How to Organize Perfume and Lotion

Co-authored by Ashley Moon, MA and Hannah Madden

Last Updated: August 25, 2021

If lotions and perfumes are part of your daily beauty routine, you’ve probably collected quite a few by this point. Hunting through piles of bottles and tubes is frustrating, and it can be tough to figure out a storage solution that fits into your space. We’ve compiled some of the best ways you can organize your perfumes and lotions to find what you’re looking for every time!

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Hang your products up with a shoe holder.

Utilize that vertical storage space in your bathroom. Hook a shoe holder on the back of your door, then place your lotions and perfumes in the compartments.^{[1]
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- If clear plastic shoe holders aren’t really your style, look for a knit or crocheted one instead.

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Group your lotions and perfumes together on a vanity tray.

This simple solution will leave your countertops feeling more organized. Set a tray on your countertop near the sink, then put your tall bottles in the back and the short ones in the front.^{[2]
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- You can find metal vanity trays at most home goods stores. Pick one out in a color that matches the theme of your bathroom!

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Access your products easily with a lazy susan.

This spinning storage solution is fun to use, too. Set your lotion and perfume bottles in your lazy susan, then put it in your cabinet or closet space.^{[3]
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- You can find lazy susans at most home goods stores.
- Try looking for one with dividers for even easier organization.

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Display your perfumes and lotions on a cake stand.

This is a fun way to spice up your bathroom decoration. Set a cake stand on your countertop, then arrange your bottles of perfume and lotion to keep them within reach.^{[4]
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- Look for a white cake stand to match any decor, or pick out a bold color as an accent piece.

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Utilize vertical space with a spice rack.

Small bottles will fit perfectly on a tiered rack like this. Set the spice rack on your countertop to keep your lotions and perfumes right where you need them.^{[5]
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- Look for a metal spice rack at most home goods stores.

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Decorate your countertop with beautiful bottles.

If there’s a perfume bottle you just can’t get enough of, don’t hide it! Set it on your bathroom counter as a decoration for everyone to see.^{[6]
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- Old or vintage perfumes often use beautiful glass bottles that can be fun to decorate with.

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Use clear bins in drawers.

Tuck your perfume and lotion in a drawer to keep your countertop free. Use a few clear plastic bins to organize your beauty products, then slide them into a drawer in your bathroom.^{[7]
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- You can find plastic bins like this at most home goods stores.

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Organize your closet space with small baskets.

Instead of cluttering your shelves, keep your products in a basket. Organize your perfumes and lotions in a small basket, then set them on a shelf for easy access.^{[8]
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- You can find cute baskets at most home goods stores.
- Look for colorful baskets that match the theme of your bathroom for a cohesive decoration.

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Put tall bottles in the back and short ones in the front.

Whichever storage solution you use, you’ll want to see every product. Make sure that your tallest bottles are in the very back, then put the shortest ones in the front.^{[9]
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- If you’re running out of space, try turning your products at a slight angle so they can all wedge into one spot.

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Group your items by color for a fun display.

You can show off your perfumes and lotions with an eye-catching twist. Arrange your bottles in a rainbow color to make them look as pretty as they smell.^{[10]
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- If you don’t have enough colors to make a full rainbow, that’s okay! You can group all the colors you do have for a cute minimal look.

Expert Q&A

Question

How do I display my lotion and perfume in a stylish way?

Ashley Moon, MA
Professional Organizer
Ashley Moon is the Founder and CEO of Creatively Neat, a virtual organizing and life coaching business based in Los Angeles, California. In addition to helping people organize their best life, she has a fabulous team of organizers ready to de-clutter your home or business. Ashley hosts workshops and speaking engagements at various venues and festivals. She has trained with Coach Approach and Heart Core for organizing and business coaching respectively. She has an MA in Human Development and Social Change from Pacific Oaks College.

Ashley Moon, MA

Professional Organizer

Expert Answer

To make the display even nicer, only display your prettiest bottles on the tray, then store the rest neatly in a drawer or cabinet.