This Storage Gem Organizes My Makeup and Jewelry (It Saves Me So Much Space!)

I find that the hardest things to organize in my home are all the small bits and bobs (maybe this is true of you, too?). Shoes, towels, pans — all those big items are pretty easy to categorize and corral because they are easy to see. The smaller stuff, though, tends to get lost for me in bowls and bins. One area I’ve struggled with especially is my makeup, skincare, and the couple of pieces of jewelry I own that don’t fit in my earrings-only case or on my necklace stand. 

I don’t want to just leave that stuff out in a pile, but I also want to be able to find what I’m looking for quickly when I need it. That’s why I was happy to discover the Sorbus Makeup and Jewelry 6-Drawer Storage Display Case Set, which I’ve put to (very effective!) use on my dresser.

There are lots of different options for storing makeup and jewelry — many of which I’ve tried before. Stacking bins, plastic drawers, individual makeup bags, pencil cases — you name it, and I’ve probably tried to use it at one time or another. What makes the Sorbus Makeup and Jewelry 6-Drawer Storage Display Case Set more effective than all of them is that it’s actually a stacking set of three different acrylic organizers: one with vertical slots and a single small drawer, one with two small drawers and one deeper one, and one with two large drawers. Each one measures 11.75 inches wide by 6.75 inches deep.

Because these cases all stack, they can fit together to take up less than one square foot of counter or dresser space — and the stack itself is just 11.75 inches tall. That means you can pack a lot of storage into a pretty small footprint, but you of course still have the freedom to separate these cases for individual use if that works better for you.

While the drawers come unlined, the case does include a pack of velvety papers cut to size for each drawer so that you have the option to line the drawers before adding in your jewelry.

The Sorbus Makeup and Jewelry 6-Drawer Storage Display Case Set has been an organizing superhero for me, and easily the best solution for my small makeup collection I’ve ever used. Whereas before, the plastic drawers I’d used were too big to be effective — I ended up just plopping everything in together, rather than thoughtfully separating it — these drawers are small enough to actually organize everything, but not so small that they’re impractical.

I also love having so many different types of drawers available to me. This is not a one-size-fits-all organizer! The wide drawers are just the right size for storing brushes, the narrow ones are great for face and cheek products, and the top slots help me keep everyday items like mascara and face powder at the ready. I’ve also devoted a deeper drawer to the few pieces of jewelry I have that are too big to fit in my earring case; this drawer is lined with one of the velvety papers that came with the case.

I’ll admit here that the price for this organizer is higher than I’d expect for makeup storage, but that price is reflected in the quality of the acrylic. Whereas some plastic organizers feel thin and a little brittle, this one has an impressive heft to it. The walls are about a quarter of an inch thick! I appreciate, too, that the handles are a bit chunky so they’re easy to grab.

I’ve only been using this case for about a month, but maintaining the organization that I set up in the beginning has been a breeze. When everything has a place that’s easy to find, easy to access, and fits it just right (no wedging or jamming required), putting everything back where it goes feels so much more doable. And because everything stacks, I’m still able to keep much of my dresser top clear.

• The three separate cases offer three different drawer setups to fit items in a range of sizes.
• Drawer liners make these cases appropriate for makeup or jewelry.
• They’re sturdy, with easy-to-grab drawer handles.
• Because the cases are stackable, they take up minimal countertop space.
• Reviewers note that this looks attractive when set out on the counter — and I agree!

If you’re a person who uses more than a handful of makeup or beauty products — but less than a pro makeup artist — or has a collection of oversized jewelry, this Sorbus Makeup and Jewelry 6-Drawer Storage Display Case Set will be a must-buy. That’s especially true if you’re someone who’s short on counter space, as this stacking set uses every square inch pretty effectively. Even better, it’s an attractive set of drawers made of sturdy, high-quality acrylic.

Buy: Sorbus Makeup and Jewelry 6-Drawer Storage Display Case Set, $68.99