Capsule Makeup Collection Challenge 2024

[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 52 (December 23 - December 29) - The Holiday Glam Makeup Capsule and/or  The "2024 Makeup Capsule Collection" Makeup Capsule - Some 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. 

Upcoming Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 12.21.2024] Take a sneak peek at the weekly themes to come. 

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Week 1 - 2024/2025 - to be posted the week of December 23, after the Christmas holiday. HINT: Think newness for the new year, or to usher in the New Year. 😉

Previous Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 12.23.2024]

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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  
50 - The Sticks 2.0 Makeup Capsule and/or The "Favorite Theme From The Challenge" Makeup Capsule
51 - The Winter Wonderland Makeup Capsule and/or The "Take 2" / "Do Over" 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. 

[missjeanie]

@itsfi Not being able to swatch the Ami Cole may be the only reason I don't pick them up...  And I suspect the JP taupes may join me this year... I wore the Nudes today and it's peachier than it looked in store, nothing wrong with that... but I'm more into the cooler taupes I think. 

I actually have a few declutters already in my empties for this month, slightly cheater products (Older SPF's) but it's products none the less.  I'm going to try and and pick out a few things every month that need to go.  Try.... being the key word! lol. You're influencing me both to add to my stash and remove from it at the same time. 

[itsfi]

@missjeanie, I think you will like The Taupes - it's got that moody, cool tone that I like in neutrals. 

All you have to do is try! And, yes, declutters are declutters.

"You're influencing me both to add to my stash and remove from it at the same time." Ohhh, me??!!! I dunno. Maybe it's my superheroine power? Hahahaha! Add and subtract - that somehow evens it all out and makes it good, right? 😆

[missjeanie]

@itsfi lol... you're a superheroine in my books!! And yes, I can officially tell you you've got balanced debits and credits which makes me smile!   Though if we're talking over the years here... I'll have to do a LOT more decluttering lol

[itsfi]

Lol, I feel like there are many of us who have a lot more decluttering to do @missjeanie! Easy to accumulate all this stuff but so hard to let it go!! I’ve gotten to the point where once I’ve decided to declutter it, I need to take a pic quickly and then drop it in the trash or send it way to its new home post-haste. Before I have time to change my mind and bring it back into the fold. 😝 

[missjeanie]

That's a great strategy @itsfi !  Out of sight out of mind is much better than having it hanging around too long. 

[itsfi]

Oh I learned the hard way @missjeanie. 🤦🏻‍♀️  would have stuff in boxes 📦 and then suddenly they ended back in my drawers or makeup bags. Noooo! So now, I pull out the things to declutter the same day I have to take out the trash 🗑️ Done!! 

[danielledanielle]

Oooh, I'm stealing that idea @itsfi  (sort of) of 1 decluttered item a week.  Makes it doable.

[itsfi]

Do it @danielledanielle! I’m ratcheting it up a notch with trying to declutter products; otherwise, I’ll just hem and haw over a product until it’s about 80% done and then I’ll be of the mindset that I only have a little left and should just finish it. 😝

Personal goal moving forward is one product per week (or 4-5 per month). I’m sure some months will be better than others, but it’s worth a try. I’ll revisit this approach at the end of May to see if it’s a cadence I can keep up or if I need to make adjustments.

[CynthieLu]

Sounds like everything went really well with your capsule last week. @itsfi   I fully agree, your Beauty Bakeries brushes look so adorable! 😍  And you successfully decluttered a couple of items. I'm sorry too hear your lippie tried to turn Fuschia on you thou. 

Danessa's skin tint is an every day staple for me, it makes me smile too see someone else enjoy it too. My favorite thing about the tiny is your little you need for it to work. I feel like my tube is going to last me a good long time. 😉

[itsfi]

@CynthieLu, curious to know, do you use a primer under the DM Yummy Skin tint? If so, would love to know what primer(s) you like to pair with the tint.

[CynthieLu]

Right now, if I'm using a primer it's either E.L.F's putty primer or Smashbox Mini Photo Finish Control Mattifying Face Primer with Salicylic Acid .34 oz / 10 mL . I don't always feel the need to use a primer with this one thou, I like the tint on it's own over a serum like Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Glow Serum with Hyaluronic Acid & Niacinamide Juice Boost or Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Ultra-Fine Mist 2.53 oz/ 75 mL. The tint has behaved well with any of these for me. The only place that gives me trouble is where my glasses rest on my nose, it always unsettles any makeup it touches over the course of a day. 🤗 @itsfi 

[itsfi]

Week 6 - Black Founded/Owned Beauty Brands Makeup Capsule (continued even further) 

It will come as no surprise to most, if not everyone, that I have a healthy collection of lip products. I've decluttered quite a few items over the years but there's probably more that I can let go of - probably more won't likely translate to a lot more being decluttered though; it's probably going to be the hardest category to whittle down. The beauty sponges from Beauty Bakerie are among my favorites. 

About the Brands - Lip Product and Tools: More info on Black founded / owned beauty brands I'm using in my capsule this week that I haven't yet shared about.

