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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. ๐คฃ 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.
Your alliterations are always superb @danielledanielle, though I feel like here, youโre much less a chaotic capsule-r as you are a Tetris tsarina ๐ when it comes to the fits! ๐งฉ As for midweek additions, thatโs just keepinโ it real. ๐๐ผ
๐ฏ! Enjoyed seeing the product count by category @peculiarzmakeup
Thank you @danielledanielle @itsfi for the encouragement! ๐
Thank you ๐ thatโs so awesome that the challenge timeline matched with the timing of organizing samples. I have more samples not pictures but they are things Iโve tried and some have products of. I donโt know if this is a thing but sometimes if I have a sample of something I have already I just put the sample into the product haha.
I liked working on this capsule the product samples I chose are less familiar,
I know my blush preferences well
and Eye products
These categories represent what I would like to know more about for myself
Sunscreen is a big one for me I live in a very cold climate so I didnโt encorporate that as much.
I am definatley going to reflect in the Love at First sample thread.
I plan to use acronyms for each capsules organization
Sample
Simplify
Assign
Meaningful
Properties
Learning
Experiencing usefulness
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Thatโs a splendid acronym @peculiarzmakeup ๐ Love that you sometimes use your samples as refills for your larger sized product! ๐๐ผ
Gotta find a way to make the product last ๐ @itsfi thank you โค๏ธ
Ok @itsfi I will attempt this Samples Capsule with whatever I have in one of my gwp bags ๐.
Oh my goodness, those gwp bags just multiply my samples stash like crazy @Buootiful! Would love to see what your samples capsules looks like, and whether you find any beauties you must have! ๐ Doesnโt have to be a full face of samples, could be a mix of sample and full size products in your capsule.
Yay!! @itsfi Sample capsule! I am here for it! I havenโt been as good at using my samples so this will boost my numbers!
โI have squirrelled away all my makeup foils since I feel like I donโt reach for them often. But this is the ones I have pulled out! I think I have almost enough to do everything except mascara. Which I will use one of my open tubes! I donโt normally wear eyeshadow during the week due to time so this covered everything else!! @jaaayp i feel like we are close in the Luminous Silk foundation, which shade is your summer shade? I feel like one of the 4 shades should match me!
Most of the items I have used before. The new to me ones are both the Benefit brow products, Drunk Elephant O-Bloosโข Rosi Glow Drops with Vitamin F everything else Iโve used. And I think liked.
Canโt wait to see how this goes!
Oooh you squirrel sample packs too @ather ?! I literally have enough sample packs to cover a queen bed. I always think "should I try it now or should I save it for when I need it?" Reality is, given the rate I buy new things... I will never "need it" but I save it anyway LOLOL
I'm shade 4 ๐ I think @itsfi is too. I gotta say though that for me, it's not a perfect match, it's a click too yellow and click too dark. I think I'll get rematched on my next bottle but it works for me as I highlight the high points of my face with NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer with Medium Coverage Vanilla .
I would love to know what you think of the Drunk Elephant O-Bloosโข Rosi Glow Drops with Vitamin F I think I have that sample packet somewhere too... ๐
@jaaayp Hmmm Iโll 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 didnโt have time to change so off to work I went. Oops.
I did try the Drunk Elephant O-Bloosโข Rosi Glow Drops with Vitamin F and it was ok. I donโt think it would make me run out and buy it. Iโve 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... ๐๐
@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. Itโs worked so well on my skin! Others I enjoy are Summer Fridays, Innbeauty project and I use some from the Sephora Collection also! Iโm 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 itโs so good. Literally made my brows look perfect! ๐
@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 thatโs great to hear! Iโll 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 Iโm looking for, these are great ones! Love the sunglasses ๐ถ๏ธ very cool @ather
@peculiarzmakeup Thank you! ๐ I agree! Itโs great since thereโs no commitment if they donโt work out!