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13 clever makeup organisers to help you declutter your beauty stash
Are you ready to Marie Kondo your makeup collection?
If you've been on the hunt for a beauty storage system that's worthy of your mammoth makeup stash, let us inspire you. From wall-mounted shelves to acrylic drawers, these are the best beauty organisers money can buy.
We've taken inspo from the Kardashian's Muji-style acrylic drawers, that are perfect for housing everything from lipsticks to mascaras, compacts to eyeshadows. So now you can display your makeup in style. For bulkier beauty items (think, hairdryers, body creams, epilators, etc) it's worth picking up a more sizeable storage solution like the infamous IKEA Alex Drawers.
Though, if Scandi-chic is more, then you need to add this HOMCOM storage unit (via Amazon) to your online shopping basket, immediately! They are great for throwing in any miscellaneous beauty bits like nail care, or your at-home gel lamp that clutter up your cupboard or beauty shelf. The bigger baskets can house your electricals if, like us, you have 17 different hair tools for your every styling need...
So, are you ready to Marie Kondo your makeup stash? Here's everything you need...
While it may look diddy in size, this makeup case has a height og 37cm and features three deep layered drawers and an acrylic-enclosed top. Spaceship vibes, anyone?
DOEWORKS Storage Cart 3 Tier Metal Utility Cart Rolling Trolley Organizer
I, myself, own this very cart (in pastel yellow!) and it has served me well for the past two years. Not only does it fit with my grandmacore aesthetics – which is all the rage, I'll have you know – but it can be easily moved thanks to the wheels, and can hold a hefty amount! 10/10.
This makeup case gets the wow factor and is one that'll also have your friends investing in... read: #influenced. Just twist off the top and you have yourself an LED mirror – perfect for on-the-go application.
A place for our perfume and makeup? Sign us up! We love that this is portable too – perfect for an upcoming summer getaway... *browses SkyScanner*
Giving all the country living vibes, this metal trunk is not only a bedroom statement but a subtle way to store makeup. Add some acrylic dividers to the inside and you have yourself an at-home beauty counter.
Admittedly, this isn't the most thrilling of all makeup organisers. Having said that, it does its job and it does it well. Sleek, sophisticated and subtle.
At just under a tenner, this affordable acrylic case is the ultimate vanity storage solution. Pop your lipsticks on the left and your face powders on the right for practical organisation.
We've watched SO many beauty YouTubers showcase their makeup collections in an Ikea Alex chest of drawers. The shallow depth of the drawers makes them perfect for holding everything from lipstick to skincare products.
While its intended use is for holding stationary, as beauty fanatics we love this desk organiser for makeup and hair brushes as well as our miscellaneous accessories.
If you need your beauty routine out where you can see it but aren’t a fan of the acrylic vibe, these plain crates should do the job.
mDesign 9-Slot Organiser for Storage of Cosmetics and Accessories
This is such a genius solution if you’re a palette hoarder. You can display your top choices on your chest of drawers or dressing table.
If you've got a little more room to work with, why not opt for a 4-drawer dresser like this chic HOMCOM solution. Add your pants and socks in the top drawers and your hairdryer and straighteners in the bottom.
Uncluttered Designs Makeup Organizer With Drawers
If the IKEA Alex drawers and OG desk caddy had a baby it would be this dressing table organiser. There's definitely enough room for a moderate makeup lover to keep their goods neatly.
Victoria Jowett is an award-winning journalist and the former Beauty Director at Cosmopolitan UK. She was named one of PPA’s 30 Under 30 for her work in beauty journalism and oversees the skincare, hair, makeup and fragrance content across all of Cosmopolitan’s platforms. She's worked in the beauty industry for over 13 years (and tested 1000s of products), making her an expert when it comes to recommending beauty brands that truly work. Having started her career working weekends on a makeup counter, Victoria began interning at the likes of AnOther and IDOL magazine, before landing her first Beauty Writer job at weekly fashion magazine, LOOK. Joining Cosmopolitan in 2016, Victoria has always remained a beauty fanatic and has been lucky enough to interview everyone from Britney Spears to Kourtney Kardashian about their beauty routines. Follow her on LinkedIn.
Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK, with over four years of experience reporting across the brand's print, social, video and digital platforms. Lia covers everything from emerging trend analysis to viral celebrity hair and makeup moments, making her an expert at spotting the season’s next big beauty look (before it takes over social media feeds).
In 2025, she was named The Rising Media Star at the Love Perfume Awards with The Perfume Shop, recognised for her outstanding digital fragrance content and for building genuine authority within the space. She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today. Follow her on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn.
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