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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 44 (October 28 - November 3) - The "Sleeper Hits" Makeup Capsule and/or The October 2024 Throw Down, Throwback, and/or Throw Out? Makeup Capsule - In honor of clocks "falling back" for Daylight Savings Time in the wee hours of the morning (2am) on Sunday, November 3 (except for those States and US territories that do not observe Daylight Savings Time), let's celebrate getting an extra hour of sleep by curating a capsule of the beauty products that were/are sleeping hits for you. 

"Sleeper hitscan mean -
  • A product in your makeup collection that has become a surprise hit for you
  • Something that wasn't a success on initial release (or on your first try) but became a well loved product for you over timer
  • The underrated beauties in your collection - could be a product or brand, or both
  • A makeup trend that you didn't think would work for you, but now you can't imagine being without

OR, create a capsule with one or more products that you want to go head-to-head with one another (throw down) or that waxes nostalgic over the look from another decade or a previous capsule (throwback) or that you think may be time to toss or declutter from your stash (throw out). 
 
 

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

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Week 45 (November 4 - 10) - The Sweater Weather Makeup Capsule and/or The Holidays Savings (Shop The Sale) Makeup Capsule - Curate a capsule that give 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 the Sephora Holiday 2024 Savings Event.
 
Week 46 (November 11 - 17) - The Savvy Savings and/or Spectacularly Splurge-worthy Makeup Capsuleand/or The Time Capsule Makeup Capsule - The Sephora Savings Event is upon us - actually, it's sale season all around! Show off one or more of your awesome and affordable finds, as well as your one or more of the lavishly luxe splurges 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 10.28.2024]

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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

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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Week 7 - The Lunar New Year - Year of the Dragon Makeup Capsule and/or The "Things I Love" Makeup Capsule

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I don't have enough LNY makeup to do a full face so this week's capsule will combine both themes and include some products from last week's prompt that I would like to use more, together with a couple of items I'm working on as part of the Pan It! - 2024 Challenge.

 

Primer (Face):
Foundation:
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Foundation, a Top Shelf product and a 🐐 (This is a GOAT, Greatest Of All Time product for me)
Concealer: 
Concealer (under eye):
Primer (Eye):
Blush:
Tower 28 Beauty x Kung Fu Panda BeachPlease Cream Blush in shade Dumpling Hour (Limited Edition (LE)) - I can't tag this as it's not available anymore (will use for cheeks & lips, but mostly cheeks)
Eyeshadow:
Natasha Denona Biba All Neutral Eyeshadow Palette Full Size Biba Neutral Eyeshadow Palette (part of the Pan It! Challenge)
Mascara:
Lips:
Tower 28 Beauty x Kung Fu Panda ShineOn Lip Jelly in shade Magic (LE)
Setting Spray:
Gucci Brume de Beauté Beauty Mist 2.7 oz / 80 mL (not pictured), another Top Shelf product
Bag:
Jewelry pouch converted into a mini makeup bag. It won't hold all the products I use for a full face, but it should fit all the go-to's for my everyday look this week.
 

These items together would make a full face of makeup for me, which I'll probably do about twice, maybe three times, this week. I'll pare this down to about half a dozen products for my everyday look, which will include the two limited edition Tower 28 x Kung Fu Panda products that are part of The Lunar New Year Year of the Dragon Theme. 

 

What beauties are in your makeup capsule for this week?

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@itsfi The Tower 28 lip and cheek and the sunny days are both hero products for me as well.  I did the same this week... combo of products from both theme options... or at least my interpretation of the themes.  I love the products you chose.  Concise, multi use, and still a full face!

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@missjeanie, believe it or not, this Tower 28 LNY cheek/lip product is the first one I have used from the brand? I have most of their lip products (surprised?) and have gone through and repurchased SunnyDays at least twice! But no cheek product until now. And of course the first one is a bold red shade! 😂 

 

A combo of products from the themes this week and some pan products made for a well rounded group of makeup products. I don’t know how to explain it - I prefer a more streamlined number of products for my daily looks but I like having a lot of options for products. Hahaha! It’s like I need / want the best of both worlds. lol 

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I get that @itsfi ... I want to have a few options... but not too many.  I feel like my capsules so far have been good for that... they look like a lot, but it's much more curated than just having the run of my entire collection.  Too many is too overwhelming, and too few makes me feel like I'm stuck with just one thing. 

