Services
From makeovers to personalized skincare consultations
From makeovers to personalized skincare consultations
Get inspired, play with products & learn new skills
Exciting launches, parties & more
Explore what's hot in your store
Ask questions, join challenges, and get recommendations from people like you
Discover topics tailored to your beauty interests
Add your photos and get inspired by fellow beauty lovers
View activity, savings and benefits
Redeem items, samples and more
View and track online orders
Reorder it from in-store and online purchases
View saved products
Recommendations from your store visits
Manage your services, classes and events
Complete your beauty traits for personalized recommendations
Payments, contact info, addresses and password
View activity, savings and benefits
Redeem items, samples and more
View and track online orders
Reorder it from in-store and online purchases
View saved products
Recommendations from your store visits
Manage your services, classes and events
Complete your beauty traits for personalized recommendations
Payments, contact info, addresses and password
Ask questions, join challenges, and get recommendations from people like you
Discover topics tailored to your beauty interests
Add your photos and get inspired by fellow beauty lovers
From makeovers to personalized skincare consultations
Get inspired, play with products & learn new skills
Exciting launches, parties & more
Explore what's hot in your store
CURRENT MAKEUP CAPSULE THEME:
Upcoming Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 10.28.2024] Take a sneak peek at the weekly themes to come.
Previous Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 10.28.2024]
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.
Thank you @Mellmars1185! It was a lot of fun to glam up so much! 😊
@JoSometimes Love a good day off where there's time to play a bit! How are you liking the Hourglass Unlocked Instant Extensions Lengthening Mascara ??
@missjeanie I am loving it! It’s so easy to apply, doesn’t get clumpy, and it stays put. No crazy racoon eyes here! 🦝
@JoSometimes i love how you’re going for more glam with your time off! I find time off is usually when im laziest and least likely to do more glam - i need to take a page out of your book and start playing around with more fun looks without needing “an occasion”!
@cianni I don’t get to glam up often, so any chance I get, I take it!
Your set up area/dumping ground area is genius. 😍 @JoSometimes
@CynthieLu It was actually really handy this morning! I think it could be incorporated into anyone’s set up. Just a little plate or container on a shelf or vanity and you’re good to go!
I can totally see it's usefulness @JoSometimes I think I'm going to incorporate sending similar onto my beauty shelf 😊🙏
Ahhh, that's so fun that you had time to do a glam look for yourself @JoSometimes! Your beauty cabinet looks great (I love the "dumping ground" area/idea - it's fantastic). You know what else looks great?! How much of the Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Foundation you've worked your way through - that's awesome. And, impressive. 🙌
btw, great lighting for your photo. 📸
@itsfi I purchased that about a year ago. I might need to replace it pretty soon. It saw zero use during the summer since I get significantly darker. Otherwise, I might have panned it by now.
The lighting was directly behind me on the wall, which made for perfect lighting conditions. It actually took a bit of research and trial and error to find just the right bulbs for every room in our home.
@JoSometimes, do you think you’ll repurchase the SC foundation? Either in your summer shade or the shade you currently have? Or both?
@itsfi I do have the SC foundation in my summer shade. It’s a good daily foundation and a safe choice for sensitive skin. According to a friend who used to work at Sephora it was formulated with skincare in mind.
Part of me wants to branch out and try new things that might be even more hydrating but part of me is also satisfied enough to repurchase.
I wasn’t really wearing makeup last week so here I am this week! Quick and easy is my fav! And I need all the hydration! We just got our first snow fall and on Tuesday we have a storm headed our way!
Here is my goal!
@ather Great capsule picks! I hope the weather wasnt too bad where you are. We got a dumping of snow too. The Tarte palette is so pretty!
@Mellmars1185 Thanks! Today was -50. Killed one of our cars 😬 tonight is soooo cold but I think it’s warming up! I saw on the news how bad it was where you are. Hopefully you and your family stay safe. And no more snow! Actually if you can send the snow my way I bet the lakes would appreciate it in the spring. We have had little to no rain/snow all fall/winter.
@ather That is super cold. My SO just left for work and told to me dress warm. He says it hasn't been this cold and a while. But definitely noy close to -50.
@ather this is a great routine!! Hope everything is well with the first storm of the year! We’re getting it tonight or tomorrow as well, but fingers crossed it doesn’t pan out haha
@cianni Thank you! Today’s look worked perfectly! I hope the storm doesn’t come to where you are and if it does it’s minimal!!
You put together a great capsule @ather. Your right, we did go for the same blush. 😉 I think it's going too work really well! Everything here is going to help you create an easy fresh look. After reading the convos below I'm pretty interested in the shimmer balm. 🤩
@CynthieLu I had planned on snapping a pic of how it looks on but I just worked out so I will aim for tomorrow 🙂
@ather You are one of the few who seem to enjoy the Tower 28 Beauty SuperDew Shimmer-Free Highlight Balm 0.158 oz/ 4.5 g. Do you find it adds something to your look? I wanted to try it but all the reviews seemed to suggest skipping it.