23 Best Makeup Organizer Ideas and Tips

If you wear makeup then you will know how messy and unorganized it can get. You may have a large makeup bag so you can’t find anything easily or maybe your bathroom sink and mirror has makeup strewn all over the place. There can even be a battle for the mirror sometimes too. If you are struggling with any of these, this is the place to be. We have 23 makeup organizer ideas that are a must-have for anyone who wears  and hoards makeup. You will find ideas for small spaces, vanity tables and unique makeup storage solutions. After this, you will have a stress free and organized makeup routine. We will be trying a few of these ourselves!

1. Simple And Stylish Basket

The first idea is simple but will look stylish in your home. Here we have a makeup basket. For this, all the makeup has been stored in a chic rose gold basket. This is a great way to organize if you have a small space or lower budget. You can have a small or large basket. Maybe even split your makeup and only put your essential every day makeup in the basket.

2. Beauty Palette Holder

Beauty palettes for eyeshadow, bronzer, highlighters and more have become a must-have in the makeup collection. But some are long or awkward shapes that don’t fit in some shelf spaces. So, how do you organize them? Well, you could get one of these holders. It has long shelves and is clear plastic so you can see what palettes you have. You can buy these online and desk organizers can work as well.

3. Large Vanity Table And Makeup Organizers

If you have a large space to use as a makeup area and you want to go all out, then choose something like this. Here we have a large and super glam vanity table. The actual table has lots of drawers, pots and there are even shelves on either side. By using a vanity table, you keep all makeup together and you can even keep your hair products here too. So, all your beauty regime can be done in one place.

4. Labelled Makeup Shelves

The next idea shows a neat and organized way to store your makeup. Here we have wooden shelves with clear plastic inserts. The inserts are different shapes so you can fit different products in from brushes to lipsticks. Each insert is also labelled. By labelling, you can easily see what products you have and it encourages you to keep the area neat as you won’t want to mix things up. You can use a label maker to recreate this or just write on the inserts with permanent marker.

5. Clear Organizers For Your Makeup

You can buy clear organizers in all different shapes and sizes. We really like these ones. As you can see, two different sizes have been used. One has compartments with a lid and the other has the same compartments but there is also a shelf underneath and a space for foundation, too. Each one also has a unique handle to open the lid. These are cute, functional and will work for any makeup space large or small.

6. Neat and Compact Makeup Drawers

If you like the minimal look or want to keep a small space organized, then drawers are the perfect way to go. With drawers, all your makeup will be neat, put away and you can buy drawers in different sizes. However, don’t just throw all your makeup in the drawer! You can buy display trays like this. So, all your makeup is compact, neat and you can see what you have. Display trays can be bought on the Instagram page below and they have many other makeup organization solutions.

7. Pretty and Pink Makeup Organizer Ideas

Love pink? If so, this idea is for you. Here we have cute and pink makeup organizer ideas. As you can see, this is a vanity table with different pink pots for brushes and more. There is also a clear plastic organizer with drawers. This is a beautiful way to organize your makeup and beauty area. Recreate something similar or you can have just pink pots with all your beauty products in and place them anywhere from shelves to drawers.

8. Brushes In A Teacup

Next, we have a simple and super cute idea. These makeup brushes have been stored in a pretty teacup with a saucer underneath. There is also a pearl necklace inside the cup which can be for decoration or to stop the brushes from tipping out. It is an easy way to organize your brushes and you can buy teacups with any pattern or in any color.

9. Compact Makeup Organizers

If you have a small makeup area but lots of makeup, then you need compact storage like this. Here we have clear plastic shelves and compartments. They are stacked on top of each other to create a stair look. With this you can see all the makeup you have, it is all neat and tidy and you can fit a lot in a smaller space. You could even have two of these on a vanity table too. Other beauty products such as perfumes and nail polishes can also be stored in these.

10. Shelves for Makeup and Shoes

Like the idea of shelves? Then check this out. Here we have a large shelving unit that is on the wall. As you can see, one side is full of makeup and beauty products while the other side is full of shoes! We love this idea because it keeps all of your favorite things in one place. You can recreate this or try a smaller version.

