Makeup Organizer Hacks: Maximize Space and Efficiency

Finding the ideal makeup organizer is essential to keeping your space organized and reducing clutter; here are our favorite and prettiest hacks for keeping your beauty arsenal in top condition!

Keep mascara, lipstick and tweezers organized with an upright makeup storage tower to save space while also protecting them from drying out and developing mold. Plus, this clever trick lets you easily see what’s inside each container without opening them all individually!

1. Removable Trays or Baskets

Organization is key when it comes to your beauty collection, whether that means just a few key products or an arsenal. Dumping all your makeup in a bag creates tedious digging sessions; leaving products lying about can create an untidy look; while not having designated spots for brushes and lipsticks increases chances of losing or misplacing items like brushes and lipsticks – which means spring cleaning time becomes much shorter when using an organizer for keeping everything streamlined.

Transparent acrylic makeup organizers and labeled drawer dividers can make finding what you’re searching for much simpler, while using an attractive cake tray is another simple way to organize makeup storage without taking up extra space.

When it comes to storing larger items such as lipsticks and palettes, rotating organizers are an ideal solution. From countertop top to bathroom cabinet interior, these convenient devices allow users to roll from any angle while still being able to clearly see each lip color color they own.

Another option for storing compacts and smaller brushes is a freestanding clear organizer, ideal for compacts and brushes of various sizes. These organizers are an upgrade over your standard kitchen utensil drawer, providing ample room to house everything needed for creating complete looks.

2. Drawer Dividers

Are You an Organized Makeup Storage Fanatic? Dividers Can Boost Drawer Space! When it comes to makeup storage, using clear acrylic dividers is an easy and straightforward solution for maximizing your drawer space. Slim enough to accommodate most products without taking up too much room while remaining easy to maintain!

Amara India makes attractive drawer-specific makeup organizers with dividers and sturdy acrylic construction, ideal for keeping smaller Morphe and Nars shades organized in drawers without breaking them up into multiple containers. Available in several sizes to meet different space needs and stackable, the organizer is designed specifically to hold them all! Plus it’s made to accommodate more palettes that may otherwise be difficult to accommodate in generic makeup drawers inserts.

3. Shallow Drawers

Drawer storage can help to keep your beauty collection tidy in any size space – from tiny nooks to luxurious dressing rooms. Drawer organizer bins and trays provide easy solutions for sorting, storing and organizing products without cluttering up a vanity or nightstand. Drawer organiser bins/trays also make for effective storage of makeup brushes, eyeshadow palettes, hair ties, face masks/cleansers as well as many other beauty essentials!

Easily reachable solutions include those featuring sliding compartments to organize makeup by product type. If lipstick collecting is your goal, look for an organizer with ample individual slots or one featuring a lip-shaped cutout that matches up with each shade in your collection. Alternatively, a shallow drawer allows for easier standing of thinner items, such as eyeshadow palettes.

Transparent organizers allow you to adjust your drawer layout at any time. Their modular pieces make them great for creating customized organization systems tailored specifically to your needs. Keep essential products such as foundation, mascara and blush at the forefront for easy access; while lesser used items such as eyeshadow palettes should be stored behind for occasional use.

Consider an acrylic makeup organizer that doubles as an eye-catching display when organizing drawers. 

4. Labeling

When organizing a large collection of beauty products, labeling each section clearly and neatly will help you quickly locate what you need for your routine. A makeup organizer with built-in labels or customizing your own DIY labels to match the theme of your space can help with this.

Add a beauty caddy to your vanity setup for optimal makeup organization and avoid scrambling around in search of specific lip or eye shadow shades each morning when getting dressed. This way, all essential items will always be within easy reach!

For those short on counter or cabinet space, we suggest using a hanging makeup organizer with see-through pockets as a space saving strategy to categorize and store makeup while taking up minimal cabinet or counter space.

Along with reducing clutter, another reason for investing in makeup storage containers is that they will protect your cosmetics from dust, moisture and other environmental factors that may compromise them over time. You can purchase one with protective cases or simply store your supplies in an existing empty jar that you already own.

On a budget? Repurposing an old rolling cart as your makeup organizer might be just what’s needed! You can store makeup bags, nail polishes and more in its drawers while it remains easily portable when getting ready for night out or an event. Or turn an old cookie jar or mason jar into an eye-catching storage vessel; mason jars work great for lip pencils and mascara while an old ice cube tray holds smaller items such as lipsticks or eyeshadow singles.