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 40 - (September 30 - October 6) - The "Pop of Colour": Fall Edit Makeup Capsule and/or The Musician Founded or Owned Beauty Brands Makeup Capsule - Hey BIC! Fall is in full swing. Show us some pop of fall color, be it lipstick, eyeshadow, blush, etc. Shouting out @missjeanie for the great theme suggestion and @cianni who I think mentioned earlier in the year some fall-worthy red lippies in her collection. ‌‌

With the American Music Awards airing on October 6, thought it might be a fun way to jazz up the prompts with a capsule consisting of one or more products from beauty brands founded or owned by musicians. See spoiler for non-exhaustive list.

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Below are some musician founded or owned makeup brands. This is a non-exhaustive list. Brands with an asterisk (*) next to it are available at Sephora (in store or online, or both). If the founder/owner is not easily identifiable by the brand name, his/her/their name appears in the parens.

about-face (Halsey)

Dolly Beauty (Dolly Parton)
*Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
*GXVE by Gwen Stefani
*Haus Labs by Lady Gaga
Keys Soulcare (Alicia Keys)
*Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez
R.E.M. Beauty (Ariana Grande)
Victoria Beckham Beauty

Upcoming Makeup Capsule Themes: [Updated 10.2.2024] Take a sneak peek at the weekly themes to come.

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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 that incorporates your all-star beauty combinations. and/or 

Put together a capsule with 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".

Week 42 (October 14 - 20) - The "Makeup I'm Thankful For" Makeup Capsule and/or The Do Over / Take 2 Makeup Capsule - 

In celebration of Canadian Thanksgiving (October 14), put together 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
• other

OR, use the week to repeat or "do over" a past makeup capsule or capsule theme. Consider posting the look you do over 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 9.30.2024]

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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

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. 

[Mellmars1185]

@itsfi Sorry to hear the Elf concealer didn't work well for you. I am glad you were able to figure that out and part with it. Awesome job on decluttering this week. Did you have a favourite item out of the bunch?

[itsfi]

Ooooh, fun question @Mellmars1185! The SEPHORA COLLECTION Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation 15 Nude is one I've repurchased repeatedly for years. Of the newer to me items, I'm impressed with SEPHORA COLLECTION Sephora Colorful® Waterproof Eyeshadow & Eyeliner Multi-Stick 11 Truffle Shimmer and The Lip Bar Lip Gloss - Girl Boss. Those 3 stood out and I was also really happy with the e.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer - I would consider picking up a full size of it (if I didn't have plenty of primers to work through).

[ather]

@itsfi  Great job! Is the SC the new concealer that just came out? I’m glad you figured out who the culprit was!! 

[itsfi]

Thank you @ather. No, it's the concealer that came out in 2022, after the serum concealer. I'm intrigued by the new Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever concealers, but will plan to hold off on them until the spring sale. I have several other concealers to work through, including ones I enjoy. I also want to see the new SC concealers in store, to swatch them, before purchasing. 

[JoSometimes]

@itsfi I know how you feel about the NYX Wondersticks. That was my first foray into cream contour. I found it really thick and more effort to blend. I’m glad I found Tower 28 instead. 

[itsfi]

@JoSometimes, I thought it was just me with the NYX Wonderstix. Conceptually, great! In practice, not so much for me. The Tower 28 contour products are well loved! 

[JoSometimes]

We’re in the same boat @itsfi! It’s too much like a lipstick. If it were softer, it might be better. 

[missjeanie]

@itsfi I'm so impressed at how well you're looking at everything and objectively decluttering!  Can't wait to see what makes your January final capsule!

[itsfi]

Thank you, @missjeanie! I'm trying to not hold onto things for too long. 😬 I mean, if it's something better suited for another season, I want to give it a fair shake so I'll wait until that season rolls around, but if not, and I don't have a good reason to hold onto it, it's got to go. Easier said than done though. I have to just look back at what I have and remind myself that I'll be just fine letting something go. 🤣 

I'm a little nervous about the best of January capsule - lots of good stuff this month and we still have this week's prompt. I will try to curate a more edited capsule at the end of the month but I have a feeling that there may be some room made for extra product. I like options... hahaha!

[missjeanie]

"Ill be just fine letting something go"... I need to work on that part @itsfi , You're doing great!!

[CynthieLu]

Great recap! @itsfi 

Sorry to hear you had a reaction to a product, you are right it was time to let that one go. 

