I thought I'd give you an insight into how I store my cosmetics:
My lipsticks are stored in these acrylic shelves from Homebase where I can easily see them, I have also some stored in an old Ferrero Rocher box, as well as some random pencils in a MAC Counter inspired Pyrex jug
I keep my foundations as well as some other bits on these shelves:
Next post perfumes and toiletries storage/display