Home Organizing Organizing Techniques 3 Smart (and Stylish) Ways to Organize Your Makeup Collection Find your ideal solution for managing your beauty products here. By Lisa Milbrand Lisa Milbrand Lisa Milbrand has more than 20 years of experience as a lifestyle writer and editor, writing thousands of articles on topics that help people live better and healthier lives for Real Simple, Parents, and dozens of other top publications. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on September 21, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email If you're a big makeup fan, you might have drawers and bags overflowing with products. To help you find the best way to organize your makeup, the pros at Horderly recommend starting by editing down your cosmetics and weeding out anything that's expired, broken, or that no longer works for you. Then, separate into product types—eyeshadows in one pile, lip color in another. A Complete Guide to Makeup Expiration Dates Think about the best organization strategy for you—some people like drawer storage to keep their makeup out of sight, while others may opt for clear acrylic boxes and drawers to display their favorite products. And if you regularly need to take your makeup on the road, an on-the-go tote is your perfect solution. 01 of 05 Sorbus Stackable Makeup Storage Set Target.com $15, target.com Display your makeup (and keep it organized) with this cool acrylic display. Multiple drawers and cubbies are perfectly sized to help you corral your cosmetics—then easily find exactly the shade you need. 02 of 05 Organizer Set Wayfair.com $67, wayfair.com This collection of multiple-sized acrylic storage bins (similar to the ones used in the video) help neaten up your drawers—and make it easy to find and grab exactly what you need. 03 of 05 Mini Sorter Wayfair.com $17, wayfair.com This acrylic multi-sectioned sorter is perfect for corralling makeup palettes. 04 of 05 Acrylic Pen Holder Wayfair.com $25, wayfair.com This pen holder works beautifully on your vanity to hold makeup brushes and eye and lip pencils. 05 of 05 Stackers Taupe Hanging Toiletry Bag Container Store $50, containerstore.com If you're constantly taking your makeup with you, this cool storage system will make it easy to bring your favorite products along. It boasts multiple pockets and elastic loops so you can securely stash your favorites, along with a smaller clear container you can take with you for touch-ups.The bag's hanger hook makes it easy to get at everything while you're doing your makeup. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit