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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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Amazing capsule! @Buootiful  I love how you used the check marks and x’s I feel like that could be so helpful I may try that. Tatcha is great! Also on Tatcha direct they have mini sizes of most products so that’s also a good way to sample before trying the minis are pretty good sizes I’ve gotten a few. Love your use of scents in your capsule your inspiring me to try some scents! The coconut sounds amazing 🙂 

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Always great to work through your samples stash @Buootiful. Bummer the Rabanne lip balms were a bust. What’s your current go to or favorite tinted lip balm?

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Week 35 - The Throwback to the 90s capsule with a Throwdown between Browns (and some throw outs that just organically happened)

 

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PAT McGRATH LABS Mothership I Eyeshadow Palette - Subliminal, this screams nineties, don't know why it only occurred to me recently.  I had no idea what to do for this capsule, but inspo for an eye look came from an Insta Ad for a makeup class.  Then some googling led me to the conclusion that I must do a 90s capsule.  I was reluctant last Fall, then dove all in.  If I don't get knocked out, going to include some of the looks.

 

PATRICK TA Major Dimension III Matte Eyeshadow Palette.  This also screams nineties.  Ahh, praises to @TeamBIC for just unlocking this palettes potential (and the gratis)

 

DIOR Forever Glow Star Filter Multi-Use Complexion Enhancing Booster 6N, this was brought in to help offset the whiteness of Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fenty Cheeks Suede Waterproof Powder Blush Bakin' Cakez 

BASMA The Cream Blush Cherry Red, not very 90s, but I wanted to play with it

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Demi'Glow Light-Diffusing Highlighter 07 trophies in truffle 

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Demi'Glow Light-Diffusing Highlighter 06 rich hunnie 

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Creamy Bronzing Powder 120 sunbathed dune 

Nars Blush in Behave

Jouer Gloss, forgot the shade, but it's sparkly

Hourglass Unlocked Instant Extensions Lengthening Mascaraanother 🤌🏽🤌🏽🫶🏽 @TeamBIC 

Hourglass Mini Ambient® Lighting Powder Luminous Light(FINALLY PANNED)

BECCA skin love foundation

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Awakening Concealer Click Pen binned... Wrong shade, awful dispenser

Gucci L'Obscur Lengthening Mascara 1 Eve Black... Mini GWP dried out on me 😭

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Hella Thicc Volumizing Mascara Cuz I'm BlackGWP

ND singles from I need a nude & Zendo

Sephora Collection Colorful Eyeshadow Pencil in Let It Snow (this didn't get used, but it's great way to brighten colors that don't show up on my skin tone and it sets like crazy, wish it wasn't d/c'ed)

KVD Beauty Lock-It Setting Powder Standard Size Translucent - 0.67 ozthis mini lasted forever

LYS Beauty Lash Confidence Curling & Lengthening Clean Mascara Influentialrewards bazaar version

Armani Luminizer

NARS Talc-Free Powder Blush Dolce Vita – 888 

Valentino Liquirosso 2 in 1 Soft Matte Liquid Lipstick & Blush 302R Pink Is Punk 

Mini of Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Match Stix Shimmer Skinstick Sinamon 

Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Lowlighter Soft Glow Highlighter Off The Grid... This is definitely meant for a deeper shade, but I got it because the other shades were just too similar to things I have.  The description made it sound it's be redder.  But, it casts a dark shadow, can't really use it as a highlight or shadow topper.  But, I've discovered a use....

 

Battle of the Browns:

 

Liners:

Ami Colé Soft Shape Waterproof Lip Liner Rose Clay 

SEPHORA COLLECTION Retractable Rouge Gel Lip Liner 17 molasses 

Ami Colé Soft Shape Waterproof Lip Liner Cafe Touba(not pictured)

PAT McGRATH LABS Permagel Ultra Lip Pencilin Bloodlust

Hourglass Shape & Sculpt Lip Liner Silhouette 6

 

Lips:

Ami Colé Hydrating Lip Treatment Oil Excellence& Ami Colé Hydrating Lip Treatment Oil Happy #(not picture

Mob Beauty Cream Lipstick M34

UD Vice Lipstick Nighthawk (THIS COLOR!! I need to wear this more often, gone too soon, too soon)

GXVE BY GWEN STEFANI Original Me Clean High-Performance Matte Lipstick Lovable Me 

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fenty Icon The Fill Semi-Matte Refillable Lipstick Flaunty Auntie 

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shine Gloss Stick Sorta $Elfish 

CLINIQUE Pop Plush™ Creamy Lip Gloss Black Honey Pop 

Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge Intimatte Buildable Soft Matte Lipstick 450 Surprise Surprise 

 

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Don't ask me what's what.  This started fof because i thought Nighthawk and Flaunty Auntie were dupes, but Nighthawk is more reddish than Auntie.  I think they are far right.  Auntie is more chocolate-y.

