topic Re: Makeup Storage in Beauty Confidential

Makeup Storage

AMK721 — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 23:32:34 GMT

I'm starting to amass a nice collection of makeup but I have limited counter space. Currently I'm using plastic drawers which is working nicely but they are filling up and I know I'll eventually need to stack another set of drawers on top of the current one.

Wondering how you all store your makeup. Anyone want to share pictures and ideas?

Re: Makeup Storage

StephanieBT — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 23:52:27 GMT

Hi AMK721,

If those stackable drawers are the ones from Target, I have the same ones! 😄 I also have a couple of larger clear plastic bins for long-term storage, meaning things I won't be using for a while. I know what you mean though, I'll be needing another set of drawers pretty soon!

Re: Makeup Storage

ArmyChick84 — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 23:55:00 GMT

I have 4 sets of Alex drawers ( three 5 drawer sets and one 9 drawer set). I also use acrylic containers. Some I purchased at Marshalls/HomeGoods/TJMaxx and others from Amazon. (The seller from Amazon is ByAlegory).

This drawer is messy and its where I put my dirty beauty blenders...Got it at Target.

Acrylic Drawers from TjMaxx/Marshalls/Home Goods. The brush holders are from IKEA.

Lipstick holders are from HomeGoods. Palette holders are from Amazon. (It is actually from an office supplier)

Blush/Powder holder from Sonny Cosmetics. I bought the wrong size so half of my stuff doesn't fit there. Yikes.

My other drawers have mostly loose stuff that I didn't really bother buying containers for.

Re: Makeup Storage

AMK721 — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 01:17:57 GMT

Great pictures @ArmyChick84 You look so organized! I wish I had enough space to have a beauty room like this. ❤️

Re: Makeup Storage

pixiedust2 — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 01:21:37 GMT

If you have limited space like I do, a wall organizer might help. I posted this a while ago. I got in on Amazon for around $30. This is actually made for nail polish organization, but as you can see, it works for a lot of other stuff.

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maskedteagal — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 01:50:25 GMT

I got one like this on Amazon too but mine is smaller. I love the wall hanging organizers, saves space and keeps the pretties away from puppies! Which one is this? At the rate I'm going, I think I need to upgrade to a larger one 🙂

Re: Makeup Storage

DaintyDiva — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 01:54:24 GMT

The solution for small spaces are acrylic drawers/organizers. They are considerably less bulky than plastic, not to mention it's much easier to keep them organized. I bought mine from amazon, and they were cheap, decent looking, stackable and fit mostly anywhere.

This is one of them (only $15) but there are other options there https://www.amazon (dot) com/gp/product/B00LI7PI0Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Re: Makeup Storage

AMK721 — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 15:23:47 GMT

I haven't even thought of using office supply drawers but this looks beautiful.

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KMart919 — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 15:26:58 GMT

I'm in the middle of reorganizing mine! I can't wait until I'm done and can post pictures!

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aviscardi — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 20:39:06 GMT

I feel like i am constantly reorganizing and decluttering. i just got a new lip tower and after 2hours managed to pair down and fit my entire lip collection (2.5 drawers + my old lip tower). I didn't think it was possible lol. i have a pier 1 chest i use to store my makeup in and over the years started to pair down how many drawers i use.

i am now only using :

- Original Beauty Box - stores most of my makeup collection/ daily makeup

- Lux Boxes Mini lip tower - entire lip collection

- 2 Pier 1 chest drawers - 1 for blush palettes- tarte, bobbi brown, contour - medium z's and any extra single blushes that are out of rotation. And another for my z palettes of single e/s and mufe singles

The drawer in my vanity holds all of my b/u and essentials and i have my lip liners in a SB cup on the chest next to the lip tower

Id love to have a bigger desk space and get some other organizer to completely eliminate the 2 drawers, that way everything is fully visible all the time. Maybe the next move 🙂

Re: Makeup Storage

AllysonJo — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 20:21:36 GMT

My partner just ordered me a new corner desk unit for me to use as a vanity and for makeup storage. Cannot contain my excitement, had to share! (Now to find the right upholstered chair.)

Edit: it's the 'House of Hampton' corner desk from Wayfair's website.

Re: Makeup Storage

paiute — Sat, 02 Jul 2016 02:59:42 GMT

I LOVE this

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Meeegs — Sat, 02 Jul 2016 03:11:02 GMT

I don't have a large collection, but it is growing. I opted for this acrylic organizer on Amazon. They sell additional sets of drawers separately, so I can add to it later if I need to. I also have some drawer organizers for my makeup I use less often to organize one of my bathroom drawers.

Re: Makeup Storage

GingerCupcake — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 20:23:56 GMT

I just yesterday broke down and ordered an organizer from Amazon. I don't have as huge a stash as some folks are posting in here, but I have significantly outgrown my shelf in our medicine cabinet and cup on the counter.

Songmics Acrylic Cosmetic/makeup Organizer Jewelry Display Box Bathroom Storage Case Drawers UJMU04T

Re: Makeup Storage

KaryCortazar — Mon, 04 Jul 2016 14:27:21 GMT

This is how I ended up sitting my makeup! I got the desk at Costco and the Acrylic organizers on Amazon and Target!

Re: Makeup Storage

samls324 — Mon, 04 Jul 2016 16:07:38 GMT

I have the same one just with 4 drawers. It holds a lot

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jenniferbee — Mon, 04 Jul 2016 19:52:09 GMT

Wow that's beautiful!! I really like how you can access and see most of your makeup, yet it looks uncluttered.

I bought a largish desk second hand, and covered the top with 12" x 12" beveled edge mirrored tiles. It looks pretty sweet, but I can't put much on it or it looks cluttered. I'm going to use your photo as the guide to getting the rest of my beauty items out of drawers and onto my vanity.

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Ispend2much6 — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 02:44:56 GMT

I'm in the middle of reorganizing, and I wonder if anyone would be willing to share their opinion about this: Is it more beneficial to sort your makeup by type (lipstick, eyeliner, etc.,) or by brand? I can't decide. I have one acrylic holder that all of my Lancome makeup fits in, and I like that because I kind of have all my Lancome items memorized. That way, I know exactly where they are.

At the same time, sometimes it's nice to browse your lipsticks, blushes, etc. to find something to go with your makeup look or outfit.

It's driving me crazy!

Re: Makeup Storage

samls324 — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 03:06:07 GMT

I prefer to organize by type of product

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Ispend2much6 — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 03:18:52 GMT

That's what I've always done. I'll probably stick with that. Thanks!