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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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Thank you dearly! @missjeanie it's a way like @itsfi explains, to see if it's worth holding onto. If the shadows are too hard to work with, I'm not keeping them. So far the only palette I've parted with is the Too faced chocolate gold palette. There was no justification for me, not even the packaging. The shadows did not age well 

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@lmaster great progress already, and i love the products you chose! How do you like the Glossier Futuredew Facial Oil-Serum Hybrid 1 oz / 30 mL ? It’s been in my loves for a while as something i really want to try

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I like it! I personally use it as a highlight or mix a few drops in my foundation @cianni thank you sweets! 

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@lmaster Oooh okay maybe I’ll pick it up to replace my Saie Glowy Super Gel Lightweight Dewy Multipurpose Illuminator ehen I’m finished with it! That’s how I use my Saie 

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Yes that's what I would compare it to! @cianni 

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Week 1 - The First

 

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I may be cheating a little here since I didn’t intentionally plan a capsule last week but used most of the same products. I had time off and wanted to really glam it up since I don’t get to very often. Here’s the core of what I used with some substitutions of eyeshadow palettes. 

I also reorganized my beauty cabinet. The space in the middle is where I plan to layout my makeup choices so they’re easy to find when I’m getting ready (and also a dumping ground if I’m in a rush and I’ll put things back in their homes at the end of the day)

 

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Brows - SEPHORA COLLECTION Retractable EyeBrow Pencil - Waterproof 06 Soft charcoal 

Lashes - MJSP False Eyelashes (not pictured) and Hourglass Unlocked Instant Extensions Lengthening Mascara 

Eyeliner - Hello Kitty Interesting Adventure Eyeliner

Lips - Quo Glowy Lip Balm and Peripera Ink Velvet Weather 37

Blush - Marcelle Velcety Blush Soft Coral

Foundation - SEPHORA COLLECTION Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 28.5 N 

Concealer - MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 24-Hour Smooth Wear Concealer NW32 

Contour - Tower 28 Beauty Sculptino™ Soft Matte Cream Contour + Bronzer Hammer 

Highlighter - Laritzy Cream Highlighter Halo

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@JoSometimes I am glad you were able to get a little extra glam in during your time off!

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Thank you @Mellmars1185! It was a lot of fun to glam up so much! 😊

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@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 ??

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@missjeanie I am loving it! It’s so easy to apply, doesn’t get clumpy, and it stays put. No crazy racoon eyes here! 🦝

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@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”! 

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@cianni I don’t get to glam up often, so any chance I get, I take it!

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Your set up area/dumping ground area is genius. 😍 @JoSometimes 

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@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!

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I can totally see it's usefulness @JoSometimes I think I'm going to incorporate sending similar onto my beauty shelf 😊🙏

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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. 📸

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@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. 

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@JoSometimes, do you think you’ll repurchase the SC foundation? Either in your summer shade or the shade you currently have? Or both?

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@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. 

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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! 

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Here is my goal! 

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Base is Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Foundation  I still have a bit of a tan from my Mexico trip so this one will be the perfect shade for me! It’s one of my fav bases! 
Cheeks Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Virtue  this was gifted to me by @TeamBIC  thank you! It is a beautiful colour and will be perfect for my quick and easy routine! 
Lashes Tower 28 Beauty MakeWaves Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara Drift  another fav of mine! 
Brows REFY Brow Sculpt Shape and Hold Gel with Lamination Effect 0.28 oz/ 8.5 mL  perfect for a look on the go! 
Eyes I don’t think I can tag. It is an older palette with lots of beautiful shimmers! 
Highlighter is Tower 28 Beauty SuperDew Shimmer-Free Highlight Balm 0.158 oz/ 4.5 g an easy to use on the go! Gives a great moisture look and boost! 

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@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!

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