How To Store And Organize Your Makeup

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Trying to reach out for a nice shade of lipstick from a horrific pile of makeup only to find out you’ve grabbed the wrong color – pity! 

Well, the good news is, you’re never too old to learn how to organize your makeup, and this post is all about it. 

For a makeup enthusiast, it is easy to keep adding new stuff to your collection, and when things fill up to the brim, that’s when you realize you need to take responsibility. So whether you’re searching for tips on how to organize makeup in a compact space, on your vanity, bathroom, or simply looking for the best makeup storage hacks, we have you covered. 

Scroll through these helpful makeup storage solutions and organizational tips for all your beauty, makeup, and skincare products and finally get a chance to tame the chaos.

 Step #1 Declutter & Categorize

First thing’s first: sort everything – even the products you no longer use.

To do this, gather all your makeup items and sort them into a toss, keep, or throw/give away pile. 

• If it’s old-fashioned or expired, toss it. 
• If it’s unused and you no longer want to keep it, gift it to a friend or donate it to a local shelter.
• And finally, if it’s something you adore and frequently use, put it in the “keep” pile.

Once you’ve sorted everything out and have your keep pile ready to be assessed, it is time to categorize. We suggest categorizing by product type such as face products, eye products, etc., and if you have the space for it, design sub-categories – or, no pressure. 

Here are some ideas to help you get started:

• Concealers
• Mascara
• Foundations
• Powders (Bronzers, Blushes, Setting Powders)
• Makeup tools (lash curler, lip liner, brushes, sponges, brow pencil, etc.)
• Lip products
• Eyeliner

 Step #2: Conquer Your Drawers

Suppose you decide to ditch all ways to organize your makeup and prefer to store it in the good ol’ drawer-way. In that case, you may want to use modular makeup drawer organizers so nothing goes out of context. If your drawers are deeper than anticipated, consider organizers that slide and stack. You may also want to use a tray with handles that can effortlessly be lifted out to the countertop and then easily stacked into the drawer when you’re done using it.

 Step #3: Hang Your Brimming Collection

If you’re struggling to find drawer storage for all the large palettes you’ve gathered over the years, don’t stress on it because there’s always another way. That said, look to the back of your bathroom/room door for more space. Buy some pocket organizers and hang them over. Most pocket organizers offer 30+ slots for makeup – we call this a win.

 Step #4: Nail Polishes = Cookie Jars

While the nail polish isn’t quite as delicious and sweet as a double-chocolate chip cake, it is certainly a treat. 

So if you have any adorable, transparent cookie containers in your home, use them. The benefit of storing nail polishes in a transparent container is you’ll be able to easily peek through the colorful shades and pick whatever you want.

 Conclusion

There you have it – some foolproof and cool tips to organize your makeup. Know that we’re not asking you to stop buying makeup; we’re simply asking you to give your makeup the storage space they deserve. You might want to check out cool makeup storage accessories at Beauty by Luxx.

With the organizational hacks listed above, you can easily get your makeup collection organized. So no more struggling with makeup!