup capsule challenge. For the last month of the year, we are going to go with 2-week capsule periods.

☃️Weeks 51 - 52 (December 15 - 31) - The "Holiday Glitz & Glam" Makeup Capsule and/or The "Best of 2025" Makeup Capsule

Put together a capsule consisting of one or more makeup product(s) that aligns with one or the other (or both) of the themes - 

• 🌟Holiday Glitz & Glam: Shine a spotlight on one or more of the beauties you love to use to get glammed up for the holidays.

• 🏆The Best of 2025: Curate a capsule with one or more makeup product(s) that made (or would make) your "best of" list for 2025. Alternatively, assemble a capsule that includes your favorite (or mix of favorite) theme(s) from this year makeup capsule challenge.

[NOTE: I will provide a sneak preview of a couple early 2026 makeup capsule themes during the week of December 22. 😲]

UPCOMING Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 12.14.2025]

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A sneak preview of a couple early 2026 makeup capsule themes during the week of December 22.

Previous Capsule Themes: [Updated: 12.14.2025]

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1 - The "New Year, New-To-You" Makeup Capsule  
2 - The "Mocha Mousse" Inspired Makeup Capsule
3 - The "Favorite Feature(s) Focus" Makeup Capsule  
4 - The "How Low Can I Go?" Makeup Capsule
5 - The "Lunar New Year 2025 Zodiac Sign Lucky Colors" Makeup Capsule  

February 2025 Capsule Themes <Click on link ⬅️ for more detailed description of capsule themes>
6 - The "Black Founded/Owned Beauty Brand(s)" Makeup Capsule
7 - The "Dynamic Duo, Trusted Trio or Killer Combo" Makeup Capsule
8 - The "New York Fashion Week Inspired" Makeup Capsule and/or The "Celeb-Inspired" Makeup Capsule
9 - The Throwback Makeup Capsule

March 2025 Capsule Makeup Themes <Click on link ⬅️ for more detailed description of capsule themes> 
10 - The "International Women Founded / Owned Beauty Brand" Makeup Capsule and/or The Palette(s) Makeup Capsule
11 - The Samples Makeup Capsule  and/or The "Attitude of Gratitude" Makeup Capsule
12 - The "Spring Is In The Air" Makeup Capsule
13 - The "Take 2" / Do Over" Makeup Capsule 

April 2025 Capsule Makeup Themes <Click on link ⬅️ for more detailed description of capsule themes> 
14 - The Spring Sticks Makeup Capsule
15 - The Flush of Color Makeup Capsule 
16 - The Spring Refresh Makeup Capsule 
17 - The “Green” Makeup Capsule 
18 - The Makeup-Artist-Founded/Owned Brand Makeup Capsule 

May 2025 Capsule Makeup Themes <Click on link ‌‌⬅️ for more detailed description of capsule themes> 
19 - The  Asian American Pacific Islander Founded / Owned Beauty Brands Makeup Capsule
20 - The "Tailored For You" Makeup Capsule
21 - The Vacation Makeup Capsule
22 - The Musician Founded / Owned Beauty Brand Makeup Capsule

June 2025 Capsule Makeup Themes <Click on link ‌‌⬅️ for more detailed description of capsule themes> 
23 - The Love Is Love Makeup Capsule 
24 - The Sleeping Beauties Makeup Capsule and/or The "Shop My Stash Makeup Capsule
25 - The "Welcome, Summer!" Makeup Capsule
26 - The "My Best Self" Makeup Capsule

July 2025 Capsule Makeup Themes <Click on link ‌‌⬅️ for more detailed description of capsule themes> 
27 - The Indie Brands Makeup Capsule and/or The Canadian Founded/Owned Brands Makeup Capsule  
28 -  The Multi-Taskers / Repurposed Makeup Capsule and/or The "On The Go: Summer Edit" Makeup Capsule 
29 - The Sizzling Summer Samples Makeup Capsule
30 - The Pop of Color: Summer Edit Makeup Capsule

August 2025 Capsule Makeup Themes <Click on link ‌‌⬅️ for more detailed description of capsule themes>
31 - The (Lip)Sticks (aka Lips + Sticks) Makeup Capsule
32 - The Athlete Founded / Owned / Endorsed / Influenced Beauty Brand(s) Makeup Capsule
33 - The Savvy Savings and/or Spectacularly Splurge-y Makeup Capsule 
34 - The Gifts (With Purchase) Makeup Capsule and/or The Gift-Worthy Makeup Capsule
35 - The Palettes Makeup Capsule

