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.

Spoiler

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]

Spoiler

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]

Spoiler

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. 

[itsfi]

@ather, thank you. She really has some great products in her collection. I was happy to see the full line of blush shades available in the mini version - still so much product in that mini size, but it seems a little more manageable to work through; well, it seems that way. Not sure how long it would take to get through one that size. Hmmm... maybe I'll consider it for next year's pan it! challenge. We shall see.

[Mellmars1185]

@itsfi Amazing theme for the week! I can't wait to get this week's capsule together. I didn't realize Melt Cosmetics was Latin owned. I love how I am constantly learning from this thread and others here on BIC! I love the blush colour of your RB bag. I am sure you will be able to create endless looks with this bunch of goodies ✨️

[itsfi]

@Mellmars1185, I've loved seeing everyone's makeup choices. I'll do some writeups on the founders during the week; just so many products in this capsule. This week is like a capsule within a capsue as far as blushes and lippies go. 

[bakeamuffin]

@itsfi Wonderful collection! It’s so easy to accidentally curate so many goodies, I especially love the Rare Beauty makeup bag! Just look how cute it is and how much product it can fit. So impressive! 

[itsfi]

This bag is so soft and puffy @bakeamuffin; I love it! 🩷 omg, so true. I don’t often purchase things from RB in mass; it’s usually one thing here, another there, and suddenly I have practically a full face. 😍 Her blushes!! The epitome of “a little goes a long way” and there’s soooo much product in the tubes - even the mini’s!! 

[CynthieLu]

That is quite the collection of Latin founded brands @itsfi  👏🎉 that's a pretty fantastic assortment! I think I first saw this RB bag when @danielledanielle posted about it in the monthly hauls thread. It's so plush!! 😻 The colour scheme feels so zen to me, that's RB all over. It's such a relaxed vibe imo.

I think beautiful basic is an eyeshadow palette we all need. Sometimes it's just the simplest things that we really love and enjoy. 🙂 And just fit the day. 

[itsfi]

@CynthieLu, I love seeing all the bright, bold and beautiful eyeshadow palettes. And the looks everyone puts together with them are marvelous. 😍 I have a couple of more vibrant palettes but I find myself just hoarding them and staring at them. Lol. 

The RB team has done an absolutely amazing job with the quality of the products and the aesthetic and feel of their beauties. Well done to them! 👏🏼🥂 💖

[CynthieLu]

Yeees RB really does have such a cozy aesthetic. 🥰🥰 @itsfi they do a really good job with those!

I can understand, bright and bold isn't for everyone's everyday, I feel that. I don't even think my bright and colorful palettes see enough use truthfully  I'm hoping to use them more to justify purchasing them. 😉😅

[faithnmoore]

@itsfi Love this, and especially love that Rare Beauty pouch - so cute!

[itsfi]

Awww, thank you @faithnmoore! The puffy RB makeup bag is very cute! And poofy and plush, too! She has a smaller / mini key ring version of it, available directly from the brand. 😍 Have you tried Rare Beauty? If so, do you have any favorite or go-to products from the brand?

Photo from Rare Beauty website

@Mellmars1185, did you pick up this cutie key chain? 

[Mellmars1185]

@itsfi @faithnmoore Yes I did get one! Do I know what I am going to do with it? No, but it sure is cute 😍

[itsfi]

You’ve taken care of the most important part @Mellmars1185 - you picked up the adorable tote key chain. You can spend however long testing to see what is best to put in it. 😆 A mini lippie? Ear phones? Little candies? Ooouh, #Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Find Comfort Stop & Soothe Aromatherapy Pen 0.16 oz / 5 mL? 😍

[Mellmars1185]

@itsfi Ohh yes I have heard you speak positively about the aroma pen. I did get a mini of the Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Find Comfort Niacinamide Hydrating Hand Cream 1.6 oz / 50 mL that would fit well. I also have a mini blush, highlighter and lip oil that would fit well I am sure. I thought it would be cute to clip the mini tote on my large tote 😆. 

[itsfi]

I bet it looks so good clipped to a larger tote @Mellmars1185! I have it clipped to a mini backpack.🎒 But I rarely go out with it because I don’t want to get it dirty. So irrational, I know. I thought of getting a back up, to keep one, which is not something I would normally do, but ….

