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:   

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Week 49 (December 2 -8) - The Beautifully Bold or Delightfully Demure Makeup Capsule and/or The "Savvy Shopper" Makeup Capsule  

🌺  The "Beautifully Bold or Delightfully Demure" Makeup Capsule prompt was inspired by a comment by the mom of our marvelous @caitbird. Mama caitbird is a gem - bringing broken mugs back to life, making delicious meals and treat. She's a superwoman and it just made me laugh heartily when caitbird shared about an occasion when her mom gave her major side-eye over one of caitbird's stunningly vibrant and beautiful makeup looks of the day

Curate a capsule with the one or more products you use for a beautifully bold or delightfully demure look. Or, a capsule with a mix of these two looks. Also, for this theme, you may want to consider a tie-in with Cheek Challenge Winter 2024/25, The Frost, The Glitz and The Wardrobe for a princess / prince - like flush of color.

🛍  Discover a loved product from the Sephora sales event? Or, did a holiday savings event item just find its way to your front door? Were there beauties too good to pass up during the Black Friday, Green Friday, Small Business Saturday,  Cyber Monday, or general holiday sales? Share a makeup capsule consisting of one or more beauties you picked up during the holiday sale season. 

Upcoming Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 12.2.2024] Take a sneak peek at the weekly themes to come.

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Week 50 (December 9 - 15) -  The Sticks 2.0 Makeup Capsule and/or The "Favorite Theme From The Challenge" Makeup Capsule 

Ahhhh, stick products - they're easy to use, portable and get the job done! Shine a spotlight this week on one or more stick products that bring you joy. Thank you to @danielledanielle and @missjeanie for their love of stick makeup products.

Sticks not your thing? Not a problem. Curate a capsule based on your favorite theme from this year's makeup capsule challenge.

Week 51 (December 16 - 22) -  The Winter Wonderland Makeup Capsule and/or The "Take 2" / "Do Over" Makeup Capsule - With the winter solstice coming December 21, let's put together a capsule of one or more product that celebrates the season!

Week 52 (December 23 - January 5) - The Holiday Glam Makeup Capsule and/or  The "2024 Makeup Capsule Collection" Makeup Capsule - A few 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. 

Previous Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 12.2.2024]

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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 (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

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. 

[CynthieLu]

@itsfi Half a year of makeup capsules? I can't believe it is that far into the year already. Where is the time going?? 😅

This has been a great thread to follow along and be a part of! It's been an exciting addition to all the fun BIC things. Thank you for half a year of capsules! 🙏

[itsfi]

@CynthieLu, time certainly does fly by. It’s been fun curating capsules with everyone here. I feel like I’ve gotten a lot more than I expected or hoped to from the challenge. And, of course, it’s good research 🧐 for future purchases. 😝 🛍️ 

[CynthieLu]

Very true, this has been a great way to see what others are loving. 😉 BIC inspiration is my personal fave. @itsfi 😍

[itsfi]

Week 25 - Dior Round Up

It was a very good week with the spotlight on Dior for "The Good Stuff ” Makeup Capsule

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I do love trying out new foundations and concealers and I've been fortunate that the Dior ones have always worked out very well for me. 

DIOR Dior Forever Glow Veil Makeup Primer 1oz / 30ml is wonderful for added luminosity under foundation; a repurchase. This may be the newer version; I didn't notice a difference in performance.

DIOR Dior Forever Skin Glow Hydrating Foundation 2N Neutral, another Dior item that falls into my repurchased products list. 

DIOR Forever Glow Star Filter Multi-Use Complexion Enhancing Booster 2N works well for my complexion but I may follow @makeitup305's lead and pick up 3N & 4N at another time.

DIOR Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer 1.5 Neutral 
DIOR Backstage Concealer 2N 
DIOR Dior Forever Loose Cushion Powder - can't seem to locate the light (001) to tag
Dior Forever Perfect Fix is a good setting spray but I have so many good or even great ones that this will not be a repurchase when I work my way through it - I'm close - there's about 1/3 of the bottle left.

