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Capsule Makeup Collection Challenge

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.
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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 46 (November 11 - 17) -The Time Capsule Makeup Capsule and/or The Awesomely Affordable and/or Spectacularly Splurge-worthy Makeup Capsule - Two fabulous and fun themes to choose from this week. Curate a look with one or more beauty products that have stood the test of time; the beauties you would place in a time capsule - to share with future you, or to preserve for future generations. Thank you so much @peculiarzmakeup  for this super creative theme. Love it!

OR, with the holiday sales in full swing (and the Sephora Holiday Savings Event wrapping up on the 11th, show off one or more of your awesome and affordable finds, as well as one or more of the lavishly luxe splurges you picked up during the sale in your makeup capsule this week. 
 
 

Upcoming Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 11.11.2024] Take a sneak peek at the weekly themes to come.

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Week 47 (November 18 - 24) - The "Please, Don't Go!" / Discontinued Products Makeup Capsule and/or The Newness Makeup Capsule - Curate a capsule consisting of one or more products that has/have been discontinued or are headed in that direction - can't wait to see what products folks pick for this prompt - which comes courtesy of our very own @CynthieLu - thank you! It'll be so fun to see everyone's selection(s). 
 
OR, in addition to (or in lieu of) the Discontinued Products capsule, go for a set of makeup products containing one or more new-to-you beauties - it could be an item in your stash that you just haven't had time to get to; or, a new brand for my you; and/or a treat you picked up during the Holiday Savings Event. 
 
Week 48 (November 25 - December 1) - The Things I'm Thankful For Makeup Capsule and/or The “BIC Inspired” Fall Makeup Capsule - With  Thanksgiving (November 28) in the US taking place this week, let's curate a capsule made up of one or more 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 just can't be without
  • because it holds sentimental or nostalgic value to you
  • or, just because

Alternatively, put together a capsule with this season's makeup picks inspired by our phenomenal Beauty Insider Community.  

Previous Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 11.11.2024]

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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
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

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. 

 

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@itsfi @danielledanielle Stick week.... I'm thinking of ideas already!  

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Stick week! Stick week! Stick week! @itsfi @missjeanie 

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It will be done @danielledanielle @missjeanie 

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*Screams in Fenty and Nars Shadowstix* @itsfi @missjeanie 

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That's got to be some of the most beautiful screams @danielledanielle @missjeanie.  

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@itsfi @danielledanielle Here I was thinking I need the new shade of the Ami Colé Desert Date Cream Blush & Lip Multistick before stick week!

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@missjeanie... The point multipler ends tonight, so like maybe you do?🤣

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You know, when I saw the new shade released, I did think of the both of you @missjeanie @danielledanielle. And, I mean, points multiplier - how great with that be. Win, win! 😁 

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@itsfi @danielledanielle I didn't notice the multiplier... but I'm still interested.  I'm hoping to hit up a Sephora in real life next weekend so I'll hold out to see if it's there!

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You are so good at rehoming your stash @itsfi amazing work this week! We can see the effort you put in to try and make products work, but I find letting go is the hardest part and really admire seeing your progress each week. Thank you for sharing! 

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@CynthieLu, thank you. It’s been a fun (and productive) adventure. 👍🏼 

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You inspired me @itsfi  I had the day off today so I did a lot of over due house cleaning. But I took the time to make a package of lightly used products that aren't getting the love they deserve with me, I'm going to try to find them a rehome. Thank you for the motivation. 🙏

The only items I am not ready to drive into sorting out are my eyeshadows. 🫣 I'm just definitely not ready for that at this point in time. 

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@CynthieLu, sounds like a productive day off. It feels good to have the house all cleaned. Lol, we all have those products that we’re attached to, that are more challenging to declutter and pass along. 

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@itsfi  Great capsule!! I love that you have so much makeup by Mario! You did a great job decluttering and rehousing products! Good for you! On to better products!! 

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@ather, it’s funny (read: eye opening!!!) how many brands I have in my stash that I can do a full (or close to full) face with. Some I knew that to be the case; others were a surprise. It’s so easy to accumulate but takes a while to use up. 😆 I am reminded though that I should use what I have when I pick it up or near that time.

