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    5 Feb 2018 4:00 PM | Posted by
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    If you’re a makeup lover, it’s easy for your makeup collection to get out of hand.

    There are only so many M.A.C lipsticks you can keep in one space, after all. And if you’re as palette and powder obsessed as we are, you’ll want to keep all of your favourite items on display.

    With no time like the present, and, you know, the whole self-isolation thing, we’ve forged ahead and found five of the prettiest DIY makeup storage ideas, so you can start organising (and styling) your makeup collection.

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    Stackable organiser

    Clear stackable organisers will neatly store all of your makeup while still keeping it on display. You can find great stackable oraganisers for your makeup at Howards Storage World and Kmart.

    Try: madesmart Bathroom Vanity Stackable Drawer & Tray (19.95 and $14.95, Howards Storage) or this Cosmetics Organiser ($9, Kmart).

    Image via @lovingtanofficial
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    Coffee beans

    Here’s an idea for coffee lovers: Keep your makeup brushes in a jar filled with coffee beans! It not only looks chic but smells delicious too.

    Image via Pinterest
    /makeup/makeup-brushes-applicators-bags/five-diy-makeup-storage-ideas/coffee-beans

    Candle jars

    Not sure what to do with your old candle jars? Collect them to store your lipsticks, cotton tips and other small makeup items.

    Image via Pinterest
    /makeup/makeup-brushes-applicators-bags/five-diy-makeup-storage-ideas/candle-jars

    Palette organiser

    If you’re addicted to makeup palettes (guilty!) you might want to look at purchasing a palette organiser. This will keep all of your palettes in one place, while showing off your fabulous collection.

    We love the see-through and acrilyic ones from Muji for this very reason (Acrylic box/divider, $4.50, Muji). 

    Image via Pinterest
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    Clear jewellery box

    Jewellery boxes aren’t just for rings and earrings. They’re actually a beautiful way to store your lipsticks, perfumes and even your moisturiser.

    Image via @theadornment
    /makeup/makeup-brushes-applicators-bags/five-diy-makeup-storage-ideas/clear-jewellery-box

    *This article has been updated since its original publication.

    Main image: @vanitycollections

    How do you store your makeup on your vanity? Will you be trying any of these DIY makeup storage ideas?

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    aoperez 22 Apr 2020 11:03 PM
    Some of these are great but I am lacking space for a dressing table in the little flat that I share with my partner and baby!
    Marclaire 18 Apr 2020 5:45 PM
    I have not long been finished sorting out my makeup cupboard which is a great feeling because now I know what's in there and where to find it.

