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]

@Julia674, it’s been fun to see what products others reach for. 

[danielledanielle]

Fenty x Tilbury AKA Athlete Endorsed capsule 

Fenty I believe paired up with NY Liberty 🗽🙌🏽

And CT has a partnership with Formula F1 which at first was like whut? But in hindsight I think CT was a little ahead in the game. 

There's also SEPHORA COLLECTION Size Up Volumizing Mascara Blue , and yes, they are with the Valkyries.  And the only Wyn products I have is this holiday gloss set.

As for Atelier Cologne... It's in there cause I wanted it🤣 

Fit:

 

I'm surprised it fit.  Obvs, it won't close as I use it, but I know it can.

[itsfi]

Excellent tie-ins @danielledanielle! Curious to hear your thoughts between the Yves Saint Laurent Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara Electric Blue and the SEPHORA COLLECTION Size Up Volumizing Mascara Blue 

[danielledanielle]

@itsfi , I don't have the blue lash clash, just reg black!  (I know).  My blue mascara wardrobe is the SC, Fenty, Shiseido and L'Oreal Voluminous.  I like the SC blue one a lot, but it needs more than one coat to show up on my lashes, but I don't use too many coats (I think 2.5-3), otherwise it gets spidery

[itsfi]

Week 32 - The Athlete Founded / Owned / Endorsed / Influenced Beauty Brand(s) Makeup Capsule  

A new theme to the makeup capsule challenge. With the exception of a handful of lip products, this week's beauties are tried-and-true. 

Category:	Product:	Comment(s):
COMPLEXION
Primer:	Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion Mineral SPF 60+ Sunscreen	Using skincare for my primer and SPF seems like a good choice. Muni "Lily" He is a professional golfer and an ambassador/partner for one of Shiseido's sunscreens.
Base / Foundation:	Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation  Cle de Peau The Foundation CLE CCC Cream (Broad Spectrum SPF50 PA+++)	I'm not wearing a lot of foundation these days; mainly going with lighter coverage and just concentrating product on my cheeks and around my nose to even skin, and concealer to hide or reduce the appearance of these pesky pimples.  UD lives up to its claims - self-setting and waterproof. Cameron Brink, a player in the WNBA is an ambassador for the brand. CdP is part of the pan it! Challenge this year. I go through cycles of reaching for this. Trying it out in the "summer" here and I'm reminded once again why this is such an exceptional product (and for the price, it needs to be exceptional!) Ahhhh, CLE CCC Cream is one of my faves. It really flies under the radar. I've had this in my stash for 4-5 years and have it in a couple different shades. The best of a BB and CC cream. It never fails me. They've expanded their shade range as they've grown into larger markets (and I'd love to see them add a few more shades on both ends and some olive undertones).
Concealer:	HAUS LABS BY LADY GAGA Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer with Fermented Arnica	Bringing out the big guns to deal with the unwelcomed unsightlies. 😣 I was doing so well but the periodic breakouts on my chin have come back this and last month. Ugh. Gonna have to try to manage it better next month. In the meantime, it's a layer of Violette fr. Invisible Bandage (not pictured) and then the concealer.
Setting Powder:	SEPHORA COLLECTION Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation	This is one that has been in my stash since I learned of its existence lo these many years ago. Lololol I've worn it as a powder foundation as well as to softly set my liquids and creams. Sephora is a founding partner in the Golden State Valkyries.
Setting Spray:	ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr Mini On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray	It's supposed to be warm(er) here this week so this'll keep my face in place on those days. It's less drying on me in the summer months but I still sandwich it between whatever hydrating spray I'm using in my skincare routine at the time. Simone Biles is said to use this setting spray to keep her game day face in place.
Finishing Powder:	Hourglass Mini Ambient® Lighting Powder Dim Light	Another product from this year's pan it! challenge and one that needs to be shown some attention. This'll be a part of every capsule this month. At least that's the plan.
EYES:
Brows:	Glossier Boy Brow Volumizing Eyebrow Gel-Pomade	It's quick & easy; keeps my brows looking groomed. I'm a fan. Adam Rippon of the US Figure Skating Team is a fan, too.
Waterline:	Makeup by Mario Master Mattes Brightening Pencil - Light 1 (discontinued)	Still searching for a comparable replacement.
Mascara:	DIOR Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Waterproof Mascara Black (not pictured)	I'm going to assume that many an athlete wears waterproof mascara (if they were mascara, that is), including synchronized swimmers. Hmmm ... I may need to research which mascaras they use because if something holds up for those athletes, it's gotta be good, right?!
CHEEKS:
Bronzer:	MAKEUP BY MARIO SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer®  Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Hue Drops Serum (gratis)	Mario uses his blurring bronzer in the YT videowhere she does Suni Lee's makeup. I don't have that one but his Enhancer product works well for me.  If I'm remembering right, Suni Lee uses the original Glow Recipe serum.
Blush:	WYN Beauty MVP: Most Verstile Pigment Multifunction Lip & Cheek Color (Soar)	There's a lot of pigment in this liquid lip/cheek combo but it blends out easily.
LIPS:
Lip Liners:	Ami Colé Soft Shape Waterproof Lip Liner Petit Cola  Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Trace'd Out Longwear Waterproof Pencil Lip Liner Brown'd Out  MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Color Pencil Long-Lasting Lip Liner 600 Anywhere Caffeine  MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Color Pencil Long-Lasting Lip Liner 606 Wherever Walnut (Suni Lee) NYX Slim Lip Pencil 857 Nude Beige (Simone Biles) REFY Lip Sculpt Longwear Liner Taupe  Rhode Lip Contour Spin Rom&nd Lip Mate Pencil 05 Taupey Shade	My options are overkill, I know, even with having whittled it down to this handful. Most are lip liners, which I'm including at least a couple in my capsules this month  as lipliners are part  of my summer shop my stash this summer. Athletes that have used, or who have formal partnerships with the brand, are listed in parens with the product name.
Lipstick:	WYN Beauty Word of Mouth Max Comfort Matte Lipstick (Brave)	It's described as a mauve brown. The color looks more brown thn the swatch but on my lips it leans a lot more warm.
Lip Gloss:	Fenty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer Cherry Amor (limited edition) Fenty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer Grape Splash (limited edition)	I have few well loved beauties from Fenty, none more so than the gloss bombs. Cherry Amor was part of a limited edition set and Grape Splash (which I keep wanting to call Grape Soda) was kindly gifted to me by a friend. Simone Biles is said to wear these from time to time.
Lip Balm:	CAY SKIN Isle Lip Balm SPF 30 with Sea Moss and Aloe Stem Cells  OLEHENRIKSEN Pout Preserve Hydrating Peptide Lip Treatment Cocoa Crème - chocolate brown tint + rich...  Rhode Peptide Lip Treatment - Salted Caramel	Love a lip balm with SPF in it, and since it's an athlete centric prompt this week, I assumed a lip balm with SPF would be appropos.  Suni Lee has touted lip balms from Olehenriksen and Rhode among her favorites. I have the specific shades that's been seen using on her social media but went with these particular ones this week.
TOOLS:
Beauty Sponge:	WYN Beauty	Part of the limited edition introductory set
Brushes:	Otis Batterbee travel (variety of brushes)	I lke that the brush head and hairs on these are the same as the full size; it's just the handles are shorter.
Eyelash Curler:	Tower 28 Beauty MakeWaves Lash Curler	I have quite the selection of lash curlers, all of which I use or have used at one point or another; this one is my current favorite.

