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It’s the universal question: Where the #*&! did my chapstick go? (Or mascara, or eyeliner, or [insert bitsy beauty item here].) If you’re constantly one step away from losing your Burt’s Bees (and your mind) for the fifteenth time today, you’re not alone. I swear, most of my beauty budget is put towards buying items again and again not just because I love them, but because I lose them.
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A grab-and-go makeup bag worked for the decade I lived in a tiny New York City apartment, but now that I live in the suburbs (and have a very handsy toddler) I’m definitely in need of something a bit more substantial to corral all my beauty and skincare basics. Finding the right organizer is a task that’s easier said than done. It should be roomy enough for the majority of my products to be stored upright but not so large that I have to clear out an entire shelf or cabinet to house it; it needs to be easy to clean, because we all know spills and crushed blush palettes are a fact of life; and it needs to keep my products visible and accessible. Too much to ask? Nay, I say.
Enter: STORi’s Audrey Stackable Clear Plastic Organizer Drawers from Amazon. I typically put a lot of faith in Amazon reviews when choosing products (if it works for them, it’ll probably work for me), and this one has over 20,000 five-star reasons to believe it’s a great buy. Made from crystal-clear BPA-free plastic, this duo of drawers (each is 4.5″ tall, though they come in larger sizes as well) are made to house all your beauty essentials. They stack seamlessly (and securely) atop one another and boast easy-glide drawers that make fetching the next step in your routine super easy. And they’re so streamlined and simple that they practically disappear on your countertop or in a cabinet or closet — a great feature for someone like me who can’t stand visual clutter.
When it comes to cosmetic display cases available on Amazon, these babies are the number one buy in the category. Reviewers love their ability to dress up a vanity or bathroom while keeping makeup products organized and streamlined. “I bought these for bottles of face cleanser, spritzers, lotions, face creams, and eye creams,” says one reviewer. “I have two complete product lines in them and still have room for more. I organized my most-used products in these drawers and voila — a neat vanity! They help you stay organized and are sturdy and attractive.”
Makeup storage isn’t their only claim to fame, though. Many buyers report having turned to these pieces to house any number of household items, from coffee pods in a dorm kitchen and detergent pods in the laundry room to kiddo snacks in the pantry and cleaning supplies under the sink. Says another happy buyer, “I purchased four of these to store my watercolor art supplies, including watercolor paper, pens, various sizes of cut paper, etc. They work amazingly well and I could not be happier. Oh, and on the top (you can’t forget the top) you can set up a bit of decor, photos, trinkets, a space for reading glasses, and ponytail holders (for the painting process of course, lol). Love them!”
Personally, I plan on picking up a few for my makeup and several more for our first aid supplies (which are their own brand of chaos) in our linen cabinet. Sephora-level organization, here I come!
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If you have a small bathroom like me, you know the struggle that comes with doing and storing your makeup. The counters are a no-go (too easy to knock over breakable containers when reaching for the toothbrush), but minimal drawer space means cramming your cosmetic collection into a tiny box and not being able to see all the individual products. I don’t like to admit how many times I thought I’d lost a face primer or an eyeshadow brush and bought a new one, only to later find the original “missing” item toward the back of the drawer. As you can imagine, this only exacerbated my small space/big makeup collection issue.
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Of course, you can use this organizer for storing other things besides makeup, such as skincare and nail supplies, but its individual compartments best lend themselves to different types of cosmetics. For instance, the top plate has an open section in its surface that’s perfect for brushes. From there down, seven tiers of varying heights can hold bottles both large and small. In fact, you can manually adjust exactly how tall you want each tray to be. Almost 10,000 five-star ratings speak to this organizer’s seamless functionality. “My bathroom counter is a wreck every day,” one reviewer wrote. “I figured I could use this for at least my daily essentials, but it holds a whole lot more. I love that everything is in view and easily accessible!”
So that problem I mentioned of not being able to see your entire collection at once? The rotating organizer solves that by, well, rotating. No more digging through your cabinets and having to reorganize your items on a frequent basis, and counters remain uncluttered. “Having a lot of counter space is important to me, while also having easy access to anything I need or use regularly,” an Amazon customer shared. “This balances both of those needs wonderfully. It was easy to set up [and] customizable with how much space per section you need.”
Shoppers also note that the organizers is easy to assemble and disassemble when it’s time for a deep clean. In the meantime, it works exactly as advertised. Doing your makeup should be a relaxing, enjoyable step in your morning (or evening) routine. The Syntus 360 rotating makeup organizer makes that sentiment a reality.
Britt is a stargazer and sunrise-chaser with a collection of magic erasers, and a fascination with the fantastic. A storyteller at heart, she finds inspiration in all the small things, and can likely be found singing show tunes, catching up on K-dramas, or going on adventures to satiate her natural-born wanderlust. (Sometimes even all at the same time.) An all-around creative, Britt has worked in various facets with Scene Louisiana, The Nerd Machine, and The Daebak Company, Inc.
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You’ve probably heard the age-old advice: Don’t go to bed with your makeup on. And don’t get me wrong; it’s good advice. But like many people, I’ve struggled to find the right products that will gently and effectively remove my makeup from the day — or at least I used to. Like finding skincare products that work for you, finding the right makeup remover can be an uphill battle. There are so many options out there. And a lot of them, like disposable makeup wipes, are not super sustainable, both financially and environmentally. So where did I find the solution? My mom, of course. Years ago, she gifted me these reusable microfiber cloths that remove makeup with just a little bit of water, and I’ve never looked back.
These cloths truly work miracles. All you need to do is run them under water, and in seconds you’ll be makeup-free. You can also use them with your face wash for tougher makeup. But honestly, in years of using them, water has always worked just fine for me. And because they’re microfiber, they’re machine-washable and super durable. I use mine almost every day, so trust me, they can get pretty dirty. But every time I take them out of the wash, they look good as new and just as soft as when I bought them. I’ve had my set for at least five years, and the only reason I would buy more is to add to my collection.
S&T INC., the brand behind these genius cloths, also sells a 16-pack of makeup removing pads for only $9.99, which are basically a smaller, more travel-friendly version of the cloths. The cloths also come in different colors and patterns and with loops for hanging up in your bathroom. They make a great gift for someone who’s eco-conscious or just wears makeup every day. Plus, they’re great for travel or keeping in your gym bag. Instead of worrying about fitting a package of disposable wipes or makeup remover and cotton pads into your carry on, all you need is a cloth and water.
Like many people, makeup removal is a key part of my skincare routine. Since buying these cloths, I haven’t dreaded removing my makeup at the end of the day like I used to. And I don’t have to tug at my skin or wash my face multiple times to ensure that I won’t wake up with mascara beneath my eyes or foundation on my pillow. These makeup wipes are an easy solution to a timeless problem — and they’ll last for years.
