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Whether you’re a professional makeup artist, an aspiring beauty vlogger, or just an everyday makeup wearer, having a well-organized makeup bag can be a huge help when you’re away from home. A good makeup bag not only makes it easier to find what you need when you need it, but it also helps prevent (or at least contain) spills and product damage.
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When it comes to finding the best makeup bags, consider what occasions you need this bag for. Do you carry a few essentials to and from your partner’s house for overnight stays? Taking short trips for work? Are you preparing for a week-long vacation in several cities? A few times a week to a set for different customers? This will help you understand the size that makes sense for you, and the types of compartments you need.
If you need full-sized products or will be packing hair tools like brushes or hair dryers, choose a makeup bag with deep, undivided sections. But if you’re only carrying travel-sized hair and body care plus small tubes of mascara and brow pomade, a bag with small zippered compartments would be more useful.
Below you will find 10 of the best makeup bags, from small toiletry bags to professional toiletry bags.
Any travel makeup bag
This large capacity travel makeup bag opens wide to reveal two sections separated by a clear zippered pocket. Each compartment has pockets to separate smaller items, and we love that the cover is waterproof and washable. Other colors are available.
Amazon
Any travel makeup bag
Beis The On the Go Essential Case
Shay Mitchell founder of travel gear brand Béis’ many thoughtfully designed pieces include this On-the-Go Essentials Case (other colors available). Measuring 20 x 3 x 6 inches, it features a convenient carry handle, two roomy clear zippered compartments, and a folding mirror that comes in handy when you’re doing your makeup on the go. We’re also fans of the label’s hanging makeup box with three handy compartments and a clear TSA-friendly pouch to keep everything organized and within reach.
Beis
Beis The On the Go Essential Case
Abiudeng makeup bag
Crafted from buttery soft vegan leather, this toiletry bag comes in 10 different shades (including green and an intrecciato-esque design that both scream Bottega). It has a wide zip opening at the top and a smaller zip pocket at the bottom. Use the top section to store larger items such as lotions, makeup, soap and shampoo; the lower section is ideal for storing toothbrushes, makeup brushes, lip balms and compacts.
Amazon
Abiudeng makeup bag
Nice box
For the ultimate in mobile makeup, Beautifect’s best-selling Box, the perfect travel-friendly makeup station. The built-in LED mirror simulates daylight-quality lighting and has a smaller 5x magnification area, and special flaps for fold-out brushes to reveal and an organized bottom pocket for all your beauty essentials. Even the exterior is chic, and the padded box comes in white, gold, rose gold, and matte black.
Nice box
Lackycc Hanging Makeup Bag
This sub-$10 travel makeup bag from Amazon features a pendant design, unzipped to reveal space for a large clear compartment big enough for full-size products and two smaller zippered pockets for smaller items.
Amazon
Lackycc Hanging Makeup Bag
Caboodles On the Go Girl Case
This is a classic – and for good reason. The original Caboodles case has plenty of room for larger items like brushes and large bottles and compartments for easy access to smaller makeup products.
Ulta
Caboodles On the Go Girl Case
Kusshi Vacationer full set with pocket organizer
Kusshi’s three-piece Vacationer set includes a roomy make-up pouch, brush storage and clutch cover. The wide top of the 7 x 13 x 5.75-inch Vacationer bag and zippered interior pockets and compartments allow you to keep all of your beauty essentials perfectly organized and accessible, while the snap-in clutch sleeve is conveniently located on the inside. fits for even more storage. Each piece is made of antimicrobial, water-repellent and stain-resistant nylon and finished with gold-plated hardware.
Kusshi Vacationer full set with pocket organizer
Lay-n-Go Cosmo Drawstring Cosmetic Bag
If you’re more of the “organized mess” type, Lay-n-Go’s Cosmo drawstring makeup bag will keep all your beauty goodies visible (and just as easy to store).
Lay-n-Go Cosmo Drawstring Cosmetic Bag
Tartan + twine hanging organizer
Minimalists will find Tartan + Twine’s hanging organizer just right for keeping essentials sorted. This compact tote bag features a hanging strap, zipped interior pockets and side pockets for items that need easy access.
Ulta
Tartan + twine hanging organizer
Sephora Collection Pack It All Organizer
Sephora’s versatile and roomy makeup bag stands out from the crowd with its dedicated makeup brush storage compartment with a protective flap. It also features a deep main compartment with two removable storage cubes and a removable flat pouch.
Sephora
Sephora Collection Pack It All Organizer
Stephanie Johnson Cognac M/L cosmetic case
Makeup, skin care, hair products – carry it with this large makeup case from Stephanie Johnson. The top grab handle zips open to reveal two detachable mesh pouches, a detachable toiletry bag and a clear zip pocket.
Nordstrom
Stephanie Johnson M/L Traveler Cosmetics Case
Toiletry bag July
This large toiletry bag from travel brand July is a great choice for keeping your essentials close at hand during a night away from home. There are compartments on one side to keep everyday products organized, and on the other side a deep compartment for large bottles, perfume and other bulky products. It is made of a water resistant nylon material and comes in small and medium sizes.
July large toiletry bag
Calpak Ambour toiletry bag
The Calpak makeup bag is more expensive for travel makeup bags, but it is more of a small piece of luggage than a small dopp kit. The hard case has a detachable shoulder strap and a luggage trolley cover, so it can be neatly slid over a roller bag. The interior is large enough for large bottles and hair styling tools, with zippered mesh dividers to keep smaller items organized.
Calpak
Calpak Ambour toiletry bag
Gucci Porter beauty case
Gucci’s Porter Beauty Case is the ultimate luxury beauty case. Offering the same tough protection for your beauty treasures, this mini version of the Italian fashion house’s aluminum case features two interior pockets, four detachable zip pockets, a removable panel and nylon lining. It’s finished with the brand’s GG Supreme canvas and a secure butterfly closure.
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Gucci Porter beauty case
