A tidy makeup vanity isn't just nice to look at—it makes your routine faster and easier, too! Whether you're just starting out with makeup or already love beauty products, organizing your vanity the smart way will help you feel more confident and less stressed. Here’s a simple guide to help you make the most of your vanity table space.
Tabletop Storage: Keep It Simple and Useful
The surface of your vanity is where you do most of your getting ready. So only keep what you really need!
What to Put on Top:
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Everyday Skincare: Things like toner, moisturizer, or sunscreen. Use trays or small boxes to group items.
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Daily Makeup: Keep your go-to foundation, powder, lip balm, or mascara easy to grab. Tiered stands or spinning organizers save space.
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Tools You Use Often: Store makeup brushes upright in a cup, and keep your beauty blender on a drying stand.
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Pretty Decor: A bottle of perfume or a small jewelry holder adds style without taking up much space.
Pro Tips:
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Don’t keep old or barely-used samples on your table—they just add clutter.
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Leave some empty space so you have room to set down your phone, mirror, or makeup bag.
Drawer Storage: Hide the Extras, Stay Organized
Drawers are for all the things you use sometimes, or want to keep out of sight.
Drawer Setup:
Top Drawers
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Great for blush, extra brushes, eye shadows, and cotton pads.
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Use dividers to stop things from sliding around.
Middle Drawers
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Store unopened skincare, masks, and backup products.
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Curling irons or beauty gadgets can go here (keep them in pouches to stay clean).
Bottom Drawers
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Perfect for seasonal items like lip balm or sunscreen.
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Also good for fun stuff you don’t use daily—like glitter or fake lashes.
Helpful Storage Tools:
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Use drawer dividers to fit products of different sizes.
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Clear trays let you see everything at once.
Organizing Based on Your Style
Everyone’s routine is different. Here’s how to customize your vanity to fit you:
Small Room Tips
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Keep only 3–5 top items on your vanity.
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Add hanging pockets or wall racks to save space.
Beauty Creators or Fans
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Use layered organizers to hold a lot without looking messy.
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Sort drawers by category: lips, eyes, skin, etc.
Simple Style
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One small tray on top is enough. Store the rest in drawers.
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Go for a clean, calm look.
Handy Items to Help You Stay Organized
For the Tabletop:
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Ceramic trays that don’t slip
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Lipstick holders with steps
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Holders that help sponges dry
For Drawers:
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Adjustable dividers
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Velvet-lined boxes with sections
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See-through drawers you can pull out
Quick Reference: What Goes Where
| Spot | What to Put There | Tools to Use | Extra Tip |
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| Tabletop | Skincare, daily makeup, perfume | Tray, rotating holder | Keep some space free |
| Top Drawer | Blush, eye shadow, cotton pads | Small trays or boxes | Keep sorted by type |
| Middle Drawer | Extras and beauty devices | Covered boxes or bags | Don’t pile up too much |
| Bottom Drawer | Seasonal or rare-use makeup | Labels, dividers | Label for easy finding |
A Great Vanity to Try: Yanosaku VD012
If you're looking for a vanity that makes organizing easy, check out the Yanosaku VD012. It has:
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Shelves beside the mirror for tall bottles you use daily
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12 drawers to keep everything sorted
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A simple, modern design that fits in most bedrooms
Final Thoughts
Your vanity should help you get ready, not stress you out. By putting everyday items where you can see them, and storing the rest in drawers, your space will feel more organized—and more fun to use!
