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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 46 (November 11 - 17) -The Time Capsule Makeup Capsule 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. 
 
 

Upcoming Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 11.11.2024] Take a sneak peek at the weekly themes to come.

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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 11.11.2024]

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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
45 - The Sweater Weather Makeup Capsule and/or The Holidays Savings (Shop The Sale) 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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@itsfi definitely lighter, drier first and any that seem to have growth formulas. (Jury is still out on that but maybe a bit!) The first layer tends to be Ilia, By Terry or lately Lisa Eldridge which is a super nice fluffy formula not wet at all and so good. Did you try it? I was so happily surprised as I found VBB a bit too wet for me. The serious layers following have been using Iris & Romeo, Tarte, Nars red tube or Chanel but mainly Iris & Romeo. I just love it so much. What are your favs these days? 

 

Iris&Romeo Mini Lash Up Peptide Volumizing, Curling & Lengthening Mascara Friesian Black 

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Ahhh, that makes sense with what to use as the first layer; thank you @Sunnysmom. I feel like more and more mascara formulations contain lash growing ingredients - I'm convinced I have one that is keeping my lashes on the "more" side - I need to do a little test to see which one it might be. Come to think of it, I need to do better about using my lash growth serums.  

 

I prefer waterproof mascara - they've been the only formula that wear well against my oily lids and undereye area. That's my first layer and when I've layered mascara, it's usually been a color mascara on top - usually just on the tips, something I learned at the YSL booth at Sephoria NYC. I'll test out some non-waterproof formulations together in advance of the holidays and probably top those off with a waterproof'ing product. I have a very healthy stash of mascara to go through and have been trying not to pick up any more - I received but haven't worked through the VBB mascaras and have hit pause on any more Lisa Eldridge items until I have a chance to make a dent in what I already have. 

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That’s a good way to describe it @itsfi ! The “more “ side of growth. That would describe mine I think! I always want to use waterproof and I still have the worst time removing them or thinking the formulas are a bit different. Operator error always. That’s a fun tip for the colored tips thank you! I forget about that!  was also going to mention that both brushes on the Lisa and IR wands work so well for layering now that I’ve maybe finally mastered them! 😆The back side really is good for the first layer and pushing up. Then I use the inside to build them up on both sides. I seriously have had a challenging time using these kind of brushes! 🤦🏻‍♀️🤣

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This is another beautiful capsule @itsfi I like the way it all looks in your clear bag, I don't know why but I just find something so appealing about these type of clear bundles, they look so clean and fresh presented like this. 😃 Your photography and stills are always so well crafted.

 

Geurlain's primer instantly sounds interesting. A long time ago I tried thier watery youth oil and enjoyed it tremendously but the price tag.. ..I haven't gone back. Is the primer really nice? 😍

 

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"...and enjoyed it tremendously but the price tag..." 

 

Hahaha, isn't that always the way, @CynthieLu? I don't know if it's on the Canadian site, but that oil is available as promo gwp - $40 minimum spend.

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I know I have probably half a dozen foils of the serum and, unless I included them in my recent donation bag, I *think* I have a couple foils of the oils as well. That is such a beautiful line. ho

 

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Noooo its not on our side but I do grab it in foil/GWP whenever I see it pop up. I just haven't brought myself to purchase a full bottle again. It is such a lovely line. I've had a couple of the moisturizer's etc. in foil form, they are very enjoyable.

 

Thank you so much for sharing that @itsfi 🙏 A little GWP like that can last longer than you think.😉 I'm going to keep my eyes peeled thou. Sometimes after you guys get a GWP it ends up here sooner or later.  

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Bronzlight.  I love it. @itsfi , do the thing!

 

I love the combos you mentioned, and @faeriegirl had mentioned that Mario mixes a lot of things.  We kind of wondered if this is to sell more products, but it's also kind of cool to have bespoke combos.

 

I also need to get my hands on that Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Mini Blush and Luminize Trio for that peachy pink highlighter.  That would be excellent for bronzlighting! 

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I'm totally doing bronzlight more often @danielledanielle - I imagine it's the same amount of time and effort, but it seems so much more efficient for me. 😆 

 

Awwww, that mini RB trio looks amazing! 😍 Yeah, it could be - mixing products as a vehicle for selling more products. At the same time, I feel like it's something makeup artists do instinctively. I have plenty of products to mix with one another as it is 🙄 and I'll have even more after picking up the things I will pick up with the upcoming holiday sales 😜 My goal is to not completely undo what I've done on my low/no buy this year. But we shall see, it's historically been the fall/winter and holiday releases that make up the largest portion of my annual beauty spend. Ruh-roh.

