1.24.2012

New Year, New You: Beauty Organization


When it comes to beauty products, if I can't see it, I won't use it. That may seem too cluttered for some, but it's a necessity for me to have everything in my sight. Here's how I organize my 900000 (approx.) beauty essentials.
I know I'm gonna get so many disapproving comments, but this is how I've organized my hair tools for years. It's never affected my tools. They're hung from a hook, and these are just a few--this pic was taken in '09, so it's changed a bit in there. Note my Product Hoarding Stash and my Velcro Rollers!

I originally shared my makeup organization post here. I should've tidied it up for the internet, but this is how it looks daily.

I spray painted this primary-colored organizer silver. It houses my eye shadows, arranged by browns, blacks, and purple/pinks. My palettes aren't shown, but they're right beside it.

Another organizing tip I've done for years--beads to hold my brushes. I'll share a quick How To tomorrow on this.

 I use this bleacher-style organizer to house my hair/skin products. I also used it to hold treats for my Super Bowl party last year!

When my mom gave me these boxes, I was unsure what to do with them. They house my polish collection, which I zip up and bring with me to wherever. The tops of the boxes are perfect to paint my nails on.

Next week, we wrap up the organizational series! Post links to your beauty organizing set up.


PS: Since organizing beauty isn't everyone's cup of tea, I did TWO posts today. Click here to read about my MyGlam & Birchbox reviews.


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56 comments:

  1. i'm starting to organize my stuff as well, and really come through with my resolutions this year!

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  2. Wow, and I thought I had a lot of make up. Great organization. Just curious as to when you make a decision to toss out eye shadow, and other makeup. Do you have an age limit? They say 1 1/2 - 2 years but it kills me to throw out an eye shadow that is only partially used. Sometimes it is just the right color. Thoughts?

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  3. You're so organized! I also use the plastic drawer trio to store makeup, its so convenient.

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  4. ok, first off, i adore your organization bone (i was also born with this) but to a lesser degree. i'll link my organization to yours when it's time.

    secondly, guuuurl, you've got enough product to ready a drag-queen ensemble for the acadamy awards!

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  5. wow! you did a huge job! everything looks so very well put!

    Lyosha
    Inside and Outside Blog

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  6. I LOVE the way you've organized your nail polish - so perfect! :)

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  7. first of all, i wanted to subscribe to MyGlam, but it says they are sold out of boxes :'(

    second, i need to organize my stuff as well, but girl you really have lots of products!!! love it all!

    kisses,
    teresa
    www.trend-ish.com

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  8. Wow, it's all so organized! And you have a ton of products. I can literally fit all my makeup, tools, and nail stuff into one large cosmetics bag...I'm in awe of your collection.

    Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  9. You have so many products!!!!! I'm so jealous :) I feel like someone can go shopping in your apartment. lol

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  10. Wowzers, you do have a LOT of product. I wouldn't even be able to keep track of what I have and what I didn't have

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  11. love this - my cosmetics are so disorganised, it's shameful! is moroccan oil good? i've heard so much about it! xx

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  12. I always admire people who are organized. Yay you!

    Love the brush cup!

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  13. You're so organized! You really put my collection of make-up to shame. I'm afraid that my make-up is housed in a few different cosmetics bags under the sink and in a basket. I do agree that if you can't see it, you don't use it!

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  14. Woah!! You have quite the collection! I can see why it's important to have it all organized All my beauty essentials fit in a small makeup bag. I stick to a very simple routine :)

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  15. Awesome organization. It does seem easier to have everything out where you can see them. I wish I can be this organized:)
    BTW, you can start a cosmetic store with your stash:P

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  16. I love me some organization posts, so bring them on! :)

    http://www.theprettyfactor.blogspot.com

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  17. Very nice. I'd love to hang my hair tools from hooks to save room but don't know where to put the hooks :/ Can't wait to see more!

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  18. Wow, this doesn't seem cluttered at all- seems like a great system you got there!
    www.saysskippy.blogspot.com

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  19. I wish I had more SPACE to better organize my stuff.

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  20. Wow you have so many products! I'm jealous lol. I love beauty products but most of the time I can't justify buying things for myself that aren't a necessity. Love how you organize them tho :)

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  21. I have very little beauty stuff, so it's easy to organize. I just have a little makeup bag. :)

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  22. Great organization! I also won't use things if I can't see them, so I have a very specific scheme, too, and am trying to rotate through everything this year.

