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CURRENT MAKEUP CAPSULE THEME:
Upcoming Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 10.28.2024] Take a sneak peek at the weekly themes to come.
Previous Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 11.4.2024]
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.
@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.
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... 😂😂
@jaaayp We are definitely twins! I feel the same!
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!
@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???
@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.
@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! 😍
@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.
@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!
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
@peculiarzmakeup Thank you! 😊 I agree! It’s great since there’s no commitment if they don’t work out!
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! 😉
@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!
@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!
@itsfi It least it helps you clean up your stash!! And you know which ones work!
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.
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
Below is makeup
Below is haircare
Below is perfume
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!
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!
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.
@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 😅
Ugh, discontinued!!! 😒 I hate when that happens @Mellmars1185! Maybe you can find a dupe or something close before you use up all the product. 🤞🏼