Capsule Makeup Collection Challenge

[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 50 (December 9 - 15) -  The Sticks 2.0 Makeup Capsule and/or The "Favorite Theme From The Challenge" Makeup Capsule 

Ahhhh, stick products - they're easy to use, portable,and get the job done! Shine a spotlight this week on one or more stick products that bring you joy. Thank you to @danielledanielle and @missjeanie for their love of stick makeup products.

Sticks not your thing? Not a problem. Curate a capsule based on your favorite theme from this year's makeup capsule challenge.

Upcoming Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 12.2.2024] Take a sneak peek at the weekly themes to come. 

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Week 51 (December 16 - 22) -  The Winter Wonderland Makeup Capsule and/or The "Take 2" / "Do Over" Makeup Capsule - With the winter solstice coming December 21, let's put together a capsule of one or more product that celebrates the season!

Week 52 (December 23 - January 5) - The Holiday Glam Makeup Capsule and/or  The "2024 Makeup Capsule Collection" Makeup Capsule - A few 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. 

Previous Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 12.8.2024]

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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  

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. 

[danielledanielle]

@missjeanie 

[ather]

@danielledanielle  This is a great line up!! Can’t wait to see your looks! 

[PrettyPaint]

@danielledanielle I haven't tried that mascara, but it looks so good!

[danielledanielle]

@PrettyPaint& @Mellmars1185 

I love how it lengthens and darkens my lashes.  I have pretty straight lashes, so when I see length, I'm impressed.  The Gxve mascara also does the same thing, I remember taking a pic of it, but I forgot which side is which.  Both look good to me, I like the ami a little better.  With Gxve, for me, too many coats go into spiderlash territory.

Ami (Left), Gxve (Right)

Ami: It's a very wet formula though, which some reviews note, but I have no issue with it and it doesn't smudge on me.

[Mellmars1185]

@danielledanielle Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. I was wondering about the GXVE too. Unfortunately the Ami Cole is not available in Canada on Sephora.

[danielledanielle]

ARRRRGHHHHH @Mellmars1185  😑😓

[Mellmars1185]

@danielledanielle Wonderful capsule! The Ami Cole mascara sounds wonderful. What do you enjoy the most about it?

[itsfi]

So many pretties @danielledanielle! Those lip choices will all look stunning on you! 😍 

Question for you, the PML concealer - are the concealer shades similar to the foundation shades with the same number?

[danielledanielle]

Thank you. m'dear @itsfi 

Yea,the foundation and concealer correspond with each other.  I should correct myself, I had the sample\foil packet of the PMG on me.  Previous year, the medium shade was 18, but recently it was 17, which still worked since it's a small amount.

[Mellmars1185]

Week 5 - The Black Owned/Founded Beauty Brand Makeup Capsule

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Fenty Eaze Drop'Lit All Over Glow Enhancer in Honey Citrine
LYS Beauty Mini Higher Standard Deluxe Cream Blush Trio in higher standard
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Eaze Drop Stick Blur + Smooth Tint Stick Foundation 7 
Fashion Fair Iconic Lip Shaper Liner Truly Truffle 
PAT McGRATH LABS BlitzTrance™ Lipstick Flesh Fatale mini
#LYS Beauty Speak Love Moisture Matte Lipstick Moody 
Ami Cole Lip Treatment Oil in Reflection
Danessa Myricks Beauty Groundwork: Defining Neutrals - Palette For Eyes, Brows, Face & Lips 
Pat McGrath Artistry Palette
LYS Beauty Triple Fix Serum Foundation MN3 
I will be using mascara, setting powder and concealer from my previous weeks capsule to complete the looks.
I also can't find my Fenty Highlighter 😢

 

[CynthieLu]

I love the looks of everything you put together for this capsule @Mellmars1185 💟 you should totally start playing with groundwork more, have you tried contouring with it at all?

[Mellmars1185]

@CynthieLu Thank you! No I have not tried contouring. That is a good idea. I definitely need more practice in the contouring department.

