A cosmetic organizer comprising in combination a solid base and a cosmetic package having affixed thereto a fastener. The solid base has a surface cover affixed to it. A top surface of the surface cover is one-half of a hook and loop fastener or one-half of a mechanical micro-fastening system employing a plurality of mating nanoscale fastening elements. There is at least one cosmetic package having affixed thereto a fastener wherein a top surface of the fastener is a fabric complement of a hook and loop fastener or a mechanical micro-fastening system employing a plurality of mating nanoscale fastening elements. A bottom surface of the fastener has an adhesive for attaching the fastener to a cosmetic package.