It’s been a long time since I took you on a tour of my makeup mountain and seeing as this set up has very recently been switched around, I though I should document it before it was lost forever. For someone who has to keep products as part of their job, I like to think I keep a lean book when it comes to the things that have a permanent home with me. It’s also semi in order due to my attempts at being an organisational fairy.
I’m regularly asked about how I keep things in order, so along with the video I thought I’d share a few of my tips for keeping things tidy…
KEEP A ROTATION: I try to rotate products as regularly as I can to keep things fresh in my mind and being used. This not only helps cement my love of certain products when I find I gravitate towards them, but reminds me of the ones I’m not so fussed about. This way I can easily determine whether I really should be keeping something and brings me to my next point…
USE IT OR LOSE IT: If I don’t use something regularly (and it’s not limited edition – the only semi-acceptable reason on the planet for not using a perishable makeup item) then it needs to be re homed in one of three places, an overflow (see point 4), another human beings stash or… the bin (reserved only for the truly disgusting – as long as it’s in date you should always try to re-home).
KEEP IT CLEAN KIDS: Clean out your storage! Acrylic Storage gets dirty surprisingly easily, even if you aren’t one for foundation fingers, dust settles and makes your storage look uncared for and therefore slightly more unorganised. Dust out the drawers, wash your brushes, polish any mirrors. I guarantee you in the clean up you’ll find something you no longer want too.
SET ASIDE AN OVERFLOW: I’m not going to pretend that when I get sent new things I can easily house them in the set up featured in this video. I do have a sizeable box in one of my drawers that holds seasonal products and new things to try. Once this fills up a mass cull ensues, but for the most part it works as an excellent way to keep the overspill tidy, and can help you to recognise whether you miss a product if you’re constantly going back to the overflow to search for it!
Any more tips on makeup management? Pop them below and share your organisational wisdom!
Wonderful video!
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Love this! Sooo organised.
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Suzie, I always get excited about your youtube videos but I am glad you didn't forget about blogging! Haha you kind of inspire me to get more organised, especially when it comes to my make up. Since i am traveling a lot lately I alwyays keep them in my bag but it makes it messy!
Andrea xx
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lovely video!
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I find my storage is so hard to keep clean like you mentioned. Iβm going to have a massive clear out in the next couple of weeks.
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Amazing collection! When did you start collecting makeup?
Such a lovely collection and love how you store everything. I want to collect more makeup myself and build up my collection and I'll definitely use your tips.
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Some great tips, I'm very messy so I'm always looking for new tips!
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So glad to see a makeup storage video! Thank you for the lovely tips!
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I love the packaging of those small Tom Ford lipsticks
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Wooow, your collection is huge!
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I have quite a good sized stash, but make sure to keep it clean and throw anything not being used – whether it's given away or rehomed!
Lauren x
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I wish all my make-up was so organized! Loved it x
I love this video! Really inspired me to organized my make up! haha
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It's never easy to find the right storage ! Thanks for sharing !
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I love to see how other people storage their makeup!! Thanks for sharing.
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Such an impressive makeup collection.
I definitely need to pick up those Muji drawers
Thanks for sharing
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This really inspires me to organize my makeup, as I know it would save me a great deal of time if I knew where everything was, instead of trying to fish makeup out of crammed drawers. I need organization in my life!
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Jenny // Mish Mosh Makeup
Love the way you store your make-up! Looks so pretty.
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Great tips, I love watching makeup collection videos! (:
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Definitely agree with you on the clear-out, it will find a better home elsewhere!
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I definitely need to invest in some better storage – my collection is growing steadily and I might as well start organising from the get go rather than having to navigate makeup mayhem when I do eventually get storage! Love the video, i really enjoy watching how other people organise!
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Love this! Great tip to keep things rotating, there's so many lovely products which I need to use up!
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Great tips on storing and maintaining makeup!
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Loved having a peek around your storage! I need to add a few more acrylic pieces to my collection. Now if only I had a bigger bathroom/dressing table situation lol!
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I love how simple everything looks:) Great tips!
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I love seeing other people's makeup storage! Yours is really nice, it looks pretty and quite functional!
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I need to get myself some of these drawers my storage is awful at the minute!! Great video π Xx
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Luckily I don't wear a lot of makeup and my collection can fit nicely into a wicker basket! Unfortunately I do have this problem with clothes though… I NEVER have enough space for all my clothes. It's ridiculous. Seriously. Haha.
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great tips, I love the video! π
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perfect
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One of my favorite videos of yours! Some really useful tips π
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So many gorgeous Tom Ford lipsticks! I definitely recommend getting Indian Rose it's a gorgeous day to night bitten lips pink.
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I'll upgrade to acrylic storage one day!
Helpful tips! I'm yet to upgrade to acrylic storage – your collection seems very well organized.
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Great tips, Suzie!
Muji drawers are brillant at storing makeup.
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I love blog posts/video's like this! Knowing what other people keep in their make up collections is so interesting, these kind of tips are always handy π having so much make up/beauty products but still wanting a nice and tidy looking dressing table can sometimes be a tricky situation!
I'm relatively happy with my storage of makeup, it's my bathroom/skincare that is a mess! Any tips?
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I really need to rotate my products more, least I wouldn't keep forget half the stuff I own!
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I love how you organise everything. I wish I was as organised as you haha. x
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I think these are great tips! I definitely have some products that probably haven't seen the light of day in weeks that I need to go through. That being said I also need a better way of organizing everything that doesn't involve me just chucking them into a basket.
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Lovely video π
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Beautiful set up and collection! Everything is so neat and organized. Really great tips too!
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Absolutely fantastic tips!! I love organizing and makeup and these are one of the most on-point storage tips I've read on the Internet
Loved your tips and the video! I've been trying to be a lot better at not hoarding makeup myself. It's still a work in progress though.
Ah, this only reminds me of the incredible shamble my makeup is in at the moment. Okay I'm definitely convinced now that I need to organise my collection.
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Love the 'use it or lose it' tip! xx
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Your videos are so well put together, such great tips! Although I'm a beauty blogger, I never allow myself to have more than my essential makeup kit, the rest goes to my sisters or friends!
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This is great! Your make up looks so well organized and lovely! well done π
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You have such a good collection and I love your storage as well!
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Nice blog; thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. You have really given me some interesting tips so that I can store my makeup kit + makeup products tidily and manage it much better. Keep sharing with us – waiting for your next blog!