Capsule Makeup Collection Challenge

[itsfi]

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.

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 40 - (September 30 - October 6) - The "Pop of Colour": Fall Edit Makeup Capsule and/or The Musician Founded or Owned Beauty Brands Makeup Capsule - Hey BIC! Fall is in full swing. Show us some pop of fall color, be it lipstick, eyeshadow, blush, etc. Shouting out @missjeanie for the great theme suggestion and @cianni who I think mentioned earlier in the year some fall-worthy red lippies in her collection. ‌‌

With the American Music Awards airing on October 6, thought it might be a fun way to jazz up the prompts with a capsule consisting of one or more products from beauty brands founded or owned by musicians. See spoiler for non-exhaustive list.

Spoiler

Below are some musician founded or owned makeup brands. This is a non-exhaustive list. Brands with an asterisk (*) next to it are available at Sephora (in store or online, or both). If the founder/owner is not easily identifiable by the brand name, his/her/their name appears in the parens.

about-face (Halsey)

Dolly Beauty (Dolly Parton)
*Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
*GXVE by Gwen Stefani
*Haus Labs by Lady Gaga
Keys Soulcare (Alicia Keys)
*Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez
R.E.M. Beauty (Ariana Grande)
Victoria Beckham Beauty

Upcoming Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 10.2.2024] Take a sneak peek at the weekly themes to come.

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Week 41 (October 7 - 13) - The "Dynamic Duos (or Trios)" Makeup Capsule and/or The "Products with Interesting / Attention-Grabbing Names" Makeup Capsule 

Are there certain combinations of products that are just so exceptionally well suited for you, be it a go-to lip liner and lipstick pairing, or a smokey eye and red lip combination that slays, or a blush and highlighter mix that makes your cheeks pop? Curate a capsule that incorporates your all-star beauty combinations. and/or 

Put together a capsule with products bearing interesting or attention-grabbing names. I'll leave it to you to define what falls within the definition of "interesting" or "attention-grabbing".

Week 42 (October 14 - 20) - The "Makeup I'm Thankful For" Makeup Capsule and/or The Do Over / Take 2 Makeup Capsule - 

In celebration of Canadian Thanksgiving (October 14), put together a capsule this week of 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 can't be without
• because it holds sentimental or nostalgic value to you
• other

OR, use the week to repeat or "do over" a past makeup capsule or capsule theme. Consider posting the look you do over on the Makeup Challenge of the Week 2021/2022/2023/2024 thread.

Additional October themes can be found here - October 2024 Makeup Capsule Themes

Previous Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 9.30.2024]

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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

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. 

[peculiarzmakeup]

I love your workhorse week capsule. The products are all amazing love seeing them all in one photo oh and yes ground werk for werk I actually do wear to work but I work from home so no one sees but me 😂 @danielledanielle  wonderful job cultivating this capsule 

[itsfi]

Week 36 Recap - The Workhorses Makeup Capsule

Coming in early with my recap for this week. I'm looking to be sans makeup for one day over the weekend and then playing with some newness another day.

TL;DR: Three declutters and two undecided items from this week’s throwback edition of the workhorses makeup capsule. Brushes and foundation will be re-homed; and the fate of the Stila cream blushes will be reconsidered another day. 

💝💝 - I haven’t use these 2 Real Techiniques brushes and don’t see myself reaching for them, they’re larger than I prefer for the space for which they're intended. I considered repurposing them for another part of my face, but I a healthy array of brushes as it is. I’ll be donating these two beauties to a women’s shelter or an organization that assists women with their rentry into the workforce. 👍

🏡  - The shade of the IT Cosmetics Mini CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation with SPF 50+ Light is off for me even in the summer. To think this was a shade match for me decades ago. Good ol’ sunblock at work. 😆 If I can find a good shade match though, I can see this being a candidate for a spot in my ultimate capsule collection, in the full coverage foundation slot. I have two mini tubes of this (??!!) - this one I'll try to find someone to re-home it to; the other, unopen one, will find a home along with the two Real Techniques brushes.

🔬🤷🏻‍♀️❓ I’m not sure about these Stila Convertible Cheek Color Compacts. I like them - the shades Lillium and Magnolia are both in my comfort zone and colors that are just a little different than the handful of blushes I do have. I'll plan to rotate these through my routine throughout the rest of the year and see if I can decide whether these stay or go.

Edited to add swatches: 

Emoji Key: 

🏡  = Re-home 

🗑️  = Toss / Declutter 

💝  = Donate 

September Declutter Dashboard:

Week-To-Date = 3

Month-To-Date = 3 

[peculiarzmakeup]

Beautiful reflections and swatches, I am always inspired by your organization and how you look at what fits for you in your makeup routine. Amazing 🤩 @itsfi 

[itsfi]

@peculiarzmakeup, that’s such a sweet thing to say. I’ve amassed (and continue to amass) a pretty collection of makeup products over the years. I’m not fully a “less is more” kind of gal when it comes to my makeup sensibilities 😆 but I am finding lately that I like using what I have, consistently, regularly, even if not all the time. Still trying to find that number or range of what I’m most comfortable with, both in terms of my everyday makeup routine as elk as how much or how large my ultimate makeup collection holds. The former seems to currently fall between a makeup routine of as few as 6 or 7 products to as many as 20. So I think somewhere in between is a sweet spot - I have my basics plus a few items to complete the look and then a few more items for … options. We’re all about options here, it seems, and that’s all fine by me. 😂🤣😂 

[CynthieLu]

Lillum looks very pretty 😍 @itsfi the swatches of both really show how well they suit you, thank you for including them! 

