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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 11.4.2024]
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.
Oh that fit in your first photos! @danielledanielle I was surprised to see how much you could get in there 👏 I'm impressed!
And I relate to you, my day and night makeup really isn't to much different I just might apply the exactly same makeup a bit more dramatically. 😜
@CynthieLu, I remember sending a friend a meme that we were left to believe that we would need day to night makeup so much more than we actually did 😂 I remember really trying to think of office ready -> nighttime looks and how I would transition.. In reality, I never had the issue of last minute party. It's more, "pack everything I need because today's a long one" kind of mentality.
September Makeup Capsule Themes
Veering off the usual path when it comes to listing capsule themes for September - there are a few weeks where lists of brands are included and it made for a rather long original post (OP). I'll include a link to this schedule in the original post for the challenge and will update the "current" theme in the OP as appropriate.
@itsfi thanks for the tag! This is a fun slate of themes - I'm definitely looking forward to participating in as many of these as I can! 😊
Thank you @caitbird. Trying to keep the prompts fun and interesting, and also throw in a few well loved themes into the mix!
@itsfi I am loving the September lineup!!
@ather, thank you! It looks to have some fun themes to work with! 😍
Thank you @Mellmars1185! I feel like I have a better handle of how to best structure my capsules or weekly / monthly makeup choices for this challenge. Let’s see if that approach holds true or if I can stick to it as we round the corner to fall.
Thank you for the break down of the fun we can expect for our capsules this September @itsfi 🙏💚🧡
This is going to be fun! You've got some fantastic themes here. You are right, BIC inspired is one I really adore 🥰
@CynthieLu, thank you; looking forward to seeing what capsules you might curate next month. 👍🏼
Thanks for the update, @itsfi !
Also adding to the celeb cosmetic choir
Keys Soulcare (for her lip balm & available in Sephora Canada)
Victoria Beckham Beauty (😂 technically a singer)
Ahhh, thank you @danielledanielle! Not sure how I didn’t know Alicia Keys has a lip balm? Making a note of that. 🗒️ but any purchase will have to wait, I have so many I still need to try. 😆 Edited to add: I see she has foundation too. Ohhh… no, Fi, no more for now. 😝
I should have remembered VBB - I have most of her products. Hmm, 🤔 may have to look at that angle for the challenge. Spice Girls, definitely a group. They made a movie too didn’t they? So they’re actresses as well.
Edited to add: Post updated. Thanks again danielledanielle! If Adele’s makeup line debuts before then, I’ll add to the list. Oh, there’s also JLo Beauty … okay, more updates to follow another day.
@itsfi, hehehe, there's always a new balm somewhere.
And there was that run in late spring/early summer when practically every brand put out a tinted lip balm. I really thought my no buy was heading (quickly) for an epic fail at one point. 😝 @danielledanielle
I'm veeerrrrreyyyyy behind in capsule posting. Definitely hoping I can log into tomorrow and capsule drop like there's no tomorrow
Planning to use my Armani samples this week with my newness Armani bronzerArmani Beauty Luminous Silk Creamy Bronzing Powder 120 sunbathed dune and something from Sephora Favorites Sun Safety Kit
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The New, The Sampled and The Tried/Tired Trues 🤣 aka The Samples or New Makeup Capsule
The New
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fenty Cheeks Suede Waterproof Powder Blush Drama Cla$$and Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fenty Cheeks Suede Waterproof Powder Blush Bakin' Cakez
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shine Gloss Stick High'Biscus
Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Creamy Bronzing Powder 120 sunbathed dune
Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Lowlighter Soft Glow Highlighter Off The Grid
ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr Point Made Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner Pen Bossy Blue
New-ish
DIOR Forever Glow Star Filter Multi-Use Complexion Enhancing Booster 6N
ND Powder Foundation
Ami Colé Soft Shape Waterproof Lip Liner Lac Rose
The Samples
Armani Luminous silk concealer & foundation
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Mini Hella Thicc Volumizing Mascara Cuz I'm Black
Valentino Liquirosso 2 in 1 Soft Matte Liquid Lipstick & Blush 302R Pink Is Punk
Gucci L'Obscur Lengthening Mascara 1 Eve Black
#MAKE UP FOR EVER Mini Ultra HD Microfinishing Loose Powder Mini Size Translucent - 0.14 oz/ 4 g
Aether Beauty eyeshadow
Singles from ND I need a nude, ND Zendo, ND Sunset
LYS Beauty Lash Confidence Curling & Lengthening Clean Mascara Influential
The Tried/Tired Trues
Fenty Mimosa Sunrise Killawatt
ND metropolis
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Match Stix Shimmer Skinstick Sinamon
Becca Skin Love
PAT McGRATH LABS MatteTrance™ Lipstick Elson& PAT McGRATH LABS MatteTrance™ Lipstick Obsessed! 211 minis
Pat McGrath Labs Permagel lip pencil in Bloodlust
Sephora lip liner to go in Fresh Melon
Sephora Collection Colorful Eyeshadow Pencil in Let It Snow
KVD setting powder in Brighten
Ulta Mineral Setting powder
UD primer in Caffeine
Hindash Heroline liner
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz® Ultra-Slim Precision Eyebrow Pencil Medium Brown
Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow+ Tinted Volumizing Eyebrow Gel 4
PAT McGRATH LABS Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Blurring Under Eye Powder Yellow
And the Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Awakening Concealer Click Pen . I realized I don't like this pen at alllllllll anymore. I'm going to bin it, but trying to use it to justify the cost. (I know, makes no sense given sunk cost, but here. I. am.)
Whew, that's a lot of tags
Yes to capsule drop @danielledanielle 🙌. And a yes to that Armani bronzer - it looks so pretty. I have to tell myself to keep movin' when I see it in store. Ha!
@itsfi...I know, I was waiting for the right brush to destroy it with 🤣🥲. It's so pretty. Trying to talk myself out of Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Creamy Bronzing Powder 110 sun embrace which is closer to my natural shade.
Wow, that’s very telling @danielledanielle! What brush(es) did you end up using with the Armani bronzer? Ummm, asking for a friend, of course. 😉
Oooouh, so pretty @danielledanielle. And I picked up that Sonia G set too! 😊 Gonna have to find and wash them soon so I can put them to use!