Lips:

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The "Fits":

Barely, but it does. To be fair, my original grouping fit but I added a few other products after checking the weather for the week. Just in case. The chartreuse tennis-ball hue of this bag makes it easier to find in my sea of makeup bags. It was part of an introductory set, along with the beauty sponge, lipstick and lip & cheek product.

Week 31 Recap: 

I was happy with most everything from last week's stick capsule. Gave the L'Oreal 3-Second Setting Spray Mist (gratis) two lasts tries and it's not for me. I've gone through a little less than half the can and it'll be rehomed where it can be loved. Jury is out on the Ilia Lip Sketch Hydrating Crayon (Gala) (gratis). I'll make a decision before the end of the month, after giving it a few more shakes - if it's a pass, I'll look to rehome it, and donate the unopen second one that I somehow have in my stash. 

[danielledanielle]

Takes notes 📝 @itsfi 

[itsfi]

@danielledanielle, this turned out to be a larger capsule than I originally envisioned. 😬 Not uncommon. It was all the lip options. 💄

[Mellmars1185]

The (Lip)Sticks (aka Lips + Sticks) Makeup Capsule - I am a little late to this week's challenge. I had fun pulling this one together. So many sticks.

MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Sand - we shall see how this goes with the

DIOR Forever Skin Perfect 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick 2,5 N Neutral 

Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Blush Healthy Glow Stick in Peachy Glow (can't tag for some reason) 

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Warm Wishes Effortless Cream Bronzer Stick Happy Sol 

Girlactik Shadow Stick (I think the shade is called skin?)

Ami Colé Brow Pencil in soft brown (Received at Sephoria 2024)

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil Whiskey 

[itsfi]

Oooouh, what a beautiful capsule @Mellmars1185! Streamlined, function and with some fabulous products to give a lovely warmth and glow! I'll be interested in how the Dior + Merit combo work for you. Have you used the Merit before? Curious to know your thoughts on it as a foundation, and as a concealer. 

