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CURRENT MAKEUP CAPSULE THEME:
Upcoming Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 10.28.2024] Take a sneak peek at the weekly themes to come.
Previous Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 11.4.2024]
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 Great picks for this week! I bet they will all work perfectly together! I love that you picked Sunny days as your base! It is the best! And Rhode peptide tint yes! Absolutely the best!!
Thank you @ather! I have a feeling there will not be very many, if any, declutters from this group. There are a lot of loved products in this bunch.
@itsfi I see so many products here that I love! I just cracked into the YSL Mascara in Blue. While I have way too many to open yet... I want to snag the black as well. That bag is so pretty for winter too!!
The YSL blue mascara is so pretty, isn't it @missjeanie?
"I have way too many to open yet" - hahahaha! Whatever do you mean, missjeanie? 😃 I feel like that could apply to so many beauty categories for me. The only categories it wouldn't apply to would be brow products, eyeliner, setting spray and maybe face primers. Wait, take that back, eyeliner is a maybe; not open but I have a feeling I have more than I think I do. 😂
I think I'm going to have to think about ways to repurpose some of these bags. Or, perhaps they will be decluttered to, at some point.
@itsfi Might be a nice way to pick out your capsules earlier? Choose items and then have them set aside?
Excellent idea @missjeanie! 👍🏼 I have been keeping a bag to collect items for the “best of the” month capsule. And I’m finding that there are products I’m wanting to keep the next week, so that’s telling as to the product as far as likelihood it will be one of the ones considered for inclusion in that final makeup capsule collection.
Your approach to this winter edition capsule is sooo strong, you've got a little something for everything. @itsfi ooh I think I'm already thinking of tweaking mine lol.
Awww, thank you @CynthieLu! Let's just say that I've had many a winter (and many a face with cakey foundation, or dry patches showing up early and staying all day, etc.) to know what my skin needs for my makeup to stay on. There's been many "winter looks" where people have stared ... for the wrong reasons! 🙁😂🤣😂
I say go with your original capsule lineup first and make adjustments over the week. Your choices are so good! You may find you don't need to make any modifications at all for an everyday look.
That is sound advice, I appreciate it @itsfi. 😊 I can change things up if I need to, but I'll see how my first instincts fair.
@itsfi Wonderful winter capsule. I have been loving the Nars primer. How are you lIking the Rhode lippie?
The NARS eyeshadow primer is good stuff @Mellmars1185! I'm pretty sure that will make my capsule makeup collection at the end of the year. I tried others but that is one I continue to go back to again and again, for at least a decade now. ❤️
I love the Rhode lip treatments and was excited to see that she came out with lip tints. They're good. I like the color selection and that the product is hydrating. Of the two lines though, I probably have a slight preference for the original lip treatments. That said, I'll continue to buy both. 😂
This might be too light but here we go.
This is my attempt at:
💙 The Quick & Easy Winter Edition Makeup Capsule ❄️
⭐Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 Face Sunscreen with Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide has a tint and SPF protection, I still SPF even with all the snow. 😉
A dual eyeliner, that's a 2 for 1 product right there.
⭐Charlotte Tilbury Matte & Metallic Double Ended Eyeliner - Eye Color Magic Collection Copper Charge
⭐ A matching liner and lippie
NATASHA DENONA I Need A Rose Cream Lipstick 12.5NB Calla NATASHA DENONA I Need A Rose Long Lasting Easy Glide Lip Pencil NB1.5 Calla
A blush that will stay on my cheeks sunshine or blizzard. 🥶
⭐Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Virtue
Plus: My go to brushes for eye make-up, for a little bit of everything I need to do. Place, smudge and blend. 😉
⭐ Clairns 4D Mascara in Brown.
And this cute little Mac Duo is perfect for any day. It makes a quick and easy look.
MAC Cosmetics Eye Shadow Saddle
MAC Cosmetics Eye Shadow Amber Lights
@CynthieLu Great picks! Also great minds think alike with the Rare beauty!!
@CynthieLu Great collection of goodies! I know they aren't always the talked about brand anymore but MAC single shadows are some that I always go back to.... very much fall into the 'easy' category for me. And I bet that lip combo looks stunning!
@CynthieLu, this is a fantastic group of products for a quick and easy winter look. If you're finding it's too light, add in products. That's part of the learning curve - finding out what products make a good capsule for you. Looking forward to hearing how these worked out and if you decided to add in additional products, either for a day or two, the whole week or not at all.
The MAC duo!!! Those are two beautiful and versatile colors.
Thank you 😊 @itsfi I think this will take some tweaking and experimenting but it was fun to put it together. I really wanted to participate and thought this theme was right on point for the season and a great chance to jump in. This is a fun idea for a thread.
That Mac Duo is a little work horse, it can pull an entire eye look and it just blows my mind how simple and easy those two shades make it.
Workhorses are the best, aren't they? I know that I get distracted by new things but oftentimes, there are a handful of beauties I go back to time and again @CynthieLu - some are sparkly, some simple in shade or design but it's that something that pulls a look together.
Jump in whenever the mood strikes, even if there's just one or two items in your capsule that fits the theme. The prompts for a little extra structure and to add a little fun element to each week. It's mainly about using what you have (or pick up along the way) and figuring out if a makeup capsule is for you, and if so, what it looks like.
@CynthieLu Great winter capsul items. What are you most excited to try??
Thank you @Mellmars1185 I've used these all a bunch but I don't know if ever in this specific grouping. It should be fun to try out. 😉❄️
Week 2 The Quick and Easy Winter Edition Makeup Capsule -
@Mellmars1185 Great picks! I can’t wait to see how you turn this into all the looks!