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The only beauty here that I'm undecided about and it's really my personal preferences / comfort level and not the product's performance, which is really good, is the Dior Rouge Blush - 556 Cosmic Coral (limited edition). I've been slowly getting back into blushes this year but I (surprise, surprise) tend to stick to the same color families - corals is generally not one of them, in any beauty category other than possibly nail polish. I do like how soft and smooth this applies, that it has good staying power (7+ hours), and it blends out nicely. I also don't think I have many (or maybe, any) cheek colors like this in my collection. It will certain stick around for a while longer, and I'll try to incorporate it more into my future capsules).

Everything else is sticking around because these are really lovely. I fell behind on my plans to take part in a couple of the Cheek Challenge Summer 2024: Choose Your Own Adventure and Makeup Challenge of the Week 2021/2022/2023/2024 but wil plan to get in at least one or two of the looks I had in mind. Including some diffused bronzey looks with these Dior cheek products.
DIOR Forever Glow Maximizer Longwear Liquid Highlighter 014 Rosy 
DIOR Forever Glow Maximizer Longwear Liquid Highlighter 016 Bronze 
DIOR Forever Glow Maximizer Longwear Liquid Highlighter 017 Nude (gratis)
DIOR Dior Forever Natural Powder Bronzer 5 
DIOR Dior Forever Natural Powder Bronzer 
Dior Forever Natural Bronze Glow Sun-Kissed Finish Healthy Glow Powder - 052 Rosy Bronze (Limited Edition)

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The lip items are all good with me, no surprise. Lip products are usually my hook into a brand and it was the same with Dior. I am a fan of most of their lippies. 

The Dior Fall/Winter 2011 Ready to Wear Palette (Nordstrom exclusive) is an oldie but one I literally just started using last week 😔 (do better, Fi; do better!) and it's not bad. The shades in this one really lend itself to be an everyday palette. I was considering including it in my project pan when I finish up a certain products but may do so with this one for next year. 

DIOR Diorshow On Stage Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner 781 Matte Brown and 296 Matte Denim are lovely. I think I need to pull my liquid eyeliners together and start using one weekly. A longer battle - a fun and practical way to go about testing products in my stash. @ather 

DIOR Diorshow On Stage Crayon Kohl Liner 529 Beige is a nice one for my lower waterline; it leans more cool than the Makeup by Mario Master Mattes Brightening Pencil - Light 1 (discontinued), my current favorite.

DIOR Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Waterproof Mascara Black 
DIOR Dior Addict Lip Sugar Scrub 0.12 oz/ 3.40 g 
DIOR Dior Addict Lip Maximizer Plumping Gloss 020 Mahogany 
DIOR Dior Addict Lip Glow 038 Rose Nude 
DIOR Dior Addict Lip Maximizer Plumping Gloss 001 Pink 
DIOR Dior Addict Lip Maximizer Plumping Gloss 009 Intense Rosewood 
DIOR Rouge Dior Refillable Lipstick 100 Nude Look 

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Skincare and nail care - the "extras" that found their way into this week's makeup capsule. 
DIOR Capture Dreamskin 1-Minute Mask 2.5 oz / 75 mL - love this mask as a semi-regular part of my skincare routine and also for makeup prep. 

Dior Creme Abricot Strengthening Nail Care is a classic, and a repeated repurchase. It pairs nicely with the newest addition to the Dior nail care lineup, the Dior Huile Abricot Nutritive Serum for Nails and Cuticles.

These Dior bags are practical and pretty. Love how much product they hold. 

No declutters this week so we’re still holding at 6 for the month. I really loved using all these Dior beauties this week; I'm considering carrying it over into next week as well. 🤔 

[CynthieLu]

Fabulous round up of your "The Good Stuff!" Capsule @itsfi 

I think nothing being declutter means that this was exactly that, the goods! 

What is your top pick for setting spray? Is it the Gucci Brume de Beauté Beauty Mist 2.7 oz / 80 mL ? I'm trying to remember if you've mentioned it before 🤔

[makeitup305]

That is definitely a great use of "The Good Stuff" theme @itsfi . I'm in love with your collection!

[itsfi]

Awww, thank you @makeitup305! There are probably just a few brands that I have enough products for a full face. Here, I think I’m missing a brow product from Dior, but I think I probably have (a very, very old) one that’s likely at the bottom of a pile of my Dior quints and other lippies. 

