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6 Tips for organizing your beauty products

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Remember that time when I was in a hurry and accidentally used an eyeliner to fill in my brows?

Yea.. that’s when I decided NOT to store my brow pencils in the same container as my eyeliners.

I’m doing a little spring cleaning around the house and decided to reorganize and re-paint my little beauty room/closet (again- btw would you guys like to see a before/after post?). This is a perfect opportunity to get rid of all the unused and unloved products that have been taking up space and organize my stash a little.

I’ll be honest- I probably reorganize my makeup way too often, but truth be told, I find this to be very therapeutic- especially if I get to throw away a bunch of old/used up products.

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CREATE YOUR “ESSENTIALS” TRAY

This, of course, depends on how large your makeup collection is. If you’re anything like me and have A LOT of makeup, do what I do and keep all of your essentials and daily staples in one tray or a big makeup bag. This way, you’ll have your most-used and loved products stored in one place where they’re easily accessible. I also keep a separate little basked for products I’m testing out for reviews- this is a big help.

STORE AWAY WHATEVER YOU DON’T USE

Go through your stash and store away whatever you don’t use on regular basis. Even if your makeup collection isn’t extensive, you’d be surprised how many products just sit in your beauty corner, not being used. I also have a few “backup” products- like an extra bottle of my favorite foundation in my summer shade, or my favorite mascara- I store those away too.

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USE DRAWERS WITH DIVIDERS

Using dividers is a perfect solution for clustering products together. I keep my makeup organized by category: concealer, bronzers, blushes, etc. If you don’t have drawers then I highly recommend using one of the acrylic makeup organizers. I personally love MUJI, but I also use something similar to this to store my lipsticks. There are many places you can find them online, but I actually bought a few of these in places like HomeGoods and Marshalls.

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Some of my favorite “everyday” lip products.

USE CANDLE JARS

This is something we all do, isn’t it? I probably have about 10 of these and use each one to store different things- empty candle jars are perfect for storing mascaras, lip liners, eyeliners, eye pencils and makeup brushes.

KEEP THE NAMES VISIBLE

When it comes to lipsticks, especially ones that are packaged like MAC, where you can’t see the color until you remove the cap- storing them upside down is something that really helps me out. This is a huge time-saver since it lets you find the shade you need quicker, without having to rummage through your entire collection.

PUT EVERYTHING BACK IN ITS PLACE

.. right away. This is something I still struggle with sometimes (my beauty corner can get REALY messy at times) but putting everything back in its place right away will help you stay organized. This is something I make sure to do especially after going out- that’s when I usually change handbags and bring a few essentials with me (like lipstick, powder, etc.) I always make sure to put those back the next day.

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When it comes to storing things like nail polishes, base and top coats, etc. keep in my mind that they need to be stored in a dry and cool place, so avoid storing them in your bathroom.

The only thing that I still haven’t been able to figure out is how to store my eyeshadow palettes- some of them are really bulky. Do you guys have any suggestions? How do you store your beauty products?

58 Comments

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    Nameless Gap
    March 21, 2016 at 9:10 am

    Nice post! I reorganise my makeup too often too, I just really enjoy doing it! Haha
    Paula | http://www.namelessgap.blogspot.com

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    Amanda Elizabeth
    March 21, 2016 at 9:10 am

    TJ Maxx/Homegoods as such great makeup storage pieces but I love that idea for the old candles! Not only are they pretty but functional as well!

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    Aleksandra
    March 21, 2016 at 9:17 am

    Mine make up cupboard is a nightmare, I must admit. I never thought about candle jars though – must give then a try.

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    jenna cantillion
    March 21, 2016 at 10:35 am

    MUJI storage is amazing for storing makeup!

    jenna | Beauty And The Style

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    RobynLouiiise
    March 21, 2016 at 10:36 am

    I am forever reorganising my makeup drawers and they just never stay that way!

    I think dividers would work wonders for me, I just egt so frustrated with it looking messy.