[CynthieLu]

I've watched alot of videos where Danessa uses this palette for a few multipurpose uses. From lip sculpting, eyebrows, full neutral looks, face contouring etc... @Mellmars1185 just too give you some possible ideas. 😉

[Mellmars1185]

@CynthieLu Thanks! I will check out the videos ☺️

[missjeanie]

@Mellmars1185 I have FOMO every time I see someone using the Fenty stick foundation.  I dont need a new foundation... but I mean... if it happens to make its way to me over the next few months... don't be shocked!  

How do you like the Groundworks palette?  I hear so many extremes who either love or hate it. 

[Mellmars1185]

@missjeanie The Fenty stick is great! The Sephora site seems to be OOS of a lot of shades. I wonder why? The ground works palette is neat. I need to use it more. I probably did not need to buy it because the neutrals are very similar to the neutrals in the PATRICK TA Major Dimension III Matte Eyeshadow Palette I find. I need to be more crative with the cream side. I have only tried one shade as a base. The packaging is beautiful and convenient. No regrets though! 

[missjeanie]

@Mellmars1185 Great comparison to the Patrick Ta Palette... I have that one so likely don't need both, but now I'm gonna be looking out for some of your looks with the creams!

[itsfi]

Beautiful choices @Mellmars1185! Am interested to know your thoughts on the LYS foundation. I’m on a quest to find my shade but like the serum consistency of the foundation. Oh no, your Fenty highlighter is playing a game of hide-and-seek. Keeping my fingers crossed you find it soon. 

[Mellmars1185]

@danielledanielle Thank you! This will be my first time trying the Lys so if it does not work well for me I will have Fenty as a backup. I hope to give it a test tonight! I am disappointed in myself about the highlighter. Clearly I need to do some organizing! 😆

[makeitup305]

@itsfi This is such a cool thread. I'm not doing the capsule collection exactly but I'm with you on the goal of trying to use everything I have in my collection. I'm currently on a no-buy and have stuck to it in January. My main challenge this year is using everything I own at least once before purchasing something else in that category.

Right now my focus is eyeshadow so I've been writing down what palette or singles I've been wearing each day and it's definitely helped me make use of products in my collection. I've been also making notes of what shades I used or impressions when wearing the shadows for future reference. This month I mostly used palettes I picked up over the holidays and were new to me. I think I missed writing down a few days' looks but most of the empty days I just didn't do eyeshadow.

I need to do the same with blush, since it's another big category in my stash. Lippies is a little too daunting right now lol

I tend to declutter pretty consistently so I tend to really enjoy what I have, even if not everything is "top shelf". I do have a "chopping block" / purgatory box where I put products I want to use more, finish up, or that I'm thinking about decluttering. Currently, I have the Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Highlighter Wand in a couple of shades. I use these as blush mostly but they're kind of meh compared to other stuff I have and enjoy more. They're probably going to live in my declutter box for a while since I'm having trouble letting them go permanently. 

Here are some of the face products that have been in heavy rotation this month. ROSE INC Cream Blush Refillable Cheek & Lip Color Daylily PAT McGRATH LABS Sublime Perfection Concealer L5 NATASHA DENONA Hy-Glam Brightening & Hydrating Medium to Full Coverage Crease Proof Serum Concealer Kulfi Main Match Crease-Proof Long-Wear Hydrating Concealer Mitai Soul Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Glow Serum with Hyaluronic Acid & Niacinamide as well as the MERIT Brow 1980 Volumizing Eyebrow Pomade Gel Brown (not in the picture).  I've also been working through all my brushes, as you can see in the giant box filled with the dirty ones lol. Lots of Rom&nd lippies as well.

Here's to another month of enjoying what we have!

[cianni]

@makeitup305 As someone who loves a good tracker/spreadsheet, I’m so happy to see how you’ve created one for this purpose! It’s really helpful to both track what you’ve been using, as well as what you thought about it. I don’t know how many times ive looked at a palette or product I hardly pick up, and can’t for the life of me remember if i like it or not 😅