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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 10.28.2024]
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.
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?
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.
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. 😉
Amazing capsule! Total 90’s vibes from those pallets! I can’t get over the cuteness over those makeup bags 😍 @danielledanielle
Ipsy makes some cute bags @peculiarzmakeup , thx
I was recently checking them out they have super cute bags for sure 🙂 @danielledanielle
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.
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.
Goal
Use an alternative of each category to reassess its workability.
Categories with no alternatives yet but can utilize foils
-foundation
-concealer
-fragrance
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.
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
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. 🗒
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!
Interesting approach (r/t foils) @peculiarzmakeup for the week
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
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 ❣️
Primer (Face): | I've been using my SPF for the most part |
Foundation: | |
Concealer: | |
Setting Product: | ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr Mini On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray 1 oz/ 46 mL # (mattifying) (not pictured) Gucci Brume de Beauté Beauty Mist 2.7 oz / 80 mL (hydrating) (not pictured) |
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: | |
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 |
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. |
Amazing capsules, photos, and reflections I really love how you incorporated throwback and current edit. That is such a great way to overview what leads into the current capsules, and such a cool journey to read about. I like how you mentioned how the throwback prompted a thought of what throwback products would be a good fit for now and how current edit shows the continuation of this fantastic journey. Love this! I also love the use of charts for reference in your post. I appreciate you sharing this! ❤️ @itsfi
@itsfi oooooo this is going to be fun! I can’t resist. Good showdown!!! I can’t wait to see which ones stand the test of time! Or use!!
I see so many great items in these lists! I see so many of my own favs. We definitely must be twins on how products work with our skin!!!
@ather, I have a feeling that there will be few, if any, declutters from the current workhorse lineup. It'll be interesting what comes of the products in the throwback edition. 🤔
Oooouuuh, which are favorites of yours as well? I'm curious to know. Yes to twinning!!! 💗
@itsfi Yes twinning! My favs are T28 Sunnydays, Bobbi Brown eyeshadow stick, T28 eye lash curler, Nars concealer and the Ami Cole lip gloss! Basically twinning!
Oh wow you have a fun plan for this week's capsules. Old vs New, this week be an exciting competition! @itsfi
I relate, my skin care has certainly evolved and changed over the years to. If I could tell younger me how to care for her skin, oh the troubles I could have spared myself from. 😅
Your Barneys bag sounds very special and a perfect fit for your capsule. 🩵💙
It was interesting putting together the capsules and listing the various products; very interesting to see how there's quite a few overlap @CynthieLu - if ever there was proof a product is a GOAT 🐐 - it's stood the test of time for so long. Ahhh, Barneys. It had a small beauty section in the city, but it was mighty, for sure. Lots of amazing treasures to be found. It occurred to me that my shopping patterns / habits have changed over the years too. My big beauty hauls centered around the two Barneys bag events, the NM beauty events, the Sephora sales, and the in store preview events, and sometimes, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, though the latter was more about clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories for me. I shop less compared to before. That's not a bad thing, at all. Ha!