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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.
Ohhhkay, we have to talk about Skindinavia before anything else - the best?!! You like it more than ONE/SIZE mystifying (eta mattifying (darn you autocorrect!)) mist, @danielledanielle? It (the bridal version) was my intro to makeup setting sprays.
Oooouh, I keep meaning to pull my full size Fenty tinted moisturizer into my capsules whenever I see yours in one. Too many skin tints/tinted moisturizers - this was never a problem in years past. I’m really happy there’s so many good ones out there but ugh, having just this one face makes it really hard to use all of them. 😝 btw, I want Flaunty Auntie just for the name.
@itsfi... So, I set my makeup the day Nugget came into the world, and the next morning (yes, I slept in it, whatevs) and it STILL LOOKED GOOD. My SIL asked, the nurses asked. That's a GOAT if there ever were.
You are a Flaunty Auntie by default now, btw . i The shade has got a similar tone to Ami Colé's romance, so I think you should get it. Maybe 🤔 catch it during a Fenty F&F promotion. I noticed the bullets go on sale pretty often (2-3 x a year?)
Also, if I [ever] 🤷🏽♀️🤞🏽 experience that again, I'll test out the one/size 😂 and compare and contrast for ya
Wow, that is definitely GOAT material then! Ahhhhhhh, Nugget. He must be growing by the day @danielledanielle. The hour probably at this stage. omg, if there were ever a time to sleep with your makeup on, that would be the time, girl! You earned that and clearly, your setting spray was there for you! 🙌
I'll keep an eye out for deals with Fenty - maybe if they release a new case. Because another one of her cases is exactly what I need. Hahaha!
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
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
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
@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. 😂🤣😂
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? 😺
@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. 🙂
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. 🙏
@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.
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. 👌👌
@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.
That's kinda funny, I can't use Pharmacy "Green Clean" makeup remover because an ingredient doesn't agree with my skin. 😅 @itsfi lol!
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.
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?
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 🙂
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?
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 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
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
This was a struggle... Had to call in reinforcements
Success, 🙌🏽. Bag within a bag
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.
Definitely @CynthieLu , but don't sleep on those neutrals! I definitely remember lots of neutral eyes and brown lips .
Lewks
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