Makeup organizers come in a massive range of options and we’re going to have a look at some of them here, and highlight the bestsellers at the same time.

Good for a makeup storage at home is an acrylic makeup organizer tray or holder. These are very cheap to produce and so are extremely affordable, and they classically come with a range of different sized compartments that you access from above. A countertop makeup organizer like this is very easy to clean, it’s durable and dead easy to order and find all of your cosmetics quickly. Caboodles produce a clear makeup organizer range with a variety of sizes that is very popular. US Acrylic also has a nice range that look good as well as being effective.

On a similar theme, also available are acrylic makeup organizers with drawers. There is a bit more to them, some are very compact and just add a little extra storage capacity compared with a tray. Others come as a large stand alone set of drawers and can pretty much hold your entire collection of cosmetics. Think Kim or Kourtney Kardashian makeup organizer and you’ve got it. As well as US Acrylic, Azar have some great options.

If you like acrylic and want to be able to see what you’ve got, 10 Stars produce a clear acrylic makeup case with folding out trays. It looks good too and won’t let you down if you’re traveling.

In a similar vein, Shany product a selection of large makeup organizer cases. These look great as well as being practical. Colors include black, silver and pink snake skin. Some of the largest cases come on rollers and target the professional cosmetic industry. Caboodles is the other bestseller and are equally contemporary in design, whether you go for a silver makeup box, or black lace or even zebra print.

These are definitely designed for to be portable but for an alternative travel makeup organizer that is much lighter and easy to handle, go for a Travelon cosmetic travel case. For other great ideas, check out the Mary Kay roll up travel cosmetic bag, or buy a hanging makeup bag – Stone & Co. do a lovely one in paisley pink.

Whichever makeup organizer you go with, it’s really going to help make life that little bit easier. After all, applying the makeup is something most of us spend at least a little time every day doing, if not way more.

The basic make up box, with no bells and whistles, perfect for women who prefer only cover-up application and touchups, is a travel vanity case. This small package is an excellent tool to have for women who simply need something to carry their product on the go. It easily stores in the car and carries as light as a purse. These cases can be found in fabric, leather or semihard styles. A number of designers offer small travel boxes in a variety of decorative tones.

Women who use a travel case can carry a set of makeup brushes, and all of the basic makeup applications like foundation, blush and powder. There is also usually enough room in one of the compartments for various small toiletries. While these cases are ideal for women with less makeup needs, they do not cater well to professional makeup artists or women who use products on a daily basis.

The professional makeup box is a larger, tote bag style or rolling carrier. These boxes can be broken into two categories. Two-shelf carriers are ideal for women in a professional industry who mostly carry their own products. A two-shelf carrier has enough room to carry multiples of many different products for the greatest color variations and style trends. Usually, they are designed to be shoulder carried and tend to be moderately heavy.

Makeup artists need large professional make up boxes that are geared toward serving multiple clients. It is these boxes that define cosmetics organization. A three tiered, or larger, box can carry a retail supply of every applicable cosmetic. Both the two shelf and three shelf boxes have an organizational style that suggest the best make up storage ideas, but only a three tier box can serve for many woman from the same hub.

The makeup artist would utilize a large make up box or case to segment multiple clients’ products for easy access and quick retrieval. The cases have larger bottom shelves to carry spray bottles and even hair products. Three shelf boxes are designed to be a mobile beauty shop. Only career cosmetologists will find a need for boxes this large, and those whose vocation is devoted to beauty products will be hard pressed to work efficiently without them.

Much of the industry is dependant upon an individual woman’s need for cosmetics carriers. Some women will flourish with extravagant make up box sets while others need only a small carrying case for going around town. For the majority of women, the bottom of their purse is adequate makeup storage. However, a small travel box is a good consideration for anyone who uses makeup even recreationally.

A small box can be fun, decorative and easy to carry. The small tote provides make up storage solutions that keep every product safe from environmental hazards like heat and freezing temperatures as well as from being bumped up against and banged around in the bottom of a heavy purse. Any woman who has lost a dozen tubes of lipstick or mascara can agree that it would be nice to protect her expensive cosmetics from being broken.

Decorative styles may include a leather bag with compartments or a wooden make up box with creative art design on the outside. The cases can be fun and inexpensive. Moreover, they can provide a great home storage for women who struggle with organization. Because a small case will have built in organizers, women can easily keep their beauty products accessible. Using a decorative box in the home looks good and frees up room in the vanity mirror or counter for other family members.

Some women may even prefer to keep a box just for the home and keep a larger one for travel and work. Owning a set for various occasions is a good way to keep travel products and stay-at-home products separate. When organization is a priority this is a good way to keep life simple.

