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 41 (October 7 - 13) - The "Dynamic Duos (or Trios)" Makeup Capsule and/or The "Products with Interesting / Attention-Grabbing Names" Makeup Capsule -  Are there certain combinations of products that are just so exceptionally well suited for you, be it a go-to lip liner and lipstick pairing, or a smokey eye and red lip combination that slays, or a blush and highlighter mix that makes your cheeks pop? Curate a capsule with two or more products that fit better together, or if you have a set of products that just work seamlessly, please share your all-star beauty combinations. 

OR, 

Put together a capsule with one or more products bearing interesting or attention-grabbing names. I'll leave it to you to define what falls within the definition of "interesting" 🤤 or "attention-grabbing". 😮

Upcoming Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 10.6.2024] Take a sneak peek at the weekly themes to come.

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Week 42 (October 14 - 20) - The "Makeup I'm Thankful For" Makeup Capsule and/or The Do Over / Take 2 Makeup Capsule - To celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving (October 14) with our Canadian BIC beauties 🇨🇦, let's curate a capsule this week of products you are thankful for, be it: 

• because it was gifted to you by a friend, family or brand
• because it's a HG or a tried-and-true product you can't be without
• because it holds sentimental or nostalgic value to you
• or, just because

OR, use the week to repeat or "do over" a past makeup capsule or capsule theme. Consider posting your "Do over" / "Take 2" 🎬 look on the Makeup Challenge of the Week 2021/2022/2023/2024 thread. 😍


⏭  Additional October themes can be found here - October 2024 Makeup Capsule Themes

Previous Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 10.6.2024]

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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 (Summer 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

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. 

[itsfi]

Still more Week 23: The Love Is Love Makeup Capsule

This capsule centered on the about Face Perfecting Foundation. I'm with @missjeanie when it comes to my thoughts on the foundation - formulation and performance are good; the packaging takes some extra care - my sink and the glass to my shower door have experienced some splatter from it, even when I'm trying to be super careful with the applicator out of the bottle (and the narrow bottle neck). 

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🖌  I'm still in the early stages of trying a few of the new Wayne Goss White Gold brushes but in true Wayne Goss form, they're lovely - really very lovely @danielledanielle. I'll go into more detail once I've used them a couple more times, but initial impressions are good. The #5 brush is small for a kabuki foundation brush but it works just as quickly and effectively as a more traditional sized kabuki. The smaller head allows me to really get into harder to reach / blend areas like around the corners of my nose. 👍 The  #1 large bronzer brush is large indeed, which I initially thought might mean more work for me, but it had the opposite effect - quick and easy application and blending for all over bronzing of my mug. I haven't tried using it for a more defined bronzer look and that's on my to do, but for my usual "get-your-face-on-asap-gurl" mentality in the morning, it works beautifully.

😍  MAKEUP BY MARIO SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer®  has been a fantastic product to have in my overall makeup collection. I would never have picked this up if it were not part of a very generous gratis package a couple of summers ago. I received the shade Medium which I still have and reach for in the latter part of the summer. This Light-Medium shade works well for me in that spring-to-summer transition when my fair-to-light complected skin tone needs some warmth to perk itself up. 

☀️  Speaking of a little warmth, TOM FORD Soleil Glow Bronzer 02 Terra is a verrrry light bronzer; very light. It gets more use in the winter months, when I remember I have it in my collection and in the spring/early summer transition, it makes for a fine setting powder with a light hand for creamy bronzers or eyeshadow, or a light dusting all over. 

🌻  OLEHENRIKSEN Banana Bright Face Primer 1 oz/ 30 mL is great for brightening the complexion and priming skin for makeup. 

[danielledanielle]

@itsfi, so what you're saying is I need the  bronzer brush because my beloved Sonia G Jumbo Bronzer takes forever to dry, so this is a good stand in... That's what I read, right ?? 🤣🤣

[itsfi]

That is IG ZAKT LEE what I'm saying @danielledanielle!! 😂 Excellent job at reading between the lines and understanding itsfi - speak. 😝 

[missjeanie]

@itsfi … you’re talking me into the Tom Ford Bronzer….

[itsfi]

hahaha, I don't know if I'm supposed to respond with "You're welcome!" or "I'm sorry." @missjeanie 🤣 I don't think Emily Post covered this in her rules on etiquette. 🤔 I somehow think my audience will be a factor to be considered, so ...

to you, missjeanie, "you're welcome!! Happy to help!" 🛍 

to your wallet,  "Oooopsy. I'm sorry; will *try* not to let it happen again? 😬"

[missjeanie]

@itsfi lol you've got it right!  I know most people these days are all about pigment pigment pigment, but I like a subtleness in my bronzers. Not that I need another bronzer... sale season... once sale season starts up!