 

The fit

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This was a struggle... Had to call in reinforcements

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Success, 🙌🏽. Bag within a bag

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Re: Capsule Makeup Collection Challenge

I gotta say it's the 3 icy blue shades in the corner of your PMG that call out 90's to me the hardest @danielledanielle 😉 lol.

I can't believe how much product you get into your capsule bags, it's so satisfying to see. 

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Definitely @CynthieLu , but don't sleep on those neutrals!  I definitely remember lots of neutral eyes and brown lips .

 

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Peak 90s

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Very 90s

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Smokey and Neutral? I've def gone full 90s PLUS shiny top 00s shout out

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Blue liner, yes please

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Inspo for the blue Winged shadow 

 

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Ooh you are throwing back in time @danielledanielle I forgot how much neutrals hit back then. It's like I'm looking down the hallway at school and seeing all the different makeup 😂 you nailed it! 

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Thank you @CynthieLu 

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Ooouh, the 90s? Good times, @danielledanielle! What a bevy of beauties for the eyes to behold this week! That PML palette is a stunner, that blue - got me when it was first released and gets me now just looking at it. Have you had much time to play with the Fenty powder blush? It's on my wish list but there are quite a few things on that list. How's talc free performing on the NARS Dolce Vita?

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The new Nars Blushes aren't as pigmented as the old ones, but it's easier to not over do it.  @itsfi , I have mixed feelings about that, because the pigment made it so good for deeper shades, but it's much easier to build up.  Also, the shade range needs to expand.

 

The Fenty powder blush also gave me feelings.  I have a lot of feelings.  It's got this white base to it that makes layering/building it up a problem for me.  I had posted some pics of Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fenty Cheeks Suede Waterproof Powder Blush Drama Cla$$ and it wouldn't give me a nice berry flush like the cream does.  It gave me flat pink.

 

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fenty Cheeks Suede Waterproof Powder Blush Bakin' Cakezwas a problem too.  It would emphasize every pore, and look flat.  At first, I tried DIOR Forever Glow Star Filter Multi-Use Complexion Enhancing Booster 6N to warm it up, but that didn't work.

 

Thankfully, I figured out what it needs to work, ironically another blush I found problematicLaura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Cream Blush Southbound .  Together, they give me that pinky flush I was after.

 

I would def swatch the Fenty.  Between the two of them, I'd pick the Nars.

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Thank you for this @danielledanielle; appreciate the detail! 🥰 I swatched the Fenty blushes when they first came out and some were better than others on application; I thought it might just be me. Feel like I can hold off on the Fenty and the NARS then; all good, I’m sure I’ll find something in my stash to play with. 😉 

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Amazing capsule! Total 90’s vibes from those pallets! I can’t get over the cuteness over those makeup bags 😍 @danielledanielle 

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Ipsy makes some cute bags @peculiarzmakeup , thx

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I was recently checking them out they have super cute bags for sure 🙂 @danielledanielle 

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Week 36 - (September 2 - 8) - The Workhorses Makeup Capsule 

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Tried + True


Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream Plumping & Hydrating Refillable Moisturizer 1.7 oz / 50 mL 

 

I find this product to be very soothing and moisturizing it lifts and hydrates my skin and is good for any occasion. 

 

Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF25 with Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide Very Light Cool ... 

 

Great all in one foundation that works well with my skin. 

 

Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer with Caffeine and Hyaluronic Acid Tone 1.5 C 


Smooth very blendable!

 

Danessa Myricks Beauty Dewy Cheek & Lip Palette Dew It Undercover 

 

I love this multi use pallete it really has so many ways to use it I also love the shades and trying out different ways of applying.

MERIT Flush Balm Cream Blush Stockholm 

 

Smooth application and love the shade, super durable.

 

MERIT Day Glow Dewy Highlighting Balm 

 

This gives such a beautiful glow!

