If you happen to have a strong Type-A personality like myself, I'm sure you can appreciate the beauty that is organization. Having lots of makeup means having lots of options to store those items. It's so easy to put items in a drawer or an area of your bathroom, closet, etc. and forget it exists, only to come across it on a later date and get a little upset that you haven't been using it. Insert: "I LOVE this _____! I forgot I had this!"
In an attempt to create my own "in-home" makeup studio/beauty room/makeup lover's dream area, I have been on the hunt for the best, most affordable options. I have found some great options, even if you are on a budget. Stay tuned for more updates to my "beauty room." Can't wait for the final reveal!
This little organizer is perfect for what I consider my "every day" essentials. It's not huge, but it's big enough to contain those items that you reach for most often. It has two larger drawers and two smaller drawers, that are fairly shallow. They do fit most compacts I tried, but are too small for a larger container like the Laura Mercier powder, for example. This is actually two separate pieces, so the lipstick part is not attached. I don't mind this, personally, There are 12 spaces for lip products, and then an additional 3-4 compartments that can house eyeliners, mascara, etc. There is one larger area that can fit bulkier items. This is super affordable, and a great way to have all of your products within reach and easy to find.
This is something I have never came across before, and I am SO glad I did! If you are someone who has a lot of palettes, this little "palette bookshelf" as I like to call it works perfectly. It fits UD Naked Palettes, Too Faced, Anastasia, Lorac, and Laura Mercier to name a few. They just slide right in to the compartments and it allows you to see them clearly and grab whatever you need. This item can also be flipped and sit on any side, so there are lots of possibilities. A little more pricey, but I love how compact this is.
I originally bought this to store all of my palettes before finding the item above. This is another good option. It has wider wells so larger palettes like the MAC Pro above fit nicely. You can also stack a few slimmer items together. I wish the front pocket was actually split into two, but for now I am stoing some compacts in it. The side squares are nice for larger bottles like setting sprays, etc. It mau be hard to tell but this item is a lot bulkier than the previous item for palettes, so if you were going to choose one, I would definitely go with the prior. Keep in mind, however, this item has storage for additional items as well.
This is your classic acrylic lipstick organizer. It could be used for other items at well, but I find that the wells are a little too big for most brushes to fit nicely. I don't see how nail polish could fit in this thing, either. This is pretty cheap and works the best for lipsticks. If you have a lot of larger glosses/taller products, I would maybe check out another option as the sides aren't very high and as you can see in the back especially, they don't sit perfectly straight as there is excess space. Still, this is a super affordable holder for someone who has a lot of lip products. I will probably pick a few more of these up. This holds 24 items.
Target Dollar Bins (varies), $1
This is my BEST cheap organizer tip, and it involves going to Target (I apologize in advance for the excessive money you will end up spending.) These little tins can ALWAYS be found in the dollar bin area of target. I've seen tons of different colors, styles, etc. They work perfectly for storing brushes! If you want your brushes to be in the tins a little more "sturdier," I would add some marbles or glass beads to the bottom. These are so cheap I buy several. These white "lacey" ones are older now, but I have seen several similar version since. Keep your eye out on these!
In the mean time, I will continue to build my beauty room and hunt down the best affordable options. Have any good tips? I'd love to hear about them! Leave me a comment below!