September 2025 Capsule Makeup Themes <Click on link ‌‌⬅️ for more detailed description of capsule themes>
36 - The Workhorse(s) Makeup Capsule
37 - The "Summer Favorites" Makeup Capsule 
38 - The LatinX Founded/Owned Beauty Brands Makeup Capsule 
39 - The Runway / Red Carpet Inspired Makeup Capsule

October 2025 Capsule Makeup Themes <Click on link ‌‌⬅️ for more detailed description of capsule themes>
40 - The FALL into Color Makeup Capsule
41 - The Beauty Brands Supporting Mental Health Awareness Makeup Capsule and/or The Makeup Artist at Sephora Makeup Capsule
42 - The Indigenous People's Day Makeup Capsule, The Canadian Thanksgiving Makeup Capsule, and/or The Samples 2.0 Makeup Capsule
43  - The Global Makeup Capsule
44 - The "Baubles, Palettes & Sticks" Makeup Capsule

November 2025 Capsule Makeup Themes <Click on link ‌‌⬅️ for more detailed description of capsule themes>
45 -  The "Sweater Weather" Makeup Capsule
46 - The "Collabs & Crossovers" Makeup Capsule and/or The "Sleeping Beauties 2.0" Makeup Capsule 
47 - The "Take 2 / Do Over" Makeup Capsule 
48 - The "Thing(s) I'm Grateful For" Makeup Capsule

December 2025 Capsule Makeup Themes <Click on link ‌‌⬅️ for more detailed description of capsule themes>
49 & 50 - The "Out With the Old, In With the New" Makeup Capsule

Additional FAQs

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Why weekly? 
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. If weekly works for you, great. If not, feel free to join in based on what works best for you. 

When are the weekly themes posted?
I generally try to post the themes for the next month about two weeks before the start of that next month (so around the 15th of each month, give or take a few days), except that, for this month, weekly themes for weeks 2 thru 5 for January will be posted by or before end of the day on January 2. Weekly themes are updated at the end of the then current week (e.g., Sunday). This year, I will plan to update the weekly themes the Sunday before the start of the next week's theme, around 9pm Pacific / 10pm Mountain / 11pm Central / 12midnight Eastern Time.

What if I don't have enough products to fit the theme for a full face?

There's need for your entire makeup capsule to fit the weekly theme(s). Just one item 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 - are they a favorite or a potential favorite? Are they just 'meh'? Or, is it time to declutter the item(s) from your stash?

Is there anything else I should include in my capsule?
It's all up to you what to include in your capsule. Some weeks, my capsule consists of completely different items than the week before. Other weeks, I've swapped out just a few items or have included additional items in one category of products - some of us refer to this as giving us options for the week. 

You may see reference to "fits." That was creatively coined by our fabulous @danielledanielle and refers to the bag or component that will hold the week's makeup and, specifically, does all the makeup for the week's capsule fit into the bag / storage component. You ca also include the makeup brushes and tools you use for application, if you wish.

[itsfi]

Week 20 - The "Tailored For You" Makeup Capsule 

I'm going the bespoke route this week's theme, with product combinations in specific makeup categories that give me a unique, customized shade. Products with an asterisk (*) after the product name means this week will be the first time I put those beauties to use. 

COMPLEXION:

• Blending Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Foundation with a drop or two of the First Aid Beauty Bronze + Glow Drops with Niacinamide 1 oz to give my complexion a little more color and warmth. I don't normally wear primer under my skin tints, but will use the Anna Sui Gel Foundation Primer a couple of times this week. Trying to decide if it should stay or go.

• SunnyDays should even my skin tone and reduce what redness I have on my cheeks but I will likely need some Tower 28 Beauty Swipe All-Over Hydrating Serum Concealer with 18-HR Wear to cover the redness around my nose - darn you, spring allergies!

• Setting my face this week will involve alternating between the tried-and-true coupling of the Gucci Brume de Beauté Beauty Mist 2.7 oz / 80 mL and ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray, and two new-to-me products - ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder and KimChi Chic Beauty Puff Puff Pass Set & Bake Powder - this is the lavendar shade; I feel like I have the translucent version as well somewhere 🤔

EYES:

• The dynamic duo of Thrive Causemetics Eyeshadow Stick (in shade Q) and Danessa Myricks Beauty Infinite Chrome Waterproof Micropencil Eyeliner Bronzite makes another showing this week. No primer needed with this eyeshadow stick. I like the versatility of the DM Bronzite - liner and/or deepening the eye look by placing it in the outer V.

