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 52 (December 23 - December 29) - The Holiday Glam Makeup Capsule and/or  The "2024 Makeup Capsule Collection" Makeup Capsule - Some options for us to close out the makeup capsules for 2024 (or to kick start 2025)!

Show us the beauties you use when you want to add glitz and glam (or, that up the glitz and glam element) to your makeup look.

and/or 

Curate a bag with your go-to, GOAT, ride-or-die products that would make up your ultimate makeup capsule collection (for 2024). If it's too much to put together a creme de la creme capsule or if you're at your best with options, consider putting together a makeup capsules of one or more favorites you discovered (or re-discovered) in 2024. 

Upcoming Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 12.21.2024] Take a sneak peek at the weekly themes to come. 

Spoiler

Week 1 - 2024/2025 - to be posted the week of December 23, after the Christmas holiday. HINT: Think newness for the new year, or to usher in the New Year. 😉

Previous Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 12.23.2024]

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 (Spring 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
46 - The Time Capsule Makeup Capsule and/or The Awesomely Affordable and/or Spectacularly Splurge-worthy Makeup Capsule
47 - The "Please, Don't Go!" / Discontinued Products Makeup Capsule and/or The Newness Makeup Capsule
48 - The Things I'm Thankful For Makeup Capsule and/or The “BIC Inspired” Fall Makeup Capsule
49 - The Beautifully Bold or Delightfully Demure Makeup Capsule and/or The "Savvy Shopper" Makeup Capsule  
50 - The Sticks 2.0 Makeup Capsule and/or The "Favorite Theme From The Challenge" Makeup Capsule
51 - The Winter Wonderland Makeup Capsule and/or The "Take 2" / "Do Over" 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. 

[CynthieLu]

That's what it is, it's so unique @peculiarzmakeup I was instantly like Oooooouh 😍 lol

[peculiarzmakeup]

I love when cases or product holders are such great conversation starters it’s like they are just as eye capturing as the makeup. A win is a win 😃😃 @CynthieLu 

[CynthieLu]

Definitely 😃 @peculiarzmakeup I've had it happen IRL, you pull out a really pretty little lippie or something and someone's like "oooh what is that??" They make for fun conversations.

[CynthieLu]

Thank you for clarifying that. 🙏 I was drawn to the picture, I like that design @itsfi I completely missed that whole launch. 😅

[itsfi]

@CynthieLu, I have a feeling it launched during a time when a ton of brands released or launched new products. 😆 I mean, has the series of fall / holiday releases actually stopped? Lol. 

[CynthieLu]

Ahhh it's true, there's so many things popping up right now @itsfi I don't think it's over yet either. This time of year is so exciting for newness. 😁

[itsfi]

@CynthieLu, it's not over yet. I'll be going back soon to hitting pause of purchases but still sitting back and watching what the brands are launching / releasing. 

[danielledanielle]

Week: 46..Spendy, but save -y

This is prob my smallest capsule.  Check the fit!

Spoiler

And that's with additions!! 

NARS Total Seduction Eyeshadow Stickin mambo and Fated

Nars Bronzer Casino

DIOR Forever Glow Star Filter Multi-Use Complexion Enhancing Booster 4N 

Sephora Collection Captivate Palette

TOM FORD Eye Color Quad Eyeshadow Palette 29 Desert Fox 

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fenty Beauty X Arcane – Diamond Bomb All-Over Diamond Veil Golden Rul'r 

DIOR Dior Addict Lip Maximizer Plumping Gloss 062 Bronzed Glow 

Hourglass Scattered Light Glitter Eye Shadowin Foil, Vivid and Burnish

Ami Colé Soft Shape Waterproof Lip Liner Cafe Touba 

The lip bar straight, no chaser lip liner

The lip bar liquid lipstick Prima Donna

Tirtir cushion foundation 40n cinnamon

Hourglass Unlocked Instant Extensions Lengthening Mascara 

Lancôme Lash Idôle Lash-Lifting & Volumizing Waterproof Mascara 01 Glossy Black 

[CynthieLu]

Oooh your fit has room to spare @danielledanielle 👌💕 well done. Your tile made me smile, spendy but save-y. 😁😆

[itsfi]

Ahhhh, the SC Captivate blush palette!! I was looking for that one to try to blontour with @danielledanielle. It's here ... somewhere. How do you like the NARS eyeshadow sticks?