[Mellmars1185]

@itsfi Thank you very much! I havr tried the Merit before...but I used it as a foundation. I don't remember loving it or hating it. I have had it for a few years so I am curious on how it will preform. Since I used it last, I have been more mindful of my skin prep prior to applying makeup. I am thinking that using it with my finger tips will warm up the product and I can pat it in. This will be a fun experiment. I remember you have used the Merit. Do you have any tips on how to use it as a concealer? 

I can't believe I forgot to include a lipstick 🤭

[itsfi]

@Mellmars1185, I have to do the same when I use the Merit stick - make sure my skin is very well moisturized. It leans on the drier side, which isn't uncommon for foundation sticks. As for using it as a concealer, I also find it's helpful to have a hydrating mist handy. Depending on the area I'm trying to cover, I'll either mist the area after dotting on the concealer, or the brush before blending. I've mainly been rotating Gucci Brume de Beauté Beauty Mist 2.7 oz / 80 mL, Rhode Glazing Mist or d'Alba White Truffle First Spray Serum which I reach for more in the winter months. If I'm breaking out, depending on what stage my acne is in, I'll either apply Violette fr. Invisible Bandaid over an active zit or open wound, or reach for La Roche Posay Serozinc as my hydrating spray if the pimple is still under the surface. 

About the lipstick, lol, it happens. Quite a bit. Which lipstick(s) have your been using this week?

[Mellmars1185]

@itsfi Thanks for the tips! I used the merit with the Milani setting spray. It did help blend out the concealer. I set with the ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr Mini Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder Universal Translucent . Thie week on the lips I used Chanel Intense Caramel (the long ladting liquid lipstick) and Lisa Eldridge in Simone. 

[itsfi]

Week 31 - The (Lip)Sticks (aka Lips + Sticks) Makeup Capsule

12 sticks / stick-like products for this week's capsule (along with some supporting non-stick items), with just one (1) new-to-me item this week. My primer, setting product(s) & backup lip products will be non-sticks; none are pictured above.

Complexion:

*  Primer - I'll use sunscreen for my primer and the one I've been reaching for a lot lately is the ISDIN Eryfotona Ageless Ultralight Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 1.7 oz / 50 ml 

*  Foundation - My favorite foundation stick, DIOR Forever Skin Perfect 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick 

*  Concealer - If the foundation stick isn't enough, I'll go in with the Victoria Beckham by AugustinusBader Concealer Pen, primarily to conceal redness around my nose and a couple of spots

*  Contour (nose) - rom&nd Lip Mate Pencil (05 Taupey Shade) has been repurposed in my collection as a nose contour stick and occasionally, to carve out the corners of my lips and cupid's bow

*  Setting Products - I was undecided on setting products when I put this capsule together. I'll play it by ear this week, though the L'Oreal Paris Infallible 3- Second Setting Mist with Microfine probably won't be one I'll consider using - I haven't been able to get it to work right on me, and the smell doesn't make me want to put much more effort into it. 😔

Eyes:

*  Eye shadow: Going again with Danessa Myricks ColorFix Eyeshadow Stix (Duo 6 Celeste / Nova), but just the metallic Celeste shade. At least for most this week. I'll spend a couple of days playing with the other shades I picked up as well. For science. 😉🔬

*  Eyeliner: Danessa Myricks Beauty Linework Paintbrush Fluid Liquid Eyeliner 0.034 oz / 1 ml for the upper lash line. My trusty Makeup by Mario Master Mattes Brightening Pencil  - Light 1 (discontinued) for the waterline - I know we're all probably tired of seeing this in my capsules, but it helps me look less tired or not at all so ... 

*  Brows: L'Oreal Paris Faux Brow Ultra Fine Double-Brush Tip Brow Filling Pen - at heart, I'm a brow gel girl as they're so quick & easy but I do lie this brow pen and am slowly, but surely, getting used to it.

*  Mascara: I'm passing on mascara this week 😲, but will curl my lashes, with either the Tower 28 lash curler or the Shiseido Eyelash Curler, which reminds me that I need to swap out the pad soon. 

Cheeks:

*  Blush: HAUS LABS BY LADY GAGA Color Fuse Longwear Hydrating Glassy Lip + Cheek Blush Balm Stick Glassy Clov... has become quite the oft reached for blush/blonzer this summer, for my lips and cheeks. 

*  Bronzer: MERIT Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Leo hasn't popped up much for this year's challenge but was thinking about it as I was sifting through some of my bronzers while weighing which ones might find a place in my current top 5 for the Summer Cheek Challenge 2025: A Song & A Slay 

*  Contour: Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Mini Match Stix Matte Contour Skinstick is a good contour shade for me. This is actually the Snackz size, which I think is smaller than the mini? 