[itsfi]

@missjeanie, pigments are pretty, but 9.875 out of 10 times (with a +/- 0.125 margin of error 😉😅), I'm a "my <<insert part of face, as applicable>> but better" gal. 😁 What others may find boring, I consider my 'go to' - I'm good with being boring. 💗

[missjeanie]

@itsfi I hear you loud and clear!  When someone complains a palette is lacking pigment, it peaks my interest. 

[missjeanie]

I swear I have been doing a few capsules here and there since I started falling off my posts.... but alas... a fresh start!  I like the Love is Love theme and was tempted to do something quite colourful to celebrate the start of Pride month, however work and personal commitments this week were better off a bit more conservative.  I started to build a capsule then got distracted and it turns out I just meshed in some other products that were a part of project pan and/or just convenient to grab. 

The products from this week and going into the weekend...

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For my base/eyes...
-About Face Foundation is one that I quite like.  The way it wears away is really lovely for me.  I'm quite interested to check out the concealers (I think I saw they have them?). Big warning on the doe foot though, it's too large for the scraper in the neck of the bottle.  One needs to be careful with the packaging!
- ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr Mini On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray 1 oz/ 46 mL This was included in a Sephoria box I think?  I only tried it at the end of last summer and was impressed.  This is a setting spray I could see myself re-purchasing this summer.  It very much does help with longevity of makeup.
- MAKEUP BY MARIO SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer®  This was a gift from @TeamBIC that I was initially a bit hesitant on, I just don't wear bronzer often.  But it's soooo easy to blend in that it looks very natural even if I'm not great with application.  I still only wear bronzer in the warmer months, but I'm quite happy with this one and look forward to testing out other items from the brand.
-Marc Jacobs Liquid Lip Creme in Truth or Bare.  Discontinued.  I'm not a liquid lip gal, never really was.  This ... is a great blush though.  I brush some on the back of my hand and use a beauty blender to blend.  LOVELY!  I'm tempted to try some of my other liquid lips like this. 
-About Face Eyeshadow On Pointe.  I've been using this as a shadow primer this week.  It really does blend nicely and barely creases at all.  I'm looking forward to seeing other shades in person from the line to pick up one or two.
- TOM FORD Eye Color Quad Eyeshadow Palette 30 Insolent Rose This is a favourite quad of mine.  I like rosey shades a lot.  I was torn between this one and the MJ listed below and found both worked well together.  
- Marc Jacobs eye-conic Fantascene.  I have a few MJ's palettes... I need to use them.  I honestly don't think I've touched them in at least 5 years.  This is a bit more peachy than the TF above but they worked really well together.  

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My lip products for the week
- TOM FORD Patent Finish Lip Color in Exotica This is a nice stain in a gorgeous magenta shade that unfortunately fades a bit weird.  It seems to settle a bit into my lip lines and fades that way?  Not bad if you put a balm over it though.
- TOM FORD Lumière Lip Lumière No real colour with this, but it's a lovely lip balm.  I shouldn't like such an expensive lip balm so much.  I might need more and this capsule may have reminded me of this. 
- Marc Jacobs Sheer Gel Lipstick New Nudes in Role Play.  This is such a great nude shade for me.  And I don't generally love nudes, or bullet lipsticks these days.  Was interesting wearing a bullet lip again that I wasn't blotting down significantly into a stain.
- MAC Viva Glam Miley Cyrus.  This is a VIBRANT coral/pink.  I *think* MAC was founded by two LGBTQ+ gents, but I'm not sure.  I felt like a Viva Glam product got a bye this round though for the amount of good the line has done.  It was also fun to do a bright lip this week!  Summer is for brights in my mind, and I'm ready for summer!  

[danielledanielle]

That Marc Jacobs eye palette.  Another shoulda woulda.  I love seeing it, and paired with About Face (which I have yet to dip my toe in, but yes to).

@missjeanieThere's sophistication to this edit 🤌🏽🤌🏽

[missjeanie]

@danielledanielle I reached for the Marc Jacobs palette everyday... had to force myself to use the Tom Ford one day just so that I could say I used it.  This is one I'd consider panning at some point if I thought I could handle a larger palette!

