How To: Store Make-Up Brushes & More

February 1, 2012

Make-up brushes, eye liners, lip liners and the similar can get totally lost in a big make-up bag, or stuck in those rollers and holsters/ holders that make it challenging to quickly remove them. So when I saw a  pic of this — which is similar to how Sephora does it — I knew this quick DIY solver was the answer to my challenge.

Here’s my new brush and eyeliner storage container:

{What you need}
- Vase or storage container, any shape (consider two square ones: one for eyes and one for face!)
- Glass beads: I found these at Michael’s in the floral department (called vase fillers). Get creative with colors, textures. Just avoid anything any ‘water beads’)
- Your makeup and brushes! I like keeping them separate, but that’s just the type-a gal in me. Have fun with it!

 

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  • http://thenauticalwheeler.wordpress.com NauticalWheeler

    That’s such a great idea!! Much better than the plastic thing I have mine in now!

    From Brooklyn with love,

    Jen

  • http://stripesandsequins.com Grace – Stripes & Sequins

    Love this – very clever!

  • Berlinda Christian

    Really great idea. I’am always hunting for mine in the bag.

    • Alyson

      Exactly… used to feel the same. This really simplifies it (ie time saver!).

  • http://www.makeupandmanicures.blogspot.com Marissa – Makeup and Manicures

    Love it – definitely going to have to do this!

    • Alyson

      Hope you do! Looks pretty on the counter and is super useful!

  • http://www.adventuresindressmaking.com Adventures in Dressmaking

    Ooh, great idea!! I will totally try this once we move and I have a bathroom with counter space… =)

    • Alyson

      Got to love a bathroom counter! GOod luck with your move… we just did so this past weekend. Exhausted/exciting!

  • http://www.mydressyways.com My Dressy Ways

    Hey! I do this already. Lol. I use a holder I bought from Marshalls that has four ‘sections’ that are about 4 inches wide each. two sections are filled with the vase filler for my brushes (I keep eye and face brushes separate) and the other two have lotions, cleasers, deo, q-tips etc in them. :)

  • http://www.ihaveadegreeinthis.com Kimberlee

    Lovely! I use a toothbrush holder for mine :)

    P.S. Don’t break any brooches! haha

  • http://www.smartnsnazzy.com Lia

    So fabulous! I have a tiny jar I use for my pencils and a small vintage glass for my brushes. But I like this better :) Totally doing it, thanks for the inspiration!
    xo
    Lia

  • http://gayleswishlist.blogspot.com G.

    That looks so organized! Great

  • http://www.pennypincherfashion.com Penny Pincher Fashion

    I really wish I had more counter space in our bathroom & could do this…love the idea!

  • http://www.confessionsoftheglitterati.com/ Ally

    I love this! It makes me want to go home and organize immediately :) I have all of my brushes/eyeliners/mascaras in a pencil cup but things still hide… I always like to play with these beads at Sephora!!

    xoxo, Ally
    http://www.confessionsoftheglitterati.com/

  • http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/ Bonnie

    I so need to get on the organization train when it comes to makeup brushes. I usually just throw all the crap into my train case. Not a good method.

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

    • Alyson

      Ha, luckily for you this is like a 2 second DIY! And, I felt so fancy and accomplished. :)

  • Ro

    What a great idea. I store in a glass but this is so much more practical and can be left on the counter

    • Alyson

      Exactly… and they don’t move around in the filler, which is really nice!

  • http://fashionbyalicia.com Fashion By Alicia

    Great way to store your brushes! I need to be better with mine and this is a great idea! Love it.

  • http://Thechicsheet.net Miranda

    Ohhh, I am diggin this ;)

    XX,
    Miranda

  • http://www.sandyalamode.com/ Sandy a la Mode

    i love the storage!!! i don’t have nearly enough brushes to warrant a storage like that… so mine just all go in a drawer!

  • http://www.jointhegossip.blogspot.com Leeann @ Join the Gossip

    Super cute! I love how this looks. And is that a Stila liner I see? I have that one too ;)

  • http://thefrugalistadiaries.blogspot.com megan, the frugalista diaries

    great idea!

  • http://justanothershopaholic.blogspot.com Just Another Shopaholic

    Amazing idea!!

  • Ayelet

    genius.

  • https://liferaytest01.vassar.edu:8443/web/andy-walker/things-that-you-can-do-to-prevent-hair-loss Anne Walsh

    I will be among those who will do this idea, very stylish and organize.

  • http://notjustanothermilla.com/ Milla

    Genius – definitely giving this a try! Thanks for the idea.

    • Alyson

      My pleasure!! So thrilled this has been a good idea for so many. I’m so not the DIY girl. :)

  • http://marionberrystyle.blogspot.com/ Marionberry Style

    This just helped me with one of my New Years Resolutions to get my make-up tools organized! Thank you! And so simple…
    XO – Marion

  • http://www.persika.us Mia

    I love this idea! Great way to keep all those eyeliners organized. They can be so easily overlooked when in a jumbly drawer!

    • Alyson

      Thanks so much! It’s been a huge help to be able to easily find things. Appreciate you stopping by!

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  • http://twitter.com/nsiegel922 Nicole Siegel

    I know this comment is late – but do you know where I can get a plastic container like this?  Like the oval shaped featured in this picture.  Thanks!

    • Alyson

      Never late! :) I got this at Michael’s, found in the vase section. There’s typically lots of options (I’d even consider heading to Target or Walmart, too!).

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  • Pfunkchica

    Perfect idea to keep all those brushes that you have to separate in a hurry every morning.

    • Alyson

      Thanks so much… totally helps me get ready fast, keep everything clean and see what I have!

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  • Dee dee schrom

    Great idea, I used fish aquarium rocks, looks fabulous. I also made one for pens

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