With smart details like a light-up mirror and roomy drawers

NEED TO KNOW

• I test makeup for a living and this solid wood vanity from Wayfair finally put an end to the piles of products overtaking the corner of my bedroom. 
• Bonus: It doubles as a desk.

As the resident beauty expert on my team, I’ve tested as much makeup as I can possibly get my hands on. And with this responsibility came piles of products that my storage-less vanity was unequipped to handle.

My solution to this unsightly clutter? The George Oliver Anita 31.4-Inch Solid Wood Makeup Vanity in brown, which Wayfair sent me to test out. My verdict? I love this piece because it meets two crucial criteria: Its compact size fits perfectly in my New York City apartment, and the roomy drawers keep my makeup organized. Plus, I can fold the light-up mirror down and use the vanity as a desk. 

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George Oliver Anita 31.4-Inch Solid Wood Makeup Vanity

$350 $315 at Wayfair

A lack of storage was the main case for a new vanity, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome. I placed a majority of my daily-use products within the main recessed area, which comes with a wooden organizer. Its inset design hides a majority of my makeup below eye level, which also contributes to the sleek appearance. I tucked away lesser-used and larger products like eyeshadow palettes, lipsticks, and extra beauty blenders in the other two drawers. 

As an N.Y.C. dweller, it’s also highly favorable when a piece of furniture is multi-functional. By simply clearing the inset section of any taller products, I can flip down the mirror and use the vanity as a desk during my work from home days. 

I’m also a huge proponent of doing your makeup in the best lighting possible. The added bonus on this piece is that you can adjust the built-in lights between three warm-to-cool settings. But, due to the dimness of my bedroom, I did have to attach a stick-on ring light to the back of the mirror for extra brightness. 

A tiny confession: My boyfriend actually unboxed and built the vanity for me as a surprise. But, he relayed to me that the hour-long build was a breeze, and the instructions were easy to follow.

Streamline your makeup area now with the George Oliver Anita 31.4-Inch Solid Wood Makeup Vanity from Wayfair. Then, explore more beauty organization must-haves below including a vanity stool with built-in storage.

More Beauty Organization Must-Haves

Mercer41 Vanity Stool Chair with Storage and Folding Back

$113 $61 at Wayfair

Rebrilliant Makeup Organizer

$40 $26 at Wayfair

Latitude Run Rolling Makeup Cart

$50 $47 at Wayfair

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