While we’re always down for a shopping spree at the Container Store, all those clear acrylic lipstick holders and vanity caddies can be overwhelming. When the time comes to organize your beauty products, sometimes it’s actually simpler to repurpose items you already have on hand — you may as well kill two clutter birds with one stone, right? We’re kicking off spring cleaning season with a few pretty, “why didn’t I think of that?” ideas for corralling your cosmetics.
Store makeup brushes in a vintage-inspired straw holder to keep dust and dirt off the bristles. Brushes are easy to grab, and the jar looks chic on a vanity table.
If you're the type of person who has bobby pins littering every surface in your home, 1) we can relate, and 2) you need an easy place to stash odds and ends. Sleek shot glasses are just the right size for pins, lip balms and cotton swabs.
Keep your ponytail holders together in one place by hooking them onto a carabiner keychain. Hang the bundle from a hook near your mirror, or toss it into your purse or gym bag — you'll never lose an elastic again.
Instead of dumping your eyeshadow pots into a disorganized drawer, line them up by color in an ice cube tray. This idea also works for small accessories, like earrings or rings.
Turn a tangle of bobby pins into an easy-to-grab stash with the help of adhesive magnetic tape. Stick a strip on the inside of your medicine cabinet and you'll never have to go searching for a pin again.
