STORAGE: How I Store My Makeup Brushes!

I’m a complete sucker for makeup storage and spying on how other girls like to display their products, and since setting up my very own makeup desk I thought I’d start sharing how I store mine!

I’m going to be filming a complete makeup storage video for my YouTube channel, but before that I thought I’d give you a quick sneak peek on how I store my brushes!

First up are the white Ikea Skurar Plant Pots (link) which are just the perfect size for storing large brushes!  I think I have 4 of these at home and none of them are used to store an actual plant, ha!  I use two of these to store my foundation, base, blush & powder brushes, of which I know I have too many but I love them too much to get rid of!  I’ve sorted them into one containing my favourite most used, and the other contains base products I like but don’t reach for as much.

Next up is my Camera Lens Cup (link) which was a gift to me from my parents a couple of years ago.  I had one cup of tea in it, decided tea tastes better in an actual mug rather than plastic and have been using it as a brush holder ever since!  I use this to store all of my favourite eyeshadow fluffy blending brushes as I am always using these to blend and need them to be easily accessible.

I use an empty Space NK Candle Jar to store all of my other miscellaneous brushes; flat eyeshadow brushes, liner, brow, lip brushes etc!  I love using old candle jars to store brushes as they are the perfect shape (height and width) so don’t throw them out girls!

Finally I picked up this Marble Mug (link) from H&M Home last month which I adore!!  I have a full blog post coming up on what else I picked up from H&M Home but until then, I like to use this to store my favourite small face brushes which I use to blend concealer and lightly apply powder.

So there we have it!  Stay tuned for full makeup storage pictures & video soon.

How do you store your makeup brushes?

xxx

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37 Comments

  1. February 18, 2015 / 5:29 pm

    So cute! I love that marble mug and those Ikea plant pots are such a great idea

  2. February 18, 2015 / 5:35 pm

    Love the camera lens cup as storage it looks so cute! I keep all mine in old candle jars, definitely agree that that is a good idea!

    Amy x

  3. February 18, 2015 / 6:06 pm

    They are so pretty! I love your storage, and the camera lens cup is too cute!

    Des | Simple Charm Beauty

  4. February 18, 2015 / 6:17 pm

    I love seeing how other people store their makeup & brushes. Its a great way to get tips & ideas. I have most of my brushes in old candle jars but I like the look of the marble mug you have
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  5. February 18, 2015 / 6:32 pm

    I use mugs too but those are truly adorable! Thanks for sharing! xoxo

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  6. February 18, 2015 / 7:12 pm

    I need to get this organised. Although to be fair I've only just started buying good brushes

  7. February 18, 2015 / 7:20 pm

    I store my brushes almost the exact same way! instead of a camera lens tho, I have a moped mug that I got from a market stall in Verona haha
    Emma xo | Missemmalouise12.blogspot.ie

  8. February 18, 2015 / 7:42 pm

    Fab storage solutions – and those flowers are beautiful! x
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  9. February 18, 2015 / 8:12 pm

    I store my brushes in the same Ikea pots, but the camera lens cup is amazing too. I've wanted the camera lens cup ever since I started becoming interested in photography.

    UK Beauty and Lifestyle Blog

    xx

  10. February 18, 2015 / 9:27 pm

    Great ideas Katie! I use empty candle jars for my brushes but that marble mug looks gorgeous, I need to pick one up myself! Thank you for sharing 🙂
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  11. February 18, 2015 / 11:05 pm

    Such good ideas. Mine of often stored in empty Yankee Candle jars!

    Annabel ♥
    Mascara & Maltesers

  12. February 19, 2015 / 12:06 am

    hahaha I have my brushes in the Ikea pots too… I got other things in the other colors ( pink,white,green) They work so well and are deep and big enough to hold a lot of brushes. I like the lens holder thats cool !

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  13. February 19, 2015 / 1:31 am

    I have that same lens mug! I never thought about using it for my brushes. I also love the marble mug, so pretty, so are the tulips.

    Xo, Emily | Embur.

  14. February 19, 2015 / 8:48 am

    It all looks so pretty! I love the map on your dressing table and the marble pot is so cute! x

    SophiesMakeupBlog

  15. February 19, 2015 / 9:40 am

    You can never have too many make-up brushes, I'm in love with my pink ones haha, your storage is lovely 🙂 x

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  16. February 19, 2015 / 10:20 am

    I always use the IKEA plant pots – they are so pretty and hold loads of things!

    Lauren x
    Britton Loves | Lifestyle Food Fashion Beauty – www.brittonloves.blogspot.co.uk

  17. February 19, 2015 / 11:39 am

    Mine are all in brush rolls, but this looks way prettier!

  18. February 19, 2015 / 12:52 pm

    Found your blog recently and I’d like to say that I’m in love with it!
    Interesting posts and beautiful photos!
    I’ll be happy to see you in my blog!)

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  19. February 19, 2015 / 5:11 pm

    I need those IKEA pots they are so cute 🙂

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  20. February 19, 2015 / 8:51 pm

    These are some really good ideas and they look really pretty.
    Great photos!
    <3
    perfectfixations.blogspot.co.uk

  21. February 19, 2015 / 9:24 pm

    I have the Ikea plant pots too! 🙂 mine are a little different though I think. The camera lens is a really clever idea, something completely different and original, love it! x

    www.lana-loves-lipgloss.blogspot.co.uk

  22. February 20, 2015 / 12:05 pm

    I use these ikea pots too! I love them ♥

  23. February 20, 2015 / 4:23 pm

    When I see things like this, it just makes me sooo anxious to get my own place. Bookmarking for ideas 🙂

    Bella Kulture

  24. February 20, 2015 / 9:17 pm

    I use a vintage diner style straw dispenser… It stops dust getting on my brushes 🙂
    A
    xx

  25. February 20, 2015 / 9:27 pm

    I also store my make up brushes in those ikea pots, lovely post by the way. x

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  26. February 21, 2015 / 1:04 pm

    This pots are super cute <3

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  27. February 23, 2015 / 11:09 am

    I love the Ikea pots I look at then every time I'm there, but I love to store mine in quirky mugs so your camera lens cup defiantly appeals to me x
    www.liannabell.blogspot.co.uk

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  30. February 23, 2015 / 8:42 pm

    Love the marbled pot 🙂 I use candle holders from IKEA but may invest in these larger ones! xx

    Magpie Jasmine

  31. February 25, 2015 / 7:54 pm

    the ikea plant pots are such a good idea…never have enough space for my larger make up brushes!

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  32. February 25, 2015 / 8:54 pm

    the plant pots are super cute.
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    x

  33. February 26, 2015 / 11:31 am

    I love the Ikea plant pots they look so simple and elegant. The marble pot is so cute as well, maybe I will purchase these as I need new brush holders.

    Beth x
    http://www.hellobeth.co.uk

  34. February 28, 2015 / 11:58 am

    This is so pretty. I love it <3

  35. February 28, 2015 / 8:00 pm

    You've just made me realise how uncreative my make-up brush storage is! I only have glass jars! Xx

    Carly's Beauty World – UK Beauty & Lifestyle Blog

  36. September 20, 2016 / 7:06 am

    What a lovely post! I want to use this Idea plant pots, they look so simple and elegant. Thanks for sharing!

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