My chaotic makeup drawer has been the bane of my existence for the last three years.
I'm a very neat person, and I find a lot of value in beautiful, harmonious surroundings. Even in my small London flat, I make sure every item has a place, but for some reason, I just couldn't hack organizing my cosmetics. Every time I opened the top drawer of my dresser, an avalanche of mascara, lip gloss, and eyeliner would roll across its slanted vintage surface, driving me (and my partner) crazy. Martha Stewart's Brody Premium Plastic Storage Bins (from Wayfair) have changed my life.
I purchased Martha Stewart's design on sale for $18.99, breaking down to just $4.75 per bin. The first thing I noticed was the quality of the plastic. They are BPA-free and crack-resistant, which makes these bins much more durable than other similar products. I also love the non-slip feet, which ensure that each unit stays in place once it has been positioned.
These stackable clear bins are ideal because you can see exactly what's in them. Made of BPA-free plastic, they are healthy for you and stylish for your home.
I laid the bins across my drawers four across as drawer organizers, though their stackable nature means you could also place them one on top of the other for an alternate configuration. I sorted my makeup keeping like with like; eye makeup with eye makeup, lip products with lip products, etc. After testing out how they live for a few weeks, I might end up ordering a second set to segment even further.
I like these bins more than traditional drawer organizers for several reasons. They are taller, which means they fit more product, and they are transparent, which makes it easy to see what I have. Overall, I couldn't recommend Martha's pick enough.
Editor's PIcks: Alternative Makeup Organizers
Organizing makeup doesn't have to be a pain. With the right techniques and tools, it can be an essential part of keeping your bathroom, drawers, or vanity clean. Beyond Martha Stewart's bins, these are our top picks.
I use these in drawers all over my home to stop them from getting jammed and chaotic. They’re non-slip, easily cleaned, can be stacked, and come in eight different colors.
Non-slip, easy to clean and available in a variety of colors, including pink, green and white, these organizing trays work out at just 72 cents a piece, which is a real bargain.
Customize the sections of any drawer in your home with these adjustable bamboo organizers. They come in black or white, too.
I like the staggered layers of this tiered organizer, allowing space for varying heights and dimension of products to be neatly stored away. The railing will stop things falling off, even small lipsticks, whilst the gaps in the design make it an unobtrusive storage solution visually.
I have this on my vanity and it's perfection. It doesn't wobble and turns smoothly. I stack my morning items at the front, and evening items in the back.
When you're short of space, go up! Access what you need quickly with these acrylic drawers without having to use vital floor space: Simply place them on top of your vanity or dresser.