I'm still getting into the About Face line... so far... interest peaked.  I'm looking forward to taking a bigger peak at the line next time I'm in Ulta!

[itsfi]

Ahhhh, the Marc Jacobs beauties in this capsule are making me nostalgic @missjeanie! That's one of his OG eyeshadow palette! I regret (well, somewhat) passing on a few of the eyeshadow palettes of his that I had. Yes, his New Nudes lip collection was great! I think I also found a good nude lipstick that I liked back in the day. 

"I shouldn't like such an expensive lip balm so much." Hahaha! You know, missjeanie, that sentiment just speaks to me. 1000% 

[missjeanie]

@itsfi I was tempted to throw in more Marc Jacobs! I still miss his beauty line. I know they weren’t all hits for everyone, but I miss so many products! I might still have a mascara unopened….

Every time I’ve pulled this TF lip balm out this week I’m more and more convinced that I need more!

[itsfi]

@missjeanie, I loved the aesthetic of the MJ line - the packaging was so sleek and he did have a lot of palettes that I really thought were beautiful, even if they weren't necessarily colors I'd reach for often. 

I feel like I have one (or more) of those Tom Ford lip clicky pens somewhere in my stash. 🤔 There was a stretch way back when where Tom Ford beauty products somehow seemed to find their way to my home, with some frequency, too! 😉

[CynthieLu]

Nothing beats a fresh start @missjeanie  and I agree, this is a great prompt and theme to jump into. I like the color scheme that I'm seeing unfold in your capsule. I'm picking up a lovely romantic rose kind of feel. 🌷

And wow, yes the Mac lip is a bold looking one. This is going to be a fun and beautiful color for you to wear. Brights for summer you say? I love that.  🤩

[missjeanie]

@CynthieLu  I love a look in any shades of pink. Then it’s my lipstick I’m willing to branch out more with.  I still after all these years go back to Mac for some fun lips!

[itsfi]

I have 3 foundations in my larger makeup capsule for the week. It's a battle of the foundations week in that regard. Here's a full face edit from that capsule, focusing on the Tom Ford foundation. I used these beauties yesterday and Monday, with the Tom Ford Terra as a setting powder and the One/Size mattifying setting spray (not pictured) yesterday as it was forecasted to be the warmest day this week (and so far, that's proven to be true - boy was it warm!)

The surprise hit of this group was the Jason Wu plumping lip gloss - the first time I used it, the tingling from the plumpers in this one were a bit much and I thought it might get tossed by week's end. I don't know if I just wasn't accustomed to the zing from this one initially, but subsequent uses, while I could feel the tingling, were less stingy. I really like the shade - it's a good pink for me - not too pale or pasty, and not too bright. The glossiness and slightly plumper effect it gives is a nice touch as well. 

I was also suprised by the Kevyn Aucoin eyeshadow palette - they performed better than I anticipated and that just means I need to keep being good about not picking up every eyeshadow palette that is released. 😂Or even most of them. You'd think having as many neutral nude/brown palettes as I do that it would be a piece of cake, but it's so much easier said than done. A work in (continual) process. 😆

It all fit in my makeup bag ... after 4 rounds of Tetris: The Makeup Edition 🤣 

[CookieGirl1]

@itsfi your makeup bag is adorable!  Which specific TF foundation is that?

[itsfi]

@CookieGirl1, thank you. Love polka dots! 💖 It's the #TOM FORD Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 2.5 Linen (not that shade but I can't seem to tag a general product (and now the link is not showing up 😅). It went on sale a few months back, along with the stick foundation. I'm not sure if it's been reformulated; this one may be the earlier version, I believe). 

[CookieGirl1]

@itsfi I've heard that TF's Soft Matte foundation is lovely!  I've only tried the stick and it didn't work for me but maybe I'll try this one someday when it's on sale.

[CynthieLu]

I'm glad everything eventually fit in your makeup bag @itsfi it's a cute one! 😊

Aah battle of the foundations this week? Another exciting match of products going head too head!  🥊 I'm very curious to hear how things go. TF feels intriguing.

I remember when the TF foundation went on sale earlier this year, I think it was almost half off on the site here, and it was selling out fast! I think I remember @CookieGirl1 picked it up to try, I think I missed out on a opportunity but that's the way it goes sometimes. I still have over half a tube of my liquid foundation and practically a full jar of a foundation balm. I don't want to purchase anything until they are mostly finished. It's so hard 😅😭

This is another beautiful product shot, you captured everything so elegantly in your spread. 🤍💛