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CURRENT MAKEUP CAPSULE THEME:
Upcoming Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 12.2.2024] Take a sneak peek at the weekly themes to come.
Previous Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 12.2.2024]
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.
Oh, I like that approach @missjeanie. You're inspiring me to mask tonight when I post my capsule for this coming week. Better go pick out a sheet mask now and place it somewhere where it will job my memory to use it tonight.
Week 4 recap... I had a major miss this week, but overall was quite happy with this weeks capsule. I kept this basket right on my counter and remarked daily how nice it was not to think about what I was picking out in the morning, yet I was still giving a bit more love to some older products.
@missjeanie Congratulations on finishing your concealer! I am still trying to develop a better opinion on the OH stick. I feel like it would be better if mixed with the banana shade but I can't justify purchasing it right now.
@Mellmars1185 Lol... I have two shades and I did like it better when I mixed them, but with my higher coverage concealers they're working well with either shade. I think I'm going to try a new corrector during spring sale season, but the portability of this type of stick is just so handy. I'm quite happy there are so many corrector options these days.... but now I can't choose which new ones to try! Are you able to make it into a store to swatch both shades together?
@missjeanie Yes I can definitely make a trip to Sephora to try that out. It is about a 15 minute drive. I will try that out 😊. Thank you!
@greeneyedgirl107 Thanks! I kinda forgot that I had it until digging around for this challenge. So glad I've now re-connected with it!
@missjeanie Sounds like a pretty good week other than the powder. It’s good you tried it out tho! If you didn’t try you wouldn’t know it wasn’t going to work!!
@ather Yes! The only way to find out is to play around a bit.... It's still great as a touch up powder after a long day of work so it can go back to living it's life out in my purse lol
@missjeanie, is it weird that I'm getting so much joy from reading everyone's recaps? I have absolutely loved reaching about what people have learned about products - whether oft reached for beauties or ones that people have rediscovered in connection with putting together their capsules, what they've learned about their collections, about what works for them, gap areas that need to be filled, etc. I also really enjoy hearing how it makes folks' morning easier with their makeup picked out. I know for myself that has been such a treat from these capsules. I feel less rushed and feel good about the makeup I pick, even when there are misses.
When I first read that you were disappointed with the MUFE powder foundation, my initial reaction was "ohhhh noooo!" But then I thought about it more and thought, "no, wait; this is part of what this challenge is about." Finding what works and what doesn't; or, to your point, what works when. Not all products will work in every instance and you are so right - some products are good for some things and not others. I'm excited to see what you'll curate for your best of capsule!
@itsfi I'm loving reading all the recaps as well! I know I won't be able to do the challenges every week but I'm going to really try for most weeks. I have way too much stuff that isn't being used and that's just sad. I've tried so far to pick out products that are a mix of 'ohhhh yaaaaaaa, I do own that' and things I know I'm into at the moment. And while I've always had a bit of a capsule (Okay it was a box the size of a shoe box that just got stuffed and got emptied when it was too full) going in my washroom for my morning routines, it had a tendency to get clogged up with new things and wasn't great at rotating in older products. Having just a handful of things to grab at in the morning is a joy for me. I'm only half awake when I do my skincare, makeup and hair in the morning and I'm someone who needs to get all that done in the 30 minutes between getting out of bed and into the car to go to work. Speed and ease are everything! lol
The MUFE was disappointing, but I also just had to realize, powder foundation isn't really made to set our under eyes with.. it's okay for it to be a fantastic touch up powder in my purse and not a setting powder for my mornings.
I'm trying to pick out my next week right now... I have a box I've been putting all the products into after the week is up and am rummaging through it. Lips is the hard part. So many wonderful choices. I can't see what everyone else ends up picking... I might narrow down some products based on everyone's choices this week for my 'capsule challenge made me do it' spring sale list.
@missjeanie, my plan for weeks where I can't do an entire capsule in step with the theme is to just include what I can and supplement with one or more of the following other category or types of products - (1) things from my pan it! challenge; (2) tried-and-true products, / staples in my collection, and/or (3) products that fell within the "undecided" camp in previous weeks. I know I won't have enough products for the Lunar New Year theme by itself but it'll be good to supplement with some of these other products.
Week 4 Recap: The "On The Go!" Makeup Capsule
Excited to hear how this week's "On The Go!" capsule worked out for everyone; and seeing what your best ofs for the month will be. We're at the end of January - how?!! 😲
@itsfi I am glad the Merit stick has helped you out. I hope you are feeling better. I have been using it as Foundation this whole time. I should try it as a concealer because I was finding it a bit heavy as Foundation.
@Mellmars1185, thank you. I'm feeling better; it seems that the first couple of days it was a bug and the lingering cough had more to do with being around all the dust from the house remodel. I was going over every night after work to clean. They're still working on different rooms so I'm just going to wait until they are completely done and then have a company come in to clear out the dust and sawdust, and then I'll do a deeper clean - I'll probably wear a covid mask to help block out dust. How are you feeling? Are you fully recovered?
Right now, my favorite combo with the Merit is to use the Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Foundation as my foundation and the MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Linen as a spot concealer over any redness or discoloration I have. What are you using to prep / prime your skin before using the Merit a foundation. I've found that the formula is thinner / easier to spread if my skin is well moisturized, either with a traditional primer or with skincare - either a moisturizer or oil. Or, even the Gucci mist has helped it to spread and not feel as heavy as when I don't use a primer.
@itsfi Oh, I am glad you're doing better now. It sounds like you are going to have a beautiful new space. I bet the wait will be worth it! I am better now, thank you. Whatever I had knocked me out for a full week, and I just have a bit of a cough and headaches. I am not sure if the headaches are now weather related. It has been gloomy and grey here all of January and now into February. I was using an SPF also with the Merit. When I try it again, I will use the Skinfix serum with my spf and use the Merit as a concealer. I don't know why I didn't try it as a concealer before. Actually I recently I am much more into concealer. I used to be afraid to wear it because of creasing, but I have that figured out now. I am excited to give this a try again!
@itsfi Sounds like you had a great week overall!! It’s such a great way to try other products you may have been passing over!!! I can’t wait to see what you picked out this week!
@ather, I feel like the week goes by more smoothly when I have my capsule put together - the mornings are definitely easier. I've been rethinking a few things with my approach to curating my weekly capsules; I may make some adjustments with the February capsules - if I like the current way I'm doing it better, I can always go back to it.
@itsfi It's funny that I have the opposite issue with the NARS Powermatte Long-Lasting Lipstick Thunder Kiss - 115 , in my head it's always a super dark red.... but in real life it's quite wearable for me.
Curious to see what makes it into your Best Of week!
Oh no, that's what I meant too @missjeanie! In my head I think it's a deep, dark red, the kind that makes me think I'll wear it but not go outside because it's too bold (though very beautiful) a shade for me to pull off. Then I look at the tube and put it on and it's MLBB-plus, but not too plus, just plus enough - lololol
I think I'm going to pad my Best Of capsule with more lip products. Because ... that would be more fitting for me. 🤣
My capsule that I’ve been using this week! Although I’m currently on leave, an on-the-fly (or in the car) capsule is just what I need these days! It also gave me an excuse to use this super cute MAC bag - it zips from the top and the bottom into separate compartments, so one side is face and the other side is eyes/lips!
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