Makeup Challenge of the Week 2021/2022/2023/2024

[sister13]

Week 20 (May 5-May 11): Spring Bloom Inspired! Updated May and June challenges! 

Thanks for 2+ amazing years and some amazing collabs for the Makeup Challenge! I’ve updated some new themes for May and June. I hope you will join me in sharing your looks, flatlays, or tags for items you use in each challenge! 

Upcoming Weekly Challenge: 

Week 20 (May 5-May 11): Spring Bloom Inspired! This is a repeat but flowers are a favorite makeup inspiration for me. Whether it’s something currently blooming in your yard or your neighborhood, or just a pic of your favorite spring blooms, let us see your looks! X-post and show your spring garden/plant pics on the The BIC Plant and Gardening Thread 

Week 21 (May 12-May 18): Dessert themed looks! Lemon meringue, strawberry shortcake, crème brûlée, tiramisu, chocolate mousse, carrot cake, funfetti cake? Tell us what are your favorite desserts (or the prettiest ones) and create a look! 

Week 22 (May 19-25): Feature Focus - LIPS! Take extra time with lips this week and share your tips, faves, new or old standbys. Try new techniques, like overlining or ombré, or extra prep, or new lip combos with liner, lipstick plus gloss, and let us know what’s working for you! Feel free to x-post with 100 Days of Lipstick Challenge Thanks for the suggestion on feature focus @Titian06 !

Week 23 (May 26-June 1): Technique focus - contour! So many great products out there for contour, let’s take a week to pay extra attention to contour techniques and placement. Try creams, powders, underpainting and share your looks and faves. Feel free to combine with highlight (next week’s focus, or explore contour on its own).

Week 24 (June 2-8): Technique focus - highlight! Getting ready for summer, let’s explore everything from the subtle to the blinding gleam and glitter. What do you use to keep your glow on all day and all year long?

Week 25 (June 9-15): Bronzed beauty! We revisit this every year but for good reason, I love seeing and trying out summery, bronzey looks.

Week 26 (June 16-22): Perfume perfect! I am a sucker for a beautiful bottle of fragrance, celebrate my birthday week with me by using a lovely perfume bottle as inspiration for a fresh summer look! It can be one you own or one you have loved from afar.

Week 27 (June 23-29): Feature focus - lashes! I have so many false lashes but I never have time to use them, so I’m dedicating a week to liner and lashes. Have you tried any of the new self applied eyelash extensions, magnetic lashes, singles or triples vs strip lashes? If you don’t prefer to wear false lashes, or don’t have time, share your favorite mascaras or techniques (primer, lash serums, colored mascaras, etc). What helps you get that dramatic or gentle lash look? 

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Completed 2023 Weekly Challenges: 

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We celebrated the One Year Anniversary of this thread in November!! Although, somehow the challenge ended up with 61 weeks in a year, I’m not sure how that happened, lol.

Anyway, I figure in year two, we’ll do some repeats and some new challenges. I also plan to add in some bonus hair challenges, maybe once a month.

Okay, for simplicity, I’m going to update the numbering to be Week 1 for the new year, I hope that is not too confusing. I’ll try to get 52 weeks in the year this time! I guess I also need to update the title for 2023.

Week 1 (Jan 1-7): Focus on brows week! Do a bold brow or shimmery brow or just spend more time on your brows this week. Inspired by @SportyGirly125 

Week 2 (Jan 8-14): Rock a red lip week! If this is a regular for you, rock it as normal, or add a fun element, like gloss or add glitter/shimmer to it. Suggested by @JoSometimes 

Week 3 (Jan 15-21): Shop your stash/forgotten favorites! Dig into your stash/archives for something you haven’t used in a long time and renew your love or re-evaluate)

Week 4 (Jan 22-28): Chopping block/declutter week! Are there any items that you have been wondering about getting rid of? Do they still work, bring joy, serve a purpose in your collection? No pressure to get rid of anything, but just want to dedicate a week to evaluate some items on the heels of forgotten favorites week!!

Week 5 (Jan 29-Feb 4): Skin prep/Complexion focus week! Take extra time this week with your skin prep. Exfoliate or use a hydrating mask prior to makeup, use a luminous or mattifying primer, foundation and/or setting spray. And/Or, focus this week on using a skincare device or skincare product if you’ve been neglecting one you own.

