The Best Makeup Organizers
Is your vanity scattered with so many powder brushes, half-empty mascara tubes, and blush containers that you can barely see the top of your dresser? Hey, no judgment — but if this image of beauty product chaos sounds familiar, it is time to get organized. Investing in a good makeup organizer can save you tons of time when you're getting ready — especially if you have an extensive cosmetics collection — since you won't have to go sifting through all your products just to find the right one. It can also be fun to sort through all your products and make sure each one has its own special place. For the beauty junkies out there, here are a few of the best makeup organizers out there.
What to Look For
While you shop for the perfect makeup organizer for your collection, we suggest focusing on three key criteria: size, ease of installation, and configuration. Those criteria helped us select a well-rounded bunch of favorites to highlight. For example, Masirs makes an excellent all-around organizer that’s designed to hold all types of tools and makeup without taking up much space on your vanity. But Sanipoe makes a commendable rotating organizer that offers some advantages over stationary ones. To learn more about which is best for you, simply keep on reading.
Masirs Clear Cosmetic Storage Organizer
Sure, there are countless makeup organizers on the market — enough to keep you browsing for days on end — but if you’d rather cut to the chase, here’s your pick. Offering the perfect blend of simplicity, durability, and capacity, this unit does a great job of organizing what can otherwise be an incredibly disorganized affair. While it is not the biggest, the most sturdy, or the prettiest, it’s well-rounded and comes in at an excellent price point.
Pros:
- It has a small footprint, so it won’t take up much space on your vanity.
- We like that the body of the organizer is clear. This means you’ll be able to easily see the contents inside each compartment.
Cons:
- If you plan on storing a lot of brushes, this might not be the best unit for that.
HBlife Makeup Organizer
I just need some space
A big makeup collection deserves a big makeup organizer, and this one from HBlife is the right storage unit for the job. With this organizer’s large, removable drawers that stack atop one another, you can easily customize it according to how much room you need. Each drawer is lined with a mesh pad to keep all your products in one place.
Pros:
- We love the variety of color and style options on offer here.
- The modular design is a pretty unique feature. This allows you to tinker with the unit’s configuration until it’s just the way you want it.
Cons:
- We wish the drawers opened a bit more smoothly, but it’s usually a non-issue.
Sanipoe 360 Rotating Makeup Organizer
'Round and 'round we go
Having easy access to all your products is key, and that’s why this 360-degree rotating organizer from Sanipoe is so fabulous. The shelf’s base is nice and sturdy, and the unit spins smoothly. It also has a decent load-bearing capacity if you have heavier products that you want to put on it. You can adjust the height of each of the shelves to your liking, and this feature couldn’t be more useful. Convenience aside, this organizer is lightweight and portable, yet it’s capable of holding an impressive array of products.
Pros:
- Installation is as easy as it gets. Once you take it out of the box, you’ll be able to use it almost immediately.
- We love the adjustable multi-level shelves. Not all makeup organizers have this feature, and it’s definitely a feature that comes in handy.
Cons:
- It isn’t the sturdiest unit out there, so do plan to be a bit gentle with it.
HBlife Clear Makeup Brush Organizer
For those who are constantly adding to their makeup brush collection, this brush organizer from HBlife is a godsend. Composed of sturdy acrylic material, this organizer can hold brushes of all shapes and sizes, in addition to other products. Plus, the sleek, simple design can add a touch of understated elegance to your vanity.
Pros:
- This organizer can hold dozens of makeup brushes of all shapes and sizes. Even if your collection is sizable, this organizer can probably fit it all.
- Despite its affordable cost, the acrylic material is sturdy, durable, and weather-proof.
Cons:
- It would be nice if this came with a lid in case you want to cover your brushes.
HBlife 360 Rotating Makeup Organizers
When you want the convenience of a rotating design, the economical value of a less expensive one, and the chic look of some higher-end organizers, this is your pick. Much like some of its competitors, it sports adjustable shelves and a large capacity, and it’s quite easy to disassemble it when it’s time for a quick cleaning. All it requires is a wipe-down.
Pros:
- Excellent price considering the convenience and quality provided. The thinking here is, rather than dishing out all your money on the organizer, save it for what really matters: the makeup itself.
- This organizer is extremely easy to adjust and disassemble.
Cons:
- It’s not the most stable, so if it’s situated somewhere where it may wobble or be bumped into, it could fall over.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should my first step be when organizing my makeup and beauty products?
We have one word for you: purge. Before you can actually organize your products, you have to get rid of anything that you don’t use, along with any products that may have expired. Try to only keep what you use and need regularly. Paring down your makeup collection will make organizing it that much easier.
What are some things to look for in a good makeup organizer?
Everyone’s personal preferences are different, but generally, it’s nice when a makeup organizer has clear drawers or containers so that you can always see what you’re looking for. Even better if your organizer also has 360-degree rotation.
Do you have any other tips for organizing my makeup?
When in doubt, use labels and dividers to mark everything. And be sure to rotate out products that are old, expired, or that you simply don’t wear anymore.
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