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Whether you’re a professional makeup artist, aspiring beauty vlogger, or just an everyday makeup wearer, having a well-organized makeup bag can be a huge help when away from home. Not only does a good makeup bag make it easier to find what you need when you need it, but it also helps prevent (or at least contain) spills and product damage.
When it comes to finding the best makeup bags, consider the situations in which you’ll need them. Are you toting a few essentials to and from your partner’s house for overnight stays? Taking short trips for work? Prepping for a weeks-long, multi-city vacation? Heading to a set a few times a week for different clients? This will help you understand the size that makes sense for you and the kinds of compartments you’ll need.
If you need full-sized products or are going to be packing hair tools like brushes or hair dryers, you’ll want to choose a makeup bag that has deep, undivided sections. But if you’re just bringing travel-sized hair and body care plus little tubes of mascara and brow pomade, then a bag with small zippered pockets would be more helpful.
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Here are 10 of the best makeup bags, ranging from small toiletry bags to professional-sized vanity cases:
1. Eachy Travel Makeup Bag
This large-capacity travel makeup bag opens wide to reveal two sections divided by a clear zippered pouch. Each compartment has pockets to separate smaller items, and the case is waterproof and washable. Other colors are available.
2. Béis The On the Go Essential Case
This Shay Mitchell-founded travel goods brand offers many thoughtfully-designed pieces, including the On-the-Go Essentials Case. It features a convenient carrying handle, two roomy zippered clear compartments, and a folding mirror. Other colors are available.
3. Abiudeng Makeup Bag
Made from a buttery-soft vegan leather, this toiletry bag features a wide, zippered opening up top along with a smaller zip compartment on the bottom. It’s available in 10 different shades.
4. Beautifect Box
For the ultimate mobile vanity, Beautifect’s best-selling Box is the perfect travel-friendly makeup station. It features a built-in LED mirror and designated flaps for brushes, as well as a bottom compartment for all of your beauty essentials. The exterior is chic and available in multiple colors.
5. Lackycc Hanging Makeup Bag
This under-$10 travel makeup bag has a hanging design, a large clear compartment for full-size products, and two smaller zippered pockets for smaller items.
6. Caboodles On the Go Girl Case
This classic makeup case offers ample space for bigger items like brushes and full-sized bottles, as well as compartments for easy access to smaller makeup products.
7. Kusshi Vacationer Full Set with Pocket Organizer
This three-piece set includes a roomy makeup bag, a brush organizer, and a clutch cover. The bag has wide-top shape and inner pockets and zippered compartments to keep all of your beauty essentials organized and accessible.
8. Lay-n-Go Cosmo Drawstring Cosmetic Bag
If you prefer an organized mess, this drawstring makeup bag ensures all of your beauty goodies are visible and easy to put away.
9. Tartan + Twine Hanging Organizer
Minimalists will find this hanging organizer just right for keeping essentials sorted. It has a hanging strap, interior zippered compartments, and side pockets for easy access to items.
10. Sephora Collection Pack It All Organizer
Sephora’s makeup bag stands out with its designated makeup brush storage and deep main compartment with removable storage cubes. It also has a removable flat pouch.
11. Stephanie Johnson Cognac M/L Cosmetics Case
This sizable makeup case has two snap-out mesh pouches, a removable toiletry bag, and a clear zip pocket, making it perfect for storing makeup, skincare, and hair products.
12. July Toiletry Bag
This large toiletry bag from travel brand July is a great pick for keeping essentials on hand while overnighting away from home. It has compartments to keep daily products organized and a deep pocket for full-sized bottles and bulky products.
13. Calpak Ambeur Vanity Case
Calpak’s vanity case is more like a small piece of luggage than a little dopp kit. It has a hard case shell, a removable shoulder strap, and a luggage trolley sleeve. The interior is big enough for full-sized bottles and hair styling tools.
14. Gucci Porter Beauty Case
Gucci’s beauty case is the ultimate luxury beauty carrier. It offers hard-sided protection for your beauty products and features two interior compartments, four detachable zip pouches, one removable panel, and nylon lining. It’s finished with the brand’s GG Supreme canvas and a secure butterfly lock closure.
These makeup bags are perfect for travel, offering functional compartments and stylish designs to keep your beauty essentials organized and protected. Whether you’re going on a weekend getaway or a long-term vacation, investing in a quality makeup bag will make your travels more convenient and enjoyable.