    I keep the products I use every day on the vanity.
    darasparkle 4 Apr 2020 11:28 PM
    I love the coffee beans idea! All my makeup/skincare is neatly organised I just need a palate organiser I couldn't find one when I was first looking, so when this C-virus is all over that's the last item I need to get :)
    Susmat 3 Apr 2020 6:26 PM
    I use coffee mugs to store bathroom tubes eg handcream so I can easily choose which one I want each time
    onlyoni 3 Apr 2020 2:59 PM
    I'm just in the process of cleaning out my makeup and skincare stackable drawers and dividers. I'm testing products as I go and clearing out those I'm no longer happy with. I also have to sort the baskets of hair and body products in the vanity. It's a big job, but then again I have all the time in the world at present.
    Love bug 2 Apr 2020 11:45 AM
    Absolutely love the candle jar and coffee beans idea, as these are so readily available and who doesn't love the smell of coffee beans. Also I've seen many use rice as alternative
    philippa495 30 Mar 2020 8:21 AM
    I've got the clear plastic organisers from Kmart and I keep my makeup brushes in Glasshouse candle jars, I love everything to be organised lol
    yamilefr1 29 Mar 2020 8:45 PM
    Great ideas and I'm quite organised so is very important
    RalucaP 29 Mar 2020 6:05 PM
    Very organised , I wish I will do that too.
    Gilliey 29 Mar 2020 4:27 PM
    So organised, I really should put all my makeup and skincare in one place, space is the problem.
    Chrystalage 29 Mar 2020 12:10 AM
    I have a small range of makeup but lots of skincare, and that needs to be tidied and organised
    fortune favours the beautiful 28 Mar 2020 7:57 PM
    I have been looking around for a cosmetic organiser lately. The clear acrylic ones look excellent, but I am also considering one that is on a turntable.
    Luna19 28 Mar 2020 6:41 PM
    I have not thought about a palette holder - this would be so convenient
    bebeautiful34 28 Mar 2020 6:28 PM
    I love my clear drawer organiser, it's from Muji and is just perfect
    Omyara 27 Mar 2020 8:37 PM
    It looks nice and inspiring.
    Shop A Everyday 27 Mar 2020 7:55 PM
    That looks so neat and tidy
    Khajiit 27 Mar 2020 1:52 PM
    Lovely storage ideas. I currently have mine in a storage box under the sink and another tin but I find it's just too small to be organised very well. Thanks for the inspo for fixing my storage up!
    Jessica712 27 Mar 2020 10:41 AM
    Such pretty storage ideas.
    bettina44 27 Mar 2020 1:44 AM
    I have a christmas tree shelf i bought from kmart many years ago my skincare and makeup stash. Best $1 I spent!
    Peta908 26 Mar 2020 10:09 PM
    Some great ideas, and something I need to sorted in my bathroom.
    Belle88 26 Mar 2020 8:07 PM
    I love drawer organisers like Chloe Morello has but my drawers are so small, I can only fit a couple of trays in them. I think I need to do a good clean out to make some more space.
    chloe_mitch 26 Mar 2020 4:27 PM
    Perfection... nothing make me feel more at peace than perfectly organised make up.
    Miramarmari 26 Mar 2020 2:37 PM
    I have re used my diptyque candle for my lip glosses
    Elunia 29 Mar 2020 3:36 PM
    I have reused my glasshouse candle jar for my make up brushes. I put them in and put the jar in the cupboard.
    Miramarmari 26 Mar 2020 2:36 PM
    Great ideas
    Gilded 26 Mar 2020 1:21 PM
    My stuff would stay organised for a day, maybe a few days and then chaos...
    Lisa359 26 Mar 2020 11:20 AM
    I only own 2 lipsticks, but I use one for skincare, hairties etc., I got mine from Aldi last year.
    JMenz 26 Mar 2020 10:17 AM
    I use empty jars for my brushes and I have a couple of the clear organisers from Kmart that I store my collection in. I have recently been looking for more storage ideas (especially palette dividers), so this article has come at the perfect time.
    Hayley644 25 Mar 2020 10:33 PM
    Some good ideas.
    Arty Girl 25 Mar 2020 6:55 PM
    I have a 3 drawer organiser available from a store like Officeworks. I also use a Revlon roll up organiser with 4 zip up pockets which I hang from my wardrobe door.
    cityglenda 25 Mar 2020 6:45 PM
    I love the idea of a jewellery box for storage. I personally have repurposed a plastic box that some veggies came in (I think it was mushrooms). It's see through so easy to find the colour I want.
    Wn0873 25 Mar 2020 5:02 PM
    Great idea with the old candle jars, as these are not recyclable in the normal household waste.
    S-P 25 Mar 2020 3:13 PM
    I use empty Ferrero Rocher chocolate boxes (the clear plastic rectangular ones) to store my make-up. The bottom of the box is great for storing larger items and the top of the box holds the smaller items.
    onlyoni 3 Apr 2020 2:45 PM
    I use those as well as to separate products in my makeup drawer.
    Elunia 29 Mar 2020 3:38 PM
    I currently use one of those to hold my nail polishes which I never use :)
    talk-a-lot 25 Mar 2020 1:11 PM
    I like all these ideas for organising makeup, especially the empty candle jars which I have several of.
    Ellyloves 25 Mar 2020 11:19 AM
    I should do some organising
    jupiter 25 Mar 2020 9:24 AM
    For a minute there I thought Sophie is back! Then realised that this is a recycled article...

    Nice storage options though.
    Paul481 25 Mar 2020 8:44 AM
    with all this time on my hands I can now sort out all my make up, great timing for this thread
    Meedee 25 Mar 2020 7:43 AM
    Id love a palette organiser .
    I have a very small vanity so all my products are stored in a drawer unit next to my vanity
    misfortune8 25 Mar 2020 3:12 AM
    I've recently reorganised my drawers. I used to use my bathroom medicine cabinet for makeup, but now I've cleaned out the drawers on my dressing table.

    The article is showing the same image for Stackable Organiser & Clear jewellery box.
    Beautybabe140194 24 Mar 2020 11:41 PM
    I have a few stackable organisers but could definitely do with investing in some more.
    clearcrystalwater 24 Mar 2020 8:40 PM
    I love the smell of coffee but can't drink it because it makes me feel sick - so this coffee bean trick could be perfect for me!!! Love it!
    Tee631 24 Mar 2020 8:09 PM
    I have been wondering if I can stack it without breaking
    Yohanna 24 Mar 2020 8:06 PM
    Don't have vanity. Being minimalist and having just a small floor seating, with a small foldable wooden table, I keep my beauty products, clothing and shoes (everything) in a small in-build wardrobe. Makeup stash is tiny (all fits into small travel case)
    Miss19 24 Mar 2020 7:38 PM
    I love organising things, especially makeup! Seeing them organised and perfectly aligned is so satisfying haha
    Frenchy1 24 Mar 2020 7:02 PM
    Some neat ideas!
    beautyfun 24 Mar 2020 6:36 PM
    I have some of these clear storage containers. Works well.
    Rose_P 24 Mar 2020 6:20 PM
    I did have my makeup stored in acrylic storage units on the chest of drawers on our bedroom, but most of it is in a case now. Biggest problem I have is my cat steals things, especially lipsticks!
    Margi59 24 Mar 2020 6:15 PM
    Definitely love the Clear Jewellery Boxes and Clear Makeup containers great ideas they all are great ideas.

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