I was tempted to get another HELMER Drawer Unit a few days ago as my current one is already filled up. All six compartment. I need space to store all the makeup that I’ve done trying and review. But what should I get since my room is getting more congested. The new drawer must be able to fit in between my working area and vanity table. Such a dilemma.
A day before I plan to go shopping I decided to reorganize the current HELMER Drawer Unit. I want to at least find out if there’s any possibility that I can get more space without spending money and sacrificing space for another new unit. Let’s just say I made the right decision to reorganize the drawer.
Let’s take a look at what I did shall we?
What I like about HELMER Drawer Unit is the fact that it’s made from metal (love metal), it comes in red but if you’re not into red there’s also white, it has a whopping six drawers and it only cost RM139. It also comes with four wheels, a labeling slot and it’s pretty well made. Can I repeat again that it comes with SIX drawers? 🙂
Drawer #1 – Base Makeup
In drawer #1 I put all my base makeup products like makeup base & primers, liquid foundation, powder, BB cream and CC cream. To make things easier and convenient for me I put all my sunblock in this drawer as well. At the hidden back slot I put my favorite Guerlain by Emilio Pucci Meteorites Perles. Next to that slot is where I put my miniature base makeup “stock”. If anything ran out I’ll just grab one from there! 🙂
Drawer #2 – Point Makeup
This drawer is all about point makeup for example eyeshadow palettes, mascaras, eyeliners, eyebrow pencils, eye primers and of course eye makeup tools like eyelash curler. Still in the category of point makeup…I also store all my lip makeup stuff here. At the back hidden slot is where I put my currently using blushers there. The slot next to it is actually empty so I decided to put the huge Estee Lauder loose powder case in there just to fill the space :).
I went to Ikea on the same day with the intention to purchase more ANTONIUS Basket Insert but apparently it has been discontinued :(. Thank goodness I had a few which I’m currently using in another cabinet so I took one out, clean it and put it in drawer #2. I do hope Ikea Malaysia bring this back. I need a few moreeeeee 🙁
Drawer #3
Is currently empty, waiting to be fill up haha. Since it’s empty and my beloved RMK Cotton Pad is stuck in a corner on my vanity table, I simply just place it in the empty space. Which reminds me that I have another unopened box elsewhere.
I’ve also recently taken out the Kanebo Blanchir Superior Cotton Pad which I’ve gotten from Kanebo + Vanity Trove Pink Carpet Event to use. So these two boxes will be in drawer #3 temporary.
Drawer #4
Is also empty waiting to be fill up :). My camera couldn’t take the striking red lol.
Drawer #5
This drawer is more to bits and pieces of everything. On the front is where I put trial size of skin care. I put it here instead of the cabinet where I store all my skin care “stock” so that I’ll remember to use it. I have lots of trial size cleanser that used to be in the same space but I’ve transfered them to the skin care stock cabinet. The huge space behind that is just nice for me to put some of my miniature perfume. I have full size and trial size perfume everywhere! This is just a small portion of it 🙂
Currently I’m using a few nail polishes from China Glaze, a bit of OPI and Seche as well. All of them fit in the middle just nice. I still have lots of unopened nail polish at my so-called makeup “stock” cabinet. Far at the back is where I put random stuff.
Drawer #6
This drawer used to be very junk. After I throw away all the rubbish I can still fit other things inside and here’s the new look.
I kept my umecare Careroll Derma Roller and umecare UmeSkin Analyzer in this drawer. Below umeSkin Analyzer is where I put some skin care brochure which I kept for reference. I also put my PARK Avenue earrings here in a box. The two boxes at the back is where I store all clean, empty jars of various sizes. These jar is very useful at times so I stop throwing them away.
I’m pretty happy with the new arrangement. Never knew I throw so much junk in these drawers. Maybe because it’s just next to my working table so it’s easier for me to keep everything there. I know you’re wondering where is all the skin care that I’m currently using. I stop keeping my skin care in the drawer and put everything on the vanity table. With the reorganizing I managed to have 2 drawers for makeup and the best part is I still have another 2 empty drawers for more products!
If you are looking for a drawer unit to keep all your makeup stash I’d recommend getting this HELMER Drawer Unit. You might be thinking it’s too huge but collection do get bigger and bigger so might as well get a bigger one at the beginning right? It’s better than worrying about space in the future 🙂
Comments (16)
Love it! How deep is the drawer? Where can I get it? My dressing table is getting more messy now.. 🙁
Bought it from Ikea. I wouldn’t say the drawer is very deep. Perhaps Ikea website would have the measurement 🙂
I’ve talk about the drawer here too! With measurement 🙂 https://street-love.net/2011/12/i-need-helmer-drawer-unit/
Cool!
Thanks for sharing!
I’d lk to get one of these to store my little bub’s clothes and knick knacks too! <3
No prob! 🙂
But might be a bit small for lil bub’s clothes + knick knacks maybe. Try to check it out at Ikea 🙂
very well organized 🙂
Thanks. I can find my things easier now.
Thinking to transfer my unopened stash to the empty drawers. Hmmm
Just do it ^^
I already did! Transfered all new makeup (stock) to the empty drawer.
Your red cabinet reminds me of file cabinet, but the pretty version. Most of the time, boxes (those pretty gift boxes accompanying the products) take up alot of space in the drawer and cupboard. I keep it organized like you but no basket insert. I keep those samples etc in boxes. Haha.
Oh it doesn’t look like file cabinet in real. Now I took out all boxes and store aside. I don’t throw away boxes just in case I need to refer. Bad habit 😛
I love it! I got it in red as well
Yay! 😀
Hi! I was just wondering if you can tell me if the Helmer fits standard computer paper? (8.5x11in)
Hi Mimi, I’m not sure if you’ve visited Ikea website before but Ikea has the most complete and comprehensive website with regards to their products including measurement before and after installation. Hope this helps 🙂
Yes, I know the measurements are available on the website, but I was just wondering if you yourself could provide some help seeing as you have the drawer at hand… But never mind that..