Every woman has her preference on how much makeup to wear. Some women are involved in cosmetics for career purposes while others need to freshen up often. The various details of a woman’s daily life can dictate which style of case she uses. Any of these  make up boxes for sale can be used to make life easier and more organized. From designer make up boxes, to a simple travel pack, two-shelf shoulder bag, three-shelf carrier, decorative box or a home organizer, there is a style for everyone.

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MAC Cosmetics offer makeup solutions for all women, from professional models to stay at home mothers. The MAC makeup case is designed with an intuitive process in mind. In the way a woman applies her makeup, so these cases are arranged. Concealers are found near the front and top followed by foundation, powder, blush, eye shadows, eyeliners, mascara and pencils, and finally lip products. In the name of ease of storage, cases of all sizes are sold from MAC, most all, following the same arrangement design.

Makeup cases are chosen based on their size, design and functionality. Some women are happy to create a makeshift one from a simple plastic Tupperware while others need a large professional makeup case with specific compartments to separate lipsticks from blush and foundation cases. The merits of these containers are based on nothing but the needs of the women who use them.

The MAC makeup case comes in designs for every situation too. Professional cases, rollers, travelers—whether light traveling or aluminum—all can be found in MAC’s collection. Each one is specifically arranged with functionality to cater to women in the environments they frequent. The company considers every angle from the design of its cases to the durability.

A popular offering that appeals to a wide range of women is the rolling makeup case. Lighter, soft-sided cases appeal to many women who are often on the go. A larger rolling, aluminium makeup case may be more geared toward models and women involved in theatre—especially if they travel frequently. The great benefit to women of any profession is the accessibility of these cases. Because they can easily transition from sitting in the home bathroom into luggage for a vacation, keeping track of products is easier than lining vanity shelves and trying to pack when a stay away from home is in order.

Some women even choose a special travel makeup case for times when most of life is lived on the road. Travel cases are built for women whose professions revolve around cosmetics, whether for sales or the constant need for their use. Travelers are intentionally built large for storing multiple tubes of lipstick and other extras. They are also geared toward durability and transportation.

In every case, makeup storage containers serve the function of keeping women’s cosmetics in organized, easily accessible order. Several designers provide women with a number of interpretations on the most accessible cases and every woman finds one style to be more useful than the others. For indecisive women, these cases provide easy makeup storage ideas to help keep supplies organized. Where chaos can easily penetrate, organization is made easy.

Some women are satisfied with a plastic Tupperware, and maybe some prefer simpler, natural makeup application, but even these women should not be without the top makeup case products. Quality foundation and mascara helps a woman to look her best—while keeping naturally healthy skin. Selecting and using safe cosmetics is healthy for her skin and beneficial for the community. As women demand only the best cosmetics, suppliers are forced to provide those options. Then, women who enjoy raising children at home can join with professionals and those in the arts community in toting the best products in containers specifically designed for their daily lives.

If you have a lot of make up to store and want it all in one place, go for a large make up box that is durable and secure. These are available in all materials and colors, including heavyweight plastic, and often have several different inside compartments that are ideal for holding make up items of varying sizes. Compartments make it easy to keep all your lipsticks, mascaras, eye shadows and blush in their allocated places, so that whenever you open the box you know exactly where to go to pick out what you need. These large boxes often have a lockable device for extra security, and a carry handle for easy transportation.

For those who fancy themselves as a budding celebrity make up artist, a professional make up box is the ideal solution. These are generally large as well and consist of different drawers and separated sections so that products can be carefully organized. They may also have mirrors and lights to make application easy in any situation or environment. This style of box is heavier than most, so carrying it around may be cumbersome but should not be a problem unless you are travelling by foot. If you have a huge collection of make up, a professional style of box is perfect for you.

Make up box sets are boxes that come with a full range of make up inside them, which makes them great gifts. They are also perfect if you have just become interested in make up and don’t have much of a collection yet. By purchasing the box and the make up combined, you can usually save a significant amount of money, when you compare the cost to that of buying each make up product separately. Most of them come with a wide selection of colors, so you can be sure that there will be the right shades for your skin tone and eye color.

A wooden make up box in a simple, rustic style is a good option for someone who wears a minimal amount of make up and likes the natural look. This box makes an attractive ornament on top of a dresser or shelf in a bedroom or bathroom. Wooden boxes also come in highly polished finishes for a more classical, elegant look. These are durable, provided they are looked after properly, and are lovely items to keep in the family and pass down through the generations.