 

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Crush Cheirosa ’40 Bom Dia Hair & Body Fragrance Mist 

 

I love this fragrance it’s not too strong and it smells so good! 

Tatcha The Camellia Oil 2-in-1 Makeup Remover & Cleanser 


I’ve found this so helpful in removing makeup it breaks down the makeup and leaves my skin smooth!

 

 

 

In The Works + Working

(New elements of makeup I have not tried previously or am trying to improve that I am getting more practice with and the products I have found most useful in doing so)

 

Winged Eyeliner

Danessa Myricks Beauty Linework Paintbrush Fluid Liquid Eyeliner 0.034 oz / 1 ml 

 

Glides super smoothly and adapts to eye so naturally!

 

Eyebrow Shading

Anastasia Beverly Hills Insta Brow Set Medium Brown 

 

I love how this shades the eyebrows while also shaping them.

Eyeshadow

Danessa Myricks Beauty Groundwork: Defining Neutrals - Palette For Eyes, Brows, Face & Lips 

 

Easy to apply stunning colors!

 

Factors

(Important considerations)

Comfort

Comfort is part of my experience in selecting what works best for me.

 

  • Dryness
  • Durability
  • Wear
  • Longevity

 

Goal 

Use an alternative of each category to reassess its workability.

 

Categories with no alternatives yet but can utilize foils

-foundation

-concealer

-fragrance

Re: Capsule Makeup Collection Challenge

I think with everything you've chosen @peculiarzmakeup you are going too have a fantastic week with your capsule. 🏆  Your workhorses are from such stand up brands. I can't wait to hear how it went. 💖

Comfort matters a lot to me as well for the experience wearing and enjoying the makeup I use. I really relate to that sentance. 

 

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Thank you so much! It went well! I was pleasantly surprised I like doing things out of my comfort zone I always end up really liking the experience of learning from it. I am so with comfort, it’s so important 🙂 I appreciate it 🙂 @CynthieLu 

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Ahhh @peculiarzmakeup, your capsule this week has a great mix of products. Merit Stockholm is such a lovely shade and will look so pretty on you. Oh, you like the Kosas foundation? I have that in my stash but haven't (yet) pulled it out to play with. Making a note for a future capsule. 🗒

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Thank you so much! @itsfi

merits cream balm blushes are so amazing I’m looking forward to trying the next shade too I just love it I love how full coverage and smooth the Kosas is  I hope you enjoy it too! 

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Interesting approach (r/t foils) @peculiarzmakeup for the week

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Thank you so much! I get in my comfort zone and tend to stick to the same products but I think this will be good! I appreciate it 🙂 @danielledanielle 

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Week 36 - The Workhorses Makeup Capsule

Going with 2 different capsules this week, BIC friends, both in keeping with the "workhorses" theme. One capsule will be made up of my current workhorses - the beauties I rely on. The other capsule will have a throwback element to it, consisting of primarily the beauty treats that were my go-to's around the time I first discovered BIC (then known as BT). It's almost like a throwdown between past and current workhorses, @ather. They're all near and dear to my heart for a host of reasons so it'll be a friendly battle of the beauties. Oh yes, it's going to be fun week ❣️

 

The Workhorses Makeup Capsule - The Current Edit
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You'll recognize some many of these beauties - some are GOATs that have been with me years, decades possibly (ummm, not the actual product used this week) and others are newer-to-me products that have really been standing out in the best way! Products that appear in both the current workhorses and throwback workhorses capsules are marked in bold in the spoiler below. ⤵️ 