    Robyn | RobynLouiiise

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    Missy Quigley
    March 21, 2016 at 11:02 am

    I recently purchased an acrylic organizing tray and it has changed my make up area for the better! It is the putting everything back that is my problem ;)

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    Chelsea Jacobs
    March 21, 2016 at 11:05 am

    I really need to do this!

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    Ambar Syed
    March 21, 2016 at 11:49 am

    These are some lovely ideas – I have a makeup bag which I switch up on a monthly basis so I keep trying new things and anything I’m not using, I store away. :)
    – Ambar x
    http://www.herlittleloves.blogspot.com

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    Victoria Gibson
    March 21, 2016 at 11:55 am

    I would love to see a before and after! Also I store my eyeshadow pallets in these letter holders! I found similar ones at the dollar store and they do the trick! ❤️

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    Manca (Books and Bows)
    March 21, 2016 at 12:01 pm

    You have some great ideas :) I store my makeup on top of a chest of drawers with glass between the chest and the containers which are white rectangular boxes. And my daily makeup is in an acrylic organizer right next to my mirror.

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    Darina
    March 21, 2016 at 12:23 pm

    Good tips! Really like these organizing ideas!

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    Isabelle Goodall-Munroe
    March 21, 2016 at 2:20 pm

    Such a great set of ideas and advice as always sweet! I love using dividers in my drawers and I too organise my makeup similarly to you. I’ve just seen someone in the comments mention using an old letter holder for storing palettes, I’ll have to try that.

    We all love a good candle jar don’t we, haha!

    Isabelle | http://www.isabellekategm.co.uk

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      Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
      March 25, 2016 at 11:35 am

      I’m definitely trying that idea too! I find palettes so difficult to store, they’re all different sizes, etc. but the letter holder idea is awesome!

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    A Little Dose of Makeup
    March 21, 2016 at 2:33 pm

    These are great ideas! My favorite way to store my makeup is with acrylic organizers

    xx, A Little Dose of Makeup

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    Kathy
    March 21, 2016 at 2:49 pm

    This is so helpful! I don’t have an immense amount of makeup but I do try to store away everything I am not using at the time :)

    Kathy
    http://www.alongcamekathy.blogspot.co.nz

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    Danielle Beautyblog
    March 21, 2016 at 4:11 pm

    Yes to the before and after post! I store most of my palettes in a wooden letter holder I got on sale at TK Maxx! Love reorganising my makeup too thought I don’t do it nearly enough!

    Danielle’s Beauty Blog

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      Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
      March 25, 2016 at 11:38 am

      I’ll definitely share a before/after! Someone else mentioned the same thing about the letter holders, will have to try that idea!

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    Camille
    March 21, 2016 at 5:11 pm

    I’ve been so tired to keep makeup I barely use in my “daily” products so I couldn’t agree more with you ! The key is really to be organized, otherwise you can forget some of the products you have too (especially lipsticks, which is important to keep names visible, as you said !)
    x

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      Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
      March 25, 2016 at 11:39 am

      Yes! I like to rotate my products once in a while too, go through those that I don’t reach for too often and usually always find something I forgot I had haha :)

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    Alina
    March 21, 2016 at 5:47 pm

    I just had a spring clean of my makeup/skincare products and I feel so much better about it all (it really is therapeutic). Love the idea of having an essentials tray and the pink on you have here is so cute :) x

    Beauty with charm

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    Ela BellaWorld
    March 21, 2016 at 5:56 pm

    “Filling in brows with eyeliner”, I’ve been there luckily it didn’t look funny at all. It must be one of the good things of having black brows ha ha :) At the moment my makeup is really disorganised and I keep reaching to same products because I don’t want to get into makeup mess. Essentials tray and storing away unused ones are good ideas!

    Ela BellaWorld

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    Mikéla Davelyn
    March 21, 2016 at 6:20 pm

    Great tips! Your posts are always so lovely and professional (but fun at the same time!). Love your blog!

    xo, mikéla / simplydavelyn.com

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    Kierra Lee
    March 21, 2016 at 11:03 pm

    I do these exact same things! Especially the cleaning up right away. I can’t stand a cluttered makeup space!
    xx
    http://www.inthegreyonline.com

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      Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
      March 25, 2016 at 11:41 am

      It took me a while to get there haha! It’s not always easy- especially when you’re in a hurry in the morning, but keeping everything in place helps a ton!

