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I definitely have more makeup than I need...

I definitely have more makeup than I need...

...Which makes it more difficult to organize.

...Which makes it more difficult to organize.

I have a vanity with two small drawers...

I have a vanity with two small drawers...

...& use small Tupperware stacked drawers. (You'll see both shortly). Here's how I organize my makeup! 💄

This is what holds my single eyeshadow pots. And some other miscellaneous items such as mascaras.

This is what holds my single eyeshadow pots. And some other miscellaneous items such as mascaras.

Top drawer: colorful eyeshadows. Purples, greens, blues, etc.

Top drawer: colorful eyeshadows. Purples, greens, blues, etc.

Drawer 2: dark shadows (used for contouring) & light shadows (used for highlighting)

Drawer 2: dark shadows (used for contouring) & light shadows (used for highlighting)

Drawer 3: neutrals.

Drawer 3: neutrals.

4th drawer: loose eyeshadows & pigments.

4th drawer: loose eyeshadows & pigments.

Bottom drawer: Mascara, and other makeup of  similar shapes such as eyelash glues, highlighters, etc.

Bottom drawer: Mascara, and other makeup of similar shapes such as eyelash glues, highlighters, etc.

One of the drawers in my vanity. Also, shows the different containers & dividers. Ex: pencil divider, small candle holder, square dividers.

One of the drawers in my vanity. Also, shows the different containers & dividers. Ex: pencil divider, small candle holder, square dividers.

Drawer 1: Part 1: foundations, tinted moisturizers, BB creams, stick/cream/liquid bronzers & primers.

Drawer 1: Part 1: foundations, tinted moisturizers, BB creams, stick/cream/liquid bronzers & primers.

Part 2: powders: bronzers, pressed powder & translucent.

Part 2: powders: bronzers, pressed powder & translucent.

Part 3: in small container: concealers.

Part 3: in small container: concealers.

Part 4: using the thin spaces that are formed in between the large divider and the drawer are great for holding eyeshadow pallets, etc.

Part 4: using the thin spaces that are formed in between the large divider and the drawer are great for holding eyeshadow pallets, etc.

Drawer 2: part 1:pencil divider is used with square box. Extra pallets, blushes: powder & cream, face highlighters & shimmers.

Drawer 2: part 1:pencil divider is used with square box. Extra pallets, blushes: powder & cream, face highlighters & shimmers.

Part 2: additional square pallets & eyeshadow primer pots in candle holder. square box: liquid eyeliner & shadow sticks

Part 2: additional square pallets & eyeshadow primer pots in candle holder. square box: liquid eyeliner & shadow sticks

Part 3: final touches: beauty blenders, face poofs, makeup brush cleaner (see guide to see DIY), lashes.

Part 3: final touches: beauty blenders, face poofs, makeup brush cleaner (see guide to see DIY), lashes.

Now for lipgloss!! It goes in a separate box.

Organize by brand, shape, lipstick vs gloss, stains, etc.

Organize by brand, shape, lipstick vs gloss, stains, etc.

For example: my tarte glosses that are the same type go into it's own group due to the fact that I have so many of them.

For example: my tarte glosses that are the same type go into it's own group due to the fact that I have so many of them.

Small hand sanitizers in one compartment.

Small hand sanitizers in one compartment.

Plumping go into their own compartment. I LOVE plumpers, can you tell? \ud83d\udc84

Plumping go into their own compartment. I LOVE plumpers, can you tell? 💄

Each collection of glosses are kept together with a rubber band to makes finding what I'm looking for easier.

Each collection of glosses are kept together with a rubber band to makes finding what I'm looking for easier.

Final look. Nice & organized. Makeup is not sprawled all over. Eyeshadows, makeup brushes & my mirror are on the top portion. As far as organizing MU brushes, they're organized in a brush apron

Final look. Nice & organized. Makeup is not sprawled all over. Eyeshadows, makeup brushes & my mirror are on the top portion. As far as organizing MU brushes, they're organized in a brush apron

Comments, questions, concerns requesting a guide? Message me or leave a comment.

  • Makeup
  • Containers
  • Vanity (optional)
  • Dividers