• DIOR Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Waterproof Mascara Black - if I'm feeling adventurous this week, I may try layering this with the new DIOR Diorshow Overvolume Extreme Volume Mascara Overblack (not pictured)

• Glossier Boy Brow Volumizing Eyebrow Gel-Pomade 

CHEEKS:

• Tower 28 Beauty SuperDew Shimmer-Free Highlight Balm 0.158 oz/ 4.5 g 

• Layering, mixing, blending (something like that) my sticks - HAUS LABS BY LADY GAGA Color Fuse Longwear Hydrating Glassy Lip + Cheek Blush Balm Stick Glassy Hibi... and HAUS LABS BY LADY GAGA Color Fuse Longwear Hydrating Glassy Lip + Cheek Blush Balm Stick Glassy Clov... - for some blonzer. If / Once I get close to getting the look/color I'm envisioning in my head, I'll post to the Spring Cheek Challenge 2025: Style Awakening  thread for this week's Sunday's Best prompt. 

LIPS:

• I have options for lips this week. My primary pairing will involve swiping Kulfi Heirloom Satin Lipstick Rose Wood across both my top and bottom lip and then lightly dabbing Florasis Blooming Rouge Love Lock Lipstick (M7319 Love Remains) along the bottom before rubbing my lips together. I'll give the AC Hibiscus and HL Glassy Clove combo a try on the lips as well. And, of course, I can wear all those shades separately.

The Fits: 

Oh goodness, fits this week isn't happening as far as makeup bags go. I tried to see if they'd all fit in this Anna Sui beauty box, but nope. I'm feeling a little lazy at the moment, so I'll use last week's Tower 28 tote again - it's got space. 😉

REVIEW - Week 19: The AAPI Founded / Owned Brand Makeup Capsule

There were a couple of standouts from last week's capsule, long time GOATs - Tower 28 SunnyDays and their eyelash curler. They keep their crowns. That tote is a winner too! 

A couple of items are ones I'll use until I finish 'em up, and I'll use them if they make it into my collection again (or may already be in there, in some hue or another), but they're not ones I'd run out to repurchase; namely, the lip balm and the mascara. The latter is one of my favorite non-waterproof versions, and, like I said, if I find some in my stash (I know there are unopen mini's / travel sizes in there), I'll use them, but I won't replenish afterwards. 

As for the liner as an eye liner, it's still in the testing phase - the week flew by really quickly and I lost track of how much time I had to test all the things. I need to give it more tries, but will keep you posted @ather.

[ather]

@itsfi  Weeks seem to just fly by!!! I love the Anna Sui container! It is beautiful! 😍 this weeks lineup is awesome! 

[itsfi]

Thanks @ather; the Anna Sui box has seen many different uses over the years. It’s sat on my table to hold hair ties, Bobby pins, etc. I’ve used it to store foil samples I’m testing. It has spent some time in a work drawer, holding some makeup and SPF I’d keep on hand in case I needed anything for touch ups or reapplication. It’s come in handy!

[caitbird]

@itsfi  lovely capsule - and I love that Anna Sui beauty box, even if it couldn't quite hold everything this time! It's very Anna Sui, if that makes sense - I could tell immediately that it was one of her designs.

Love your plan to "tailor" your own shades by mixing products! It's reminding me that I need to try doing that too - I was already inspired by @makeitup305  doing something similar recently for one of the Cheek Challenge themes by mixing two liquid blushes for a custom shade. Time for me to do some experimenting - SCIENCE TIME! 🔬🤣

[itsfi]

Makes complete sense, @caitbird; the box has an Anna Sui aesthetic to it, for sure. 💗 Yeah, customizing beauty products isn't novel - I tend to do it more often with skincare, foundation, lip products. Not so much with my blushers, in large part as I didn't wear blush as often but between working through my collection with these capsules and trying out different techniques and looks on the different cheek challenges, I've gotten more into mixing shades to get a certain color or gradient. Good luck on your experiments!

