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21 MORE Ways to Store Your Makeup

April 19th, 2009 by Karen 21 Comments

21 More Ways to Store Your Makeup

Here’s a little followup to last week’s 21 Ways to Store Your Makeup. Why? Because a girl’s gotta have options. 🙂

  1. The Brush Guard: I thought this was a pretty original way to store brushes — using mesh tube sleeves to protect the bristles from getting bent out of shape. It just makes sense!
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  3. The Aluminum Cosmetics Train Case: Like luggage for your cherished beauty goods, you can load this baby up to make travel THAT much more convenient.
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  5. DIY Makeup Organization and Storage: Save a few dollars by making your own makeup storage at home with this well done instructional video.
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  7. How to Store Your Makeup Hygienically: Some things to keep in mind if you’ve been passin’ your lipgloss around to your girlfriends…
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  9. The Dotty Folding Cosmetic Organizer: There is a bag for every purpose, and this cute bag’s purpose is clear — bargain beauty on the go!
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  11. Tackling Makeup Storage: This little lady has some awesome ideas for storing beauty supplies in — no kidding — a fishing tackle box! No, seriously.
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  13. Makeup Storage and Organization on a Budget: This video gives some great ideas for affordable organizational accessories readily available at craft stores or Wal-mart.
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  15. Easy Makeup Organizer Using Office Supplies: Now you know what to do with all those office supplies you borrowed from work, LOL! Those plastic organizers designed for paper clips and Post-Its work great for makeup, too.
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  17. Fun Cosmetic Organizer Craft Ideas: Roll up your sleeves and get creative. Have fun organizing your makeup collection, and express yourself creatively at the same time.
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  19. Imitation Department Store Makeup Storage: Take a page out of Macy’s book, and copy the design of department store makeup displays for home.
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  21. How to Make a Vanity Cosmetic Organizer: Hey, Martha Stewart! Here’s a fantastic idea for a DIY decorative makeup case.
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  23. Looking at the Basics Cosmetics Organizer: Want to try before you buy? Check out this review of the Basics Cosmetic Organizer.
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  25. How to Store Makeup: Yet more help for the hard-core beauty addict whose makeup has taken over her space.
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  27. Simplifying Your Vacation Makeup Bag: One word: streamline. Less can be more when it comes to travel makeup and airlines charging $15 for each checked bag. Squeeze everything into one suitcase with some of these space-saving storage ideas.
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  29. Choosing a Cosmetics Case: This article covers the when, where, why and how of choosing the right cosmetics case for your army of beauty supplies.
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  31. Makeup Brush Cleaning, Care and Storage: With the help of this guide, you’ll know how to properly store and clean your makeup brushes, extending their life (which means getting more bang for your buck).
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  33. More Makeup Storage Tips: Just a roundup of some great tips to care for and store your makeup.
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  35. Even MORE Makeup Storage Tips: This link gives loads of ideas for ways to store your makeup.
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  37. Get Serious About Storing Your Makeup: It’s a serious subject, after all (not really), but with the help of these ideas, you can save time when it comes to putting on your makeup.
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  39. Makeup Storage for Your MAC Collection: Obviously, these ideas would work for more than just MAC Cosmetics. Take a peek at this video for help organizing your shrine to the makeup gods!
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  41. Makeup Storage Drawers: This post features great ideas, like the 6-drawer cabinet box, to keep all your little beauty bits safe and secure.
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So last night’s SF ghost tour was a lot of fun. I learned all about SF’s checkered preternatural past, including one friendly ghost, once the headmistress of a girl’s school circa 1900 (now a beautifully restored hotel), who sometimes tucks the hotel’s guests in to sleep.

I’ll post pictures soon. Hope you’re having a nice Sunday morning. 🙂

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

21 MORE Ways to Store Your Makeup / Originally published April 19th, 2009

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  1. Yarisse says

    April 19th, 2009 at 10:22 am

    Thanks for both storage ideas posts, they were so much helpful!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 19th, 2009 at 1:03 pm

      Hi Yarisse,

      Sure! Do you plan on trying any of the storage ideas from the posts?

