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How do you store your make-up?

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doglover · 07/12/2011 20:13

I'm struggling with how to store and organise my make-up and would welcome any advice. I've recently started using 'Bare Escentuals' (haven't we all!?!) and all the little tubs and brushes are in their original box on my dressing table. Do any of you have an attractive way of storing your stuff - I don't particularly want to put it away every day - which keeps it neat and tidy? My dh has said that he'll buy me something for Xmas - up to £50. TIA.

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ameliagrey · 07/12/2011 20:16

I'm lucky to have an ensuite so half goes into the bathroom cabinet- bottles of foundation- and recently I bought something from John Lewis bathroom dept- it's white plastic box with holes in it- no lid- and a metal handle. it's about half the size of an a shoe box. I keep it on a shelf.

before that I had a kind of perspex vanity /make up box from M&S.
Have you thought about wicker boxes, or clear perspex/acrylic boxes from Muji?

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doglover · 07/12/2011 20:19

Thanks, AG. I'll have a browse of their websites.

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Jcee · 07/12/2011 20:29

How about something like this?

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doglover · 07/12/2011 20:46

Clever, ladies!! I like!

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ggirl · 07/12/2011 21:20

i store in a drawer but I know what you mean about all those little pots and brushes
the holding co do some nice stuff , if you want to keep it out but semi-contained this is nice

ggirl · 07/12/2011 21:22

nice but £££ must be a cheaper version somewhere..ikea maybe??

huggiemonster · 07/12/2011 21:34

you need this stuff

www.muji.eu/pages/online.asp?V=1&Sec=9&Sub=39

MooMinCow · 07/12/2011 21:36

Same as Ameliagrey. I have this from Muji on the windowsill of our ensuite with all my everyday essentials (Lily Lolo foundation, kabuki brush, powder on top, concealer, mascara, gel eyeliner and various pots of mineral eyeshadows on bottom). Next to that sits zip up make up bag with all my other crap makeup.

Think it works for me as I can see and grab my essentials so I don't have to rummage around first thing and am presentable in 5 minutes! If I have more time (or the inclination) I can then root around in the bag for extra bits.

MooMinCow · 07/12/2011 21:38

X post huggiemonster!

Geordieminx · 07/12/2011 22:32

I bought a proper make up artist box like the one Jcee linked to.

It is probably one of the best things I have ever bhought, make up is so organized, can fit creams, perfume, all sorts in... Lasts ages too, rather than buying crappy make up bags every 6 months.

brighthair · 07/12/2011 23:23

I have a make up box like the one above for travel

and an 8 drawer storage unit from Staples in the bathroom..... and it's full

AlpinePony · 08/12/2011 09:13

I just took delivery yesterday of one like jcee linked to and love it already. Before that I had it spread over 3/4 baskets in the bathroom. Yesterday whilst filling the box I found loads of stuff I'd forgotten about.

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doglover · 08/12/2011 16:57

Just got in and am delighted to read all your thoughts. Many thanks.

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TheTinselsTheWrongColour · 08/12/2011 21:40

I have one like Jcee linked to,its perfect easy to get out different shelves inside and when I go away it's all inside already so just pick up and sling in car,easy peasy

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