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 41 (October 7 - 13) - The "Dynamic Duos (or Trios)" Makeup Capsule and/or The "Products with Interesting / Attention-Grabbing Names" Makeup Capsule -  Are there certain combinations of products that are just so exceptionally well suited for you, be it a go-to lip liner and lipstick pairing, or a smokey eye and red lip combination that slays, or a blush and highlighter mix that makes your cheeks pop? Curate a capsule with two or more products that fit better together, or if you have a set of products that just work seamlessly, please share your all-star beauty combinations. 

OR, 

Put together a capsule with one or more products bearing interesting or attention-grabbing names. I'll leave it to you to define what falls within the definition of "interesting" 🤤 or "attention-grabbing". 😮

Upcoming Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 10.6.2024] Take a sneak peek at the weekly themes to come.

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Week 42 (October 14 - 20) - The "Makeup I'm Thankful For" Makeup Capsule and/or The Do Over / Take 2 Makeup Capsule - To celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving (October 14) with our Canadian BIC beauties 🇨🇦, let's curate a capsule this week of 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 can't be without
• because it holds sentimental or nostalgic value to you
• or, just because

OR, use the week to repeat or "do over" a past makeup capsule or capsule theme. Consider posting your "Do over" / "Take 2" 🎬 look on the Makeup Challenge of the Week 2021/2022/2023/2024 thread. 😍


⏭  Additional October themes can be found here - October 2024 Makeup Capsule Themes

Previous Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 10.6.2024]

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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

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. 

[itsfi]

That's awesome about the CT powder @Titian06! Did you apply it with the sponge / puff that comes with the powder or a brush? Or a beauty blender? 

I have broken capillaries, too. So much fun <<she says with dryness>> Have you tried Dr. Jart+ Mini Cicapair Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30 15 mL/ .50 fl oz I've found that can help with the capillaries and redness. 

[Titian06]

@itsfi - I used a dense Cover FX powder brush and tapped it all over rather than swiping.  I've used the Dr. Jart+ Mini Cicapair Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30 15 mL/ .50 fl oz on and off ever since it was released.  It's a love/hate relationship because the dry down is too dark.

[ather]

@Titian06  Great capsule! I agree with you I have such a hard time finding a great cream eyeshadow! 

[Titian06]

Thanks, @ather ! 😘

[CynthieLu]

This all is so encouraging! @Titian06. I'm thrilled for you! 🥳

Whatever happened to bring your CT from last year to mind, that is just so lucky. 

(And I totally agree, that gloss right? It's sooooo nice on the lips and pretty to look at too. 😄)

[Titian06]

Thanks, @CynthieLu !  Threads like these with all this creativity are so helpful to someone like me!  I'm creative to a degree, but it usually needs a kickstart to get going. 🤣  I reorganized my makeup over my Christmas vacation, so I have to stop and stare at my containers to think what's where. 🙄  I'm sure that's why I thought of that powder.  I can't wait to work on this look some more!

[CynthieLu]

Soo true, @Titian06 Collectively together BIC has so much that can inspire us and all the things we share with eachother. It's so great to see what everyone is doing, or how thier using something. I definitely pick up alot of inspo from this space. 💕

And you make another good point, it is good too clean and reorganize the makeup every so often, we find forgotten treasures. 😁

[missjeanie]

This weeks capsule felt pretty easy to bring together!  I keep a make up bag in my truck with touch up/essential items, including a shampoo/conditioner and basic skincare in case I'm stuck somewhere overnight.  I also keep a make up bag in my purse that generally has the essentials in it.  I pretty much pulled all of these from my purse make up bag.  I aim for items that I can apply with my fingers for the most part though I will have a beauty blender and one shadow blender brush, and one powder brush on hand this week.  Hoping to see if I can also minimize the tools I use this week.  

I'll also have my project pan make up items to pull from as well which include...

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From My Purse
-Cle de Peau Concealer -- this is one that I can use my finger to warm up and add to my under eyes or any other spots easily.  It's a great shade and the formula is so easy to work with.
-MUFE Pro Finish Powder -- This has a bit of a tint to it that matches my skin tone and is easy to use with the included puff to touch up any shiny spots at the end of the day.  Bonus it adds a hint of coverage. 
-MAC lipstick in Rebel -- This is what @JoSometimes would call my shenanigans lip product.  I find that if I apply it full on it's a bit vampy and a bit bright at the same time.  I can also apply it sheered out for more of a popsicle look and I've used it as blush on more than one occasion. 
-Dior lipgloss in a teeny tiny sample size.  Easy to fit into a small make up bag in my purse and easy to wear with just about any look. This is shade 38 Rose Nude and one that I have on my list to pick up in full size. 
-Fenty Lip Stain in Fuschia Wife-- No lip liner needed, it can also sub as a lip liner or blush in a pinch. 
-Merit Lipstick in Millenial -- This is a newer purchase and lip products in my purse tend to roll every now and again, this one is easy to put on with out a mirror!
-YSL Candy Glaze in 15 is a great sub for a lip gloss or a lip stick. 
-Lawless balm in Watermelon is another one that requires no mirror.