[itsfi]

Week 19 - The  AAPI Founded / Owned Beauty Brands Makeup Capsule

It's a full face of Tower 28 this week to kick off AAPI Heritage Month. I did not think I had enough products for a full face from the brand, but it seems I've misjudged my collection. 🙄  A few quick notes about the emoji's after certain product names:

✳️ = this week is the first time I'll be using the product

🏆= Top Shelf product

🐐 = it's the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) for its category  

COMPLEXION:

🐐  Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Foundation - love a good skin tint and I have several in my stash; this one remains the GOAT

-  Tower 28 Beauty Swipe All-Over Hydrating Serum Concealer with 18-HR Wear - I really like the hydrating serum formulation of this one for my under eyes.

-  Tower 28 Beauty GetSet® Blur + Set Talc-Free 12H Pressed Setting Powder (not pictured) - I primarily use this for setting my under eyes but am going to give it a try for all over the face, as well as possibly pair it with the concealer for eyeshadow primer. If it doesn't work as well as I'd like, I'll add either the One/Size setting spray or setting powder.

EYES:

-  For the most part I'll be going the minimalist route with my eye makeup this week, just curling my sparse, straight lashes with Tower 28 lash curler (🏆) and Tower 28 Beauty Mini MakeWaves Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara Jet 

✳️  A couple of days this week, I'll give the Tower 28 Beauty OneLiner® Lip Liner + Eyeliner + Cheek Pencil Draw Me (one of their recent shade additions) as eyeliner, and maybe eyeshadow (?)

CHEEKS:

* I'll have a few options for blush this week; namely, Tower 28 Beauty BeachPlease Lip + Cheek Dewy Cream Blush Office Hours Tower 28 Beauty GetSet® Blur + Set Matte Powder Blush Long Beach Iced Tea and Tower 28 Beauty GetSet® Blur + Set Matte Powder Blush Samo Spritzer. I will likely add another blush shade from another brand for a more mocha mousse look for the Spring Cheek Challenge 2025: Style Awakening.

✳️  Highlight: Tower 28 Beauty SuperDew Shimmer-Free Highlight Balm 0.158 oz/ 4.5 g - forgot I had this one, oops.

-  Bronzer / Contour: I may give Tower 28 Beauty Bronzino Illuminating Cream Bronzer West Coast a try as a blush this week as well as for bronzer/contour.

LIPS:

Options abound in this category as well, which is not surprising - 

-  Tower 28 Beauty ShineOn Lip Jelly Hydrating Non-Sticky Lip Oil Magic 

-  Tower 28 Beauty ShineOn Lip Jelly Hydrating Non-Sticky Lip Oil Pistachio 

-  Tower 28 Beauty LipSoftie® Hydrating Tinted Lip Treatment Balm Watermelon Kiwi - it's a lighter shade of pink than I typically wear on my lips but I'm thinking it may pair well with a mocha mousse cheek. 

-  Tower 28 Beauty ShineOn Lip Jelly Hydrating Non-Sticky Lip Oil XOXO (gratis) (not pictured)

The "Fits":

It's a larger capsule for me this week, but all will fit, with a lot of room to spare, in this Tower 28 mini tote (available at Tower 28 direct). 

Last Week's Capsule Review: Week 18 - The Makeup Artist Founded/Owned Beauty Brand Makeup Capsule

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The Good: 
❤️  The MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Skin Face Essentials Long-Lasting Full Face Cream Palette Palette 1: Light to Me... is such a versatile product. I made the mistake of not taking it with me on a recent trip. Won't do that again. It's on my packing list for my next trip later this year (I'm really planning in advance), and we shall see how it stands up in humidity. (@caitbird, you have a lovely collection as is, but this is one to keep on your list of things to try - maybe when it goes on sale)

❤️  The ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray has been a surprise love for me, as my skin is ordinarily normal-to-dry. I often need to sandwich it between layers of a hydrating skincare mist. This too is on the packing list for a future trip; let's see if it and the MUFE palette remains a dynamic duo in warmer, tropical weather later in the year.

The "It's Me, Not You" Products (they're not bad; just not for me):
-  I like the formula on the PAT McGRATH LABS FetishEyes™ Lengthening Mascara 0.27 oz/ 8 mL and the design of the wand, but the size of the wand and bristles are just too much for my eyes and lashes - clearly a case of "it's me, not you". I've been subbing in another brush when I use this one. Will continue to include it in my mascara rotation but it will be let go after 3 months and not repurchased.

-  The Isamaya lip lacquer (discontinued) pairs well with other lip products, especially more-matte formulations to add some shine and moisture. I'll use up the tube but won't repurchase the new version, at least not in this shade.