Finally, one of the most popular make up storage solutions is not a make up box at all but a make up roll. Similar to a  jewelry roll, this is made of a thick, durable fabric and consists of several pockets of varying sizes, designed to hold all types of make up as well as brushes, Q-tips etc. These are perfect for frequent travellers as they roll up to a fairly small size and can be tucked away in a suitcase. The fabric padding protects the make up from damage. Many designs come with a fabric hook at one end, meaning they can be hung on a wall for easy access. Some also come with transparent plastic pockets, so that you can see exactly what is inside each section.

Make up should be fun and exciting, and your choice of make up box should reflect your personality. Have fun searching for it!

Party eyes

Go for the cat eye look. Light tones for the eye shadow and dark tones lining the eye make your eyes really stand out and appear bigger. Alternatively, try a really bright colour on the upper eye lid, perhaps a blue or yellow, and keep the rest of the colouring fairly low key so this element stands out. A really fun party look. Or how about a metallic copper or electric blue eye shadow or even a spot of glitter for the office Christmas party?

Try something new

Use lip gloss instead of lipstick. Play around with colours around your eyes but keep the rest of your make up very simple. Or how about some shimmer for night out. You might be very comfortable with a small range of colours and shades so try to change one or two perhaps getting some ideas from the fashion and gossip magazines.

Wedding and bridal make up

Consider hiring a bridal make up artist and if you do, book at least one consultation and practice in. Make sure the artist has a thorough understanding of the hair style you are having on the day, and the dress and flowers and any accessories. Allow plenty of time on the morning of the wedding to have your make up done, factoring in that you may want some changes once you have seen it. Always sit with natural light on your face so you can get a good idea of the colours and shades you are using.

The holiday look

Using glitter and sequin are two popular options at the moment. There are many glitter eye shadows, lipsticks and lip glosses available. You might like to go with bolder colours at a holiday party than you would at home too.

Provocative Halloween make up

Fake a little beauty spot with an eyeliner pencil. Try a light shade of foundation first to create that Marilyn Monroe look. Or go with a wild out of character lip colour like gold or blue, or perhaps something in your make up collection that you bought in a rash moment, and base a look on this.

Make sure you have cleaned and dried your face thoroughly.

Apply a brand of concealer that will not gunge up too much. If it does, a moisturizing cream applied first can help with this. Key areas to concentrate on are any blemishes, marks and rings under the eyes. The shade of the concealer should be very slightly lighter than your foundation.

Foundation comes next. The shade should be a close as possible to the tone of your skin. Many people have a yellow based tone to their face and many foundations will to designed for this. In this case, do not pick out an orange or pink based one. Apply a few dots around the middle of your face and smooth it outward using a sponge.

Moving on the eyebrows, you can use either an eyebrow brush and powder or a pencil which gives a very different look.

The areas around the eyes are sometimes the most challenging. Apply a paint base to your eyelids then start with the eyeliner. Using a brush and eyeliner or an eyeliner pencil, carefully trace a thin line across the eyelid both above and below the eye and at the base of the lashes. You might want to only complete this line two thirds of the way across from the outside of the eye at the bottom. If you complete this in full, it gives a more dramatic effect.

Choosing your eyeshadow colour and finish will depend on your mood and what you are doing that day or evening. But a safe bet is to go with a colour that is complementary to the colour of eyes. Purple goes well with brown eyes and orange with blue eyes. Remember not to go below the eyelash line or your eyes will appear very heavy and use a lighter shade for the brow bone area.

To complete the look around your eyes, apply mascara to the lashes thinly to avoid it clogging. Brown works well if you have light skin tones, black if your skin is darker.

Smile so you can see the apples of your cheeks and apply blusher there. A simple sweep of the brush in the shape of a tick outwards from your nose works well.

Apply your lipstick before you line your lips. This way if they rub off over time, they will rub off together.

There are quite a few steps to even a basic application of make up and when you multiply this by all the colour and brands a girl likes, you have quite a kit to content with and that you need easy access to. Try our make up storage ideas to give you more time for the fun things in life.

2. If your nails are beginning to look a little tired, try regular application of a hydrating lotion. You may have a series of ridges in your nails. If so, gently buff them with an emery stick along the line of the ridges before applying your polish.

3. For a special night out, why not try eyelash extensions. It saves the bother of applying all that mascara and curling the lashes. Similar to hair extensions, they are synthetic fibres that you attach to your eyelashes. The results are great with longer and fuller lashes.

4. Invest in the right kind of brush for the job. This might be an eye shadow brush with angled fibres to get the perfect line, a medium round ended brush for blusher or a large soft option for your foundation. Brushes with natural fibres tend to pick up powder better.