      Reply
  2. Jessica says

    April 19th, 2009 at 11:08 am

    I’m thinking about getting my boyfriend to help me just BUILD a storage!! I like keeping things in drawers not on top of counters, so something with layers and dividers would be helpful 🙂

    Jessica´s last blog post..MAC and Lush Haul!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 19th, 2009 at 1:05 pm

      Hi Jessica,

      Aw, what a nice boyfriend! That’s cool that he has the skills to build something like that for you.

      I always wanted to take wood shop classes because I think building is cool… I guess it’s probably better that I never got around to it, as I’m terribly clumsy.

      Hope you’re having a nice weekend so far!

      Reply
  3. Melissa Street says

    April 19th, 2009 at 11:13 am

    Hey Karen! Great post! Love all the ideas – I wanted to chim in a give you one more “bag” recommendation – http://www.thekimgreeneline.com/ – these are an industry favorite and they are amazing!

    Melissa Street´s last blog post..MaqPro Paris!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 19th, 2009 at 1:06 pm

      Hi Melissa,

      Awesome! I love that they are clear so you can see everything inside. 🙂 And the pic of Christina Applegate on the home page is adorable (love her).

      Reply
  4. Michele says

    April 19th, 2009 at 12:13 pm

    hey- Michele here chiming in. el hub is redoing outside around the pool.
    i clean my brushes with shampoo. Suave clarity is cheap and works well. Soak them, then rinse well and air dry. Go through old ones and toss.
    I stand them up in retired glasses. It gives me an excuse to buy a new set from Target.
    Enjoy the sun while it lasts.
    Michele

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 19th, 2009 at 1:06 pm

      Hi Michele,

      Thanks for the storage idea. 🙂 Enjoy your Sunday!

      Reply
  5. Catherine says

    April 19th, 2009 at 1:23 pm

    LOL. How timely. I just wrote a blog post on how I organize my makeup! I love Daiso for cute organizers and multipurpose boxes. =)

    Catherine´s last blog post..Organized!

    Reply
  6. Amanda says

    April 19th, 2009 at 7:06 pm

    i use a tackle box that I picked up at the sporting goods store. 🙂

    Reply
  7. Karen says

    April 19th, 2009 at 7:33 pm

    Hi Catherine,

    Oh yah! There’s one of those up here in the Bay Area. I haven’t been to it yet, though, but I’ve heard it’s super cool.

    Reply
  8. Karen says

    April 19th, 2009 at 7:34 pm

    Hi Amanda,

    I’ve done that in the past.

    One of these days I’m gonna get my Sears Craftsman to store my stash!

    Reply
  9. Marisol says

    April 19th, 2009 at 9:18 pm

    Loving all these storage ideas.

    Glad that you had fun in SF.

    Marisol´s last blog post..Dalai Lama’s 18 rules for living

    Reply
  10. Lily Mathilda says

    April 19th, 2009 at 11:27 pm

    Awesome ideas! The fishing tackle box idea is just plain genius!

    Reply
  11. Yarisse says

    April 20th, 2009 at 12:01 am

    Hi Karen!
    Well, actually I am going to buy those wooden boxes from IKEA and also make my own brush stands combining a vase and decorative sand, both also from IKEA.
    I had another idea before so I spent almost all night searching the internet for a craftstore nearby or online but I had no luck, so IKEA is my chance to finally get my messy collection properly organized 🙂

    Reply
  12. Didi says

    April 20th, 2009 at 12:08 pm

    O wow – I totally use tackle boxes for my makeup too! Or craft boxes. I really like the ones from snapware 🙂

    Reply
  13. isah says

    April 22nd, 2009 at 12:15 am

    Great post! I’m becoming a more organized person so this was really timely.

    I also really like the new look of your blog.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 22nd, 2009 at 7:16 am

      Hi Isah,

      I need to be more organized, too. It’s a constant struggle. What types of makeup organization have you tried?

      Reply
  14. Michele says

    April 22nd, 2009 at 8:35 am

    Has anyone ever gone to the container store? They have some neat cheap stuff. For Jewelry, too!
    Michele

    Reply
  15. Laura says

    May 5th, 2009 at 12:25 pm

    Ooo, number 21 is mine 🙂 It’s sooo pretty isn’t it 🙂

    Reply
  16. hannah says

    August 7th, 2012 at 10:28 am

    The idea #13 you could use a foam block and cut holes and cover the block with fabric and it can hold lip glosses ,eyeliner, brushes

    Reply

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