Week 6 (Feb 5-11): Get out of your comfort zone week! Suggested by @josometimes. This is a chance to try something new and experiment a little. If you love a red lip, try hot pink or neutral. If you love neutrals, maybe add some color. Or, wear a bolder look out to run errands or on a night out to gain confidence with a different look! Please feel free ask for tips and tricks if you’d like suggestions on techniques, color or product recommendations and share your experience and tips for others as you try something new.

Week 7 (Feb 12-18): Red/Pink/Shimmer/Glitter or whatever you want for Valentine’s/Galentines Day (inspired by @imaster

Week 8 (Feb 19-25): Pantone Color of the Year Viva Magenta week! I miss the past Sephora + Pantone collaborations, so let’s make our own.

Week 9 (Feb 26-Mar 4): Luxe brands or Luxe items. If it feels luxe to you or makes you feel fancy, use it and post it, whether it’s Target or Tom Ford, L’Oréal or La Mer!

Bonus Hair Challenge for February: Hot Rollers or Velcro Rollers and/or other techniques for volume.

Week 10 (March 5-11): Matchy matchy week! Match your makeup to your clothes, or jewelry or hair accessories, a scarf or something you wear! Inspired by @sportygirly

Week 11 (March 12-18): Green week! For St. Patrick’s Day, let’s show off all our green looks or otherwise Irish inspired looks! 💚💚🍀🍀

Week 12 (March 19-25): Use something in a different way (safely) - An opportunity to use your lipstick as blush, your eyeliner or eyebrow pencil on lips, be creative! (Just remember, some items are not tested and may not be safe for eyes or lips)

Week 13 (March 26-April 1): Cherry Blossom Week - while the peak bloom may vary around the world, let's use this week to be inspired by the beauty of the cherry blossoms. Oh, if you happen to live where you get to see the real cherry blossoms, please share those pics, too! 

Week 14 (April 2-8): Spring Looks week! What makes you think of spring? Gloss, pastels, spring runway looks?

Week 15 (April 9-15): Holy Grail week! I think maybe @josometimes or @titian06 suggested this one? Use your Holy Grail products that are tried, tested and loved and be sure to share why it's a fave!

Week 16 & 17 (April 16-29)***: Sephora Spring sale - newness/or anything you haven’t gotten around to wearing/or shop your stash. (Note: I'm not sure when the Spring sale is happening, so I may move this one.) ETA: well, it's timed perfectly for shopping in store, though online purchases may not make it in time! Feel free to keep posting spring sale newness into the following weeks! 
(***I made the executive decision to extend this one more week since orders are still coming in!) 

Week 18 (April 30-May 6): Multichromes week! There have been so many great multi-chrome products and palettes lately, so let's make sure to showcase them!

Week 19 (May 7-13): April Showers bring May Flowers week!  This can be a bright and springy look, or a rain-inspired look (or a combo of both!).

Week 20 (May 14-20): World Makeup! A look or trend from around the world. There are lots of K-beauty trends, like crying girl, popsicle/gradient lips, blush, something like a Parisian chic look, or anything else you can think of! (Suggested by @josometimes)

Week 21 (May 21-27): Barbiecore! I was actually never a fan of dolls or Barbies as a kid, and the flood of Barbie on Instagram recently was kind of annoying to me, but I also have a soft spot for pink and Barbie, so I thought I’d add to the challenge. Can be anything from subtle to all out Barbie.

Week 22 (May 28-June 3): Social Media Inspired! Recreate a look and/or create your own look inspired by an influencer you love, or use makeup to recreate a filter. Post a side by side to share with us.

Week 23 (June 4- 10): Festival! Go all out with Glitter / Color / Braids / Hair Accessories or go easy and fresh!

Week 24 (June 11-17): Earth Week! Highlight more sustainable or green makeup brands. Or even just a play on blue, green, or even earthy tones to celebrate the earth.This is a little out of order but summer is a great time to connect with and celebrate the earth! (Suggested by @josometimes)

Week 25 (June 18-24): Summer Solstice! Create a look based on whatever makes you think of summer, maybe a sunny look, bronzed beauty, or zodiac inspired look.

Week 26 (June 25-July 1): Celebrate Pride! I know pride events vary widely by cities, so if you happen to do a pride look in another week, feel free to post anytime!

Week 27 (July 2-8): 4th of July! Let’s see those red, white and blues., fireworks inspired or just summery BBQ looks.

For your summer slays, there will be some additional cheeky challenges - cheers to @danielledanielle for proposing this fun collab with the weekly challenge! Let's get cheeky, chicas and chicos! We'd love it if you cross post your looks in both threads. 😘😘  Cheek Challenge Summer 2023: Collabs with Makeup Challenge of the Week  

Year 3: 
Week 1-2 (Break)

Jan 14-20: Cherry Cola/Cherry Cocktail Lips + Cheeks. Think ombre lips and burgundy or deep red looks.