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I'm late! 🐇  

This is The "Pop of Colour": Fall Edit Makeup Capsule and/or The Musician Founded or Owned Beauty Brands Makeup Capsule 

 

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My base is pop star inspired 🌠

DIOR Forever Glow Star Filter Multi-Use Complexion Enhancing Booster (was endorsed by Jisoo of BlackPink possibly?) but either way it makes me feel like a star wearing it. It's super luxe and also beautiful to wear, it feels incredible on my skin. 👌

Another luxe classic is the Hourglass Holiday Palette's. This one is from a few years back. Including it will hopefully encourage me to use it a little bit more. 🙈

 

Some beautiful pops of colours in this capsule will be from from various pop stars 🌠

Fenty: ( love that Fenty ruby red ♥️)

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer Riri 

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Trace'd Out Longwear Waterproof Pencil Lip Liner RIRI 

 

Rare Beauty:

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Virtue 

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara Black 

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Mini Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Encourage ( and the mini of Delight)

 

And Haus Labs 

Limited edition Eyeshadow Library Edition 1 & 2

I don't know the story about these palette's, they came and went so quickly. I definitely haven't given them enough tlc so this capsule will be a good excuse to break them out of hibernation.

 

The Fit 🛍️ 

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Gorgeous capsule! What a beautiful collection! I love your picks for this theme! I also love learning about different artists makeup lines so neat! The fit is fantastic such fantastic colors! Great photo! The Palletes are so unique such lovely shades that represent both fall and a pop of color so beautifully! Love this! @CynthieLu 

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@CynthieLu I love that bag! I like how you said the foundation makes you feel like a star 😺

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Thank you!! The milk makeup bag is a fun one, it's all neon and bright.😄 (I think it was a holiday bag from 3 years ago?)

Using Star Filter, there's just so many good things I could say about this jar. But it really does feel fun and fancy to use!

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Love your tie-ins to the capsule theme @CynthieLu - very creative and fun! The Riri lip shades are so hard for me to resist. That lip liner and gloss duo is spectacular! 😍 Curious to know, have you tried the Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fenty Icon Velvet Liquid Lipstick Riri? If so, how was / is it for you?

 

I'd forgotten about the Haus Labs eyeshadow palettes until your post. Love that you are able to bring them out of hibernation, at least for a little bit - how do you like them? Do you see yourself reaching for them more often going forward? I feel like her original Haus Laboratories and her current Haus Labs collections dabbled briefly with powder eyeshadows but that she's gravitated towards cream or cream-to-powder formulations for eyeshadows. I say this but watch, her next release will be powder eyeshadow palettes. ha! 

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Thank you! @itsfi RiRi in the liner and luminizer are both gorgeous reds. The sparkly oil reminds me of Dorothy's ruby red slippers. 🏡  👠 When it comes to her lip products, I absolutely love Fenty's lip stain's and luminizers but I've never tried her other lipsticks etc.. 

Have you tried them? What are they like for you? Now i'm curious. 😉

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@CynthieLu, I’ve tried her refillable lipsticks and like them but I’ve not tried RiRi in the liquid lipstick formula I was asking about. 

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@itsfi& @CynthieLu 

 

I love the idea of Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fenty Icon Velvet Liquid Lipstick , but it's smearfest.  I've tried a few times to tame it, because Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color can behave the same way but I've managed to lock it down a few times.  The liquid icon....it's difficult.  It has such a nice smooth, mousse consistency and the colors are opaque, like as they appear in the tube, but it. does. not. set.  I asked an influencer directly once what she did, and it involved a lot of blotting, which is basically reducing the pigment and at that point it's like... Why, it's not the same product??  Why do I keep buying it ( I'm 4 shades in)??? It's sooooo pretty.  So velvety.  I hate that I love it.

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Okay, "smearfest" does it for me. Thank you @danielledanielle. I love the Riri shade but the fact that it's a matte formula and knowing it smears makes it easier to pass on. One thing to remove from the list.  @CynthieLu 

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Yay, I de-enabled/de-influenced you!  🤣 @itsfi 

 

Yeah, you know if I'm saying something bad about a Fenty product, it's no bueño

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💯 @danielledanielle ! I know you love your Fenty (and what’s not to love?!) so yes, if you’re like “no, girl” I will not even think about second guessing it. 👊🏼 

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That's very real and very helpful @danielledanielle thank you!

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@CynthieLu Fun capsule!! Ohh I remember when you got those Haus lab palettes! It is nice to see them again! I love your Milk Makeup bag!

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