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CURRENT MAKEUP CAPSULE THEME:
Upcoming Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 12.2.2024] Take a sneak peek at the weekly themes to come.
Previous Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 12.8.2024]
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.
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? 😍
@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 😆.
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. 💕
@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.
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 …. 🤔
@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!
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.
It’s such a fun accessory @CynthieLu; larger than I expected. It’s puffy and soft like the full size bag.
Rounding out Week 37 with my review of the beauties in The Runway Inspired Makeup Capsule. What a week!
@itsfi I have blown out a blush or two, 😆, I just lean into it and clean it up when I get the chance. Until then it's "Yeah, I meant to do that" Blush blindness? I say it's BLUSH BOLDNESS.
I really like all the swatches, but 19 without blending is ooohhooohhh. Both blended out are great, too
Here I used Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Highlight Captivate as a blush and Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Virtue to soften. I use the glazed cheeks technique and then diffuse it with my foundation brush I used so it blends the color and complexion
This is incredible @danielledanielle! 😍 Thank you, thank you!
After a break for the summer, BIC University is back in session, loooove it! This should be on the curriculum for
🏫🎓BIC University 🎓🏫
You look fab!
Yes, back to school, indeed @itsfi
I can def put it there, or somewhere. Need to update! Will update!
Also, thanks! I've been leaning into some new style choices as of late. Inspo stitch incoming!
Another amazing and reflective capsule @itsfi , these are so informative I think what you said made sense! I like how organized and how you describe what works. When I read capsules when I first read the group thread I thought about the ones you would put away for a while and then come back to in time, I hope you archive these! Scrapbook! These are so fun to watch unfold. Beautiful swatches! ❤️
Ohhh, time capsule @peculiarzmakeup. My brain is coming up with ideas for a future capsule theme - thank you! 😃 I’ll be sure to tag you. Fun!
I’ve had a blast with these capsules - shopping my stash has been fabulous. Not to mention eye opening. 😳 Though sometimes I’m sorry I looked. 🫣 It has made me think about how I acquire so much and I feel like I have a slightly better handle with impulse purchasing and how to curb it (when I need to or know it’s better to pass). I’ve yet to perfect it. A work in progress but it’s been nice seeing some progress along the way. 😅
I love seeing each one! Inspired 🫶 I love seeing everyone’s unique picks and thoughts for the week. I sometimes have a tad difficulty keeping on top of it and would like to be more consistent more cause of are there certain things that help you plan? Thank you so much for this thread ❤️ @itsfi
That's so nice of you to say @peculiarzmakeup; thank you.
Usually for my weekly capsules, I don't really start thinking about putting anything together until the weekend before. My current bare minimum for makeup would be:
* concealer and/or skin tint, depending on what's going on with my skin
* a lip product (at least one, lol)
* eyelash curler
* Makeup by Mario Master Mattes Brightening Pencil - Light I
For the most part, I work around my bare minimum and add to it, depending on the theme, what I have going on that week, and if there's anything in my current stash (or, that I've purchased, oops! lol) that I really want to try. I try to find at least one thing that fits the theme (or that I can make fit into the theme).
If I happen to have something I really want to try for a particular week, I'll put it in a small bin so I don't forget. This also goes for if there's a product I'm using in a certain week that I want to continue using - at the end of the week, I'll drop it in that same bin, again, so I don't forget. From there, I just do a mental checklist over the weekend and grab items from my stash - to put into the bin. My mental checklist is basically as follows, but if I'm not feeling like any product on the list, I just skip it.
This type of system or routine works for me because I haven't been switching up my basics very often, or, if I do, something like my foundation and concealer choices are usually (80-90% of the time) chosen from the same 3-6 products. So that's pretty much already set, unless I decide I want to try something new or revisit something I haven't reached for in some time. Then I see what, if anything, I've set aside in the bin as wanting to use. After that, it's just running through my mental checklist and grabbing things from my stash.
Thank you so much I appreciate you sharing what has worked for you in prepping. I think the weekend before is a good idea and I like how you have a bin to remind you. I like how you utilize a bare minimum format and add to it that helps to narrow down to the theme. I love this! It’s so helpful, it’s so neat to see how everyone formulates their capsules! @itsfi
100% agree, @peculiarzmakeup - it is fun seeing everyone's capsule and learning about how folks go about putting theirs together! Even though we have a process or system that works for us and our lifestyle, collection size, etc., it is so interesting to see what people do and pick up tips along the way. If you come up with a system that works for you, definitely let us know.
Thank you. I definitely will! This is so fun 🙂 @itsfi
They way you talk about Makeup By Mario's brightening pencil, I wish I'd seen more from it when it was still around. Ahhh, we all read about so many loved products go the discontinued route but it does sound like it was a really good one. So many of them disappeared ones were. 💔
I think we all feel that way a little about our beloved capsule repeats 😉 I know I've felt like I've put a few (or more than a few 🙈) items in many times now, but they reappear for a good reason, we love them!