Jan 21-27: Hot Toddy Week. Think bright and sultry, go for golds and honey or amber colors.
Jan 28-Feb 3: Espresso Martini\Martini Week.  This is the martini look - green and shimmer, but you could also add a deep lip to it or go for brown or plum version.

Feb 3-10: Maiden's Blush or Cosmopolitan Week This is the one that started it - Maiden's Blush, by RMS beauty.  It's coral, shimmery and warm.

Feb 11-17: Red Wine & Hot Chocolate - If you do partake in alcohol, try this it's delicious.  The look speaks to red and brown, but again, you choose.

Feb 18-24: Pink Blush /Blush Wine - Essentially, this is a pink look, but pinks have all sorts of tones, so have fun playing with this, whether it's all pink or a pop of pink.Week 10 (Feb 24- March 2): Lunar/ Chinese New Year Looks - This is a little late but the 24th was the lantern festival, so I think we can still celebrate this week!

Week 11 (March 3-9): I’m Cold Makeup Trend - This one’s been on the list for a while and I would love to try it out and see your looks!

Week 12 (March 10-16): March Sentimental Items - Any makeup items that spark a memory or have sentimental value for any reason, big or small. Let us know what is special about these items!

Week 13 (March 17-23): Dolly Week! Anything inspired by the America’s darling, Dolly Parton!

Week 14 (March 24-March 30): 5 minute Makeup Face & Faves - Share your go-to quick and easy face and favorite items! Super-collab with Capsule Makeup Collection Challenge  and Sephora Six - Fast & Furious Edition 

Week 15 (March 31-April 6): Cartoon influence (i.e. Jem/she-ra/bratz/anime/etc) - I know I’m dating myself with Jem and She-ra but I thought it’d be fun to recreate a look from any cartoon!

Week 16 (April 7-12): Pastels!! (I’ll update the next few weeks soon but have been wanting to explore some pastels for Spring.)

Week 17&18 (April 13-27): Sale Haul Newness + Shop Your Stash! Don’t let your new items gather dust, try them out and post your thoughts! If you’re on a low/no buy, please shop your stash and share what you love about the items you chose! 

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So, I could definitely (still) use some makeup inspiration these days and maybe you could too! Several years ago, we used to have some weekly makeup challenge threads, so I’m bringing one back. It’s a great way to spark some creativity and maybe most importantly, a great way to shop your stash!

I started with a list of some challenges below, but also happy to edit/rearrange/consider other ideas along the way. I hope you will join me!  Feel free to post as many or as few times you’d like each week with photos of your looks. If you don’t like to post your face, feel free to do a flatlay of the products you used to do your look. Also, if you get behind or ahead, feel free to post pics whenever you have time.

Can’t wait to see all your looks! Have fun! Please feel free to suggest some other challenge ideas in the thread and we’ll add to the coming weeks!! 

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[Cissy63]

@sister13  You look great for getting ready in a rush 😀. You have a good idea putting your re-evals where you are see them 🤩

[sister13]

Thank you! I’m sure I got this from someone else here who keeps a little bin or box for items, like a last chance box, but now I can’t remember who!! @Cissy63 It’s the only way for me to remember to use them and semi-plan ahead, too. 

[Saradestin]

You are rediscovering some old loves @sister13 ! You look stunning! 😍

[sister13]

Thank you!! This, on the heels of the December inventory has been great! @Saradestin 

[Titian06]

You look great for "in a rush," @sister13 ! 🥰  You're smart to put your declutters/wear again soon items in a designated bin.  This way you can't forget.

[sister13]

Thank you! Yes, I have to put things in the bin or I totally forget! And, it makes it wasier especially in a rush to use these items instead of my tried & trues! @Titian06  

[Cissy63]

Today’s look:

Tatcha The Liquid Silk Canvas: Featherweight Protective Primer 1.0 oz / 30 mL 

Wander Beauty Wanderlust Powder Foundation 

Wander Beauty Dualist Matte and Illuminating Concealer 

pixi by Petra Brightening Peach 

wet n wild Bronzer in Sunset Striptease 

it Cosmetics Vitality Cheek Flush in Magical in Mauve

beauty bakerie milk & honey palette highlighter in Oh Honey 

elf brow palette 

Milani Avocado Clear Brow Gel 

#Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion 

Beauty For Real Golden Hour Eyeshadow Palette 

IL MAKIAGE eyeliner in Black Card 

tarte tarte maneater™ mascara Black 

caliray Come Hell or High Water Volumizing & Lengthening Tubing Mascara 0.37 oz / 11 mL 

Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy lipstick in Powerful 

Urban Decay Mini All Nighter Setting Spray Ornament 

 

 

Well this blush is going.  Even just a touch gave me too much!