*  Highlight: Westman Atelier Mini Petite Lit Up Glassy Gel Highlighter Stick Nectar - I like that the shimmer & shine on this one is subtle. 

Lips:

*  Lip liner + color: ILIA Lip Sketch Hydrating Lipstick + Lip Liner Crayon Gala: Crayons are essentially sticks, right?! 😅 I want to say that this was part of the swag bag from Ulta Beauty World (UBW), or I might have received it when I visited their booth? This will be the first time I use this lip pencil stick.

Tools: Tools this week are my fingers 🖐 unless I reach for a setting powder. I may also use the flatter side of SEPHORA COLLECTION PRO Blush Brush #99 to blend out my foundation if I feel the need to sheer out the formula with the Rhode Glazing Milk - this + stick foundations has really been a good pairing for me @ather 👍

The "Fits":

Admittedly, I don't have too many products in this week's capsule, but they all fit in this clear Tartan + Twine bag, which was either part of the swag bag or something I picked up at a booth at UBW. 

It's long without being too long (all my Danessa Myricks ColorFix Stix can fit easily inside), roomy, and I can see what I have in here. 

[ather]

@itsfi  Here is my Lips and Sticks capsule! It’s more sticks than lips! 

 Thanks for reminding me to mix my bronzer with my foundation! It worked perfectly!!

MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Sand 

Ami Colé Light-Catching Highlighter Balm Glaze 

MERIT Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Siene 

Rhode Blush in Sprinkle 

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez All of the Above Weightless Eyeshadow Stick Integrity 

MILK MAKEUP Cooling Water Jelly Tint Lip + Cheek Blush Stain Phreeze 

Wander Beauty Upgraded Lashes™ Thickening Mascara  because my eyelashes are blonde and if I don’t wear mascara I look like I have no lashes! 

[itsfi]

Love this @ather! Do you layer the Rhode & the MILK sticks together for your blush? Or even on your lips? 

[ather]

@itsfi  I have been using the Rhode on my cheeks and the Milk on my lips! I’ve been having. Stain moment. And I can put a little peptide lip treatment on top! I find the stain seems to last a little longer for my day! Or it least it lasts past my morning coffee!! But I totally should try layering. 

[ather]

@itsfi  Wow! Impressive capsule! I love that you have an item for any looks you want to do this week! And they fit in a small bag! So cute! I love that the Glazing milk helps with stick foundation! I haven’t tried quite yet. But I should. I’m fairly tanned right now so my colours might not work for me. But I need to put a stick capsule together!! 

[itsfi]

@ather, the Rhode glazing milk + foundation stick combo is a good one. She posted (or I thought I saw a post) about a blending trick using her new mist, but I haven't read it yet. Do you have a bronzer or bronzing drops you could mix with your foundation to match your more tan complexion?

Oooouh, yes!!! I'd love to see your makeup stick capsule - I love how well curated your capsules are; they are very much you. 😍

[ather]

@itsfi  Hmmm I do have some bronzers I mixed to make a capsule!!! I will post a picture!!! 

[itsfi]

Yeah, I looked through my foundations to see what I could find that might match and then looked at my bronzers, if what I had was close but not on point, @ather - saves money and time trying to shade match, and it allows me to use what I have. 

[danielledanielle]

No pics, but this week I'm going lipstick and fragrance stick-y

We've got

By Rosie Jane DYLAN Perfume Oil .23 fl oz / 7 ml 

By Rosie Jane JAMES travel spray with gardenia 0.33 oz / 10 ml eau de parfum spray (but oil)

I even have #Maison Margiela 'REPLICA' Beach Walk Eau de Toilette with Coconut Milk & Musk as a rollerball (she's vintage)

NEST New York Golden Nectar Eau de Parfum Travel Spray .27 OZ/8 ML but roller

And if I can find By Rosie Jane DULCE perfume oil with vanilla 0.23 oz/7 mL , she'll be added as well

Lipsticks:

OG Nars Cruella Pencil & Train Blue

PAT McGRATH LABS Dramatique Mega Lip Pencil Flashbulb Fuchsia 

Plus MAC Film Noir

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Gloss Bomb Oil Luminizing Lip Oil 'N Gloss Rose Amber (not a stick, but I'm sticking with her)

Plus other things I'm stuck on

Danessa Myricks Beauty Groundwork: Defining Neutrals - Palette For Eyes, Brows, Face & Lips 

Danessa Myricks Beauty Mini Pastel Dream Freedom Palette 

Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Flushed - Matte Color for Cheek & Lip Creme Bruelee