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 37 - (September 9 - 15) - The Runway or Red Carpet Inspired Makeup Capsule and/or The "BIC Inspired" Makeup Capsule  - New York Fashion Week is taking place September 6-11; show us the beauties that make up your runway inspired capsule. (I had fun with the play on The Met Gala theme earlier this year and thought, why not add New York Fashion Week to the mix, as well. Attendance at NYFW may be something I add to my list of things to do, @danielledanielle!) OR,

curate a collection of goodies inspired by the dazzling makeup looks that went down the red carpet at the 2024 Emmys this last Sunday; OR,

put together a capsule with one or more products inspired by your fellow BIC beauties - this theme, I know is a favorite among many, including @CynthieLu and @Mellmars1185. 

NOTE (9.9.2024): Evidently, I missed that the Emmys took place last night but I will not doubt be spending some time this week looking online at the hair, makeup & gowns that made their way down the red carpet. I updated the theme this week to add "Red Carpet" inspired makeup to this week's theme choices.

Upcoming Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 8.26.2024] Take a sneak peek at the weekly themes to come.

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⭐  Week 38 - (September 16 - 22) - The LatinX Founded / Owned Beauty Brands Makeup Capsule ⭐ - LatinX Heritage Month is celebrated annually in the US from September 15 to October 15. As one way to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic and Latin Americans in the beauty industry, let's put together a capsule that includes one or more products from a LatinX owned or founded beauty brand. See spoiler below for a non-exhaustive list. 

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Below are some LatinX founded or owned makeup brands. This is a non-exhaustive list. Brands with an asterisk (*) next to the name are available at Sephora (in store or online, or both). If the founder/owner is not easily identifiable by the brand name, his/her/their name appears in the parens. 

*Artist Couture (Angel Merino)

*Beautyblender (Rea Ann Silva)

Besame Cosmetics (Gabriela Hernandez)

Dominque Cosmetics (Christen Dominique)

*Melt Cosmetics (cofounded by Lara Arellano)

*Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez

Reina Rebelde (Regina Merson)

❤️💋  Week 39 - (September 23 - 29) - The September 2024 Throw Down!, Throwback, and/or Throw Out? Makeup Capsule and/or The Brands at SEPHORiA Makeup Capsule ❤️💋

Multiple themes this week. You know the drill with the first prompt - curate a capsule with one or more beauty products that you want to compare against each other in a battle to see which reigns supreme; or that is a throw back to a different era (80's makeup, anyone? 90s? 2000s?, etc. ). OR, throw back to a past makeup capsule theme in a Do Over / Take 2. OR, put some products on the chopping block to see if they're keepers in your stash or if it's time to throw them out.

OR, in celebration of SEPHORiA Atlanta, show us a capsule made up of one or more products from one or more of the beauty brands participating in SEPHORiA this year. See spoiler for a non-exhaustive list of participating makeup brands - I also tried to list skincare brands that offered makeup as well, and will try to update this list as new brands are added on the SEPHORiA webpage.

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Ami Cole

Cay Skin

Charlotte Tilbury

Danessa Myricks Beauty

Fenty Beauty

Glossier

iNNBeauty

innisfree

Kosas

Laneige

LYS Beauty

Makeup By Mario

NARS

Natasha Denona

Rare Beauty

Sephora Collection

Sol de Janeiro

Supergoop!

tarte

Tatcha

Tower 28

Urban Decay

Valentino

Yves Saint Laurent

More weekly capsule themes for September can be found by clicking on this link - September 2024 Capsule Makeup Themes.

Previous Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 9.9.2024]

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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

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. 

[peculiarzmakeup]

Thank you so much @CynthieLu  😊 WA does make such creamy products, it’s fun to consider a capsule and keep these things in mind! I appreciate it ❤️

[itsfi]

@peculiarzmakeup, always so good to see you on the threads; welcome! Join in anytime; we'd love to have you and are always interested in seeing what beauties folks are using. 

Those are definitely the good stuff! I love how well edited and thoughtful the MERIT line is - they've expanded a lot from when they first started but the pieces in their collection work beautifully. Stockholm is a beautiful pink and Baby has that lovely "is that her natural lip color or is she wearing lipstick" quality about it. Yes to Westman Atelier; Petal is my favorite of her cheek shades. 