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    Lisa @ Midwest Glam
    March 22, 2016 at 1:04 am

    I would love a before/after!

    I thought I was the only one with an ‘essentials tray.’ Mine is on top of my storage bin next to my toolbox. Which is where I store all of my makeup.

    I’ve seen people use letter holders for palettes. I always thought it looked pretty neat.

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      Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
      March 25, 2016 at 11:51 am

      I’ll definitely share a before/after! Haha I love my essentials tray- it does change quite often but I just have so much stuff, it’s a must for me lol :)

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    Megan Jane
    March 22, 2016 at 3:20 am

    I love spending time sorting out my makeup but it doesn’t take me long to mess it up when I’m getting ready in a hurry. Love these tips! Going to pin the post to my Pinterest board so I can put them into practice next time. xx

    Seek My Scribbles

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    Laura Mareno
    March 22, 2016 at 7:07 am

    Nice post! I’m such a mess with organizing my makeup! need to try these! kisses:D

    http://laurasavenue.blogspot.com.es/

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    Jasmine Talks Beauty
    March 22, 2016 at 8:49 am

    I love using candle jars they’re just so pretty :) I generally do my everyday makeup from a set of 2 large Muji drawers to save time that I switch up every week. I just had a pretty big clear out, which felt good! Xx

    Jasmine Talks Beauty

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    Guest
    March 22, 2016 at 12:50 pm

    Good tips, I also find decluttering very therapeutic and satisfying. I would love to see a before and after of your beauty room/closet, I think those are always inspiring!

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    Biana Perez
    March 22, 2016 at 1:24 pm

    I love using acrylic trays for things…that way I can see everything and it looks clean lol!

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    Yiotou_La
    March 22, 2016 at 3:00 pm

    I agree with you, keeping things we use everyday in a tray is so helpful. I have a tray with the products I use regularly cause I find it easier to get ready in the.morning if I dont have to search through 55 eye pencils or 15 mascaras hahha! Lovely and helpful post :)

    Pinkdaisyloves.blogspot.com.cy

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    Samantha Frances
    March 22, 2016 at 4:30 pm

    I recently reorganised my makeup and I love it! I keep my daily makeup in a huge bag as well it’s just so easy to find everything! Loved this post :) xxx
    http://www.samanthafrances.co.uk

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    Dagmara Klich
    March 23, 2016 at 8:33 am

    I absolutely love organising my makeup :) And I keep on my vanity an acrylic storage with products that I’m currently testing or just want use daily to be sure they’re on hand when I’m rushing in the morning. x

    Mummy’s Beauty Corner

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    charlotte samantha
    March 23, 2016 at 3:14 pm

    I love this post!! I am just about to have a rejig in my make-up draws so I am definitely taking some tips from here

    CharlotteSamantha // http://www.charlottesamantha.co.uk

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    Chaste and Beautiful
    March 24, 2016 at 7:20 pm

    File or magazine storing containers really help in storing eyeshadows. I would love to see the before and after pictures of your makeup organization. You never fail to inspire me. Beautiful post

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    Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
    March 25, 2016 at 11:34 am

    Right? :D

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    The Gossip Darling
    March 26, 2016 at 5:15 am

    I bought a drawer set from eBay. It’s changed my life because my products were all over the place. I have a separate drawer for all brand new products I’ve never used. I’m also very good about giving away makeup to my friends. If the product didn’t work for me, it gets tossed in a bag and my best friend gives it a go. I’m buying this brush hold from Sephora!!

    Mel | http://www.thegossipdarling.com

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    Jordyn Lucas.
    December 22, 2016 at 2:53 am

    I bought a beauty stand/drawer from a storage shop. It had lipstick holders, as well as spaces for my mascara, brow pencil, lip liner. I pair them into groups. I put eye palettes in the drawer. I put it back in it places as well.

    Jordyn- junerobin.blogspot.com.au

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