[danielledanielle]

I'm a little mad at them @itsfi , they are hard to blend out.  Like they disappear, so I have to reapply and then there's harsh lines.  And, once they set, they don't move, so any attempts at further blending like I tried today, cause a bit of patchiness.  But, it's Nars... So I gotta find a way to have them work for me 🤣😭

[peculiarzmakeup]

That fit is fitting 🫶 I love the products you chose and your details about them. Very lovely capsule ❤️ @danielledanielle 

[makeitup305]

Nicely done @danielledanielle ! How do you like the TirTir cushion?

[danielledanielle]

I've never tried a cushion, so first impression, I was just meh.  Once it dried down, it was a "Ooooh, nice and skin like with a pretty good shade match," but I'm not sure if it caused some irritation or the beekmans moisturizer I tried.... Or just general womanhood, so I'm backing off of it and will probably retry on the weekend @makeitup305 

[makeitup305]

Bummer @danielledanielle . I hope it was just an unlucky coincidence and not the products!

[itsfi]

Week 46 - The "Time Capsule" Makeup Capsule

I approached this week's capsule as if putting together my ultimate makeup capsule collection (or of products that would be part of it), though I pared it down to a more manageable set for this week. 👍 

Spoiler

💗  Skin prep: Dior One-Minute Mask after cleansing and toning and before my serum(s), moisturizer,  and SPF. 

COMPLEXION: 

🌼  Primer (Face): Bobbi Brown Base is my go-to in the cooler months. I don't generally pull this out until we're closer to winter but it's been a cooler autumn so this'll be in the rotation for a few months.

🌹 Foundation: Going with a tried-and-true GOAT, the Tower 28 SunnyDays in Melrose

🌻 Concealer: Haus Labs for a couple of spots

🌷Setting Powder: I'm going with a favorite of mine, Sephora Collection Microsmooth Pressed Powder

EYES:

❇️ Primer (Eyes): about-face Shadow Fix Eye Primer - I'll be alternating between this and the NARS Pro-Prime most of the time

🎀 Eyeshadow: I'm including the Natasha Denona Biba Eye Shadow Palette here (in the time capsule) more for sentimental reasons than anything else and it seems fitting that it should have a place in a time capsule given just how much time I've spent working my way through the shadows in it. I will, from time to time during the week, supplement with different eyeshadows.

💟  Eyeliner (lash line): Mizon Vegan Waterproof Eyeliner is one I've really been impressed with.

✨ Eyeliner (waterline): Makeup by Mario Master Mattes Brightening Pencil - Light 1 (discontinued)

👁  Eyelash curler: Tower 28

👀  Mascara: Clio Kill Lash Superproof Mascara #01 Long Curling

💛  Brows: Glossier brow pomade

CHEEKS:

🌺 Blush: Ami Cole Blush Stick - Hibiscus and Rhode Pocket Blush - Sleepy Girl

🍁 Bronzer / Contour: Dior Bronzer & Contour Stick

LIPS:

😍  Lip balm: Rhode Peptide lip Treatment

🐐  Tinted lip balm: Bonne Bell Lip Smacker - Dr. Pepper (discontinued) (not pictured)

💄  Lipstick (liquid lipstick): Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain 10 HR Liquid Lipstick - 80 Honeymoon (not pictured) - this represents the other capsule theme - it is an awesome and affordable find during the holiday savings event, and the burgundy lip color that I've been on the hunt for for some time.  

💞  Lip oil: Rare Beauty Lip Oil - Delight - this is really more of a stain than an oil. For lip oils my favorite are the Ami Cole lip oils. This along with the Ami Cole and Rhode blushes and the lippies in the battle of the red lipsticks make up my lip options for the week. 

THE "FITS":  

The decision for which bag to use for this week's capsule was easy. 

And, it all fit - this bag holds so much. 👍

DIOR Capture Dreamskin 1-Minute Mask 2.5 oz / 75 mL 

Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Moisturizer & Primer with Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid 1.7 oz/... 

Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Foundation 

HAUS LABS BY LADY GAGA Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer with Fermented Arnica 

SEPHORA COLLECTION Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation 

Glossier Boy Brow Volumizing Eyebrow Gel-Pomade 

Ami Colé Desert Date Cream Blush & Lip Multistick Hibiscus 

DIOR Forever 24H Skin Contour Stick Sculpting and Bronzing Face Stick 

SEPHORA COLLECTION Cream Lip Stain 10HR Liquid Lipstick 80 Honeymoon 

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil Stain Delight 

Thank you so much @peculiarzmakeup for this fabulous and novel theme for this week's makeup capsule. All the beauties here are phenomenal and would have a place in a time capsule as well as my ultimate makeup capsule collection. 

[peculiarzmakeup]

Love this ❤️ your capsule is so well constructed I love the elements of time and the appreciation of its flow loved reading your product perspectives and amazing fit! @itsfi  Beautiful as always! 

[itsfi]

Thank you @peculiarzmakeup! This was such a fun prompt 💗 and a good opportunity to think about what items I'd want preserved if I could. 

[danielledanielle]

I want that baaaaaaaagggg. @itsfi 

I feel like all of your items have been on a list, like "10 things to get at Sephora sale" or "my HGs this fall". Still don't know why Rhode isn't at Sephora.  I think it would do well here.

[itsfi]

@danielledanielle, I don’t recall where I picked up this bag but I wish I had more. If they’re on those lists, I’m glad I have them already so they don’t go OOS. 😝 

You know I’d be happy to see Rhode in Sephora. ♥️ It could be a very successful partnership for both. It will be interesting to see when (or if, though I think it’s more of a when) Rhode decides to go from direct to consumer to the retail sector. Hard to imagine Hailey Bieber and her team not having already had conversations with prospective retail partners or thought about what that means or what they might need/want in order to make that a reality. 

[itsfi]

Week 45 - The Sweater Weather Makeup Capsule In Review 

For the most part, the products from this week's capsule performed well, but there are no additional items to be added to the Top Shelf. There are a few items that I'm on the fence about and some that will be passed on, less so because of deficiencies in performance and more because I have plenty of that particular type of product that stands out more than the one from this week's capsule.

I like the coverage of Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Universal enough to look into the tinted versions, but I have mixed feelings about its performance as a primer. I prefer applying this with a brush rather than my fingers. It does a nice job of blurring the appearance of pores on my skin but it also seemed to separate on certain parts of my face. I need to play with this one a little while longer.

My summer "tan" is almost completed faded; maybe another couple of weeks. I'll revisit a shade match of the PATRICK TA Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation For Natural Glow then - for now, it seems like I've narrowed it down to either 8 Golden or 10 Neutral. This isn't one I need so I'm not feeling pressed to figure out a shade match before the sale ends. 

Jack Black NightMode™ Lip Treatment 0.25 oz / 7 mL takes a lot of effort to get the product out of the tube. I'm going to take a pair of scissors to this one and transfer the product into a travel size jar. If it gets a good deal of use, I'll keep my back up of this one; if not, the second tube will be donated.

💝  The cooling feeling of the Touch In Sol Pretty Filter Icy Sherbet Primer is nice and I can it being a plus in the warmer seasons, but I'm not so sure that's enough to make this silicone-based primer standout among my other primers to keep it around until then to test out that theory. This is being donated.

💝  SEPHORA COLLECTION Sephora Colorful® Eyeshadow 218 Shock Choc is a gorgeous shade swatched - it's a near perfect shade in my opinion but the fallout and color when applied to my lids (even with a primer) isn't great. This too will be donated.

🥊  GXVE BY GWEN STEFANI Line It Up Clean 24-Hr Gel Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner will, after much debate with myself, go back into the stash for a future battle.

That's 2 decluttered items for this week and for the month so far. 

Battle of the red lips will continue over the long weekend. I'm making my way through the remaining ones at a pretty good clip and making decisions about most of them fairly quickly, too. Should have an update after the holiday weekend and will post results to the Beauty Product Battles, Throw Downs and Showdowns thread.