Spoiler

Fashion Fair was created in 1973 by Eunice Johnson, co-founder of the Johnson Publishing Compay, in response to her difficulties finding makeup that worked for the skin tones of the African-American models walking the runway of Mrs. Johnson's Ebony Fashion Tour (which was subsequently known as Ebony Fashion Fair). The brand was a success and had many loyal fans, inluding celebrities like Aretha Franklin, but it struggled to keep up with the big beauty brands and, as a result, filed for bankruptcy in 2019. The brand was subsequently purchased by former employees of the Johson Publishing Company, Desiree Rogers and Cheryl Mayberry McKissack, and, in 2021, relaunched at Sephora, reformulating skincare products with clean ingredients and expanding the color range in the makeup line to provide for more inclusive shades. Interestingly, Fashion Fair wasn't the first beauty brand these two business partners relaunched - they relaunched BLK/OPL in 2019. 

Cashmere Nicole founded Beauty Bakerie in 2011, in response to her daughter's complaint about the challenges of finding makeup to suit her skin tone. Ms. Nicole was working s a nurse at the time and spent her spare time working on developing her makeup products and business, the latter of which would support breast cancer awareness. Ms. Nicole has honestly shared that she chose breast cancer awareness becuase she liked the color pink. She would later develop a more formidable connection to her cause when she herself was diagnosed with breast cancer a year after starting Beauty Bakerie. The brand started out wth one product, the long-lasting, no-smudge, matte "lip whip" and has since expanded its line to include, among other things, eyeshadow palettes, powders, highlighters, and blushes, all of which are held out as 100% cruelty-free and vegan friendly. The brand name refers to Ms. Nicole's love of sweets and in keeping with that love, product names and the designs and packaging for certain products all carry a cute and creative sweets / bakeshop theme.

[Mellmars1185]

@itsfi Thank you for researching and sharing these stories about the two brands. I really need to check out Beauty Bakerie. Their packaging is so unique and cute. I hear you about having a 'healthy' lip collection. I feel like mine may be a little bit out of control. Hopefully I can find some more to declutter..

[itsfi]

@Mellmars1185, I’m pretty sure the lip category is the largest of all the beauty categories in my entire stash - lip balms, lip oils, lipsticks, lip gloss, and on and on! 💋 Any idea how you might go about decluttering your lip stash a little more? 

[Mellmars1185]

@itsfi Yes..me too! Right now I have items that don't have a home. I think if I start to come up with a bettet organizational system it may help. I know that I have been hanging on to some older items that I have not worn at all in the past few years and they just need to go. But I feel like they might have a use because I have learned how to layer productsin better now. It is so hard!! I think the 100 Days of Lipstick Challenge helps. However, I have noy destashed anything for a while from that challenge. This challenge is also helpful to destash. Maybe I will try to include a lippies in my future capsules that do not get much use for the purpose of testing before destashing. I have not seen the movie Frozen, but a song just popped up in my head...."Let it go, let it go". Is that what it is called if anyone knows what I am referring to 🎶?

[CynthieLu]

You are a very good writer @itsfi. That was informative and interesting to read.  I didn't know these brands or those little facts about them. Thank you so much for putting that together for us 💓🙏

[itsfi]

@CynthieLu, thank you. I love learning about a brand and its founders / owners' story. 😀 Happy to share that with others.

[CynthieLu]

Week 6  🌠 Black Founded/Owned Beauty Brands Makeup Capsule 🌠

I'm very late and behind with this, my apologies!

My capsule includes my favorite face product atm ♥️

Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Soothing Serum Skin Tint Foundation with Peptides + Ceramides 4 

And for more coverage if needed,

Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder 2 

A beautiful everyday blush and lip shade Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Flushed - Matte Color for Cheek & Lip Jubilee ( this is so easy to wear any day 💞)

And for fun Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Flushed - Matte Color for Cheek & Lip Bellini 

My oily areas primer- Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Universal 🩵

For lips I picked out 2 fenty stains:

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain Zesty Bestie and Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain Mai Type 💋

And two glosses to keep it interesting 

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer Fuchsia Flex 💖

PAT McGRATH LABS LUST: Lip Gloss Blitz Gold ✨

My mascara and brows don't fit in to this category regrettably, but I do have beautiful eye liners and shadows from DM to add

( This big beauty might be too big for a capsule challenge. )

But these are perfectly travel anywhere size 😍

 

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Danessa Myricks Beauty Lightwork V: I Am Palette For Eyes And Face 
Danessa Myricks Beauty Infinite Chrome Waterproof Micropencil Eyeliner Jade 
Danessa Myricks Beauty Infinite Chrome Waterproof Micropencil Eyeliner Emerald 
Danessa Myricks Beauty Infinite Chrome Waterproof Micropencil Eyeliner Morganite 

[Mellmars1185]

@CynthieLu You created a wonderful capsule for the week. I think you created some beautiful looks with these items!

[missjeanie]

@CynthieLu I mean... who's to say what's to big??? Your capsule can be whatever you like 😉. Looks like you'll have some beautiful looks!

[CynthieLu]

Thank you kindly @missjeanie I agree thou, these brands make beautiful looks possible, they are good! 🤩

Tomorrow might be a fun Friday Fenty/DM mash up 💖🎉