Tips and Tricks to Make Your Beauty Routine Easier

Posted by Alexandra C. | Wednesday January 25, 201221 comments

I confessed in our Beauty DIY article on creating nail polishes that I am a huge makeup hoarder, and being a makeup hoarder comes with a load of issues. I compile useless makeup with no purpose and this is spread out everywhere, like literally, everywhere. This makes it difficult to accomplish my beauty routine. Searching through a big bin of makeup with one hand still wet with polish while holding my hair ties in the other hand should be part of the Olympics, just sayin'. 

While searching for a solution to my organization and beauty woes, I came across some awesome tips, tricks and products that are sure to make my primpin' a whole lot easier! 
 
Tip #1: DIY Beauty Tool Magnetic Organizer 
 


Finding a bobby pin in my room is like finding a needle in a haystack.  I'll be following my own advice and attach a magnetic strip to my bathroom wall or cabinet door for easy-to-find bobby pins, tweezers and nail files.
(via sprwmn.blogspot.com)

Tip #2: DIY Hair Accessory Holder  
 


'Where did I put that that hair tie?' This fix zaps that problem (and it's super cheap and easy) - just store hair ties and hair clips on a toilet paper or paper towel roll. 
(via realsimple.com)

Tip #3: DIY Carry Case for Makeup Brushes 
 


Another super simple DIY! Create your very own makeup brush travelling kit by weaving elastic through the bamboo sticks in a rolling mat and then securing the ends. Full tutorial here.

Tip #4: Smudge-Free Nails 
 

 
We know you can relate, when you just finish perfectly painting your nails and then the phone rings... Dilemma!  If you're in a bind, try spraying Pam cooking spray on your nails for a smudge free set.
(via realsimple.com
 
Tip #5: Get Organized! 

Of course, the number one tip anyone can give you is to simply be organized and tidy and have a clean working space, but if you're like me that's a mighty tall order! 

Look for interesting trays, bowls and jars in thrift stores, online or in boutiques for cute and more visually interesting ways to store your makeup!  Here are 10 items that fit the bill:   
 

1. Compartment Accessory Drawer Organizer (C$11.89 sale) 
2. Ikea Skubb Compartment Box (C$8.99) 
3. Simple Solutions Mesh Revolving Cabinet Organizer (US$19.99)
4. Ikea Yngaren Jar (C$8.99)
5. Ikea Yngaren Bowl (C$6.99) 


1. Umbra Mini Organizer Dish (C$24.99)  
2. Umbra Tubo Organizer (C$14.99)
3. Sterilite 3 Drawer Medium Tower (C$13.00) 
4. Sterilite 3 Drawer Storage Unit with Flip Lid (C$6.00) 
5. Supply Source Nail Polish Table Display Rack (US$32.99)

Are you as disorganized as me when it comes to your beauty routine? How do you get yourself organized in the morning?
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on January 28, 2012  luxx  2,176 said:

I used the magnetic strip in my medicine cabinet and it really made a difference.

on January 27, 2012  amyknows  2,352 said:


That magnetic strip is seriously genious! I'll definitely be setting that up in my new apartment!! Thankss :)

on January 27, 2012  beautyinfinitum  2,817 said:

I have a Sterilite drawer for my makeup and I use a Hello Kitty bucket that once had Easter chocolates in it for my brushes!

on January 26, 2012  TammyK  1,073 said:


I love all the cute containers for brushes and nail polish and makeup for tip #5. Some day...my makeup will be organized.

on January 26, 2012  luxx  2,176 said:

I love organizing, it's really something fun for me. I'm always looking for interesting things to put my makeup stuff in. The dollar store is a great place to find things like that for cheap.

on January 26, 2012  Aliza  14,011 said:

Thanks for the tips. The umbra mini dish is super cute!

on January 25, 2012  takoda  28,648 said:


All of the tips on realsimple.com are great. I tried the Pam trick today, but I think my polish was put on a bit to thick on a few nail's because it didn't work very well on all of them.

on January 25, 2012  Becky  13,128 said:

I used to be SO disorganized, and not only is that a pain in the ass but it's not very cost efficient! I end up buying stuff i already own 'cuz I misplaced it, I end up not using what I have' cuz it's lost, etc. I actually invested in a few Ikea Drawer Organizers (similar to #2) and now I have two huge drawers - completely compartmentalized - totally dedicated to my makeup. I organize my stuff (face, eyes, brushes, brand names vs drugstore, etc) the way I understand it best. This way I always know where everything is and get to use everything I own! I organize all my nail stuff in Sterlite mini drawers and have other such Sterlite mini drawers for misc stuff :) Makeup is probably the only area in my life where I'm organized.

on January 25, 2012  Bren  26,031 said:

Those magnetic strips are awesome,I have a few on my walls that I got at Ikea.I love the Umbra mini organizer dish that is cute!

on January 25, 2012  LadyFlash  8,899 said:

I LOVE my sterlite drawer cabinets for organizing all my beauty supplies. They're the best things ever for that kind of stuff.

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