The "I'm Undecided": 
-  Westman Atelier Vital Skin Full Coverage Multi-Use Foundation Stick Atelier II  is ... fine. It does highlight dry patches and can feel drying if my skin is not well mosturized. I always go back and forth on this one; may be better suited for me as the weather warms up, though it might be too heavy then. Wondering if it might serve me better as a concealer (on the oilier parts of my face) and/or as an eyeshadow primer. 🤔

-  I like the natural lit from within radiance from the Westman Atelier Mini Petite Lit Up Glassy Gel Highlighter Stick Nectar ; I'm just not sure if it's something I'll repurchase - the VBB highlighter stick is currently my favorite for products of this type.

Looking forward to seeing what product(s) folks incorporate into this week's capsule - and, as always, I'll be taking notes for potential purchases in the future. 😉

[danielledanielle]

This is definitely an impressive collection @itsfi 

Itsfi x Tower28, Coastal Casual Couture 🙌🏽

[itsfi]

Oh, I like the sound of Coastal Casual Couture!! 😍 I have to say though that I was surprised (and slightly alarmed) that I had so many products from the line, @danielledanielle. One of almost everything 😲 definitely as far as their makeup collection is concerned. Suprised too that it wasn't their skincare items that I had in one of everything. Wait, I think I do have one of every skincare product they've released (by way of some generous gratis), but I don't use all of them as some just aren't a good fit for me. They recently released a powder blush so I'm wondering if other color cosmetics are coming in powder form. 🤔🤔🤔 And, perhaps later, brushes for applying their powder products...

[caitbird]

@itsfi  wow, a full face of Tower 28! I don't have as much from that brand, but I have a few things, and there are several more on my list to try at some point. I've been happy with what I've tried so far (mascara, cream blush & lip balm, I think).

Love your detailed notes (as always) on this week's capsule & last week's. That MUFE palette is definitely going on my list for when there's a good sale!

[itsfi]

@caitbird, it's amazing how we can accumulate products - it all started with the Tower 28 sunscreen foundation. The MUFE is worth picking up, especially on sale. I thought I saw on another post @danielledanielle mentioning the sales on their direct site - those are always good, both for the discount and sometimes, they have sets available with the palette that are sometimes eligible for the sitewide sale. I picked mine up when Sephora was having 50% off the palette, so that's also something to look out for if they do it again.

[ather]

@itsfi  Wow I am so impressed that you could do a full face with Tower 28! That is so amazing! Hoe did you like the liner? I have been curious about that one! Ive been curious about the powder lush also. I really enjoy the cream ones! Ahhh you have told me before the setting powder was so good. I need to try it! I love that little tote. It is perfect for this larger capsule! Literally on brand! Love this whole capsule!

[itsfi]

@ather, I was surprised; I’ve picked up things here and there from the brand and it

has added up. I like that her products are generally sensitive skin friendly. 👍🏼 Her new powder blush is good; I don’t experience any dryness from them. 

[blackkitty2014]

I will join next week AAPI brands. I think I even use all AAPI skincare’s. It will be fun @itsfi 😘

[itsfi]

Yaaaay 🙌🏼 Always a joy to see you post @blackkitty2014. An all AAPI skincare?? Whoa! 😳 I’m intrigued, impressed, and inspired! 😍🥰 

[caitbird]

Week 18 (April 28 - May 4) - The Makeup-Artist-Founded/Owned Brand Makeup Capsule

I tried to make sure I had a couple of items that counted for the AAPI-founded monthly theme, as well as this week's makeup artist-founded theme. I've marked products from makeup artist-founded brands with a ⭐, and products from AAPI-founded brands with a 💗

primer: ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr Secure the Blur Makeup Magnet Primer 1.18 oz / 35 mL ⭐💗

base: Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation 130 (I think that's the shade? idk I can't remember and I'm not at home to check right now) + DIOR Forever Glow Star Filter Multi-Use Complexion Enhancing Booster 0N 

concealer: Glossier Stretch Concealer G12 + NATASHA DENONA Hy-Glam Brightening & Hydrating Medium to Full Coverage Crease Proof Serum Concealer ... ⭐

blush: Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Hot Cheeks Velour Blushlighter Cherry Pie'd 

highlighter: Patrick Ta Major Glow Creme & Powder Highlighter Duo My Love ⭐💗 (does Sephora not carry these anymore? I can't find them)

face: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked holiday 2024 face palette Dragon

setting powder: Hourglass Veil™ Translucent Setting Powder - Talc Free Translucent 

brows: Glossier Boy Brow Arch 2-in-1 Longwear Pomade Eyebrow Pencil Auburn + Glossier Boy Brow Volumizing Eyebrow Gel-Pomade Auburn 

eyes: Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion Original + Natasha Denona Retro Glam palette Flutter single shade GWP ⭐

mascara: Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-eyes Volumizing and Curling Mascara Exagger-black ⭐

lips: Wyn Beauty Starting Line Peptide Infused Lipliner Bold + Pat McGrath Labs SatinAllure Lipstick Elson 5 ⭐

setting spray: Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray Standard Size - 4 oz/ 118 mL 

