By Sarah Han and Annie Blackman
We know firsthand how hard it can be to find the best makeup organizers to streamline your vanity and sort your precious products. Even Allure editors are well acquainted with the uphill battle of keeping makeup and skin-care essentials organized. Whether it's due to limited countertop space, a touch of absent-mindedness, or if you're a dedicated collector without a dedicated system, you deserve a clean, easy-to-navigate space to pull off your best routine possible. Christmas Led Light
Until we can have Huda Kattan's glamorous bathroom setup, we will opt for attractive, high-quality makeup organizers to store old favorites and brand-new products. These beauty organizers help sort the many (many, many) products you own into efficient storage spaces that are also easy on the eyes.
No need for drawer organizers either, since many of these makeup organizers were designed to be displayed. Not only do they provide optimal storage for your foundations, eye shadow palettes, eyeliners, and makeup brushes, but they're much more sanitary than throwing everything into a plastic bag and hoping nothing spills. Next time you get that organizational itch or feel overcome by a Marie Kondo-inspired need to tidy, turn to one (or a few) of these storage solutions for your beloved beauty products.
We've rounded up the best of the best, including spa-esque bamboo boxes, old-school Caboodles, acrylic makeup organizers, and more. There's something for every budget, every design taste, and every square footage. So go ahead — take the first step toward decluttering your vanity. Scroll on for the 23 best makeup organizers the web has to offer.
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The Yamakazi Home Tower Large Makeup Organizer has a sophisticated, subtly industrial look that fits right into a design-devoted beauty lover's room. Designed in Japan, the black steel exterior combined with the dark wood border on the detachable mirror is super elegant, and its leveled compartments can be disassembled for easy storage. The larger, inner removable tray fits palettes and other small pieces, and the outer tray is great for longer items like glosses, balms, and tools.
Here's the quick pitch: Caraa's Vanity Kit is a nine-compartment travel beauty tote constructed with water-resistant nylon and a wipe-clean interior. It can store full-size bottles, has a cross-body strap to free up your hands, and has a metal hook for easy hanging once you get to your hotel. When we say it fits a lot, we mean a lot. Gone are the days of separate toiletry and makeup bags and the messes that come with each. Once you're back from your trip, you can keep using it for storage, whether hanging from your closet or stowed safely under the bathroom sink.
Another excellent travel companion that works for at-home use, the Béis The Inflight Cosmetic Case Set is a low-profile, TSA-approved nesting set designed to fit right into your favorite luggage. It features a removable mirror for quick touchups, a removable brush holder with discreet magnets, and plenty of interior pockets coated for mess protection. Once you've packed all of your makeup and skin care, add your favorite hair accessories because, yes, there'll be room to spare.
The gorgeously crafted 2023 Best of Beauty-winning Cuyana's Travel Beauty Roll is a splurge we stand behind. It's made from soft Italian leather and features a lovely leather tie closure; the bag's sleek profile sets it apart from its peers without sacrificing spaciousness. The leather only gets better with age, and its lining can be wiped down with a damp cloth with soap or micellar water if you run into any minor messes. The Beauty Roll also boasts a removable inner pouch that you can take with you or leave behind depending on the length or beauty needs of your vacay.
For those with ample counter space and more steps in their beauty routine than they can count, this Amitech rotating 360-Degree Makeup Organizer is it. The organizer can accommodate at least 60 makeup brushes, 30 skincare products, and plenty more. Its adjustable shelves make it easy to meet your needs and sturdy enough to handle all your most precious items without falling apart. With close to 18,000 reviews on Amazon, this organizer is a fan favorite for makeup masters and amateurs alike.
Étoile Collective makes plenty of beautiful beauty accessories, and the Duo Vanity Case is no exception. Whether you tote it with you on your next big trip or keep it in your bedroom, this case makes it super easy to organize and store all of your essentials and fits even more than pics would have you believe. The vegan leather build feathers two zippered levels, tall enough to fit upright bottles and wide enough to stow shadow palettes. It also comes with a bonus fold-out mirror that's ideal for travel.
