Statistics show that women own an average of 40 cosmetic products, and use around 12 makeup and personal care products each day. These products are essential for our skin wellbeing and can truly enhance our natural beauty… often at the expense of your bathroom’s style and organization!
If you are a beauty lover with a New Year’s resolution to be more organized in 2022, check out these unmissable makeup storage ideas! From palette organizers to makeup travel cases, here you can find a full range of options to meet your needs (and home design!).
Makeup Brush Tube Holder
If you are looking for a makeup shelf organizer that is both convenient and stylish, look no further than makeup brush tube holders. When open, tube holders give you easy access to all of your tools, but once zipped up, they stylishly conceal everything on the inside.
Usually, these organizers come with makeup brush sets, but you can also choose to buy them separately and find the right model to fit your bathroom’s style.
At the same time, recent surveys tell us that American women spend around $11 on makeup per day—and up to $300,000 in cosmetic products during their lifestyle. If you are looking to keep the costs down, you can also opt to create DIY makeup storage using bottles, Mason jars, or empty candle containers.
A Compact Makeup Organizer for Travel Lovers
If you are both a traveler and a makeup lover, then you are probably always on the hunt for a new makeup travel case. After all, there are some conditions that need to be met! A travel makeup container should save you from a luggage catastrophe by being padded, keeping your makeup in place, and having enough space for your travel-sized cosmetics.
In particular, this glamorous makeup case looks gorgeous on your bathroom shelf, it helps you apply makeup on the go, and prevents spillage.
While in combination with other storage options, a compact makeup organizer is great for anyone, alone is best used by makeup minimalists looking to extend the lifespan of their products even further.
A Sleek Makeup Drawer Organizer for Your Bathroom Vanity
Whether you have a large bathroom vanity with plenty of space for your makeup or you are looking for an organizer for a small bathroom, a sleek makeup drawer organizer is something you shouldn’t skimp on.
Indeed, a makeup drawer organizer is one of those timeless makeup vanity storage ideas that have more than one benefit.
Firstly, it keeps all of your makeup products and beauty products at hand. Additionally, a drawer organizer allows you to impart some organization to your bathroom without having to find additional space for storing makeup products.
And lastly, a more organized makeup drawer can help you reduce the amount of makeup wasted. Don’t forget that recent statistics estimate that around 20–40% of makeup is wasted and ends up in landfills.
Acrylic Makeup Organizers for Small Spaces
Not everyone is lucky enough to have a large bathroom vanity or separate makeup storage cabinet. But this doesn’t mean that there’s nothing you can do to work towards a stylish, organized, and relaxing bathroom atmosphere.
Acrylic makeup organizers are often see-through, which makes them perfect to make a small space seem larger and more spacious.
Additionally, acrylic makeup organizers come in all shapes and sizes, meaning that you can use an acrylic model for your hundreds of makeup products or just to keep your few lipsticks and mascara out of the way.
No matter whether you need a makeup caddy or prefer a rotating makeup organizer, the right acrylic model is durable, easy to clean, and can meet any of your needs.
A Roll-Up Makeup Brush Organizer
Makeup brushes can last between three and five years when they are properly cared for. However, because of shedding, foul odors, or discoloration, we tend to throw them away every three months, causing damage to our wallets and the environment alike.
In this case, the right makeup brush storage ideas can truly help you take care of your brushes and extend their lifespan.
Roll-up makeup brush organizers are excellent to reduce makeup brush friction, keep them safe from bacteria, and prevent contamination from one brush to another. What’s more is that a roll-up brush organizer makes for the perfect flat-lay set-up!
Stylish Makeup Storage Boxes for Your Bedroom Shelf
If you are looking for a large makeup organizer to comfortably store your growing collection of makeup products, skincare lotions, and beauty tools such as brushes, a makeup box is a right solution for your needs.
A cute makeup storage box doesn’t just offer plenty of space to keep every item organized and safe, but it also conceals everything in a stylish case. What’s more, a case with handles provides unparalleled convenience and portability.
And, if you prefer to get ready in your bedroom in the morning, a makeup storage case allows you to keep all of your essentials on your bedroom shelf without giving the room a messy look.
An Elegant Mirror Tray for Your Dressing Table
Whether you have a dressing table in your room, a vanity set up in the bathroom, or you are just using your bedside table to keep your makeup, there are some makeup table storage ideas you can’t miss out on.
Indeed, one of the main issues with keeping makeup items on tables is that they can easily give the whole room a messy look and affect the table’s design. The good thing is that you are certainly not the first person to face this issue!
For years, ladies have been using what are today called raised plateaus, perfume trays, vanity trays, or dresser trays. These are mirrored trays used to enhance a table’s centerpiece and add elegance to the room’s decor.
If you have always been a fan of the Victorian style, love the Art Deco sophistication, or have opted for an eclectic style for your home, a mirrored tray can be an excellent makeup storage alternative that adds to the room’s design. Of course, if you decide to opt for a mirrored tray, you should do your best to keep it free of clutter and dust—so regular cleaning is a must!
A Creative Case for Your Whole Makeup Collection
Above, we have looked at some unique and alternative makeup storage options. However, a tried-and-tested solution might be just as beneficial! For example, a makeup box organizer or beauty case with different compartments is perfect for someone with many makeup products to organize.
Thanks to the different layers, you can have a single case where to store your skincare lotions and creams, sprays, palettes, lipsticks, and brushes. And, at the same time, keep your skincare products separated from makeup products and various tools.
What’s more is that most beauty cases are travel-friendly, meaning that, with this option, you will always only need one makeup organizer to carry with you.
Minimalist Wooden Makeup Holders
If you are a beauty lover with a mild makeup shopping addiction, you might prefer to spend your money on actual makeup products than makeup storage. Luckily, there are plenty of cheap makeup storage solutions that you can make yours in no time, with little expense, and with great results.
For example, an easy makeup storage option would be to invest in wooden containers. These make for the perfect case for your makeup brushes and cosmetic products, are more sustainable than plastic items, and can last a lifetime.
The added bonus? They are ideal for your minimalist, nature-inspired, or Japandi home!
Streamlined Palette Organizers
If you are an eyeshadow fanatic and love to experiment with different colors, textures, and patterns, the chances are that you have more palettes than you can organize. Thanks to the right makeup palette storage ideas, you can finally keep your eyeshadow palette in order.
Some unique benefits of this makeup storage option include:
- The palettes are stored separately from each other which prevents friction and damage
- You can find your own organization system to suit your needs
- Each palette is easily accessible
- The clear design of most organizers let you know exactly what palette you are picking up, thus saving you time on your routine
Of course, a palette organizer is best-used in combination with one of the makeup storage solutions above.
Conclusion
Above, we have seen some unique makeup storage ideas for 2022. No matter whether you are a makeup minimalist, a makeup organization freak, or you love to find new ways to style your bathroom, the solutions above are ideal for any makeup lover.
FAQ
How do you organize a lot of makeup in a small space?
Tailored cosmetic storage options such as drawer organizers can help you safely and smartly organize a lot of makeup products. You can set up the drawer organizer in your bedroom’s chest of drawers, bathroom’s vanity, or a purposely-bought makeup cabinet.
What is the best way to store makeup?
The best way to store makeup is to invest in makeup holders that keep your products separated from each other, away from external bacteria, and protected from damage. Padded makeup cases with different compartments that are easily cleaned are ideal.
How do you store makeup in drawers?
Makeup is commonly stored in drawers, but you will need to invest in the right makeup storage ideas specifically designed for drawers. These include clear organizers for makeup, jars for brushes, and separate cases for skincare products. Don’t forget to clean the drawer before storing your makeup.