[peculiarzmakeup]

Thank you so much 😊 @itsfi I had the exact same thought about the lip shade! And that baby pink is so colorful I just love it. 😍 

[itsfi]

Pulled a few products from this week's larger Dior focused capsule for a (relatively) quick, simple and easy look. This capsule within a capsule approach has been working out well for me; happy we had a chat about that @caitbird! 

DIOR Capture Dreamskin 1-Minute Mask 2.5 oz / 75 mL to address a pesky (and ill-positioned) pimple and some texture on my jawline. 

Sticking with a multi-tasking approach, I used DIOR Forever Glow Star Filter Multi-Use Complexion Enhancing Booster 2N as a primer and DIOR Backstage Concealer 2N and DIOR Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer 2 Neutral as my foundation and concealer, to even tone and as concealer for the under eyes, blemishes and redness. 

Eyes were kept simple with a wash of color to my lids from the 2011 Fall-Winter Ready-To-Wear Makeup Palette, a couple o quick strokes of DIOR Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Waterproof Mascara Black and DIOR Diorshow On Stage Crayon Kohl Liner 529 Beige in the lower waterline. This is smidge more cool toned than the Makeup by Mario Light 1 (discontinued) but can easily be made to work. 

Cheeks also came from the 2011 Fall-Winter Ready-To-Wear Makeup Palette with a blend of the powder blush and the two brown toned eyeshadows; though if I redid this look, I might add the DIOR Forever Glow Maximizer Longwear Liquid Highlighter 014 Rosy to this subcapsule. And, possibly DIOR Forever Glow Maximizer Longwear Liquid Highlighter 016 Bronze though that would make for a more full face look. Which maybe I'll go for later this week, and perhaps try my hand at a different technique 😮 a la the  Cheek Challenge Summer 2024: Choose Your Own Adventure. 

Lips started off with DIOR Dior Addict Lip Maximizer Plumping Gloss 001 Pink (mini) and DIOR Rouge Dior Contour No-Transfer Lip Liner Pencil 772 Classic. Touch ups after lunch will be courtesy of DIOR Dior Addict Lip Glow 038 Rose Nude because I don't have a lot of time to fuss with liner this afternoon, and this balm is comfortable to wear, quick to apply, easy to keep in my pant's pocket, and adds a nice muted pinky-rose tint to my lips that's buildable 

I've set it all with Dior Forever Perfect Fix Fresh Settinng Mist High Perfection Longwear & Hydrating - this is probably the older version. This is a good setting spray but I feel like I have a lot of setting sprays; and, while good may not be good enough as far as which setting sprays stay and which go, I'm going to keep this one as I have just slightly more than a 1/3 of the bottle left and I do like this spray. Not pictured but I also used DIOR Dior Forever Loose Cushion Powder to set the concealer under my eyes.

And, yes, there's an additional Dior makeup bag added to this week's capsules. It was just easier to grab another bag to keep this group of beauties together. It's a pretty roomy bag so "fits" was (thankfully) not an issue. 

[makeitup305]

Awesome capsule @itsfi . I haven't tried the newer versions of the Dior concealers but I've heard good things. The Skin Glow is a true love for me. I also have 2N and ended up buying 3N to slighly deepen some foundations. 4N is looking good as a cream bronzer lol

[itsfi]

@makeitup305, thank you; I like my Dior collection; it took some time to build out. I was nervous about some of the reformulations based on what I’ve read but so far the newer items I have from the brand - primer, foundation, concealer - have performed just as well. I have a couple of their older versions of the single eyeshadows but don’t see myself picking up more from the newer range.

I’m most interested (and concerned) about the Re formulation of the Dior Backstage F&B foundation - concealer is fine. I have heard some saying that the new F&B isn’t as good and the colors have changed a little. Hoping that is not the case. I loved the old F&B foundation - 1.5 was a great, great match for me  😘 but I swatched it and 2N in store and it looks like if they had a 1.75 that would be best for me. 😆 We shall see; I have a handful of foundations in my stash to use first. That’ll give it some time too for the store to restock some shades. Lol 😆 

[danielledanielle]

From what I recall swatching, the newer version is more luminous @itsfi .  It definitely looks lighter but I don't think I swatched it long enough to witness the dry down and whether or not it oxidized/darkened.