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Primer (Face):
I've been using my SPF for the most part
Foundation:
Concealer:
Setting Product:
Primer (Eye): 
 NARS Pro-Prime™ Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base Original - wondering about this one - I cannot find it in any of my Sephora store - the displays don't even have space holder for it. Wondering if it is being discontinued (?) and a reformulation is in the works. I have spotted them in a few Sephora at Kohl's stores (and, yes, I did, pick up one...okay, maybe two 😉), but is this signaling the end for this GOAT? @danielledanielle 
Eyeshadow:
Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Waterproof Cream Eyeshadow Stick 
Thrive eyeshadow stick
Natasha Denona Biba Eyeshadow Palette (pan it! challenge)
Eyeliner:
Makeup by Mario Master Mattes Brightening Pencil  - Light 1 (discontinued)
Eyelash Curler:
Tower 28 Beauty Eyelash Curler
Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
Shiseido Eyelash Curler
Mascara:
Yves Saint Laurent Lash Clash Extreme Volume Waterproof Mascara Black 
Lancôme Monsieur Big Waterproof Mascara 01 Waterproof Big is The New Black 
Blush:
Bronzer:
Highlighter:
Victoria Beckham Beauty Reflect Highlighter Stick (not pictured)
Lip Liner:
Givenchy Lip Liner 
Chanel Longwear Lip Liner Pencil - 162 Nude Brun
Lip Product:
Ami Colé Hydrating Lip Treatment Oil Romance (not pictured)
Rhode lip peptide treatment (not pictured)
and lately (over the last 3-6 months), the Westman Atelier Lip Suede Lipstick Palette Les Nudes 
Other:
Beautyblender Beautyblender® nude (not pictured)
a mix of brushes - I'll try to take photos during the week of the ones I use
                        
The Workhorses Makeup Capsule - The Throwback Edit
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Early 2010s. My skin was going through a phase, one that has only recently (in the last 12-18 months) come to a close with a new phase on the horizon. Back then, I was trying to manage oily skin on the surface on my T-zone, chin and jawline, dryness on my forehead and cheeks that would rival the Sahara desert, with dehydration all over under the surface. Breakouts galore - they'd burst onto the scene and would only start to heal when another cycle of breakouts would pop up again. I had also just embarked on my Korean beauty skincare journey, my skincare journey in general, actually.  That would ultimately jumpstart good changes to my skin, but in the early days, I wore heavier base makeup.
 
I wore makeup every day, not so much because I enjoyed it, but to (try to) cover up my skin issues. In hindsight, I would have done things differently knowing what I do now. I'll make adjustments accordingly this week to my makeup application with these throwback beauties, some of which are still current beauties! Products that appear in both the current workhorses and throwback workhorses capsules are marked in bold in the spoiler below. ⤵️ 
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The bag too is a throwback - it was part of a seasonal bag event through Barneys New York (oh, Barneys, how I miss you!)
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Primer (Face):
Too Faced Hangover Primer - I don't use this primer anymore and will be using my SPF as primer this week
Foundation:
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation with SPF 50+ (Light)
Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
Concealer:
NARS Radiant Cream Concealer
Setting Product:
Laura Mercier Setting Powder - I don't have this powder anymore - I decluttered my last (and unopen) mini jar earlier this year as part of this challenge
Primer (Eye):
NARS Pro Prime Eyeshadow Base 
Too Faced 24-Hour Insurance Primer
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion 
Eyeshadow:
Bobbi Brown eyeshadow sticks 
NARS and MAC eyeshadows (both NARS and MAC in a variety of neutral shades, singles, duos, quads, larger palettes) - I'm going with MAC Woodwinked this week 
Eyeliner:
Laura Mercier Tightline Cake Eyeliner - the version I used has since been discontinued, but I still have a few compacts that have not dried up 🙌 The brand has a "tightline" eye liner but it's in pencil form.
Eyelash Curler:
Shu Uemura eyelash curler - this is still in my collection and rotation
Mascara:
Lancome Hypnose Drama Waterproof Mascara - the Lancome waterproof mascaras remain a part of my makeup collection, though different versions have been go to's over the years
Blush:
Stila convertible color - in Magnolia and Lilium. I used to have all the shades but have either decluttered or donated most of them a few years ago. I have 3(?) I held onto, including these two shades.
Bronzer:
Benefit Hoola Matte Bronzing Powder - an OG 
Highlighter:
N/A
Lip Liner:
Chanel Longwear Lip Liner Pencil - 162 Nude Brun
Lip Product:
Buxom Full-On™ Plumping Lip Polish Gloss Dolly is a tried-and-true. This is still part of my collection, along with the Dolly shades in the other lip lines from the brand.
Other:
Beautyblender ORIGINAL Beautyblender Makeup Sponge Original 
Real Techniques brushes - These are newer versions of the Real Techniques brushes. In the early days, the version I used, the original version, had a black rubber end to them; I decluttered the originals since the handles were becoming sticky. 
                       
There we have it! Many of the products I used in the early days are still around and available, though I imagine most have gone through a reformulation or update at some point. There are some I would probably consider picking up again, but for the fact that I have plenty of beauties in my collection as it is, and I'm trying to be more deliberate in working through my stash. 
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