5. If you are planning to glam yourself up for a night out with the girls, you could go with the smoky eye look which is very popular at the moment. Black eye shadow is the classic way to go, but a glazed grey or even gold look amazing too.

6. To avoid having to use an eyelash curler, try a make of mascara that has a curling formula within it. When applying, it is best to use to thin coats and let the first one dry to reduce the risk of clumping.

7. To make sure you nail polish looks as good as possible and last for as long as possible, clean you nails before application and then use a clear base coat. Brush the actual polish on thinly and allow it to dry fully before applying another protective coat of the base layer.

8. Before you go in to your local shop for the best new make up product or make up storage idea, try looking online. There are some great deals available and consider as well searching for a coupon or promotional code for the product you like. Especially if it is new, you have a good chance of picking up a great offer.

1. Go down to your nearest office supplier store and you will find loads of cheap way to manage your make up. Lots of the products will be plastic, often see through and easy to wash too. Anything from storage boxes to desk organizers to filing systems to CD storage ideas will work.

2. Keep hold of containers that your food comes in, jars or tins for example. Often, presents come in a lovely box or container, many of which would work really to store your make up brushes, lipsticks and creams.

3. There are some very reasonably priced tool kit drawer systems or tool chests that have lots of handy little places for everything you need, big or small.

4. For your dressing room, consider buying an office table and drawer system. Often, these make great use of space and have some very clever ideas for storage designed for easy access. Ditch the computer though.

5. Get hold of a good hanging roll down bag that is if possible see through too. Perfect to store away all your make up when travelling.

6. If you are this type of person you have probably done this already, but how about organizing your cosmetics according to category, brand and colour.

7. Clear out a shelf or door compartment of your fridge and reserve it for your best and most expensive make up. Storing them in this way will extend their life.

8. How about a tooth brush holder for your make up brushes? Or perhaps a hanging bathroom basket or shelf? These can often be hooked on the inside of a cupboard door to neatly hide them away.

9. Pick up a cheap cutlery organizer for your local hardware store and fill it with your brushes, powders and sticks.

10. Finally, a bit of a big project this one, buy a new house with a dressing room attached to your master suite and commission purpose built walk in wardrobes and cupboards for your make up, jewellery, shoes and outfits.

Cases — Organizers — Boxes

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Finding good make up storage can  make a really nice little project when you have the time. It will give you some control over the mass of make up brushes and eyeliner pencils, cleansers and moisturizers, lipsticks and lip glosses and bottles of nail polish, nail whiteners and nail stengtheners that spill out of the bathroom cabinets and off the shelves, threatening to engulf you and even worse, your man. Mind you, you might even be able to find something nice for him to put his selection of deodorant sprays and mens lotions in too.

Listed below are some more great makeup storage ideas to help get you going.

Make up storage boxes. Well, one idea is to get a big box and chuck everything in. Job done. A really nice alternative that will give you a chance of finding what you are looking for is to check out a good office store for desk organisers. Turn your make up storage box on the side and slot in what was supposed to be a set of in-trays or pen holders to separate your mascaras from your glitter jars, and your foundation brushes from your bronzers. Anything from DVD racks to Tupperware will work too.

Why not get your hands on a make up storage case. There are some beautiful chrome professional and semi-professional fixed and portable makeup storage cases with some large spaces for big make up pots, pallets and containers and lots of funky fold out drawers and shelving, perfect for all those small make up goodies like eyeliner pencils, lip pencils and mascara. They can look a little like a posh oversized tool kit but they work really well, as long as it isn’t commandeered by the man in your life for his prize set of spanners and wrenches. To get your own back, steal his (definitely not yet used) fishing tackle box. This will probably work out as a much cheaper alternative to the pro kit, and there are lots of other plastic and more basic alternatives around too.

For make up brush storage, probably the best thing is just to use a plastic cup or beaker or, if you can find one, an ‘I Love Lipstick’ or ‘Lady at Work’ novelty mug. Stick the brushes in there and you’re done.

Whilst we have been discussing make up storage solutions, we should also mention that it is a good idea once in a while to have proper clear out of your cosmetics. Quite a lot of products have a relatively short shelf life. When hairs from your brush start to get left on your face, it’s probably a good time to get a new one. With some make-up, it starts to smell very strange after a time so throw it out. Mascara lasts for about six months maximum. It is only really some of the powders, if stored correctly without getting too much moisture in them that last for a long time.

For more make up storage ideas, please click here, but you might also like to check out the Shany and Caboodle makeup storage containers and cases which are big sellers right now.