[itsfi]

Ahhh, thank you @danielledanielle! I’ll have to remember to swatch them the next time I’m in the store that carries the F&B foundation.

[CynthieLu]

I agree, as always your capsule picks are so well thought out! 💞 The D'ior looks phenomenal and a new roomy bag too, these are all so lovely!  @itsfi 

[itsfi]

@CynthieLu, thank you. Shopping my stash this week was a blast! 

[peculiarzmakeup]

Beautiful makeup capsule collection, I really love the variety and the well thought out product picks, beautiful photos! @itsfi 

[itsfi]

Thank you so much @peculiarzmakeup; very kind of you to say. I’m pretty happy with my Dior collection. It’s going to be hard for me to declutter anything at the end of the week; I’m not actually sure I will. That’s not a bad thing. I really do like these beauties. 😍

[peculiarzmakeup]

I can relate to the having a week of having nothing to declutter it is totally not bad at all! I think it is a reflection moment! I am happy you are enjoying everything ❤️ @itsfi 

[itsfi]

"a reflection moment" ~ I like that @peculiarzmakeup; I like that a lot! Thank you!

[CynthieLu]

This week's capsule "Welcome, Summer!" 🌞🏝️ 

An SPF and a skin tint:

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair ™ Tiger Grass Camo Drops Color Corrector SPF 35 1 oz/ 30 mL

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

A sweat absorbing base: 

Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Universal 

Blush and Highlights with a golden glow:

Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Lowlighter Soft Glow Highlighter Unbothered 

Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Lowlighter Soft Glow Highlighter Lowkey 

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

The old version of Natasha Denona's Gold Highlighter

And a palette that I felt like it encapsulated a hot sunny day with its red, gold's, bronze and yellow hues:

Natasha Denona Sunset Eyeshadow Palette Full Size Sunset Eyeshadow Palette 

Lips:

PAT McGRATH LABS Dramatique Mega Lip Pencil Coralust 

PAT McGRATH LABS Dramatique Mega Lip Pencil Naked Seduction 

MAC Cosmetics Prep + Prime Lip Primer 0.05 oz/ 1.7 g 

Clairns lip Perfector

Mascara:

SEPHORA COLLECTION Love The Lift Curling + Volumizing Mascara Ultra Black 

And a summer scent: 🥥 

OUAI St. Barts Hair and Body Mist 3.3 oz / 97 ml 

The Body Spray stubbornly, would not fit. 💙😭

 

[makeitup305]

Perfect summer capsule @CynthieLu ! How are you liking the PMG pencils? I love DM Bellini, it's such a fun pop!

[CynthieLu]

Thank you @makeitup305 😊💕

The PMG Pencils are a nice little lippie, I haven't had to sharpen them yet so hopefully it's a smooth process. 😉 

They are not overly drying but I do have to pair them with a good gloss or oil too keep my lips feeling comfortable. 

[itsfi]

@CynthieLu, Clarins Lip Perfector is an underrated product; it wears beautifully. Ahhh, ND Gold Palette 1.0 - Python is a stunner!

[CynthieLu]

Thank you kindly @itsfi. 💛  I was actually very close to getting my hands on Gold 1.O before it left our shelves but I missed out. I think Sunset makes a good consolation imo. It has beautiful golds, coppers and bronzes. ☺️ 

The new Gold palette I'm telling myself I don't need. Must. Stay. Strong. 😅

[peculiarzmakeup]

Ah! @CynthieLu  I adore that pallete (I don’t own it it’s just so beautiful definatley sunset vibes) amazing week capsule collection always so great to see your picks 🫶

[CynthieLu]

Thank you so much @peculiarzmakeup I feel the same, I adore so many palettes, many I don't own, I just admire them from afar. Lol. 😊

Last year when they were removing ND from all the Canadian stores they put all her palette's on clearance, I was very lucky to get this one on a fantastic sale.