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CURRENT MAKEUP CAPSULE THEME:
Upcoming Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 12.2.2024] Take a sneak peek at the weekly themes to come.
Previous Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 12.2.2024]
FAQs: [Updated 4.28.2024]
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.
Amazing sample capsule! I love how you organized it based on category! These are such a great selection, it’s really great and helpful seeing others capsules to get ideas and also get ideas like how you sorted this is amazing 🙂 @Mellmars1185
@peculiarzmakeup Thank you very much. I took inspiration from @itsfi 's capsule. This thread is such a great way to use what products you already own 🥰
It really is and be mindful of them it’s fantastic! @Mellmars1185
Ooouh, fun @Mellmars1185! I wondered if it was Too Cool For School - they has a collection of makeup with that design aesthetic for its packaging. I didn’t realize the collection included lip balms; that’s probably a good thing as far as my wallet is concerned. 😝 The shades included in that sample are beautiful! 😍
@itsfi Thank you so much. The gloss so far has impressed me. I would definitely be tempted to buy a f/s. So you have heard of this brand before?? It is new to me. I will post a look I did later today. I did my first full face of samples today!!
You did a phenomenal job with your samples @Mellmars1185; the look you created was beautiful - eyes, lips, cheeks, all of it! 😍
Oh yes, Too Cool For School made one of my all time favorite sheet masks. Then they discontinued it 😩 that was years ago but I’m still sad about it - it contained ceramides before ceramides were as popular as they are now. They have a makeup collection (based on the concept of art class) - this is reminding me I have a couple products from the collection.
Oooh, these are some marvelous samples @Mellmars1185! What’s the product in the second pic, next to the MILK primer and below the Westman Atelier sticks?
Are there any products among these samples you’ve been especially interested in trying?
@itsfi Thank you! The mystery item is a sample of lip balms. I will post a close up photo of it soon. I have no idea where I got it from! I am excited to try the K18 hair oil. I have been meaning to try it, but I am working through some full size hair oils. This will be a fun change.
Thank you so much for coming up with such an amazing theme list for September, this thread is incredibly and I appreciate how much dedication and all your efforts this is my reminder to get more on top of my capsules, thanks @itsfi
@peculiarzmakeup, looking forward to seeing your capsules.
Amazing sample capsule I love how you sorted these and assessed how you will use them it’s really helpful to see them displayed this way. Capsules are so important and a good reminder to utilize I have so many sample I have to go through and create mine. I’m trying to figure out in which way I’ll have to see 🙂 @itsfi
Curating these capsules have challenged me to take a hard look at my collection - the holes to be filled as well as the areas where I could cut back @peculiarzmakeup. It’s also been helpful in curbing my more-than-occasional 😆 knee jerk reaction to purchase a product. It’s been a lot of fun to put favorites to use and try things in my collection that been sitting idly in my stash.
That is such a thoughtful and strategic way of looking at it! I love that! It’s a good reminder for sure 🙂 @itsfi
I think you are going to love The 7 Virtues Coconut Sun Eau de Parfum Travel Spray 0.34 oz / 10 ml eau de parfum spray ! I love it and will definitely get it with a good gwp or fragrance set during the Holidays. Its a lovely "grownup" scent of coconut. It's just a lovely coconut scent-which I don't really gravitate to but on my skin, it's the same smell that doesn't dry down. It doesn't change into something else. If you know what I mean-it's the same note throughout the next day. @itsfi
I read your post the other night and immediately set Coconut Sun on my vanity to make sure I didn’t forget to use it the next day @Buootiful! You are right - it is a lovely “grown up” coconut scent - I love it! 💕 I *almost* picked up a larger size, but am going to exercise some restraint, well, for just a teensy bit longer. 😉
@itsfi Wow this is a great lineup!!!! I’m excited to see how this plays out! You haven’t tried the lawless over night mask!!! How has it gotten past you? You are like queen of lip products!!! I have the Cherry Vanilla on my nightstand as we speak! It’s one of my go tos when my lips are extra dry! I can’t wait to see your thoughts on this one!
I am so excited! I have stashed a pile of my makeup samples for this challenge! I can’t wait to dig them out!
Oh, I need to try the Lawless lip mask, @ather? Well, then …
Just went to pull it out from my makeup bag. Applying it now! 😉
lol, I have no idea how I missed trying it before. 🤷🏻♀️ 😆 Ooouh, cherry vanilla sounds like it would be fabulous. I feel like I was thiiiis close to picking up the cherry vanilla one when it came out. I must have been distracted by something; or, maybe I was on one of my no buys? Early on, I didn’t give myself a list of allowances while on a no buy. How times have changed. 😂
Do you get a slightly tingly feeling with this lip mask? It doesn’t sting; but there’s a low key tingle. Or is it just me? 🤔
@itsfi yay!!! Hmm I think I had a tiny tingle when I first tried it. But I’ll have to apply again and check. I don’t think the tingle was as intense as the DDG one. Hmmm 🤔 what are your thoughts? Was it a miss? Did the forget the filler gloss give a little tingle too?? I have Cherry Vanilla in both the night mask and the gloss. My fav scent!
@ather, I was surprised by the mask - maybe it was the sample, but it had a thinner consistency than other lip masks. Is that what you find with the full size? Wondering if it might just be the foil sample. I liked that it stayed on all night; yes, the product absorbed and my lips felt moisturized - my lips were a little chapped so that’s really saying something.
This is a nice one; I’d be interested in picking up a full size but not right away. I have a lot of balms and lip masks to work my way through. Maybe during the holiday or after holiday sales.