Am I the only one who sees all those gorgeous makeup vanities on Pinterest and sighs loudly with envy?
While I don’t have the room I wish I had to have such a gorgeous makeup area, there are some easy and affordable makeup organizers and storage ideas that won’t force you to build an addition on your home.
From acrylic drawers, floating shelves, lazy Susans and tiered carts, there’s a storage option for every space to keep your makeup collection decluttered, easy to find or just beautifully displayed!
Bonus: These makeup organization ideas can also apply to your skin care product organization!
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How To Organize Your Makeup – Key Tips
Here are some tips to help you organize your makeup collection:
Categorize Your Makeup
- By product type: Group similar items together, like lipsticks, eyeshadow palettes, and foundations.
- By color: Organize your makeup by color to easily find what you need.
- By frequency of use: Keep your most-used items within easy reach.
Use Storage Solutions (see below for options!)
- Makeup organizers: Use drawer organizers, acrylic trays, or tiered trays to keep your makeup tidy.
- Makeup bags: Store smaller items like lipsticks, eyeliners, and mascaras in makeup bags.
- Makeup drawers: If you have a vanity with drawers, use dividers to keep your makeup organized within the drawers.
Clear Out Expired Products
- Check expiration dates: Regularly check the expiration dates on your makeup products.
- Toss old products: Discard any products that are past their prime or have changed color or texture.
Keep Your Makeup Vanity Clean
- Wipe down surfaces: Regularly clean your vanity and makeup brushes to prevent bacteria buildup.
- Organize cords: Use cord organizers to keep your charging cables tidy.
By following these tips, you can create a well-organized and efficient makeup space.
Makeup Storage & Makeup Organization Ideas
1. Acrylic Lipstick Storage
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2. A Candy Jar For Nail Polish
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3. Vases + Mugs For Makeup Brushes
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4. Rolling Storage Makeup Cart
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5. Vertical Storage – Hanging Door Organizer
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6. Acrylic Palette Holders
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7. Floating Shelves
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8. Tiered Vanity Shelves
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9. Lazy Susan
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10. Ikea Alex Drawers
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11. Acrylic Drawers
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12. Deluxe Makeup/Skincare Vanity Organizer
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13. Vintage Glass Makeup Brush Organizer
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14. Cake Stand Makeup Display
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15. Drawer Separators To Organize Makeup by Product
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16. Metal Baskets To Sort Your Makeup
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17. Hanging Acrylic Makeup Display Shelves
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18. Vintage Bar Cart
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19. Hanging Closet Makeup Organizer
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20. Makeup Organization Storage Trunk
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21. Makeup Vanity With Storage
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22. Book Shelves For Makeup Organization
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23. Apothecary Jars
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24. Mirrored Vanity Box Makeup Organization Ideas
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25. Rose Gold Storage Trunks To Organize Makeup
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How do you store and organize your makeup?
I want that spinning lipstick tower so badly! I think it would be so pretty to display my lippies. I need to get some more acrylic organizers but the prices can get crazy with shipping to Canada.
I know…if only I could build my own! The eBay unit was only $10 or so and shipped free!
These makeup organizers look awesome
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I am definitely not as organized as you. I have a few acrylic organizers but not enough for my makeup collection. Great post! :]
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Every time I look at these storage pieces, they are way overpriced. Is there a specific brand that I should look at?
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I don’t know of a cheaper brand yet, but eBay and Amazon usually offer them cheaper than most retailers. I would start there. I agree, I love these pieces but the price is a turn off!
I loved your blog and your tips
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Thanks Renata!
I’ve been looking to reorganise my makeup so this gave me some really good ideas, I love the look of all of that acrylic storage!
Julia // The Sunday Mode
I know, if I had enough room for it I would have acrylic pieces everywhere!
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