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@itsfi Your makeup bag/capsule is absolutely gorgeous. The Tower 28 Foundation is something I need to try one day. Next time I cross the border, this is going to be something I pick up. Great picks for this week. I like your chart breakdown of everything.

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@Mellmars1185, I wish the Tower 28 tinted SPF foundation was available in Canada. Seems like anything with sunscreen (or that’s regulated like actives) has a harder time passing muster up there. Between this challenge and a couple other ones on BIC, like this the masking one and tracking empties and foils, I’m realizing how much I like charts to break things down. 😂 I don’t know what it is?!! Maybe having all the info in one place at a glance?!! 

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@itsfi The charts are very organized and neat. They just make sense. I have to invest in a new laptop because mine in an antique at this point. Once I have one I might be doing the same thing. I tend to go on my phone to post.

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@itsfi  Absolutley love these products I would love to try the eye primer amazing selection 

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@peculiarzmakeup, thank you! It’s been great to identify which products are must haves for my collection and even better to let go of some that I’ve been hanging on to. 

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I agree I’m learning to try new things it’s really amazing to keep faves and explore news! So important 💕 @itsfi 

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I had to look into some of your loves @itsfi ahhh I already knew Tower 28's SPF tint wasn't available here but forgot, lol. I hope we see it on our side someday.

This is a beautiful grouping with some very lovely loves in your capsule this week! I think your going too have lots of fun with it. 💘👌

 

I think my capsule may lead more towards the "things I love" side, bit I haven't reached in yet to explore my collection for any suitable LNY items. 😉 

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@CynthieLu, it’ll be fun to put together (and to see) your “things I love” capsule! ♥️ Fitting with Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day this week. The LNY theme can be challenging; I completely get that. I try to make the weekly prompts ones that can work for a lot of folks - it doesn’t have to be all products, one will do. And anything red or gold, or red and gold, would be fitting for LNY as well. 😉 

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RECAP: Week 6 - Black Founded / Owned Beauty Brands Makeup Capsule

 

Lots of products were put to use this week, with a handful of all star beauties and two that I consider Top Shelf products. 👍 I really enjoyed putting together and using this capsule.
Week 6 All StarsWeek 6 All Stars
How cute are these Beauty Bakerie brushes?!!! This is so on brand and great attention to detail and creativity making the brush holder in the shape of an apron!How cute are these Beauty Bakerie brushes?!!! This is so on brand and great attention to detail and creativity making the brush holder in the shape of an apron!

Week 6 Summary:

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WEEK 6 ALL STARS:
Uoma Say What?! Weightless Soft Matte Hydrating Foundation
 Juvia's Place The Taupes Eyeshadow Palette
 The Lip Bar Lip Gloss - Girl Boss 
 
The Uoma foundation and the Danessa Myricks tint were lovely; I enjoyed both. It's been some time since I've used the Uoma and I kept wondering why that was the case on the days I reached for it this week - I really enjoyed it. It's described as having a soft matte finish and I think that's accurate. It's neither drying nor hydrating, but it can look a smidge flat if I don't use a hydrating primer or serum underneath it. I can see it doing really well when the weather warms up and my skin is less dry and more combination. I need to make sure it doesn't get lost in my stash again. 
 
Both Ami Cole products earn Top Shelf designation. I'm not usually into blush but something about the Ami Cole Hibiscus multi-stick had me reaching for it (for cheeks or lips) almost every day this week. The shadows in Juvia's Place The Taupes palette are all gorgeous! This one is a contender for the Pan It! Challenge after (or if) I meet my panning goals for the Natasha Denona Biba eyeshadow palette this year. I wore the Danessa Myricks Beauty Linework Paintbrush Fluid Liquid Eyeliner 0.034 oz / 1 ml a few times this week, and initial impressions are good. I'm looking forward to using it more. 
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Ami Cole Hibiscus + Pat McGrath Labs Bronze DivinityAmi Cole Hibiscus + Pat McGrath Labs Bronze Divinity
Ami Cole Hibiscus + Juvia's Place Mochaccino Lip GlossAmi Cole Hibiscus + Juvia's Place Mochaccino Lip Gloss
Juvia's Place The Taupes Eyeshadow PaletteJuvia's Place The Taupes Eyeshadow Palette
Using a mascara fan brush and the DM Eyeliner as mascara worked out alright. It took some time to build up the color. Actual mascara is a lot easier, less time consuming and looks better, but in a pinch, this duo works just fine.Using a mascara fan brush and the DM Eyeliner as mascara worked out alright. It took some time to build up the color. Actual mascara is a lot easier, less time consuming and looks better, but in a pinch, this duo works just fine.