It really is one of the cutest accessories / merch I’ve seen a brand put out. I love how practical it is too. 💕

[Mellmars1185]

@itsfi I know what you mean about getting it dirty. I saw they released another shade and I was tempted to get it because it was deeper and probably would be more forgiving against the elements.

 

[itsfi]

Oooooouuuhhh!!! @Mellmars1185, I didn’t know they release another color! Thank you for letting me know. And a burgundy-ish one at that 😍 That’s one of my favorite colors. ♥️ Hmmmm …. 🤔 

[faithnmoore]

@itsfi Wow, that keychain is adorable! And yes, I love everything I've tried from Rare Beauty (which honestly hasn't been enough)! I love the concealer, and the liquid blush is worth all the hype - my go-to shade is Happy 😊 I have been wanting to try the new pressed powder, too!

[itsfi]

It’s so cuuuuuute, isn’t it @faithnmoore?!! Ooouh, the Happy blush shade is such a beautiful shade. 😍 The new pressed powder looks good; it feels so velvety smooth. 

[CynthieLu]

Oh em gee that's sweet!! @itsfi 💖 😍

[itsfi]

It’s such a fun accessory @CynthieLu; larger than I expected. It’s puffy and soft like the full size bag. 

[itsfi]

Rounding out Week 37 with my review of the beauties in The Runway Inspired Makeup Capsule. What a week! 

Top Shelf:

Here are some new ones to add, though I'm wondering if I've already mentioned them being part of the Top Shelf collection. [NOTE: just wanted to make clear that for me, all products that are GOATs for me are products I'd have on my Top Shelf, but not all products that are Top Shelf are GOATs. Hope that makes sense; if not, I can explain more.]

🏆  Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation - I don't know if I've designated this a Top Shelf product; making a note to self - Self, go through and update list of Top Shelf products. This is my go-to in the matte-finish, medium-coverage, waterproof foundation category. I know, very specific, but I don't foresee me having very many matte foundations in my ultimate makeup capsule collection. This and one, possibly two, others will likely make the list at the end of the year.

🏆  Tower 28 Beauty eyelash curler - it's my favorite eyelash curler at the moment. It's a smidge clunky to transport but a small price to pay for something that fits the natural curve of my lashline, doesn't pinch and curls my lashes without putting a crimp in them. 

🏆  Makeup by Mario Master Mattes Brightening Pencil - Light I - I imagine you're probably tired of seeing this in my capsules, week in and week out, but I love, love, looooove this pencil. It really is a tragedy that it took me so long to really put it to use, as it's been discontinued - of course, it has. In that sense, I won't be in a position to repurchase it so GOAT status but this definitely has a place on my Top Shelf.

Standouts: 

😍   Gotta shout out the Westman Atelier Lip Suede Lipstick Palette Les Nudes again - I've really been reaching for this more than I ever thought I would. Good thing, too, as it's part of this year's project pan

😍  Other standouts are these Canmake cream blushes. And yes, @danielledanielle, I'm less fearful of the terracotta shade. Less. I need to be mindful to go in lightly and layer, if and as needed, because a little can go a long way. There was a morning this week where I was in a rush and oops! Needless to say, a rushed morning became an even more rushed morning. Works best if I apply and sheer out with my fingers; a brush helps to diffuse and blend the color even more.

Undecided:

🤔   Didn't get a chance to use the Danessa Myricks Color Fix because I was still finishing my foil sample of the Urban Decay eyeshadow primer from last week - a little of that goes a long way and there's a lot of product in the foil packet. I'm undecided because I currently have 2 eyeshadow primers that I really like using, with one being a GOAT for me. Does a gal really need a third??

Declutters: 

🗑  None this week. We're holding at 3 for the month. 

I really had some top notch beauties with this week’s capsule. 😍 I plan to continue using the Canmake cream blushes and Tower 28 eyelash curler this weekend, but will be swapping out a few of the other pieces - not because they're not good, but I have some other products, including new / new-to-me items, that I've been meaning to test out. Will be back in a couple of days with my week 38 capsule.