[itsfi]

That red lip @caitbird 😍😍😍 Stuuuuning! You’ve looked amazing in every color I’ve seen you wear but red has got to be one of the best colors on you … along with greens, and purples, and blues, and … 

Have you used the Hourglass loose setting powder often? Interested in your thoughts on it. I have a few deluxe samples of it but haven’t spent a lot of time with it, at least not  recently. 

[caitbird]

@itsfi  thank you so much, you are so kind! 💜 I was pretty happy with how this look came out.

I use the Hourglass setting powder fairly often, and I've been happy with it. I had a bit of a learning curve with it initially, learning how to not use too much and look 'cakey', but now that I've got the hang of it more I do like it. I use it when I want my makeup to stay all day and help control shine in my T-zone. I haven't really used other setting powders (I think this one is going to last me forever at this rate lol), so I can't say how it compares to different ones, but I like it and would recommend it. 👍

[itsfi]

Week 18 - The Makeup-Artist-Founded/Owned Brand Makeup Capsule 

Sorry for the delay in posting; I got back from a trip earlier this week and have been slowly acclimating myself back into my usual routine. Keeping it more on the minimal side as I'm also testing out what makes a good mix of products to take with me for my next trip; or, for travel in general. 

‌‌❤️  MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Skin Face Essentials Long-Lasting Full Face Cream Palette Palette 1: Light to Me... for nearly a full face - complexion (base + concealer), highlight, bronzer, blush & lips. And, possibly eye shadow, too.

🏵  Westman Atelier Vital Skin Full Coverage Multi-Use Foundation Stick Atelier II which I'll use as a concealer to cover redness and dark spots. It's not a bad foundation stick just not one I reach for very often as I have other similar products I like more. It's on the drier side, so I need to make sure my normal-to-dry skin is very well moisturized, maybe even a little extra moisturized. 

🌻  Westman Atelier Mini Petite Lit Up Glassy Gel Highlighter Stick Nectar for a little extra highlight. Both this and the highlighter shades in the MUFE palette are on the soft, subtle side which I prefer. Including this one gives me more options and the ability to amp up my highlighter just a wee bit. 

❇️  I *think* this is the original, now discontinued version of ISAMAYA Lip Lacq- Maximising Lip Plumping Serum Metal - the MUFE palette has some shades that work well as lip products but this Isamaya lacquer will give them a boost of shine and sparkle, if I need that.

👀PAT McGRATH LABS FetishEyes™ Lengthening Mascara 0.27 oz/ 8 mL  

❤️  ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr Mini On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray is good for keeping makeup in place under most conditions - like when I'm not suffering from allergies and blowing my nose all day long 😞 Otherwise, it locks makeup in, though I do need to use a hydrating mist after the initial use and throughout the day when it's dry or cold out, to make sure my skin stays hydrated. 

Love this see-through makeup case; it's on the small side too, so it can keep me on task with keeping it to the things I really need. Well, it can, until I pull out another makeup case to hold other things. hahaha! Nope, gonna try to stick with this for the remainder of the week and see how it goes. 

RECAP - Week 17 The "Green" Makeup Capsule - no declutters from last week's makeup capsule, which confirms for me that the luxe beauties were worth the splurge! 😉

[caitbird]

@itsfi  love this capsule! That MUFE face palette is preeettttyyyy...I was on the fence about buying it in one of the sales last year, but managed to talk myself down 😂 might be having a bit of FOMO though! 😅

also, that makeup bag with the window is cute! 

[danielledanielle]

@caitbird, MUFE (MOOOOF) does decent, regular sales, usually 25-30% off, so your wait might be worth it

[caitbird]

@danielledanielle  oooh (oh no 🤣), thanks for the tip! I don't always think to check direct sales, I guess I am more used to shopping Sephora (or Ulta).