Are eyeshadow palettes cluttering the counter? Can we barely even tell what color our vanity is anymore? Do lipstick and mascara tubes roll away, never to be seen again? Let's just admit it: Sometimes we just stuff our brushes into a drawer when we're done with them and run out of the door, only to return home and sweep everything off to the side. Well, that's all about to change, because we've rounded up the most brilliant ways to organize our makeup.
Just imagine: a neat and clean space where all of our items of makeup are safely tucked away in their home! We're feeling zen just thinking about it.
Unfortunately, that's not always an easy feat to accomplish. This may come as a newsflash to some, but not all of us were blessed with Kardashian-sized pockets and closets. Finding a place to store our makeup collection can prove to be a real struggle — and leave us wondering how we even ended up with 20 lipsticks of almost the same shade. We might not even attempt to organize our makeup collection if we don't know if we have enough space for it.
Well, don't worry — our simple tips will finally give our beauty products a place to call home. Oh, and even better: Some of these storage ideas are super cute to boot! Read on to see 35 creative DIY makeup storage ideas, and then get organizing!
Magnet Makeup Board Storage
It's easy to forget just how many eye shadows we have when they're all stuffed into a drawer. Never be at a loss for the perfect color with this brilliant magnet makeup board from Laura of Laura's Thoughts. Just hot glue some strong magnets to back of each shadow and they'll be display-ready.
Candleholders Storage
Fans of candles probably go through lots of leftover candle jars. Ann of Life Ann Style has found a way to put them to better use: repurposed candle jars.
To get those wax pucks out of the glass container, just place the glass containers into the freezer. "Freezing the wax will cause the wax to shrink, and you can easily pop out the wax puck," Ann says.
Candy Jar Storage
A simple way to restore order to our vanity is to place small, unruly items into a pretty container. Case in point: This candy jar nail polish display thought up by Kristin of Modish & Main.
Lid Rack Storage
We love, love, LOVE the way the brilliant blogger behind The Not-So-Secret Life of Jennifer Nicole made a makeup palette organizer from a simple lid rack. This also works with any magazine rack from a stationery store!
In Plain Sight Storage
Annie of Ms. Tapioca made this DIY Ikea makeup table with — what else? — an Ikea shelf and cheap acrylic trays. Super-smart!
Floating Mason Jar Storage
Just when we think there's nothing more we can do with mason jars, something like this pops up on our radar. How cute and rustic is this mason jar organizer from Casey of The DIY Playbook? She paired the jars with a picture-hanging kit and some screws to make this "farmhouse chic" display.
Sushi Mat Storage
We're excited to try this clever how-to from Irina of Irina's Cute Box for our next getaway! Surprisingly inexpensive, this brush organizer will keep all our essentials (think brushes, eyeliners, and mascara) neatly packed together in a pretty little bundle.
Tiered Trays Storage
The secret to this tiered tray storage from Stephanie of This Casita? Just some trays and a couple of candlesticks! For a pop of color, spray paint the tiers and candlesticks in different hues. Love it!
DIY Wheel Cart Storage
Melissa from the Polka Dot Chair added a utensil holder to a Raskog Utility Cart ($30, ikea.com) to make this awesome rolling vanity. It's just the thing to streamline our morning routine. And we love that we can simply wheel it out of sight when we finish preening!
Bead-Filled Containers
… or rice, coffee beans, or another small filler. They'll hold our brushes upright in a way that only looks fancy. Nicole of Hello Miss Nikki used clear plastic beads for this makeup brush storage project.
Dinnerware
With just a little drilling and a spray of paint, Cher from Designs by Studio C made this styling jewelry and makeup holder from dinnerware. It also makes a fab gift for someone who loves a little whimsy.
Extra Cup Makeup Storage Idea
Have a spare mug, glass, or cup? Use it to hold lip glosses that would otherwise roll around and fall on the floor.
Baby Bottle Dryer
To keep brushes clean, use a baby bottle dryer! This way, all the brushes stay upright and can properly air-dry after being washed.
Hanging Buckets
Install some curtain rods, but instead of hanging up curtains, use the rods to hold up small pails to hold makeup items in!
Wall Planter Makeup Storage Idea
Instead of using wall planters for, well, plants, use them to hold makeup brushes or lip pencils!
Glasses Case for On-the-Go Storage
Use an extra glasses case to store the little miscellaneous makeup items that are always randomly on the table, like tweezers!
Plastic Crayola Case
To keep those precious fake eyelashes safe and sound, use the shell of one of those plastic Crayola cases, like this Pinterester did. It's the perfect size for fake lashes!
Straw Dispenser
Take a cue from the local soda fountain and employ a straw dispenser for brushes or any other kind of tall makeup item.
Coverted Toilet Paper Rolls
No one would ever guess that this cylinder-shaped makeup holder is made up of cardboard toilet paper rolls. Follow this tutorial by Glamrs to learn how to make this.
Repurposed Plastic Water Bottles
We all know that we should recycle plastic water bottles, and Ela Gale shows us how to do it for makeup storage.
Candelabra Storage Hack
Forget candles, equip a candelabra with jars that hold makeup items instead. This might be the most elegant makeup holder yet!
Wine Bottle Holder
Like with the candelabra idea, instead of popping wine bottles, pop glass cups or jars into a wine bottle holder. Then fill those babies with makeup!
Shoe Rack
Here's an easy one: hang up a shoe rack, like the kind that hangs on the door, and then fill it with lipsticks and lip glosses.
Soap Bar Dish
When we think about it, soap bar dishes are actually the perfect size to hold makeup items! Just fill it with beads or fake turf, and then pop in some makeup brushes!
Ice Cube Tray
Have lots of lipsticks rolling around everywhere? Keep them safe and sound in an ice cube tray! This also puts them on display so that we can easily pick out which one we want to wear.
File Rack
To keep taller beauty products nice and tidy, keep them in a pretty file holder.
Egg Cup Storage
Those cute little egg cups aren't just solely reserved for hardboiled eggs. They can hold beauty blenders too!
Convert a Letter Holder
Use one of those wall-hanging letter holders for holding palettes instead of mail! A much better use, we think.
DIY Shoe Box
For a quick and cheap project, transform a spare shoe box into a makeup storage container! Follow this tutorial by Nicole Lee to learn how.
PVC Pipe
Slice up some PVC pipes and then attach then to the wall for a cool (cheap!) and modern-looking lipstick holder.
Coffee Can
Have an old coffee can lying around? Use it as a makeup brush holder! It gives the perfect vintage vibe to any room too.
Popsicle Sticks
This tutorial by Nikki DIY on YouTube uses popsicle sticks to create a nail polish rack. What a fun project to do while binge-watching on Netflix!
Recycled Food Containers
Like to order takeout? Then use some of those plastic food containers for good! This tutorial by Inspire to Craft shows us how to turn food containers into a rotating nail polish rack.
Plastic Easter Eggs
Save those plastic Easter egg containers from the scavenger hunt and use them to protect beauty blenders!
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