The Best Way to Store Your Beautyblender Is in an Egg Cup

Racked is no longer publishing. Thank you to everyone who read our work over the years. The archives will remain available here; for new stories, head over to Vox.com, where our staff is covering consumer culture for The Goods by Vox. You can also see what we’re up to by signing up here.

The last time I went to use it, my Beautyblender was practically stuck to my makeshift vanity window sill. This was not my first makeup-sponge mishap; my dog has eaten three after they rolled onto the floor.

There’s really no good way to store a Beautyblender. They need to be left out to dry, but their irregular shape makes them tricky to leave on a counter. Tossing them in a makeup bag is one way to keep them put, but it means they’re going to turn into a breeding ground for germs, which completely undermines a good skincare routine.

So here’s an easy and cute solution: egg cups. These kitchen trinkets are meant to hold soft-boiled eggs for a fancy breakfast, but they’re also perfect for holding teardrop-shaped makeup sponges.

The best part is that egg cups are cheap, and the second-best part is that you can find cool-looking ones easily. Amazon and Etsy have tons, of course, ranging from stainless steel to marble to porcelain, and so do home good and kitchen supply shops like Crate & Barrel and Bed, Bath & Beyond.

They’d also make a great gifts. Buy a set and pass a few out to friends — or, for the beauty guru who already has everything from Sephora, a whole storage unit via an egg crate.