The 20 Best Makeup Organizers, No Matter How Many Steps Are in Your Skincare Routine

This acrylic makeup organizer is a winner because it holds a ton without taking up too much space on your countertop, thanks to its tall silhouette. In fact, with three or four large drawers, two or four small-sized drawers and 16 slotted compartments on top that are ideal for sticks and brushes, it will pretty much fit your entire cosmetic arsenal. It’s made of durable, acrylic plastic, so you can see everything inside, and it comes in nine different colors to best fit your style. (My one qualm is that for all its room, the large drawers still aren’t big enough to fit oversized eyeshadow palettes, so keep that in mind as you shop.)

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• Dimensions: 6.22 x 14.17 x 9.21 inches
• Promising review: "When beauty products are out of sight, they're out of mind for me. This organizer keeps everything from tweezers to nail polish in clear view—without looking messy—and there's a strange delight I get from having everything in its place." — Candace Davison, PureWow VP of editorial

Traveling with your makeup collection doesn't have to mean dumping everything into whatever travel pouch you have. "I'm the girl who travels with her entire makeup collection, no matter where or how long the trip is, so a spacious travel bag is a must, and this one holds so much," says Executive Managing Editor Catrina Yohay. "Love that it includes a mirror that can stand up on its own and a separate brush holder with a little shield (so the brushes can stay relatively clean)...Only complaint: It takes up a lot of space in a suitcase, no matter how full or empty it is, but it's worth it to me."

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• Dimensions: 9.5 x 4 x 7 inches
• Promising review: "I love how structured it is and that it maintains its shape, so I don't have to fight the case while rooting around for a liner or lip gloss." — Yohay

PureWow Associate Editor Chelsea Candelario is obsessed with The Tranquil Abode makeup organizer. Its open, rotating design completely upgraded her beauty and skincare organizational game by making it easier to find 30+ of her favorite products, thanks to its spinning design and adjustable compartments. "I’m able to grab and go without searching high and low for what I need," she says. "Plus, it looks like I’ve gotten my life together in a chic, HGTV kind of way, which is always the vibe I’m after."

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• Dimensions: ‎9 x 9 x 13 inches
• Promising review: "It's super helpful in showcasing all my small and big products in one place. The turning is so smooth that I feel like I'm in my own little department store at home. (I'll secretly admit I remove a few of the shelves so I can store taller products.)" — Candelario

This mini storage unit may be simple, but it gets the job done for a reasonable price—and offers great flexibility in how you display your beauty products. "I keep my makeup hidden in a dresser drawer, so I like the fact that I can arrange this organizer to my liking since the top half isn’t attached to the clear drawers," says PureWow Associate Editor Stephanie Meraz.

You needn't be limited to makeup, either—the compartments are also a great size for housing jewelry, nail files and hair clips. I also love how easy it is to wipe clean the acrylic (because powder foundation spills inevitably happen).

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• Dimensions: ‎‎5.5 x 9.5 x 7.5 inches
• Promising review: "I’ve had this for over three years now, and it’s helped me keep my blushes, bronzers, eyeshadow palettes, lipsticks, concealers and foundations organized, and is especially great if you follow a simple routine with few products, because it’s on the smaller side." — Meraz

If you're booked and busy and prefer a makeup station you can take on the go, this might be the perfect organizer for you. There are special compartments for skinny and thick brushes, lipsticks, and it comes with an LED-lit mirror that features three levels of brightness. "I definitely love the whole lighting situation," says PureWow Associate Editor Marissa Wu. Despite normally doing her makeup in natural light, she appreciates how Beautifect's illumination can mimic the glow in dark apartments, "so I know when I walk outside I won't look like a clown."

The compartments are well thought out, offering a space for just about every beauty product you can imagine, and when pressed, her only concern were the side flaps for brushes and tubes: "I like that they're grippy so stuff doesn't fall out, but the small base loops...aren't very stretchy."

