Makeup products can get messy if you don’t have them in an organized space, which can be frustrating if you’re always on the go and don’t have time to dedicate to your vanity table each morning. But it doesn’t have to be that way! In this guide, we’ll take you through ten of the best ways to organize your makeup so that you can find the right products quickly and easily, no matter how busy your day gets.
The Drawer
When it comes to storing your makeup, consider organizing by type. For example, you could create a drawer for makeup removers and another for eyeshadow palettes. There are also beauty products that come in drawers, like organizers with sliding lids. If your storage space allows for it, consider using multiples of these products so you can store different items in different drawers without having to purchase a separate container for each product. Not only will it help keep things organized, but you’ll be able to use what you already have on hand!
Clear containers
Clear makeup containers are essential for keeping your space organized. Instead of wondering what’s in each container, it will be easy to find exactly what you’re looking for. If you choose opaque or colored containers, your products could be confused with someone else’s and end up going to waste. Organizing your makeup also saves money in unexpected ways. If you keep your mascara from drying out by storing it upright, for example, you might not have to replace it as often. Store everything together. The best way to organize your makeup is to put all of it in one place so that it can easily be found and put away quickly without extra effort.
The Refrigerator
Keep small, beauty-related items that you use on a daily basis in your refrigerator. In addition to keeping them cool and germ-free, it will make it easier for you to quickly slap some on as soon as you start applying makeup. This is especially useful for products like mascara and eyeliner, which you’ll want close at hand. (You can store lipstick there, too—but bear in mind that lipstick isn’t really designed to be kept at room temperature.) If you don’t have space in your fridge or aren’t willing to put beauty supplies there, invest in a couple of magnetic boards and get creative with how you display them! Just make sure they’re out of reach from pets and kids.
Magnetic boards
Magnetic boards are extremely useful for storing makeup of all kinds, from lipstick and foundation to eye shadow and mascara. One caveat: Do not place magnets near electronic equipment or appliances. You don’t want your hard drive fried! Instead, use repositionable notes that can be easily removed when they’re no longer needed. When you do remove them, clean them with rubbing alcohol and apply a fresh note. They won’t affect any of your electronics but will make it easier for you (and anyone else) to find what you need quickly without cluttering drawers or shelves in your bathroom or vanity area.
Separate containers for different types of makeup
Separate and label containers for different types of makeup products. For example, create a storage container specifically for eyeliner, another for lipsticks, etc. Keeping everything separated will help you keep track of what you have and what you need. For some makeup products (like mascara), it’s even helpful to include a small extra space in between each product. So you can add individual lashes or single eye shadows.
This way, if you’re halfway through an eyeliner pencil and know that a new one is on its way from Great Beauty Stuff, putting down your current pencil and picking up another one will be easy since they are separate from each other and from other items in your drawer.
Vanity organizers
Today’s vanity organizers come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Small, flat organizers are perfect for organizing nail polish and other small items, while tall cylindrical organizers are ideal for makeup brushes. Some organizers also have separate drawers, which are great for storing eye makeup or small accessories like bobby pins and hair ties. Although drawer dividers are mostly designed for jewelry storage, they can also be used in some vanity organizers to keep different types of cosmetics organized.
How to Buy The Best Makeup Organizer
When you first start organizing your makeup, it can be easy to buy any old makeup organizer. You might just want to hit up your local store and pick out something that’s convenient. But, when you’re looking for a product that will help you save space and keep your things organized, there are certain features that should be on your list of must-haves. Think about how many products you currently have in storage: Do you need something that has lots of drawers or compartments? Is size an issue? Do you wear makeup every day or only occasionally? All of these questions factor into what kind of makeup organizer is right for you. Once you know what features are most important, it’s time to hit up some stores!