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It sounds amazing, but it can be overwhelming to keep everything in order.
The best [organization] method I have found so far is using theIkea Alex 9 drawers.
I also use a label maker to label each drawer to make each product easier to find.
So last year I switched to the holy grail of beauty organizers, the Ikea Alex Drawer.
The ones next to my bed are either favorite products or ones I’m currently testing for stories.
Some are very organized (like my skin-care), others are just sectioned off and filled with palettes.
The beauty of an Alex Drawer is once the drawer is closed it all looks organized.
“I have threeGLAMluxe Makeup Box.
One holds my entire lipstick, liquid lipstick, and lip gloss collection.
My second Glambox stores skin-care products.
I usually add new products to test before filming or reviewing.
Eileen Dautruche, founder ofMiss Whoever You Are
Use dividers and labels.
“TheCutie Cube Organizerhas been a game-changer for me.
I believe the two keys to keeping makeup organized are visibility and editing.
I give a shot to keep the products I use the most toward the front of the organizer.
I also think its important to keep my makeup brushes upright and at the ready.
I use aPuTwo Makeup Organizerto hold the brushes I use the most.
Carla Snuggs, beauty and lifestyle blogger forPosh Beauty Blog
Keep new and in-rotation products up front.
In my bathroom, I have a double shelf where I keep the products I have in daily rotation.
Then in my cabinet is the stuff I’ve edited down to using every single day.
I really need things out in front of me in order for me to use them.
With so much stuff, it’s really the only way I remember what I have.
Joelle Hyman, photo researcher at Allure and beauty influencer
“I like to keep my makeup visible.
I felt so guilty about the waste!
Trays, recycled candles and stackable acrylic drawers help me keep tidy and organized.
I keep the makeup Im using at the moment on my bathroom counter, organized in a tray.
I recycle my fancy candles and use them as a vessel to store brushes and eye makeup.
For makeup not currently in rotation, I keep items stored on my desk in stackable drawers.
Ill also use the top as a display area of sorts.
Makeup can absolutely be home decor!”
Laurie Lepold, founder of312 Beauty Blog
And rotate out old makeup you dont wear.
I also do frequent giveaways and share extra product with family and friends.
This helps me free up some space to add new makeup.”
Jen Robin, founder ofLife In Jeneral
Think outside the box when it comes to storage.
I discoveredspice rack organizerslast year.
What I like about them is their levels.
I don’t only use makeup storage containers to keep my products in.
I love to get creative and us other items to display my goodies.
I use a jewelry organizer that I found a Target a few years ago to store my nail polish.
Margaret Francois, founder of theBeauty and the Beat Blog
Go vertical.
“My best makeup organization tip is to put overlooked space to good use, especially vertical space!
Use awall-mounted file rackto organize eyeshadow palettes.
Amulti-pocket acrylic business card holdercan be a good solution for storing blush and powder compacts so theyre fully visible.
Julie Alexander, founder and makeup coach ofDo More With Makeup
Get help.
The system I use is different clear stackable drawers fromThe Container Store.
Jamie Stone, founder and editor ofHonestly Jamie