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  23. You're super organized!! My stuff is just stuffed in a box. I think I might have to put hooks up somewhere. That's a great idea!

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  24. Very nice! Do you have any creative ideas for storing jewelry? I had a jewelry box, but wanted to try something different.

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  25. Very inspiring! I need to step my organizing game up! ;)

    Champagne Lifestyle on a Beer Budget

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  26. These posts are great--it's a constant chore to organize all the stuff that arrives and keep hair stuff separate from face stuff, etc. Hoping to turn over a new leaf in this department-ha!

    xo Mary Jo

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  27. Can you come to my house?? ;) I have an ok time with my stuff, but it's the hubby products that throw me for a loop. Doesn't he know I *need* that space? :)

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  28. You're super organized! I have to say that I'm pretty organized when it comes to my beauty items too but that's where the organization ends :) xoxo

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  29. I should really organize my beauty supplies. I do like the idea of putting my make up brushes in a jar with beads. Very clever.

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  30. I love you have it all organized!!! Can you come do my bathroom stuff? :)

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  31. A girl after my own heart- organization is my THING. I'm a touch OCD about it, true. :)

    -Ashley
    http://lerougestylo.blog.com

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  32. Can I pay you to do this for me?

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  33. I love how you have beads to hold up your makeup brushes. Neat! Can't wait to read it tomorrow. :)

    http://averysweetblog.com/

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  34. My makeup is stashed in a liberty of London box on top of my counter.. but everything else is thrown in a basket up the sink. But I tend to not over buy.. I'll use something all up before buying anything new.

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  35. If only it stays like this for couple hours. xoxo
    http://www.hellohellofriday.com/

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  36. I'm loving the look of your makeup collection!

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  37. Wow I really need to organize my beauty products, like the idea of "bleacher"-style shelves!

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  38. Totally impressed with your beauty organization. That is one area I'm constantly trying to tame. I employ a clear caddy system which seems to be working pretty well.

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  39. How lovely! I am in need of some beauty organization. Thanks for sharing!

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  40. Oh my gosh. I wish I was this organized. If anyone criticizes how you store your hair tools they'd probably scream to see mine stuffed and jumbled in a drawer. haha!

    Jenn

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  41. So clever! I have the exact same problem: if I can't see it, I don't use it. This is a totally brilliant way to make sure that beauty product that I just *had* to have actually gets used!!!

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  42. Great tips!! Reminds me I need to clean my makeup brushes!

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  43. Ooh nice and you are inspiring me to put my nail polish away in a great vintage tin!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  44. You would cry if you saw how poorly and lacking of organization my current cosmetic drawer is. It's just one drawer and man it is BAD!! I have a very small bathroom so these cute organizers would never work..or would they? Gotta chk out the diff sizes!

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  45. 900000 products! That is amazing!! You must be a super organized person to keep track of all that! xo style, she wrote

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  46. You are SO organized and you have so many products!!! It must feel like you get to go shopping every time you get ready - I'm jealous :)

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  47. Your organization is so impressive! I currently use large bins and baskets to organize my beauty and hair stuff, and things tend to get lost. I like how everything is visible here--I need a revamp I think!

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  48. You are so organized!! I put so much into organizing office stuff and totally neglect my personal items. I should follow your example! :)

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  49. you are so organized! i'm inspired to get my beauty supplies looking half that good.

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  50. you are soo organized!! I need to step up my game. thanks for sharing

    www.sugarfilledcloset.com

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  51. I am the same way! If I can't see it, it doesn't exist to me! Thanks for these fabulous tips...such a great post!
    And thanks for stopping by and following along! That means a lot to me!
    xx

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  52. Wow, you're amazing. My favorite is the nail polish. I need to do that. I don't have nearly the amount of products, but you've done a great job organizing. Well done,

    Shauna

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  53. I love all these ideas! I'm the same with "if I can't see it, I won't use it" so I try to have everything visible, but then sometimes I get frustrated with it, because I feel like it's cluttered...so I'm struggling to find the balance between clutter and display. Also, I love how you keep your nail polishes, I used to do the same thing!

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  54. wow. you are SUPER organized and i love it.

    i think you were the only one that got the duck tape\bogging joke, being from the south and all, ha. i love being homschooled. i get to participate in alot of things that kids in school miss out on (:

    SoUtHeRnPiNkY.bLoGsPoT.cOm

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  55. Fastastic organization! I'm the same way, if I can't see it I won't use it!

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