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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 CapsuleThe Savvy Savings 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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@jaaayp  Hmmm I’ll check which shades are included! I picked the Ilia concealer I thought would match Friday and it did blend well but was a smudg yellow and dark. I was disappointed but I didn’t have time to change so off to work I went. Oops. 

I did try the Drunk Elephant O-Bloos™ Rosi Glow Drops with Vitamin F  and it was ok. I don’t think it would make me run out and buy it. I’ve been loving the MERIT Day Glow Dewy Highlighting Balm  I think it would be hard to beat it. 

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Samesies @ather tbh, idk why DE is so hyped LOLOL I think I've tried most, if not all. Not a fan. Same with Glow recipe... 😂😂

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@jaaayp  We are definitely twins! I feel the same! 

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What are your favorite Skincare brands @ather ? I would love to know what works for you even if you're dry/normal and I'm combo/normal!

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@jaaayp  I have been obsessed with the whole Rhode line since it launched. It’s worked so well on my skin! Others I enjoy are Summer Fridays, Innbeauty project and I use some from the Sephora Collection also! I’m trying to think of others I use. Hmmm

 

So spring and summer I tend to be more Combo/normal and fall and winter I lean more dry/normal. 

What brands have been working good with your skin??? 

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@ather Great sample capsule. The RMS blushes woule be one I would like to try one day. I can relate to you about not reaching for makeup samples often. This challenge is a great way to use them up! I have already discovered a new love.

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@Mellmars1185  I agree. Such a great reason to use them up! Which one is a love that you tried? I used the RMS today and it was so pretty. Not a love but I did use the Benefit brow and it’s so good. Literally made my brows look perfect! 😍 

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@ather Oh yes the Benefit brow is a good one

. I need to try it out this week. I keep forgetting it is in my capsule. My new love is Glossier Glossier You Eau de Parfum 1.7 oz / 50 mL eau de parfum spray . I ended up getting it for 10% off on the app sale. It is the kind of scent that is not too strong but I kept thinking wow this smells amazing. 

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@Mellmars1185  Oooo that’s great to hear! I’ll have to check my stash and see if I have that one!! I never thought about smelling any of the Glossier perfumes! 

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Such a spectacular sample capsule, I love having samples they lead me a lot to the products I’m looking for, these are great ones! Love the sunglasses 🕶️ very cool @ather 

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@peculiarzmakeup  Thank you! 😊 I agree! It’s great since there’s no commitment if they don’t work out! 

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Oh wow @ather, you have some outstanding products in your sample stash! 😍 Yes to the Armani LSF - its a fave. Ack, I don’t have mascara either. Well, technically I have a sample size mascara but it’s not one that performs well on my lashes. I’ll have to see whether I want to break open a new mascara or go with a deluxe sample size. Decisions, decisions! 😉 

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@itsfi  aww you are so sweet!!! Thank you! 😊 hmmm I feel mascara is tough since if you use one that won’t preform as well it makes it harder. Or if you try a new one and you look like a raccoon mid day it’s no fun either! 

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@ather, I’ve just been using the mascaras I have open, full or mini size. Oh, the raccoon / panda eyes!!! Yeah, that is definitely not a look I go for 😆 and yet, it happens far too often for me. 😕 The usually oiler parts of my face have become more normal over the years, especially in recent years, my eyelids remain on the oilier side and do not play well with most mascara formulations. 😩 🐼 I guess it just means I know pretty early on whether a mascara stays in my stash or gets tossed. 🗑️ ha! 

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@itsfi  It least it helps you clean up your stash!! And you know which ones work! 

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100% agree @ather! I'm pleased with how my stash has been whittling down over the course of the year with this challenge. At some point, I should devote some time for a larger declutter, without a capsule. I may be in a better position now to do that since there are certain product categories where I have a good idea of what is going to be the product or products to be beat. 

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The Samples Capsule - What a smart and fun capsule idea! I have quite a bit of makeup samples that I do not want to throw away and never really make the time to use. 

 

Below is face and body care

 

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Below is makeup

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Below is haircare

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Below is my capsule with makeup. The hair care, body and face care are going straight to the washroom where I will be reminded to use them! 

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Here is my first full face of sample makeup. The only FS products I used was the Anastasia Beverly Hills Cosmos Eyeshadow Palette as a sparkly topper, Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Waterproof Setting Spray 3.3 oz / 100 ml (I actually have a smaller sample size I want to save for travel) and Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Trace'd Out Longwear Waterproof Pencil Lip Liner Satin Panty to line the lips.

Sample products used are in the spoiler!

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Gorgeous @Mellmars1185! WA Petal gives you such a pretty flush of color; it pairs beautifully with that lip color which looks amazing on you!! 😍 That’s great color payoff on that lip balm. Love your eye makeup.

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@itsfi Thank you so much! I liked this lip balm a lot. I really loved the shade of the Urban Decay HI FI gloss in the shade Dirty Talk from my capsule. I checked online and I think it was discontinued. I think I discovered it a bit too late 😅

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Ugh, discontinued!!! 😒 I hate when that happens @Mellmars1185! Maybe you can find a dupe or something close before you use up all the product. 🤞🏼 

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