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• Dimensions: 11.4 x 9.8 x 3.5 inches
• Promising review: "The perfectionist in me is quite tickled [by its compartments and special features]. It fits in my travel backpack, and so I think yes, I am being extra, but I love to have a good light with me when I travel." —Wu

Featuring a fashionable metal exterior, this makeup organizer from H&M makes for a stylish way to keep your favorite lipsticks, applicators and nail polish in one convenient place. While it’s not as large as other makeup organizers on this list, it still makes for a good spot to keep your go-to supplies or your nighttime skincare routine in its two large front compartments and three smaller back ones.

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• Dimensions: 3.25 x 7 inches
• Promising review: 5 stars, no notes

For some major glam—not to mention some major storage—this little handmade beauty is a worthy contender. While it’s on the pricier side, it has a stunning brass, gold or silver frame with a large top compartment, a large sliding drawer and multiple small and medium drawers. Basically? It holds a lot.

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• Dimensions: ‎6.83 x 11.81 x 9.85 inches
• Promising review: "I highly recommend this set because while it is a bit pricey, it is worth every penny. It is beautiful and it is giving me back some much-needed functional sink counter space in addition."

Different beauty routines require different storage solutions. If you want something that will actually house your entire hoard of makeup, you’ll be happy to know that this luxe acrylic modular makeup system from The Container Store is the real deal. While it’s sold in many individual pieces, you can mix and match them to build a completely custom system from the ground up. Start with a large top piece with various compartments for bulkier items, like your foundation, or small- and medium-sized drawers for holding palettes and blush—the possibilities are truly endless! Each drawer has a faceted pull, and there are clear bumpers to keep your chosen stackable pieces in place.

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• Dimensions: 8.375 x 12.5 x 3.625 inches

Whether you need something large for traveling or just like to have all your toiletries, skincare and makeup together in a shared bathroom, this hanging option is a must. It comes with four compartments and is available in two sizes, depending on whether your makeup hoarding skews more minimalist or maximalist (no judgment here either way). It hangs with the included hook, which is helpful at keeping everything upright, so you have less risk of spills.

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• Dimensions: 12.6 x 9.1 x 4.3 inches
• Promising review: "I am elated that this bag fits all my stuff—shampoo, face creams, makeup, everything—and folds up into a nice little package. Plus, the construction, fabric and zippers are quality. Love the little hanger feature."

If you only want to store a few things on your counter, like, say your favorite lipstick, some makeup brushes, concealer, mascara and an eyebrow pencil, then this turntable is for you. It’s small but mighty, as it has five compartments for maximum organization. This compact size also makes it ideal to keep on a dresser or small bathroom vanity with your most-used products.

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• Dimensions: 5.88 x 7 x 7 inches
• Promising review: "Bought this to store all my lip products and put my lip liners in the middle. It looks nice and does what it’s supposed to. I’m happy with it!"

Unlike most other storage containers on this list, this one comes with mesh liners that will prevent beauty items from moving around. Its three separate pieces are detachable, and the plastic material means it will be plenty easy to spot clean with water. With it, you’ll get two large drawers, two middle drawers, two small drawers and 16 top compartments for cargo space galore.

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• Dimensions: 14.5 x 7.4 x 11.2 inches
• Promising review: "Perfect organizational tool for my make up and brushes. Doesn’t take up too much room on my vanity and holds a lot of products in all different sizes. Easy to wipe down and clean."

If you’d rather store your makeup in a drawer in your bathroom than on a counter, this set of trays from OXO will keep everything nice and corralled. It comes with four different-sized rectangular bins, each of which have adjustable dividers. In short? They will truly transform your beauty drawer with minimal effort.

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• Dimensions: 12.01 x 12.01 x 3.28 inches
• Promising review: "I really like these drawer organizers! You can arrange them anyway you want within the drawer, use dividers to compartmentalize them just how you want for your needs absolutely love these!"

