How to Declutter Your Makeup Collection

If you’re anything like me, your makeup drawer and cosmetic bag(s) resemble the very disorganized stockroom of a retail store. I value my treasure trove of beauty products, but wish there was a way to make the collection more manageable. To the rescue come these decluttering tips that have made my life SO much easier. Here is how to declutter your makeup collection with these not so ordinary organizational products. Don’t just look to traditional makeup organizers…these babies will do the trick (and many at a fraction of the cost!).

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Genius Makeup Organizers to Declutter Your Makeup Mess

Acrylic five-drawer case

First, take stock of your stash. Do you own so many lipsticks, lip glosses, eyeliners, and mascaras that you could open your own private Sephora? Chances are you would benefit from a sleek set of drawers, like this acrylic five-drawer case ($27.95). Each drawer is wide enough to house plenty of pieces, and since it’s translucent you won’t have trouble finding just what you need. Go a step further and label each drawer based on how often you use the products inside (i.e., “regular use,” “special occasions,” etc.).
Glam Caddy Rotating Cosmetic Organizer

If you prefer to display your makeup, turn it into a project. A cute makeup organizer, like this Glam Caddy Rotating Cosmetic Organizer ($29.99) keeps everything where it needs to be, from nail polishes to foundation to moisturizer to perfume, and spins around lazy Susan style to ensure that everything remains within easy reach. Trust me: This makes life so much easier!
InterDesign Forma Standing Shower Station

The problem with being a beauty junkie is the sheer accumulation of so much stuff. Before you even realize it, you’re surrounded by everything from vials of fragrances to sample packets from magazines to multiple bottles of shampoo. The key to managing your shower loot is to keep it contained. Don’t settle for bottles left here and there; you’ll likely lose track of what you own and may even neglect to use everything up. An InterDesign Forma Standing Shower Station ($89.99) offers enough space for everything---shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, and more, plus a handy mirror and soap dish.
Linus Spice Rack

Another easy way to make your mess look elegant is to put your fragrance bottles on display. A Linus Spice Rack ($9.74) features roomy shelves that safely hold your bottles (or, yes, your spices). Each shelf is designed with a protective ledge to prevent products from slipping downward.
Pana Nail Polish Wall Rack

So elegant you may be tempted to put it on display in your family room or library, the Pana Nail Polish Wall Rack ($33.99) is popular for several reasons. It’s available in a variety of colors and features intricate workmanship that makes it look more like home decor and less like a piece of functional storage. Naturally, it’s amazing on that front, too: It holds up to 100 bottles and is made from unbreakable metal.
PBteen Mini Dot Ready-to-Roll Storage Cart

If you’re a slave to beauty, have no intentions of trashing or giving anything away, and can’t even remember the last time you cared how many lipsticks or nail polishes you owned, you will fall in love with this PBteen Mini Dot Ready-to-Roll Storage Cart ($139). Spacious drawers offer all the room you need to comfortably protect everything. The danger in using these carts is it’s tempting to simply toss items inside and forget about them. Attempt to put things in labeled bags (even if they’re just Ziplocs), categorized by color family and product.