The Golden Hour palette still is creamy with little fallout 

The beauty bakerie palette is still buttery 

The Wander Beauty powder foundation is still creamy and smooth 

wet n wild bronzer I am on the fence.  But I will keep it for now

I still love the EL lipstick.  The case is a pink that they offered for Breast Cancer Awareness month in October 2019 .  It’s still creamy smooth. 

[lmaster]

@Cissy63 it's so pretty though, you could tone it down with powder foundation and buff it 🤷 if you really want to put the effort into it

[Cissy63]

@lmaster  Thank you I never tried to do that 😀. I think I’m going to try it!

[lmaster]

@Cissy63 🤞 I hope you can work with it

[Saradestin]

If the blush doesn’t want to cooperate, maybe it’s time to definitely let it go. It shouldn’t be that difficult! I love your eyeshadow @Cissy63! 😍

[Cissy63]

@Saradestin  Thank you 😀 Yes this is too much 😆

[Titian06]

@Cissy63 - I love this lipstick color on you! 🥰  The blush goes very well with the lippie, but like last time, too much is too much.  Your eyeshadow color is right up my alley. 🙂

[Cissy63]

@Titian06  Thank you.  Yes this blush is not for my skin tone.  EL has some lovely lipsticks.  I still liked the eye palette so I’m glad it’s still creamy. 

[sister13]

I love that pink EL lipstick! I am partial to EL but this is really pretty and bright on you! That blush is a pretty color, but I can see where sometimes they are just to pigmented to be manageable without being super careful, and you probably have others that are better for you. You look great and your skin looks so smooth and even! @Cissy63  

[Cissy63]

@sister13  Oh thank you very much.  This EL is still smooth and creamy, just glides on.  This blush and yesterday’s I have had for years .  I never really used much and now I know why.  That’s ok, like you said, I have some newer formulas that work better. 

[Cissy63]

Todays look;

Tatcha The Liquid Silk Canvas: Featherweight Protective Primer 1.0 oz / 30 mL (from the favorites collection, still has lots of product left)

TOM FORD Traceless Soft Matte Foundation 

(from sample card using 4.0 Fawn) this was the best match from the sample and it’s really beautiful)

elf Camo concealer 

Maybelline brightener ( it’s ok, but I have others and I have had it for awhile)

tarte sunset blur finishing powder 

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Contour Duo Fair/Medium 

it Cosmetics Vitality Cheek Flush in Pretty in Peony. I have really not been using it.  And I don’t like it. Just a small touch it’s too bright.  And I have others in the same color family that I like better so it’s going

#Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray

elf eyebrow palette 

Milani Avocado Clear Brow Gel 

Milani Eyeshadow Primer 

ATHR BEAUTY Eyeshadow palette ( I don’t see a palette name on it, but it’s been in my collection for about two years and I still like it)

NYX Professional Makeup retractable eyeliner in Aqua Green ( still glides and stays put)

Benefit Cosmetics Mini Roller Liner Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner Black (works well)

tarte tarte maneater™ mascara Black 

Elizabeth Arden Sunset Bronze Prismatic Lip Gloss ( on my project pan list it’s so sparkly and I need to find ways to incorporate it more)

So I am ditching the blush and eye brightener

And for the hair challenge I used IGK Legendary shampoo and conditioner (finishing up these before I start my new products bought in December).  And I used the JVN hair milk.  This work wonders.  Better than I expected.  My hair is coarse, thick and wavy.  But I like to blow dry it smooth.  My hair didn’t take long to blow dry and it’s so soft and smooth.   Great recommendation from our BIC.  Thanks 🥰

 

 

[lmaster]

I am in love with this look 😍 @Cissy63 

[Cissy63]

@lmaster  Thank you.  I am going to try buffing it out with face powder and see how the blush looks before I toss it. Thank you for the suggestion 😀

[Saradestin]

Your hair is so shiny and voluminous @Cissy63! I love your look! 😍 I love TF foundation. So sad it is so expensive!

[Cissy63]

@Saradestin  Thank you!   The JVN  hair milk is terrific. TF sample was beautiful 🥰