Uhhh These Travel Makeup Bags Are an Organizing Lover's *Dream*
Uhhh, These Cute Makeup Bags Are an Organizing Lover's *Dream*
Mmmkay, so travel in 2020 doesn't exactly look like what we had imagined (I, personally, have watched three trips—and flights—come and go this year already, el oh el). But even though we may not be going on all of our planned vacations or work trips right now, it doesn't hurt to be prepared for the time when you can, in fact, take that cross-country drive or spend the weekend at your friend's house. And when that time comes, I've gotchu covered with the best travel makeup bags that'll keep your beauty products organized, regardless of the trip you're planning to take. Whether you need a zippered pouch that you can stuff into your purse, or a professional-grade, mirrored, multi-pocketed case that can safely house all of your makeup like a vault, I've rounded up the absolute best bags at every price point, below.
1) Sephora Collection Pack It All Organizer
SEPHORA COLLECTION
sephora.com
No, Sephora's makeup brushes don't come with this travel makeup bag (womp), but check out how you can slot your own brushes through the criss-cross elastics to keep them in place. Everything in this bag is removable, including the two mesh bags and the snap-on pouch.
2) Caboodles Life & Style Small Train Case
Caboodles
amazon.com
YUP, CABOODLES! But this ain't the Caboodles of your childhood (though those O.G. cases still exist). Nope, this travel makeup bag is not only hard-shelled with a full lid mirror, but it also has a top tray that slides out, so you can keep bobby pins, earrings, or hair ties on top, and your bigger makeup products underneath.
3) Euow Travel Cosmetic Bags Barrel Makeup Bag
EUOW
amazon.com
$7.99
I love a good travel makeup bag, but sometimes they're hard to stuff into my packed suitcase or a backpack. Enter: this collapsible padded makeup bag, which is lined with elastic pockets to keep all your makeup products in place and standing upright. When you're ready to pack, just roll up the top, pull the drawstring tight, and boom—you've got yourself a squishy little bundle.
4) Camdeez Rownyeon Professional Makeup Brushes Organizer
Camdeez
amazon.com
$24.99
Fact: I actually own this standing makeup brush organizer, and it's truly my favorite thing for trips. My brushes used to just roll around in my travel makeup bag (blegh, gross), making it hard for me to find the exact brush I needed while doing my makeup. But this zippered, leather-like pouch keeps them lined up and fully visible without feeling bulky in my tote.
5) Relavel Travel Makeup Train Case
Relavel
amazon.com
$18.98
This soft (yet structured) travel train case is as close to professional-grade as you can get for the price. The zippered bag has adjustable, removable dividers (so you can fit legit anything you want in the slots), a zippered side pocket, four elastic pouches for your brushes (or mascaras or lipsticks, etc.), and a flap that flips over and velcros everything snugly in place.
6) IN Multifunction Dual Compartment Portable Waterproof Cosmetic Bag Travel Makeup Case With Handle -Two Storage Compartments Space Fits ALL Your Makeup and Lipstick Train Case for Womens…
7) Shany The Game Changer Travel Bag
SHANY Cosmetics
amazon.com
$19.95
This clear travel cosmetics bag has two straps—a hand strap and adjustable over-the-shoulder strap—and is basically a requirement for anyone who over-fills their makeup bag to the point where they can't find anything (why is it always the lip balm?!). The see-through bag has four zip pockets on the outside to help you organize your smaller products, along with a big inner space for your bulkier products.
8) Tuowan Hanging Travel Toiletry Bag
tuowan
amazon.com
$20.99
This hanging cosmetics bag is surprisingly spacious and honestly just excellent for organizing. The sides unzip and open up to elastic pockets and holders for your toothbrush, foundations, face oil, whatever, while the middle unzips and unfolds (with a hook) to reveal three zippered mesh pockets and a super-roomy inner compartment. Just trust me: This is an excellent travel bag.
9) Luxury Makeup Bag for Purse Large Women Cosmetic Bags for Toiletry Travel (Black)
10) Bagsmart Makeup Bag Cosmetic Bag
BAGSMART
amazon.com
$24.99
Hokay, I don't know if I just have bad luck, but almost every mirrored makeup bag I've owned has eventually cracked. Which is why I like this case—the mirror is petite (large enough for quick touch ups, but not big enough that it'll shatter). It also has removable velcro dividers, slots for your makeup brushes, elastic holders for your tweezers and nail clippers, and a spill-friendly, wipeable interior.
11) Caboodles Femme Fatale Total Tote
Caboodles
ulta.com
$36.00
Imagine a world in which you don't just throw all of your hair and makeup products in a tote bag to haul to your friend's house to pre-game. Imagine a world in which your products don't explode all over your hairbrush and instead get nicely nestled within detachable pouches and zippered pockets inside a sturdy purse. Yeah, welp, that world is reality, and your Saturday nights officially need this makeup purse.
12) Beis The Dopp Kit in Beige
BEIS
revolve.com
$48.00
Don't be fooled by the photo—this makeup bag is actually surprisingly large. The bottom unzips and opens to a flat pocket for your eyeshadow palettes, contour kits, and skincare products, while the top unzips and stretches out like a bucket bag, allowing you to stuff it with a full bottle of dry shampoo, a zillion concealers, etc.
13) Hoyofo Mirror Double Layer Makeup Case
HOYOFO
amazon.com
$29.78
This hard-shell makeup case is a must if the majority of your beauty products are breakable or fragile (ahem, those fragrances and fancy moisturizers). The zippered top houses a tiny mirror and three elastic holders, while the base unzips to safely store anything you don't want to risk getting smashed or broken.
14) Boacay Premium Hanging Travel Toiletry Bag
BOACAY
amazon.com
$19.95
If you don't exactly need a zillion-pocket toiletry bag taking up room in your suitcase, try this smaller hanging makeup bag, which has dual pockets and zippered compartments on the side, while the internal zipper houses two pockets and a deep compartment that'll comfortably fit all of your makeup products.
15) Teamoy Travel Makeup Brushes Case
Teamoy
amazon.com
$17.99
Yes, there are a trillion makeup bags on Amazon, and "best" is subjective, but if you're looking for a simple zippered case that stores your products and keeps your brushes safe and nestled, I highly recommend this $19 case (which comes in six colors, including black and ~flamingo~ print).
16) Vera Bradley Performance Twill Medium Makeup Bag
Vera Bradley
amazon.com
$39.99
I feel like every single person at some point has owned or inherited a Vera Bradley makeup bag, and for good reason: They're soft, quilted, and simple—just a front-zip pouch for eyeshadow brushes, eyeliners, and a larger interior compartment for...literally anything else.
17) Colorful Glitter Shine Cosmetic Pouch Waterproof Zipper Handbag Carry Case Organizer Travel Case (purple)
18) Makeup Bag,365park Travel Cosmetic Case Organizer Bag with Brush Holder Wonderful Gift Z005 Black
19) Large Makeup Bag Zipper Pouch Travel Cosmetic Organizer for Women and Girls (Large, Grey)
20) Lay-n-Go Drawstring Makeup Bag – Black, 20 inch - Travel Cosmetic Bag, Scrunch Sac Makeup Bag Opens Flat for Easy Access, Makeup Pouch, Durable and Stylish
Lol true story: I just bought two of these.