This challenge is fun but it is also helping you organize and declutter too, this challenge you made was so well thought out. Fun and functional. 😉 

[itsfi]

@CynthieLu, thanks! It was bound to happen - a reaction to a product. At first, I wondered whether it was because I was switching up products more frequently than usual, but my bases have generally been the same so that was sorta ruled out. Then when I just tried this on one area and the irritation worsened, that's all I needed to know. It happens, but at least it's out of my stash. Yes to fun & functional! This adds a twist to shopping our stash and I like that there's an opportunity for us to be interactive and engaging with each other while doing it! 

[CynthieLu]

I'm glad you were able to pinpoint the culprit, your right at least it's out now. 😉 It's so true though. If we're changing up our products all the time it makes it difficult to figure out, because even just switching things you can start getting a flare up.

I'm happily reading through everyone's new challenge capsules and sorting out mine for the week.  😉

[Ispend2much6]

@itsfi  This is a great thread! So many times I’m rushing to get ready and trying to find the products that I want to use from my jumbled pile on my dresser; this will make things easier.

[itsfi]

@Ispend2much6, it's the equivalent of opening the closet door, staring at everything on the hangers and thinking "I have nothing to wear." or "What do I want to wear?" Join us! Every week or as the mood or theme strikes. We all have different approaches - some of us have a full set of products, with multiple products/shades for each category for the week. Some of us have just one item for each category.

[Sunnysmom]

I just found this thread @itsfi ! It’s so good, thank you. I def want to work on this! 💞

[ather]

@Sunnysmom  Welcome!!! I can’t wait to see what capsules you put together!!

[Sunnysmom]

I’m afraid it’ll be quite eye opening @ather ! 😆 

[itsfi]

@Sunnysmom, jump on in as you are able. You can do an entire makeup capsule based on the week's theme or focus on one or more beauty products that fit the prompt. 

[Mellmars1185]

Week 4 - On the Go Capsule

If I were to do my makeup in my car or at work I would bring these items in a makeup bag.

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PATRICK TA Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo She's Flushed comes with a cream and powder blush in one compact which is convenient on the go.
#MERIT Solo Shadow Cream-to-Powder Soft Matte Eyeshadow Studio is a great item to throw in a bag because it is a cream formula and won't break. This neutral shade goes with almost any look.
bareMinerals Touch up Veil is the perfect size for on the go touch ups throughout the day.
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Eaze Drop Stick Blur + Smooth Tint Stick Foundation 9 is a great easy to use formula that is mess free.
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Kind Words Lip Liner Humble(mini) 
Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté Shine Lipstick Balm 124 Rose Loulou -Makes for an easy to apply on the Go shade
Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Waterproof Cream Eyeshadow Stick Truffle -stick shadows are mess free and easy to blend with your finger tips.
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Warm Wishes Effortless Cream Bronzer Stick Happy Sol can be applied directly to the face and I will be blending out withva brush.
Too Faced Sun Bunny Natural Bronzer Sun Bunny for setting cream bronzer and using under lower lash line
SEPHORA COLLECTION 12 Hour Contour Pencil Eyeliner 54 Coconut 
Tower 28 Beauty MakeWaves Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara Drift (not pictured) is an easy to apply mascara
Givenchy Prisme Libre Loose Setting and Finishing Powder 3 Voile Rosé -I need this right now in my life. It brings brightness to my face and I have been feeling and looking under the weather.

Recap of week 3 in second spoiler

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I was able to create some ok looks with these items. I enjoyed the following items and will keep:
Elf bronzer quad- I used this on my eyelids for an eyeshadow look and to set the cream bronzer.
Elf Perfect Finish HD Powder - This was great for creating a flawless finish over top of ly foundation where I tend to get oily.
Essence Mosaic Blush - Beautiful shade and blended nicely.
Elf Highlighter - I really like this shade for eyeshadow instead of a face highlight.
Elf putty blush - Easy to blend and pretty shade.
Rimmel lip liners - both pretty shades, creamy and long wearing.
Essence mascara - It is hard for me to find mascaras that don't transfer to my eyelids. This one was a winner in my books.

Destashes
Essence Lip Butter - Smells nice but comes out watery and the tube is not made for applying directly onto lips.
Maybelline Fit Me Matte and Poreless Foundation - I thought this was going to be worse than what it was. I have had it for much too long and I read about it oxidizing on the skin. I found this foundation blended nicely and lasted all day. The cons are the bottle and not having a pump. One day I spilled some on my leg. I have better foundations in my collection. This one is a pass.
Avon Magix Wand - i was using this as a vream bronzer. I found it a bit too dark and I did not like how it blended on my skin. 

Need to form more of an opinion - L'Oreal BB Cream

 

 

[ather]

@Mellmars1185  Great picks!!! I bet these will work beautifully!