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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 45 (November 4 - 10) - The Sweater Weather Makeup Capsule and/or The Holidays Savings (Shop The Sale) Makeup Capsule - Curate a capsule that gives you those comfy, cozy vibes for sweater weather season. Or, put together a capsule that shines the spotlight on one or more of your purchases from this year's  Holiday Savings Event. Or, create a capsule that fits both of this week's themes.

 

Upcoming Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 10.28.2024] Take a sneak peek at the weekly themes to come.

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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. 
 
OR, 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 fun and creative theme. Love it!
 
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 11.4.2024]

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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

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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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.  

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Sunset is probably my fave palette of all time @CynthieLu , compared to some of her later palettes, there's no similar colors.  This is good stuff 👍🏽 👍🏽

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I agree @danielledanielle Sunset has some really fun ones in there. 🔥🧡

It really does console me, for not owning the original Gold or the new one. I think the new Gold looks *beautiful* but I'm not going in on it, at least right now anyways. 😉

 

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Week 25 - The "Welcome, Summer!" Makeup Capsule and/or The "Good Stuff" Makeup Capsule

 

To "welcome summer", I've decided to pull out and use the "good stuff", for this week's looks a la Dior. I also plan to incorporate more of the good stuff in future capsules as well throughout the summer (and hopefully beyond), though they probably won't be focused on one brand, even though it is a fun & fabulous idea (and one that will be come up in another future theme this year) - thanks again to @Mellmars1185 for suggesting it!  

 

Without further ado, the good stuff for this week: 

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There are a few products that are missing from this photo that I plan to use in a few looks this week, but for the most part, these will be the beauties I reach for most mornings. 😍

 

And they all fit inside this lovely makeup bag.

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Which was part of Dior's rewards program (brushes included) that I received last year. I've taken part in Dior's rewards program for probably 3 (maybe 4) years now and have accumulated quite a few Dior beauties - they've gotten better and better every year! 💗

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@itsfi glad to see I'm not the only one with 3 shades of the Maximizer lol 

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🙋🏽‍♀️🫣 @makeitup305 

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@danielledanielle next, maximizer bronzer shades please

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@makeitup305 ,😂 I think it's the same as @itsfi 

 

DIOR Forever Glow Maximizer Longwear Liquid Highlighter 017 Nude 

DIOR Forever Glow Maximizer Longwear Liquid Highlighter 016 Bronze 

DIOR Forever Glow Maximizer Longwear Liquid Highlighter 014 Rosy 

 

And for star filters, DIOR Forever Glow Star Filter Multi-Use Complexion Enhancing Booster 4N and DIOR Forever Glow Star Filter Multi-Use Complexion Enhancing Booster 6N

 

The deeper ones lean orange IMO, I think I mentioned this to @CynthieLu , so def swatch to see if it works with your undertone.  4N leans more yellow/neutral.  5N probably would be better for me as a bronzer, I keep meaning to wear test a sample.  I am happy to open up a sample pack and swatch them, just let me know.

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@danielledanielle I swatched 4N the other day and do think it leans a little warmer, maybe peachier, than I would prefer. I could probably make it work but it's not worth it, considering I already have the Mario and the Saie. I would love it if they came out with bronzer shades in this formula. 

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@danielledanielle, we're twinning it with the liquid highlighters. 😊 I've been meaning to play more with blending and diffusing them.

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Get in on the Glazed Cheeks Cheek Week! @itsfi 

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Ohhh, am I actually doing something on the week it's supposed to be done? That's like a modern miracle @danielledanielle. Going to take a peek atCheek Challenge Summer 2024: Choose Your Own Adventure and am making a note to take pics of swatches. 

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🤣🤣 @itsfi , miracles can happen

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Lol @makeitup305, I remember picking up the Rosy one; the other two? Not so much. Hahaha! Which 3 colors do you have?

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@itsfi I have Pearly, Pink, and Nude. The blusher shades reminded me of the CT wands that I never use so zi chose just highlighting shades. I love them, though.

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@makeitup305, the pink one would probably be the last one I pick up IF I were to pick up another one. IF. 😆 I might (a big might) go for the Star Filter in 3N & 4N as you mentioned. We’ll see. I’ve sorta been less inclined to do knee jerk or more impulsive purchases since this no-buy. But those are pretty. 

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I have 2N and I love the idea of using deeper hues of star filter @itsfi @makeitup305 but I don't know if I can justify that type of purchase 🫣.. but using them to bronze or as contour, that is interesting and intriguing. 😉 This is some good food for thought.

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@CynthieLu it's definitely quite the splurge. A10x Ulta multiplier made me do it lol I need to get a sample of 4N and try it as bronzer, either on top or for underpainting.

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I think I got mine during a D'ior points multiplier too lol, what can we say right? It was a great excuse to take the plunge and splurge. 🤗

I would really like one for contouring experiments....but I can't justify it really at this point. I have at least 3 contouring products and I know that's more than enough for me. But this girl can dream. 😍

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@CynthieLu maybe just get a sample at Sephora and try it out? Just for funzies? I've talked myself out of a few products this way.

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Aaaah that's a good idea! @makeitup305 i think I will. Thank you!  I'm pretty sure we have this in store 😁 (Our local is a very small one)

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