Items not from my purse....
-Dior Backstage Concealer -- This is going to be used as a concealer and foundation this week.  This is something I've done for years with different concealers so that I don't need to carry a foundation.  I'm usually able to blend them out enough that I can concentrate coverage where needed and get a sheer wash where I don't need as much.
-Ole Henriksen colour corrector -- requires no brush or beauty blender, I can apply it to my under eyes right from the tube.  
-Victoria Beckham Cheeky Posh in Roller Skate is one that I can apply right from the tube and blend easily with my fingers, bonus for easily fitting into a make up bag!
-Tower 28 mascara is a mini... always a plus for on the go.
-Stilla Lip Liner is one that I'd just like to use up so I'm including it here.  It also requires no sharpening and takes up such little space. 
-YSL 10 colour palette in 1-nu.  This is a palette that I can apply with my fingers.  If I'm applying on the go I can easily use this one with my fingers for a one or two shade look. 

[Mellmars1185]

@missjeanie Great capsule picks! I would like to try out the Dior Concealer. I like how you use this all over instead of a foundation. I am going to try it out. Do you find it works better in the colder months vs the warmer months? Your YSL palette looks beautiful. The shades are so pretty. 

[missjeanie]

@Mellmars1185 I actually think the DIOR Backstage Concealer 0N looks better on my dry skin in the summer when it holds more moisture.  At this point its just sooooo close to being finished that I'm trying to layer moisturizers and facial oils to finish it off.  I used it today as foundation and I figure I may be done it before the week is out.  I do like using concealers like this though... makes life a little quicker on days I'm on the run!  Let me know if you try it out, I'd love to hear what you think!

[CynthieLu]

This is a really good mix! Your purse make up bag it's just straight  #goals. 🏆 @missjeanie.

I have SPF, lip balms galore, some hand care and usually a travel perfume. I'm learning something here about what I could have and keep on me for touch ups. You are definitely inspiring me to shake it up and create something with more fun and more options for this week's challenge. The neutrals palette is a great pick, it can go with anything. And if it's a formula you can just swipe on, that's even better. 😉

[missjeanie]

@CynthieLu Oh there's also a travel size fragrance and SPF in there too!!  I keep everything in a tiny IPSY make up bag and luckily my purse is normally big enough.  Never know when you'll need to freshen up for a fun time on the go!

[CynthieLu]

Gotta love the purses than can fit everything @missjeanie 😉 

[Titian06]

@missjeanie - The YSL palette is sooo pretty!  A "plain" palette is the best to keep handy--it will go with anything! 🙂

[missjeanie]

@Titian06 Thanks!  I put this on today with my fingers and it really is so forgiving and easy, and yes, it just goes with anything! 

[itsfi]

Yes to including your pan it! challenge items to your capsule @missjeanie!!! Your last pic missjeanie! My eyes got big and a huuuuge smile broke across my lips - look at all those beauties! 😍😍😍 That YSL palette is gorgeous 💗  and I see pan on that MUFE powder!!! 🙌 

[missjeanie]

@itsfi I think I tend to forget about this YSL Palette since its so.... plain?  But it really can be a workhorse for me and always delivers.  Some of the taupes are really nice and easy to use.  YSL does a great taupe in a number of palettes....

[itsfi]

@missjeanie, plain eyeshadow palettes to the world are my heart’s prized palettes. 😝 Browns, nudes, neutrals … looooove them. They all look different to me. Uh-huh, yep, all different and unique. 😉 When I first started getting into makeup, I had quite a handful of mauve palettes and 1-2 brown/neutral or taupe palettes. The mauves were all anyone would match me with and the neutrals / taupes I’d match myself to. Lol. It’s so hard for me to find a mauve palette I like now; I’m so picky about it, often comparing it to the ones from decades ago. 

[missjeanie]

@itsfi I also love a good mauve... I feel like I'm forever on the hunt for the next great mauve and the next great taupe.  I love to look at all the colours... but they really rarely make it on to my face lol

[JoSometimes]

@missjeanie It sounds like you’ve always had this capsule at the ready! Smart think about keeping it with you when you’re on the road. At least you have the essentials to freshen up. And I love that you have a shenanigans lippie too! 😃

[missjeanie]

@JoSometimes MAC Rebel has been a lipstick that's been in my collection for at least a decade... maybe closer to two (different tubes lol) But it's always been a go to that I know I can use.  Now it's officially been renamed a shenanigan lipstick in your honour!