If your makeup stash looks more like a beauty explosion than a beauty collection, don’t panic!

These 21 clever dollar store makeup organizing ideas are here to save the day (and your look) with genius solutions that don’t cost a fortune.

Find out how innovative ideas for using tin cans, butter containers, Lazy Susans, plastic trays, and even candle holders will transform your makeup storage disaster into a salon-perfect display.

1. Acrylic Drawer Organizers

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Is your makeup drawer a jumble of bottles, tubes, jars, brushes, and lids with no partners? Take your drawer organization to the next level with budget-friendly acrylic drawer organizers like these.

Divvy up your drawers and make dedicated sections for lipsticks, creams, brushes, face masks, eyeliners, and more. You’ll have your own personalized makeup salon in a drawer!

2. Stylish Trays

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Stylish trays from the dollar store are a clever solution for keeping makeup items organized and easily accessible.

Not only do they add a touch of sophistication to your space, but they also help prevent clutter, making your beauty routine feel like a luxurious spa session.

3. Simple Vanity Tray

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“Sometimes, the most beautiful things are the simplest”. Wise words from this savvy homemaker!

An elegant vanity tray will instantly organize your makeup, use minimal space, and look ultra-stylish. I’m lovin’ this black bamboo vanity tray I found on Amazon. It will be perfect for creating the same look.

4. Acrylic Containers

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Playing Tetris with small dollar store acrylic containers is both fun and rewarding! You end up with a makeup drawer heaven, where everything is organized, easy to see, and instantly accessible.

Take a hint from this clever organizer – if you can’t fit everything into the acrylic containers, store lesser-used items in a bag under the sink.

5. Plastic Trays

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Organizing your makeup does not need to cost a fortune or take up hours of your precious time.

Bottles, tubes, lipsticks, and eyeliners slip easily into small dollar store plastic trays.

Look at this set of well-priced set of plastic trays from Amazon. They come in a range of colors to add some personality to your drawers and will keep everything neatly separated.

6. Plastic Organizers

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A recent trip to the dollar store was a game-changer for this homemaker, uncovering a treasure trove of plastic organizers perfect for makeup storage.

She chose a set of stackable plastic drawers and a 3-compartment organizer to streamline her morning makeup routine.

7. Magnetic Organizer from a Cookie Sheet

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Amy from The Crazy Craft Lady has an awesome idea that I’m planning on ‘stealing’ this weekend!

She has made a magnetic makeup organizer from a dollar store cookie sheet covered with stylish wood grain paper like this.

Follow the steps and attach all your frequently used makeup items to the board using strips of magnetic tape. Genius!

8. Glass Candle Holder

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When the candles burn down, I just can’t bring myself to toss the jars – they’re just too pretty to let go.

So, I was really wowed by this innovative idea from Gina at Fibre and Fabrics.

Fill your glass candle jars with colored sand and use them to hold your makeup brushes, eyeliners, tubes, and lipsticks. Using different shapes, sizes, and colors makes an attractive display.

9. DIY 2-Tier Organizer

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This cool idea will be the perfect swanky gift for your BF!

You need a metal can (with the wrapper removed) and 2 old metal plates or vintage platters. Follow the steps to create a fabulous 2-tier makeup organizer.

Fill it with a stylish set of makeup brushes like these and other items that your friend loves, and you have the ultimate DIY gift that’s both chic and functional.

10. Vase Makeup Brush Holder

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Picture this: a chic makeup organization idea featuring a glass vase filled with lovely glass gemstones like this to hold your brushes upright.

The result? A stunning dresser-top display that’s not just practical, but sure to spark some serious makeup-envy from your friends! Grab what you need from the dollar store.

11. DIY Spinning Tray

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Do your makeup bottles, brushes, and tubes roll around and play hide and seek whenever you open a drawer?

Change the game into a spinning tray and take control! This innovative idea uses a pizza pan, a cake pan, a candle holder, and a Lazy Susan to make a functional storage solution for makeup.

Decorate it with your favorite craft paper, paint colors, Washi Tapes, glitter, and beads.

12. DIY Makeup Organizer

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Don’t just dump a box on your vanity to hold makeup!

This clever dollar store idea takes a pair of plain rectangular boxes to new heights and creates a unique and stylish makeup organizer.

Decorate your boxes and attach them together with long metal S hooks like these. You have a pretty tiered tray!

13. White Plastic Modular Containers

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Here’s an idea that’s quick and easy to implement.

Dollar store plastic modular containers fit perfectly into a drawer and provide numerous compartments for sorting and organizing your makeup.

If you find a set with non-slip bottoms, even better! They will stay perfectly in place and ensure everything remains neat and secure.

14. Mason Jar Makeup Brush Holder

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Classic mason jars are so versatile – why not use them for makeup?

Follow the steps to transform your Mason jars into decorative makeup brush holders. You’ll need spray paint, colored gemstones, and tape.

The blog post gives you all the inspo you need to get started and the jars will add a fabulous vintage vibe to your room.

15. Tin Cups DIY Organizer

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If Mason jars aren’t your style, how about making a sensational leather & copper cup organizer to add a touch of luxury to your bathroom?

I LUV this idea, because they hang on a wall, rather than stand on the vanity taking up valuable space.

Head off to the dollar store for copper cups or buy a set of stunning hammered pure copper tumblers like these.

16. Letter Holder

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Storing eye shadow palettes can feel like trying to organize a rainbow in a box. You end up with chaos and the possibility of a dark smokey eye combined with a bright glitter lip – no go!

Organize your eye shadow palettes in a dollar store multi-rack letter holder – genius, budget-friendly, and stylish.

17. Mini Caddy

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Instantly tidy up your bathroom sink by stashing all the items you use regularly in a mini caddy like this.

Use it for your toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, hair products, brushes, face wash, and cotton balls.

18. Butter Containers Makeup Tray

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There’s no end to the innovative ideas for makeup organization!

Who would’ve thought that clear butter containers are a perfect solution? Follow the steps to create a perfectly organized drawer.

19. Tin Cans Makeup Holder

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Tins make awesome makeup holders, but they may not be to everyone’s taste. The solution? Cover them with decorative fabric to complement the decor theme of your room.

Petro guides us through the easy steps to make these stunning holders.

And, they also make great gifts if you’ve run out of ideas for that friend-who-has-everything.

20. Sushi Mat DIY Makeup Brush Holder

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Well, we all know sushi is the in-thing, but who would have thought a sushi mat could double as a perfect makeup brush holder?

Just roll with it (yes, roll!) and transform your sushi-making accessory into a stylish and functional organizer for your brushes.

Get your sushi mats at the dollar store or buy a budget-friendly 2-pack sushi mat set like this from Amazon.

21. Lazy Susan

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I’ve always thought Lazy Susans are badly named! They’re anything but lazy! These rotating wonders are the ultimate hard-working organizers for all sorts of items, including makeup.

A classic Lazy Susan instantly organizes your makeup mess, saves space, and makes everything easily accessible with just a flick of your wrist.