Ooh what newness are you playing with? 😺

[itsfi]

@CynthieLu, looking at the swatches, I want to keep both. 😆 Thank you. 

I have a small handful of products I just haven’t been able to get to; this weekend will likely involve taking the 

SEPHORA COLLECTION Reveal The Real 12HR Soft Radiant Skin Tint for a spin, but I could get sidetracked in that effort. Will also be thinking about items for this coming week’s capsule. 🙂

[CynthieLu]

Ahhh a skin tint, exciting! What a price on that one too. 💚 It's so affordable!  It will be there whenever you get the time @itsfi I hope you get time to recharge your batteries a little this weekend. 🙏

[itsfi]

@CynthieLu, Sephora Collection always has a good array of beauty products - they’re quality products, regardless of price point but it is an excellent price point. 😍 They also seem to be improving on the quality of their products. I have high hopes for this skin tint. 

[CynthieLu]

Me too @itsfi I have been low-key intrigued by this skin tint. 😍 My favorite SC item is probably the SEPHORA COLLECTION Melting Cleansing Balm with Algae Extract 4.22 oz / 125 mL ever since pharmacy's original makeup balm was removed from the Canadian shelves it's been a life saver. 👌👌

[itsfi]

@CynthieLu, I’m glad you have a dupe / similar product for the Farmacy cleanser. I’ll live vicariously through you with the SC one - there’s an ingredient in it that has a history of not playing nice with my skin, so I’ve avoided trying the cleanser. 

[CynthieLu]

That's kinda funny, I can't use Pharmacy "Green Clean" makeup remover because an ingredient doesn't agree with my skin. 😅 @itsfi lol!

[Buootiful]

34 - The Samples Makeup Capsule and/or The Newness Makeup Capsule Aug @itsfi 

I love that this capsule cleared alot of space in my bag but I still have a lot of FS items to use from the bag. It made me finally make a decision on some samples I was hoarding, lol.

On a de-cluttering note, these were previously in a pink Ulta glitter bag that turned black (to clean it would be to scrape the glitter) I put to use this Rewards Bazaar bag from last yr.

Throwing an empty into the mix, Tatcha Indigo Overnight Repair Serum in Cream Treatment 1.7 / 50 , was kindly gifted by @danielledanielle from Sephoria goodies last year. I will definitely purchase this year. Possibly direct from Tatcha if there is a good gift.

The 7 Virtues Coconut Sun Eau de Parfum Travel Spray 0.34 oz / 10 ml eau de parfum spray. Definite purchase. It doesn't dry down to something different or deviate into vanilla. It remains a lovely sophisticated coconut fragrance. I've never experienced a perfume that didn't dry down 🥰

SKYLAR Coconut Cove Eau de Parfum Rollerball 0.33 oz/ 10 mL Eau de Parfum Rollerball . This is sweeter than Coconut Sun. A gourmand scent that reminds me of Cassava cake. 🤤

Maison Louis Marie No.12 Bousval Perfume Oil 0.50 oz/ 15 mL  . I cannot describe the scent at all but I love it. Will buy a travel spray.

World of Chris Collins Lost in Paradise Eau de Parfum Travel Spray 0.34 oz / 10 ml eau de parfum spr... . I like the smell but dont know if it's "me". Still have some left to test out more.  

Fable & Mane MahaMane™ Smooth & Shine Hair Oil 1.8 oz / 55 mL   It hydrated but left my hair greasy. I need to use it a few more times but I prefer the Kérastase Elixir Ultime Refillable Hydrating Hair Oil 
Valentino Voce Viva Intensa Travel Spray .33 oz / 10 mL . It's a nice perfume but definitely not "me". Took me a year to decide if I liked it.
CHANEL COCO MADEMOISELLE Eau de Parfum . I loved this in my 20s. Now, it doesn't smell good anymore
Armani Beauty My Way Parfum . There's something about it I don't like, I can't quite put my finger on

Rabanne lip balm. Not pigmented enough and not hydrating enough.
Moroccanoil Body Lotion Moisturizer . It doesn't hold a candle to SDJ lotions
Moroccanoil Shower Gel Cleanser . It lathers well but the smell turns me off

Make up by Mario concealer. Didn't try, immediately to the trash pile as I don't use concealer. It was included in an order where I picked only one sample and it was a fragrance. Of course I didn't get it even though it was on the sample list when the order shipped.

[CynthieLu]

These capsules do have a handy way of helping us move through items in our stashes @Buootiful Fantastic work working through those foils! 🎉

I'm so intrigued by the entire indigo line from Tatcha. Can I ask, what was the cream like?

[peculiarzmakeup]

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 🙂 

[itsfi]

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?

[danielledanielle]

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

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 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 

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

Spoiler

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

 
Success, 🙌🏽. Bag within a bag

 

[CynthieLu]

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. 

[danielledanielle]

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

Lewks

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Peak 90s

Very 90s

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

Blue liner, yes please

Inspo for the blue Winged shadow 

[CynthieLu]

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! 

[danielledanielle]

Thank you @CynthieLu 

[itsfi]

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?