Makeup storage is trending on TikTok so we've found 11 stylish makeup organising solutions to help you declutter
TikTok has sparked many weird and wonderful trends, from iced coffee recipes and DIY hairstyles, but the latest trend has seen people showing off their makeup storage and cosmetic organizers.
If your makeup collection is dotted around your house – from mascara at the bottom of tote bags to nail polish left loose at the back of your bedside table drawer – it's time to take note and invest in a makeup storage box or three. Especially if you went on a bit of a beauty shopping spree throughout lockdown and are now finding it takes so much longer to leave your house looking fab.
The very best of us fall victim to the pull of new beauty products, after all. Before you know it, you've got lipsticks galore, primers coming out of your ears, and enough eyeliners to last you years – and it’s tricky to know where to keep it all.
TikToker @heartdefensor has made the most of clear plastic storage containers, while TikToker @misspoppylocks has used a variety of makeup storage baskets, makeup storage cases, and even drawer organisers to keep things in order.
If you can relate, we've found the best makeup storage ideas to take your makeup situation from a frantic clutter to compartmentalised perfection. From clear acrylic cosmetic storage boxes at Amazon to countertop beauty storage at Oliver Bonas, we’ve got you covered. Particular highlights? This super cute Sass & Belle cat whiskers storage basket and this chic Oliver Bonas gold makeup brush holder which sits smartly on your dressing tabletop.
This isn’t just a matter of reorganising so you can find skincare products more quickly, but to ensure you haven't got any expired items sitting in the bottom of an old makeup bag, which could cause a reaction. FYI: if you need help deciphering when and how to dispose of products that are way past their best, have a read of our guide to expiry dates on your makeup and skincare. It might shock you.
Keen for more storage solutions? Head here for the best bath trays for next time you're in the tub, this way for stylish bedside tables and this way for the best jewellery boxes as pretty as the trinkets they'll keep. We’ve also got makeup bags, toiletry bags, wardrobe storage ideas, shoe storage ideas and the best wardrobes and clothes rails.
Scroll for our full edit of the best makeup organisers and makeup storage ideas.
Best makeup storage Amazon
Rotating Organiser, £21.99, Amazon
You’ll have seen this acrylic rotating storage all over TikTok and Instagram influencer pages and it’s clear why. If you have products overflowing your bathroom shelf or dresser, this is an easy way to keep them neat, tidy and easy to find, not to mention it can fit varying sizes of tubes, pots, brushes, perfumes and skincare.
Large makeup storage
Calypso Metal Showe Caddy, £29, Made
This inexpensive hanging storage is everything. We’re obsessed with the gold, brassy colour, but if you’re in a box room, get creative by adopting this shower caddy to suit all your makeup storage needs. Take advantage of the hooks to hang a drawstring bag of reusable cotton pads to fix any mistakes too.
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Makeup storage ideas
Oliver Bonas Paradise Palm Tree Dressing Table Mirror, £48, Oliver Bonas
Don’t have a dresser? Create your own with this mirror storage duo but simply placing it on any desk, table or surface. The gold-lined glass is super chic, the mirror is big enough so you can see every angle for making sure there’s no unblended foundation and the three storage sections are perfect for your everyday products.
Large makeup storage
Maxine Bathroom Caddy Mango Wood Black, £89, Made
While designed for the bathroom and would be perfect for your body scrubs, moisturisers, shampoos and masks, it’s also a minimalist way or storing makeup in your bedroom too. If you’re lacking in floor space, it will neatly sit in the corner and make it easy to stay on top of a growing collection. Categorise your things by product, size or colour so you’ll always know where everything is.
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Makeup storage with mirror
Gold Trim Dressing Table Mirror, £22, Dunelm
This gold mirror and tray is giving us dresser vibes but at a fraction of the cost. Perfect for upgrading your desk or table, it's the ideal two-in-one product to make doing your make-up a fuss-free affair.
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Pretty makeup storage
Clear glass makeup organiser, £17.99, H&M
With two large and three small compartments, this metal-framed glass organiser is perfect for organising your smaller makeup bits – like lipstick and nail varnish. It's the perfect size to sit on your chest of drawers or desk.
Multi-tasking makeup storage
Ikea Saxborga Storage Box, £17, Ikea
We love this clever storage box, not only because it can hold an impressive number of products thanks to its multiple layers. but also because the lip doubles up as a mirror. Genius.
Best makeup storage UK
The Home Edit & iDesign 2 Tier Turntable, £24.50, John Lewis & Partners
Organisation obsessives will have watched The Home Edit on Netflix and known the show's product range was an instant sell-out when it launched in John Lewis last year. Now back in stock, this turntable allows you to organise twice as many products across its two tiers.
Makeup storage ideas
Makeup Brush & Lipstick Holder, £28, Oliver Bonas
Keep your make-up essentials on hand. With space for storing up to five of your favourite lipsticks and a variety of makeup brushes, everything you need is within easy reach while staying nice and tidy.
Makeup storage tray
Ikea Kuggis Drawer Divider, £6, Ikea
Rather than letting all of your stash build up on top of each other in a cavernous drawer, divide and concur with this streamlined tray divider.
Makeup storage case
Muji drawer unit, £24.95, Muji
Stackable as shown, or up in one tower (if space is an issue), divi your stash into categories – lip, skin, palettes, eyes, brushes, colour – and watch your routine get a whole lot easier.
Makeup storage baskets
Next Pom Pom Storage Basket, £16, Next
Another option for bulky items like hair tools and styling products. Hide all your wires, plugs and adaptors in here.
Makeup storage for travel
Stackers Hanging Travel Wash Bag, £60, John Lewis
When it comes to travelling, you'll be grateful for this wash bag with different compartments and clear, wipeable material to make finding everything you need super easy.
