With these useful storage units, you'll never have to waste time looking for your beauty products again. The best makeup organizer ideas for every space are listed below.
If you love makeup, then you probably also love organizing and re-organizing your stash. After all, you've spent years building your collection, and so you want to show it off effectively. Unfortunately, organizing makeup isn't always as easy as it sounds. If you've got a ton of products, you could wind up stacking them or storing them deep inside a drawer — which means you can't always find everything you need.
This weekend, tap into the joy of tidying up with these simple makeup organizer ideas that you can buy or DIY. These fun storage vessels — from cute cookie jars to rolling carts with shelves — will organize all of your lipsticks, eyeshadow palettes, and perfumes in the most efficient and beautiful ways possible. Before you know it, your vanity will be neat as can be — and you'll be ready to add more of the best makeup products to your collection.
Makeup Storage and Organization Tips
Whether you have a modest or extensive makeup collection, it can be difficult to keep everything neat and easily accessible. Makeup containers, both those meant to sit on a vanity and those meant to be placed in a drawer, are abundant. In addition, Makeup collections vary, so it's possible to design a storage system that works for you and your items.
Starting Over
Streamline your beauty routine by organizing your makeup collection with these simple steps. Nothing beats a clutter-free counter or makeup drawer to get your day started right.
BeautyKiss Advise: Clean brushes, especially those used around the eyes, at least twice a month to avoid breakouts.
Take Inventory of Your Collection - Declutter
Go through all of your makeup, lipstick, and brushes first. Any that are broken or past their prime should be discarded. Look for the time limit that is printed on the package. It will say 3M, 6M, or 12M. Believe it or not, you should throw away all makeup after a year, particularly mascara and liquid eyeliner, which can harbor harmful bacteria.
Separate and Sort
Then, arrange your cosmetics by category. It makes sense for many people to separate their everyday makeup from that used to create special occasions or evening looks. This will help you decide whether to keep your makeup in a countertop organizer or a drawer or two. BeautyKiss Advice: Choose containers with rounded corners because they are easier to clean.
It's time to classify
We recommend categorizing by product type, such as eye products, face products, and so on, and then creating sub-categories if space allows. Here are some ideas- categories to get you started:
- Foundations;
- Concealers;
- Powders - Blushes, Bronzers, Setting Powders;
- Eyeshadow Palettes;
- Mascara;
- Eyeliner;
- Lipsticks/Lip products;
- Makeup Brushes;
- Makeup Tools - sponges, lash curler, brow pencil, lip liner, etc.;
Countertop Storage Options:
If you're storing your makeup on the counter, use stackable organizers to maximize your vertical space. This allows you to design your own solution. Bamboo, plastic, and acrylic are just a few of the materials available. Build your solution by stacking modular organizers with drawers on the bottom to keep everything accessible. If you have a large collection of eyeshadow palettes or face palettes, make sure to measure them to ensure they will fit in your drawers. Then, use trays with divided compartments to organize your smaller eyeshadow quads, powders, blushes, and bronzers. If you have a lot of makeup brushes, keep them in separate pencil cups or other similar containers.
Drawer storage Options:
If you decide to keep your makeup in drawers, use modular makeup drawer organizers to keep everything organized. Consider stacking and sliding organizers if your drawer is deep enough. You could even use a deep tray with handles that can be lifted out to the countertop and easily returned to the drawer when finished. BeautyKiss Advice: Before you go shopping for drawer organizers, take a measurement of your drawer.
Light It Up
Finally, add a lighted makeup mirror to transform your space into a true makeup station. You'll be surprised at how much better makeup looks when applied in good lighting. Not to mention how useful it is to have a magnifying mirror that can be adjusted to the perfect angle.
Select Your Organizers
Make Use of Decorative Trays - A well-organized makeup area would be incomplete without a few well-chosen accent pieces. Decorative trays not only serve as an organization station for your most-used products, but they also serve as a beautiful way to display them, keeping you motivated to keep your space tidy and merchandised.
1. Buy a Glamourous Vanity Table
A vanity table is not only a practical way to keep your cosmetics and hair care items neatly in one place, but it also gives you the feeling of being a princess while you're using them. If you have a specific area set aside for your cosmetics, you can spread out all of your items and see at a glance what you have available as you get ready. Many of them feature a wealth of drawers for neatly organizing your various goods.
2. Put in drawer dividers.
Using drawer organizers allows you to categorize and keep items together. You can use them to prevent your drawer contents from rolling around. The best drawer organizers let you stack items vertically, minimizing the amount of floor space taken up. Plus, you can often buy additional components for many models, so your storage can evolve along with your cosmetics collection. Winning.
3. Sourcing Transparent Storage Containers
If you can see it, you're more likely to use it, while if you can't, you probably won't touch it, which is why we're fans of clear organizers that let you see your products. Clear organizers are helpful when you're in a rush or under pressure to make important decisions and just want to grab what you need and go. Small bathroom and vanity items can be neatly stored in various-sized mason jars.
4. Arrange your most-used items in a Lazy Susan.
Is room limited? Use a lazy Susan, it's all you need. With a 12-inch cabinet and a lazy Susan that fits inside, you can easily access items that would otherwise be hidden in the back. Corners are a waste of space, but with a Lazy Susan, you can maximize every inch of that awkward area.
5. Products for Backups Should Be Hung
You're the type who likes to stock up on extras of their favorite things, just in case they suddenly run out. The problem arises when trying to find a place to put all the items that provide this comfort, despite the fact that many people require it. Hanging such items from an over-the-door rack will serve as a constant visual reminder that you have a backup rather than stowing them away, which could lead to unnecessary purchases.
