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Capsule Makeup Collection Challenge

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.
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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 45 (November 4 - 10) - The Sweater Weather Makeup Capsule and/or The Holidays Savings (Shop The Sale) Makeup Capsule - Curate a capsule that gives you those comfy, cozy vibes for sweater weather season. Or, put together a capsule that shines the spotlight on one or more of your purchases from this year's  Holiday Savings Event. Or, create a capsule that fits both of this week's themes.

 

Upcoming Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 10.28.2024] Take a sneak peek at the weekly themes to come.

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Week 46 (November 11 - 17) -The Time Capsule Makeup CapsuleThe Savvy Savings and/or The Awesomely Affordable and/or Spectacularly Splurge-worthy Makeup Capsule - Two fabulous and fun themes to choose from this week. Curate a look with one or more beauty products that have stood the test of time; the beauties you would place in a time capsule - to share with future you, or to preserve for future generations. Thank you so much @peculiarzmakeup for this super creative theme. Love it!

OR, with the holiday sales in full swing (and the Sephora Holiday Savings Event wrapping up on the 11th, show off one or more of your awesome and affordable finds, as well as one or more of the lavishly luxe splurges you picked up during the sale in your makeup capsule this week. 
 
OR, curate a look with one or more beauty products that have stood the test of time; the beauties you would place in a time capsule - to share with future you, or to preserve for future generations. Thank you so much @peculiarzmakeup for this super fun and creative theme. Love it!
 
Week 47 (November 18 - 24) - The "Please, Don't Go!" / Discontinued Products Makeup Capsule and/or The Newness Makeup Capsule - Curate a capsule consisting of one or more products that has/have been discontinued or are headed in that direction - can't wait to see what products folks pick for this prompt - which comes courtesy of our very own @CynthieLu - thank you! It'll be so fun to see everyone's selection(s). 
 
OR, in addition to (or in lieu of) the Discontinued Products capsule, go for a set of makeup products containing one or more new-to-you beauties - it could be an item in your stash that you just haven't had time to get to; or, a new brand for my you; and/or a treat you picked up during the Holiday Savings Event. 
 
Week 48 (November 25 - December 1) - The Things I'm Thankful For Makeup Capsule and/or The “BIC Inspired” Fall Makeup Capsule - With  Thanksgiving (November 28) in the US taking place this week, let's curate a capsule made up of one or more 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 just can't be without
  • because it holds sentimental or nostalgic value to you
  • or, just because

Alternatively, put together a capsule with this season's makeup picks inspired by our phenomenal Beauty Insider Community.  

Previous Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 11.4.2024]

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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
40 - The "Pop of Colour": Fall Edit Makeup Capsule and/or The Musician Founded or Owned Beauty Brands Makeup Capsule
41 - The "Dynamic Duos (or Trios)" Makeup Capsule and/or The "Products with Interesting / Attention-Grabbing Names" Makeup Capsule
42 - The "Makeup I'm Thankful For" Makeup Capsule and/or The Do Over / Take 2 Makeup Capsule
43 - The "How Low Can I Go?" Makeup Capsule and/or The Global Makeup Capsule
44 - The "Sleeper Hits" Makeup Capsule and/or The October 2024 Throw Down, Throwback, and/or Throw Out? 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. 

 

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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. 😉😅

 

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

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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?

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

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

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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? 😍

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@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 😆

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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. 💕

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@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.

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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 …. 🤔 

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@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!

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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. 

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Oh em gee that's sweet!! @itsfi 💖 😍

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

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

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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. 
 
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@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

 

 

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I don't know if this helps, but I've also used diffusion to drag a blush upwards, but I use a lighter color.  It helps marry the complexion products better.

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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

I then set the upper part with a powder, using NARS Talc-Free Powder Blush Dolce Vita – 888 as they are lighter and build up-able (?)

 

 

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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! 

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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!

 

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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! ❤️ 

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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. 😅

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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 

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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.

 

  • Complexion = foundation + concealer + setting product + (optional: primer)
  • Eyes - Makeup by Mario liner (or substitute) + eyelash curler + (and the following are optional - primer + eyeshadow + liner (upper lash line) + brows + undereye concealer, and maybe, under eye corrector)
  • Cheeks - usually bronzer or blush + (optional - highlight + bronzer/blush, whichever I didn't choose)
  • Lips - lip balm + whatever I'm in the mood for. My lip collection is by far the largest of all my makeup items, and I'm 99.99999% sure I'll be able to satisfy the theme with something in my stash from this group of products.

 

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. 

 

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