For those with plenty of space and plenty of makeup to clean up, this cosmetic declutterer takes the cake. It’s quite long, at just over 9 inches in length, and stores an impressive amount in its four bottom boxes, three medium-sized drawers and 12 top compartments—and it's spacious enough to stow bulky eye palettes. Plus, the clear acrylic means you’ll be able to know what’s exactly inside before you open it.

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• Dimensions: ‎9.25 x 5.5 x 15.67 inches
• Promising review: "I'm very pleased with this. It looks nice and it's functional. You can stack it different ways. It seems sturdy even as stacked as a tower."

This makeup organizer will be just the thing to achieve a boho aesthetic in any bathroom. Its bamboo construction marries form with function, as it rotates a full 360 degrees. And, on top of its sculptural look, it provides plenty of storage, given its seven shelves and three storage slots at the top.

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• Dimensions: 12.8 x 7.5 x 10.25 inches
• Promising review: "Very handy. Just moved to a new house with no medicine cabinets—I use this for my daily routine items. It came well packed and no assembly was required."

If you're not feeling the full acrylic look but still want a functional makeup storage option, this cutie might be for you. Unlike most, it comes with a closing top, allowing dust and moisture to stay out while giving it a classic look. It creates a display case vibe that gives your makeup more of a high-end look (even if you're only into drugstore brands).

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• Dimensions:‎ 11.81 x 6.89 x 13.98 inches
• Promising review: "There is nothing I didn’t like! Perfect for bathroom facial regimens!"

Calling all mid-century modern fans: This little organizer is perfectly aligned with your style, given its fluted details and gold hardware. It comes with a carrying handle and a separate brush holder, but if it doesn't look like there's quite enough space for you, know that there's an option with an additional lipstick holder, too.

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• Dimensions:‎ 9.8 x 7.3 x 14.5 inches
• Promising review: "I was looking for something to keep all my skincare products together in one place and dust free. This was it! The quality is good for the price you're paying. Love that it fits all my skincare products that come in tall tubes as well, and the clear top cover makes it easy for me to spot which one I'm going to use so when I open, I just grab it."

This makeup organizer resembles a little fridge in the best way. The opening door feature is multi-functional: It holds narrow makeup items like brushes, powders, lipsticks and it keeps dust out. A door to close on all the shelves provides extra defense against dust according to reviewers. The shelves slide out, and the bottom drawer is great for individually packaged face masks.

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• Dimensions:‎ ‎8 x 11 x 16 inches
• Promising review: "Saw this product on Tiktok and I went ahead and purchased it! Did not disappoint! I bought this to organize my beauty items, and I was extremely happy with what I received. Product is exactly as it is described and looks exactly like the picture."

If you're looking to up the ante, look no more. This LED light-organizer is the perfect two-in-one item. Store all your tall and small makeup items inside (the mirror even lifts for more storage behind it) and do your makeup, all in one sitting. There's nothing better than having everything you need within arm's reach.

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• Dimensions: ‎12.2 x 14.8 x 8.7 inches
• Promising review: "Looks great and saved a bunch of counter space. Comes exactly as described, whereas others did not. Lights shine really bright when charged."

With a clear upper and black bottom half, this two-compartment train case is ideal for travel or holding a good amount of daily makeup. On the bottom half, you'll find a spacious compartment to hold a variety of makeup and skincare products, with five elastic holders for brushes and liners. This stackable design holds a ton without taking up a ton of space and it separates your essentials from your glam.

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• Dimensions: 8.25 x 6 x 6 inches
• Promising review: "I love this bag. I was worried it would be too big, but it's the perfect bag for my makeup. Super cute and organized."

Three sleek white tiers, coupled with a bamboo handle, offer a modern take on makeup organization. Multiple surfaces allow you to separate your skincare routine from your daily makeup, and there's even a removable cup to stash brushes and liners. It would look sleek on a minimalist vanity while ensuring your space stays clutter free.

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• Dimensions: 7.9 x 19.7 inches