[makeitup305]

These are all the products I focused on during the month of May. I still incorporated a lot of other products in my collection but these were set aside on purpose. I love the Dior Skin Glow and Maximizer. Those have been some of my favorite products overall this year. The Bobbi Brown highlighter has a slight shift but is still wearable. I like having something a little different than what I usually go for. The ND highlighter is gorgeous as expected. I enjoy the VB Blush but it doesn't stand out to me. I ADORE the House of Hur blush and picked up another shade. This is what I want every liquid blush to be like. The Merit cream bronzer is really good and the Etude one is perfect for precise contouring. If you need something similar to the VB Contour, this is it (although I don't own the VB so I'm just speculating). The SC cream contour is ok but it's very pigmented so you have to be careful. The Judydoll contour palette is good quality but just ok for me, but the donut highligher is a very smooth shine. THe NARS blush, though reformulated, is still is a great product. I didn't use the Phytosurgence blushes much. This brand is just kind of meh for me. 

Both the TFit, the Laura Mericer, and the Jung Saem Mool concealers are very good. The JSM is a little too yellow but I can make it work. I LOVE the JSM foundation so much I want to try the other ones in their range. I still haven't used the Glowish primer, which probably means I should declutter it (but I'm not ready to). The UD foundation is a little deep but paired with the Dior Skin Glow in 2N is *chef's kiss*. I always wanted to try the Chanel Les Beiges blush and I'm enjoying it. Is it worth the money? meh. I'm glad I have it, though. I enjoyed both the L'Oreal Serum Foundation and the Primera Tone Up primer.

These are all super solid, well performing eyeshadows. The CT palette is completely underhyped imo.

[CynthieLu]

Ooooh you had some beautiful things picked out for the month @makeitup305 😍

I do the same, I mix Star Filter with my DM skin tint, it's good!👌It's a fun one to play around with. 😉

[makeitup305]

@CynthieLu I've really liked mixing it in to products but also just as a primer under foundation. It makes the finish of the foundation so radiant without changing the formula. Glad you enjoyed it, too!

[danielledanielle]

Yes! DIOR Forever Glow Star Filter Multi-Use Complexion Enhancing Booster is a wunderkind@makeitup305 

[itsfi]

That donut highlighter @makeitup305!!! 😍 That would definitely be glazed donut skin. Lol 😝 

[makeitup305]

@itsfi @It’s really pretty. They also have a super sparkly white one.

[peculiarzmakeup]

This is such a fantastic thread @itsfi I’ve always wanted to join in and so todays the day! 

I don’t have any pictures right now but 

This Months Capsule 

MERIT Flush Balm Cream Blush Stockholm 

MERIT Signature Lip Lightweight Satin Lipstick Baby 

Westman Atelier Lit Up Glow Highlighter Stick (peach) 

Westman Atelier Mini Petite Baby Cheeks Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick Petal 

im always so happy to join all the amazing challenges 

💕

[danielledanielle]

Half the time I can't post pics anyway 😭 🤣🤷🏽‍♀️,

glad to see you've joined in on the fun!  Great choices @peculiarzmakeup 

[makeitup305]

Awesome choices for your capsule @peculiarzmakeup !

[peculiarzmakeup]

Thank you so much it’s amazing to find keepers for sure @makeitup305  💕

[CynthieLu]

It's great to see you joining in on this thread! @peculiarzmakeup 😀 And what a fun first capsule! Everything you picked out is lovely.WA makes the most smooth and creamy products. 😍  Everything you've put together here is going to be fun to use. 

[peculiarzmakeup]

Thank you so much @CynthieLu  😊 WA does make such creamy products, it’s fun to consider a capsule and keep these things in mind! I appreciate it ❤️

[itsfi]

@peculiarzmakeup, always so good to see you on the threads; welcome! Join in anytime; we'd love to have you and are always interested in seeing what beauties folks are using. 

Those are definitely the good stuff! I love how well edited and thoughtful the MERIT line is - they've expanded a lot from when they first started but the pieces in their collection work beautifully. Stockholm is a beautiful pink and Baby has that lovely "is that her natural lip color or is she wearing lipstick" quality about it. Yes to Westman Atelier; Petal is my favorite of her cheek shades. 

[peculiarzmakeup]

Thank you so much 😊 @itsfi I had the exact same thought about the lip shade! And that baby pink is so colorful I just love it. 😍