For beauty lovers who are not messing around, behold the Koolatron Cosmetics Fridge. Some skin-care products work and feel better when they're slightly chilled, whether it's a matter of the shelf stability of ingredients, the efficacy of a metal or stone roller tool, or simply your temperature preference.
If you share your fridge with roommates or family, you may not want to store your products next to a Tupperware of leftover chicken or deal with accusations that you're hogging precious space. Instead, keep your skin-care products and tools cold in a personal fridge that doubles as an LED-lit mirror. It's quiet, lightweight, and even fits a La Croix or two.
The Kusshi Signature Makeup Bag stands out thanks to its roomy design and mesh compartments. It has lots of pockets and separators to keep your products organized, and if you want to add an extra internal organizer, there are built-in snaps for easy attachment. The micro satin material is conveniently washable, and if you want something a little more luxe, you can opt for the leather version, which includes a removable, machine-washable liner.
If you want something a bit more discreet than clear acrylic organizers, Joseph Joseph's minimal Viva Large Cosmetic Organizer offers many of the same storage perks without putting all of your products on blast. It features deep compartments for tucking away brushes and pencils and shallow ones for palettes and lipsticks. To top it all off, there's a handy drawer with a magnetic closure for items like Beautyblenders or cotton pads. And the flip-out mirror? Perfection.
If you're taking your makeup collection on the go, a travel bag like this Calpak Clear Cosmetics Case is your best bet. It's small enough to fit into a carry-on bag but big enough to hold all your must-have products. The roomy mesh compartments include a secure zipper closure so nothing spills out in transit. Its clear build is made of water-resistant PVC, making it super easy to keep track of everything you packed.
Caboodles's Rock Star Grande Cosmetic Case is the real deal. The exterior has a super sweet lace overlay and opens to reveal four fold-out trays and a deep, wide center. You can rest easy knowing there are two locking clasps with keys to keep all your essentials safe. It's the ideal case for a burgeoning makeup artist tasked with doing glam for a friend's photoshoot or (dreaming big here) if you're the titular rock star on a US tour, trying out a different look in every city.
The iDesign Clarity Vertical Plastic Palette Organizer is great for anyone who collects makeup palettes like it's their job. With nine dividers at your disposal, you can easily fit all of your favorite small, medium, and large palettes, and make sure to keep the not-so-new ones at the front of mind thanks to the open display. Plus, keeping your palettes out of a cluttered drawer minimizes the risk of cracked shadows and loose dusty pigment getting everywhere.
For the lipstick lover, there's Ikee Design's Acrylic Spinning Lipstick Holder and Storage Tower. This rotating makeup organizer displays up to 64 lipsticks in a horizontal design, making it easy to spot your shade of choice with a simple spin. On the top section, you can store lip glosses upright and any other non-lipstick-shaped lip products (think stains, primers, liners, etc). The acrylic is shatter-resistant, and honestly, the whole thing just looks so professional. Bloomingdale's beauty counter, who?
Anything by Away has a permanent spot on our wishlists, and if you're a jet setter, this cosmetics bag is your new best friend. The spacious interior is perfect for long trips, and it's sized to fit into any Away suitcase or bag. The detachable brush organizer is one of our favorite features, along with the transparent pocket, which helps protect against pesky leaks. Still scared of spills? The bottom compartment is made from neoprene, and the whole nylon body is water-resistant with a coated wipeable interior.
Cuyana's Leather Travel Case Set is where luxury meets practicality, allowing you to stow your favorite beauty items in style. The smaller case fits in the pocket of the larger case, so they work together in perfect harmony or can be separated for ease of use. You can use both cases for makeup or dedicate the larger one to toiletries and the smaller one to your routine essentials. Each case is crafted with Argentinian pebbled leather and offered in a ton of stylish colors. We'll take them all, please.
Smart Table Lamp The spaciousness of the Onxe Makeup Organizer can handle your entire artillery and then some. The open upper layer allows you to display your favorite, dare we say, most aesthetic products, while the lower drawers are great for the pieces that have seen more wear and tear (we prefer the term "well-loved"). The organizer is easy to clean and waterproof, so there's no need to worry about unsightly spills and smears. Also…it's pink.