11. Glam Vanity Table With Drawers and Clear Organizers

The next idea features another vanity table. This one is large and glam but it has such clever storage. As you can see, it has clear storage units and drawers. There is also an extension on the end for hair appliances, too! We love this because you can have everything for hair, body and face all in one place. You can try a gorgeous table like this or create a smaller version.

12. Simple Cups

Next, we have another simple and cute idea. For this, makeup brushes have been stored in stylish white cup. Cups like this keep all of your brushes in one place and it is so low cost too. Not only that, but you can put these cups anywhere from vanity tables to shelves. Longer cups are great for pencils, lipsticks, glosses, brushes, mascaras and more.

13. Makeup Drawers

Earlier in the post we shared a way to organize makeup drawers. If you liked that idea, then check this out. Here we have a larger set of drawers with different organizers inside. These inserts are pink and include a section for palettes, lipsticks, foundations and more. This is such a pretty way to organize and it is another great idea for small spaces. Just have these drawers with a mirror on top and you’re good to go. These pink inserts can be bought on the Instagram page below.

14. Large Bookcase Makeup Organizer

If you want to organize your makeup in a bold and statement making way, then this is for you. This idea features a large bookshelf and each shelf is decorated with makeup and other beauty products. Other items have been added for decor. With storage like this, you can see everything but also show off your amazing makeup collection. A smaller version of this can be also created.

15. Makeup Organizer For Small Spaces

Need compact and small makeup storage? If so, this could be perfect for you. Here we have a small makeup case. It has different drawers and compartments for all your makeup. Not only that, but the case has a small mirror too. A case like this keeps all makeup organized and you can even use this on the go and if traveling.

16. Lipstick Organizer

The next idea is one of our favorites and we need one of these in our lives. This is a lipstick organizer and it neatly stacks all of your lipsticks but you can still see what color they are. So, all you need to do is browse the colors, pick it out, use it and return it to its place. This would look amazing on shelves or a vanity table. The one in the image was bought from Tj Maxx but you can buy lipstick organizers in different shapes and sizes online.

17. Stylish Cabinet With Drawers

We have seen lots of different sized clear plastic makeup organizers. However, this one is a stylish version as the plastic is purple. So, the bottom section features drawers and the top is open for lipsticks and more. This is a cute, stylish and compact organizer that will compliment any makeup area.

18. Neat Beauty Shelves

If you like everything to be neat, compact, visible but easily accessed, then this for you. Here we have large shelves. The top shelf is only for beauty palettes while the rest features makeup organizers in different shapes and sizes for the rest of the makeup. This is a very neat and chic way to organize your makeup. You can always try a smaller version of this.

19. Cute Makeup Organizer Ideas

Next, we have a super cute idea. This time we have different organizers. One is larger for brushes and loose pearls have been used to decorate the compartments which looks so glam. There is also a smaller organizer for lipsticks and more. We really like the jar! Even though it has nothing in it, you could put mascaras in there. This is fun and unique way to organize and it has personal style added to it.

20. Makeup Bag

Makeup bags are available in all different shapes and sizes. If you have a large makeup collection, need a makeup bag for travel or are a makeup artist, then this is the bag for you. It offers lots of space and storage with different compartments for different products. It just allows you to store everything in one place. Slide in a flat mirror and you have everything you need. This is another idea for small spaces. This is the Rownyeon Makeup Bag and it is available online.

21. Bookcase with Clear Organizers

The next idea features another bookcase. This time it is full of clear organizers and the bottom shelf is full of fashion magazines. We love this because it shows that you can store more than your makeup on shelves like this and it is a glam idea too. There is even a lot of space, so you can add even more makeup to your collection.

22. Simple Makeup Organizer Ideas

Maybe all the large shelves, vanity tables and more are not your thing? If so, this is for you. Here we simple clear shelves that are on the wall. It is a minimal and chic idea. You can easily store your makeup in these and the shelves can be placed anywhere – bedroom, bathroom or even inside a wardrobe or cabinet.

23. Makeup Table with Organizers

The last of our makeup organizer ideas is this beautiful makeup table. It is a white table with clear stacked organizers. The most used beauty palettes have been placed on the table. This is a glam way to store and organize your makeup. Add a mirror to this and you have a gorgeous vanity table.

We hope you have found some functional and stylish makeup organizer ideas!