UNDECIDED
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  • Undefined Beauty R&R Sun Serum - the tint on this one is something that will probably work better for me in late spring / summer and I'll revisit it again then. 

  • Beauty Bakerie Bite Size Pinch of Flour - Oat didn't get much use this week. Since my skin is on the drier side at the moment, it wasn't the first thing I thought to reach for. When I did use it though I was pleased it didn't dry out my skin or make it look cakey. This seems like it would work well for baking, and like the Undefined SFP, may be better suited for the late spring / summer months. 

DECLUTTERED:
  • Juvia's Place Lip Liner - So Rare - I love the creaminess of this liner and would be happy to try this liner in another shade. This particular color, a pretty, chocolate brown, just isn't for me and it's too creamy to wear as an eyeliner. 

  • The Lip Bar Matte Liquid Lipstick - Unimpressed is also a beautiful shade. It's a deep, slightly rose leaning, cranberry red that unfortunately turns more fuchsia on me. Many red lip products have a tendency to do that on me, and this, sadly, happens to be one of them. 

Looking forward to hearing how Week 6's makeup capsule worked out for everyone! 

 

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@itsfi The Beauty Bakerie brushes are too cute!! I am glad you were able to rediscover the Uoma foundation. I think that is another amazing aspect of this challenge. We are rediscovering and discovered new favourites. It sounds like a very successful week.

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@Mellmars1185, so much thought and creativity in the branding and marketing for Beauty Bakerie. Keeping my fingers crossed that the set finds its way back into stock at your local Shoppers! 

 

Shopping your stash has taken on a whole other level with this challenge. Yes, it does help with a no / low buy, but it's also just made me more conscious of what I have and what treats are waiting to be discovered or rediscovered. One of the aspects to these weekly capsules is hearing about how product(s) perform in the longer haul - not just first impressions, which themselves are great to hear about, but how something performs over time. And, it's so interesting and educational to learn why someone likes a certain product, and being able to ask questions. So helpful!!

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@itsfi Those top two shades of the Juvias Place Palette... I LOVE them!!  Looks like I need to take a look at the Ami Cole multisticks too.... This challenge has me adding to my list constantly lol

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@missjeanie, I've been really happy with Juvia's Place The Taupes. 😍 Really surprised by the Ami Cole multisticks. I have my eye on the plum shade but will want to swatch it first. Yeah, this challenge has helped me to not want to pick up products right away and stick to my low / no buy - I actually look forward to curating a capsule with the prompts - shopping my stash has been a lot of fun. That said, my list for the sale is longer than it should be for this time of the year. 😅 I'm toying with putting myself on a personal challenge of decluttering at least 1 product per week, or aim for that average every month. It'll help to clear up my collection faster and really move me to think about what I'm keeping and why; or, alternatively, what I'm letting go of and why. In theory, it seems doable, but who knows if it'll actually happen. 

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@itsfi Not being able to swatch the Ami Cole may be the only reason I don't pick them up...  And I suspect the JP taupes may join me this year... I wore the Nudes today and it's peachier than it looked in store, nothing wrong with that... but I'm more into the cooler taupes I think. 

 

I actually have a few declutters already in my empties for this month, slightly cheater products (Older SPF's) but it's products none the less.  I'm going to try and and pick out a few things every month that need to go.  Try.... being the key word! lol. You're influencing me both to add to my stash and remove from it at the same time. 

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@missjeanie, I think you will like The Taupes - it's got that moody, cool tone that I like in neutrals. 

 

All you have to do is try! And, yes, declutters are declutters.

 

"You're influencing me both to add to my stash and remove from it at the same time." Ohhh, me??!!! I dunno. Maybe it's my superheroine power? Hahahaha! Add and subtract - that somehow evens it all out and makes it good, right? 😆

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@itsfi lol... you're a superheroine in my books!! And yes, I can officially tell you you've got balanced debits and credits which makes me smile!   Though if we're talking over the years here... I'll have to do a LOT more decluttering lol

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Lol, I feel like there are many of us who have a lot more decluttering to do @missjeanie! Easy to accumulate all this stuff but so hard to let it go!! I’ve gotten to the point where once I’ve decided to declutter it, I need to take a pic quickly and then drop it in the trash or send it way to its new home post-haste. Before I have time to change my mind and bring it back into the fold. 😝 

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