6. Mirrored Glass Tray
If you put your treasured possessions on top of your mirror, you can easily see them without having to dig through the rest of your stuff to find them. Put your mirror to good use by keeping your favorite hairspray or other beauty products right in front of it. Excellent use for this mirror is as a last-minute touchup mirror before you head out the door.
7. Palettes of eyeshadow should be organized by color tone
It can be time-consuming to sort through your many eyeshadow palettes in search of the right one for the day, especially if you have several different looks you want to try. When you know the exact eyeshadow look you want to achieve, you'll find it helpful to have your eyeshadow palettes organized into warm tones, cool tones, and neutral tones.
8. Fill ice cube trays with separate eyeshadows
If you have trouble keeping track of your individual eyeshadows, it may be time to create a special storage area for them. Ice cube trays, please: They work wonderfully with any form of eye shadow, from standard round and rectangular containers to more unusual square and diamond shapes. As an added bonus, these silicone trays can be disinfected quickly and easily.
9. Makeup Brushes in the correct order
Makeup brushes can get unruly and unsanitary fast, and it's always a mystery where your kabuki brushes went. Choose a container with multiple slots to keep your various brushes organized.
10. Makeup sponges should be kept in a sponge stand
If you don't clean and store your makeup sponges properly, they can become a breeding ground for bacteria and other germs. The best way to keep them organized is in a stand designed to hold sponges. Sturdy drying racks prevent sponges from coming into contact with other objects, ensuring they dry quickly and thoroughly.
11. Arrange your most-used items in a Lazy Susan
Is room limited? Use a lazy Susan, it's all you need. With a 12-inch cabinet and a lazy Susan that fits inside, you can easily access items that would otherwise be hidden in the back. Corners are a waste of space, but with a rotating Lazy Susan, you can maximize every inch of that awkward area.
12. Makeup Case with Dividers
Even though this is for travel, you can use it at home to easily organize your everyday essentials. We all have things that we use daily and need to find them quickly. This case has dividers that you can move to fit your products so you can always ensure a perfect fit!
13. Don't Forget to Label Your Drawers
Any person who enjoys cosmetics knows that once you have a lot of options, the drawers all start to look the same. There should be clear labels for things like cosmetic organizers "face," "eye," and "lip" products to help with this. You can also make a unique label for each brand's drawer if that's how you prefer to organize your products.
14. The Extendable Shower Caddy
If you have a lot of hero soaps, body washes, scrubs, cleansers, and hair products, it's worth it to invest in an adjustable shower caddy with more space. Organizing each batch of goods according to where they can be found on the shelves is even more revolutionary. Epoxy adhesive is also suitable for permanently mounting stone or acrylic corner shelves.
15. Package Breakables in Bubble Wrap Before Shipping
It can be difficult to figure out how to pack all of your makeup for a trip without it taking up too much space or getting damaged. The secret that has for keeping your favorite powders and glassware in perfect condition? Sack them up. Fragile items, such as eyeshadow palettes, highlighter sticks, and glass bottles, should be wrapped in bubble wrap or a thick, protective fabric. The products should then be sealed in a watertight bag.
16. Keep Your Most-Used Items On The Left Shelves
Practice a minimal approach to applying makeup. We recommend organizing your cosmetics by using a left-to-right axis and the order in which you use them to save time in the morning and preserve mental capacity for more weighty decisions later on in the day. After all, who wants to be drained of willpower first thing in the morning?
17. Use picture ledges as a place to keep nail polish
No one will look down on you if you have as many shades of nail polish as your neighborhood salon. Having a wide variety of nail polishes is great, but having so many can make storage a hassle. Put them on a picture ledge and treat them like a collection of works of art instead of dumping them in a tub. Think about where in your house you tend to your nails the most. It's a good idea to have a caddy with handles if you plan on buffing and polishing your nails somewhere other than where you keep your supplies.
18. Re-Use Candle Jars
When you invest in a candle, it's not so easy to throw the empty jar out when the wax has melted away. Keep them and reuse them as a pretty (and eco-friendly) holder for your makeup brushes, eyeliners and so much more.
19. Use Catchall Containers
Investing in pretty bowls, trays and organizers makes your mess look beautiful without having to spend time cleaning. There's truly nothing better than having a space that's pristine and doesn't require a ton of upkeep.
20. Use Non-Slip Drawer Liners
There's nothing worse than organizing your beauty cabinet only to have everything slide around when you close the drawer. Lining the bottom with a non-slip drawer liner will keep everything in place no matter how much you open
21. Soft Baskets for Makeup
If you have deep enough drawers, soft woven baskets are a lovely way to store makeup, skincare, and other beauty essentials. They create a softer look than plastic or acrylic bins. If you don't have the drawer space, they also look
22. Fill a votive holder with coffee beans and keep your brushes in it
If you're not into the smell of coffee, you can use dry white beans or whatever. It's simple, It's cheap, and actually a genius way to store your makeup brushes.
23. Palette Organizer
This palette organizer is so great and keeps your drawers clutter free! You can vertically store all of your eyeshadow palettes and with the clear design easily grab the one you want to use.
What to Look For in a Makeup Organizer?
Style
Makeup organizers are available in a variety of styles, ranging from see-through drawers to cosmetic bags that keep products together while traveling. There are also organizers for specific products such as eyeliner, brushes, and palettes. Consider where and how much space you have to store your organizer: do you want a small-ish bag that you can take with you on the go? There are numerous ways to personalize your makeup display with organizers—it all depends on your personal preferences.
Storage
Storage capacity is an important consideration when deciding whether a makeup organizer is right for you. Some organizers have numerous sections for storing specific products, such as brushes or lip gloss, while others do not. The amount of storage you require is determined by the number of products you have. Examine the compartments carefully to ensure that the organizer will hold your products.