 

There are some products that I look at and as I use them now; it occurs to me that it would have been better or best suited for me to use around the time I purchased the product (because of my skin type, color, needs, etc). Lesson learned and one I’m hoping I can remember to put into practice with current and future purchase. 

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Week 24: Double Duty Beauty

Aka multitaskers

 

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I was going to do this all Ami Colé, but then I got to thinking ...I had too many ideas and double duty items.  I really could've paired this down, but eh ... We love options!  Was also trying to make sure I was on point for the Cheek Challenge Summer 2024: Choose Your Own Adventure and this week'sRe: Makeup Challenge of the Week 2021/2022 

 

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Sun Stalk'R Face + Eye Bronzer & Highlighter Palette 

DIOR Rosy Glow Blush 062 Bronzed Glow 

Fenty Skin Hydra Vizor Huez Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum Mineral Spf 30 Sunscreen 5 

MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Color Pencil Longwear Lip Liner 708 Universal Earth & Whenever Black 

DIOR Forever Glow Maximizer Longwear Liquid Highlighter 017 Nude 

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Positive Light Silky Touch Highlighter Reveal 

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Positive Light Silky Touch Highlighter Flaunt 

PAT McGRATH LABS Skin Fetish: Divine Powder Bronzer in Bronze Divinity and Desert Glow

Hourglass Mini Ambient Lighting Bronzer Radiant Bronze Light 

PAT McGRATH LABS Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Blurring Under Eye Powder Yellow 

Tower 28 Beauty Mini MakeWaves Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara Jet 

PAT McGRATH LABS Dark Star Volumizing Mascara 0.43 fl oz / 13 mL 

GXVE BY GWEN STEFANI I’m Still Here Longwear Clean Matte Liquid Lipstick Fishnets 

GXVE BY GWEN STEFANI I’m Still Here Longwear Clean Matte Liquid Lipstick Original Recipe 

Ami Colé Soft Shape Waterproof Lip Liner Midnight 

Ami Colé Hydrating Lip Treatment Oil Romance

Kaja Vacay gloss

Hourglass Unlocked Tiger palette 

Live Tinted Moisturizer

NARS Orgasm Oil-Infused Lip Tint Orgasm (Laguna)

Elf color corrector blue

Ami Colé Desert Date Cream Blush & Lip Multistick Pink Sel 

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Liquid Killawatt Fluid Freestyle Highlighter Hu$tla Baby 2.0 

 

The fit 

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 Almost!  To be fair, I was asking a lot...

 Week 23 recap.

I started out strong, then my eye decided to get inflamed.  I wanted to do a pride look midweek, but had to relent.  Did get a lot of use out of highlighters, so half of my picks were loved.  Love is love!

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I think it's magical you got it all in the bag, @danielledanielle how satisfying is that! 👌🤩 I find that part a really enjoyable part of this capsule. Like the first fun part is picking it all out and then trying to arrange it all inside.😄

I do the same thing I think @itsfi said, I went through everything you picked and admired your choices. I haven't brought myself to pick up D'ior's liquid highlighter but I really love the sound of it. 

 

 

 

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I think they're pretty good.  They aren't troublesome to blend, and the finish on them is nice.  I think I would love to add DIOR Forever Glow Maximizer Longwear Liquid Highlighter 013 Gold , but I think I can dupe it with my stash.  DIOR Forever Glow Maximizer Longwear Liquid Highlighter 017 Nude is the one that gets used a lot at the moment because it basically blends with anything.

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@danielledanielle  This looks like a fantastic capsule! 

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@danielledanielle, ugh, so sorry to hear about the eye. I say treat yourself to ice cream. It makes everything better. You know, you could still do a pride look - anytime, also the last week of the month has an "on repeat" component - a "Do Over" / "Take 2" theme, if you will. Juuuust sayin' ... 

 

I'm going over your capsule list and have found myself saying on multiple occasions "oh, yeah... that's a good one" or "I should grab that one to use". Interested in your thoughts on the Ami Cole lip liner!

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I can and might @itsfi .  Some of the resistance is the lack of sheer will to go through everything, pick out, edit myself and then put everything back 🤣.

 

And funny you mention ice cream.  Unrelated to my eye, I went and made good on my resolution to have a cone.  Now, I have to go back and get one for my eye.

 

R/t liner - Will do

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