15 Makeup Organizer Ideas That Will Transform Your Beauty Routine
Tame the chaos on your vanity with these genius storage vessels that are cheap as can be.
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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.
The #1 bestselling spice rack on Amazon is about to solve all your makeup organizing dilemmas. Declutter your cosmetics cases and put them on display using this set of tiered shelves. Even better, the non-slip lining will keep your products from falling everywhere.
This carousel organizer does it all by transforming your makeup drawer into a spinning device that lets you find whatever you're looking for in a flash.
Got a few extra jars on hand? Use them to organize your lipsticks and glosses. Then you can arrange them any way you want: by packaging (tubes versus sticks), by color, or even by brand.
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You'll never lose your eyeshadow blending brush again when you keep your entire brush set in the same adorable case. Another perk? This tip also makes your collection at-the-ready for last-minute travel.
Desk organizers are the ultimate vanity organization stations. This storage item, traditionally used for filing paperwork, features four different drawers that are plenty big for all your essentials.
While nail polish isn't quite as sweet as a chocolate chip cookie, it is a treat. This adorable container is transparent, so the colorful shades can peek through the sides and brighten up your vanity.
If you prefer to purchase your eyeshadows by individual shades (versus a big palette), then you probably have jars and jars of colors to sift through every day — unless you line 'em up by shade in an ice cube tray. These silicone trays will fit everything you need, and they're so easy to wash if things get powdery.
Stack your products on a cupcake stand.
A pretty cake tray is the perfect way to organize smaller makeup products like nail polishes and perfumes. You could also place cups of products like lipstick and eyeliner around the tray. Find one that spins for ultimate accessibility.
Some mornings you like to get ready in the bathroom, while other days you might prefer your bedroom. Instead of lugging your essentials back and forth, fill up an IKEA Raskog cart with your stash so everything you need is just a quick reach away.
Put an old serving tray on your vanity and use it to keep your products in one place. Add a few mason jars to hold things like eyeliners and makeup brushes.
Kitchen utensil organizers are just as useful when tucked into drawers in your bathroom or vanity — just replace the knives with a straight iron, the forks with makeup brushes, and the spoons with eye liners.
If you just can't find enough drawer storage for all the palettes you've collected over the years, look to the back of your door for more space. Here, a pocket organizer provides 36 bonus slots for makeup.
Vandue Corporation Place your tubes in clear drawers.
Find a freestanding clear organizer to stow your eyeliner pencils, makeup brushes, lipsticks, and anything else you can think of. The sliding drawers on this container make it even easier to locate your go-to products.
Chances are, there's an old pencil case lying around somewhere in your home. Before a big trip, fill it up with your must-have makeup products. It's small enough to fit into your carry-on, and the various compartments will keep you organized to and from your destination.
These layered drawers will conceal your products from prying eyes, but allow you to see everything perfectly. Plus, this set would look perfectly chic on any bathroom or bedroom shelf.
Blake Bakkila has been writing about everything from pop culture to lifestyle products for more than eight years. Her work has appeared on GoodHousekeeping.com, WhattoExpect.com, Health.com, and in the print and digital versions of Real Simple and People.
Lauren is a senior editor at Hearst. She was previously the senior editor at WomansDay.com and the home editor at GoodHousekeeping.com and HouseBeautiful.com. Her book club, ramen, and jean jackets are a few of her favorite things.
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