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Travel is stressful, full stop. Add losing your eyelash curler or brand new lippies in your checked bag, and it’s a disastrous tale. Take the unnecessary drama out of the situation and opt for an organized travel makeup bag that easily fits in your carry-on luggage— or will at the very least leave your checked back organized amidst the chaos.
These fifteen travel makeup bags provide ample room for all the necessities for weekend trips and month-long reprives. (And if you need some vacation inspiration, we’ve got a few suggestions here.)
Happy travels.
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Best for a long vacation
Calpak
Clear Cosmetics Case 2
Best for airport
Truffle Co
Clarity Jetset Case 3
Turns into a purse!
F&W Style
Violet Vanity Case 4
Best for pool day
Beis
The Terry Cosmetic Clutch in Citron 5
Splurge
Dior
Travel Vanity Case 6
Best for Small Bathrooms
Mossio
Hanging Toiletry Bag 7
Kusshi
Vacationer Makeup Bag 8
Proceeds go to charity
Pattern Beauty
Jumbo Zip Pouch 9
Best for full sized products
Glossier
Beauty Bag 10
Best for Traveling Couples
Sarep and Rose
Wash Bag 11
Best for type-A packers
Away
The Cosmetics Bag 13
Best Catch All Bag
Saie
Lilac Oversized Makeup Bag 14
Best for Organization
Relavel
Makeup Train Case How do I pick the best makeup bag for travel?
Finding a makeup bag that fulfills your long list of needs can be done. When on the hunt, prioritize space. If it can’t fit all of our products then what’s the point? It’s best to look for a bag that caters to your specific makeup and preferences. Bigger full-sized items can be easily thrown in a spacious bag, whereas smaller items such as lipsticks, liners, individual shadows, etc. beg for a bag with pockets and dividers as opposed to a catch-all. At the end of the day, a makeup bag should keep you organized, happy, and sane!
What’s the best makeup bag material?
Anything water resistant! Most makeup bags are lined with water-resistant or waterproof materials such as clear plastic, nylon, or polyester.
How should I clean my makeup bag?
Beauty lovers know the danger of a loose cap. Though spills may be unavoidable, cleaning them up is something we all must learn to master. Turns out the secret is not so secret: antibacterial household spray! Any Clorox, Microband, or Cleansmart spray, etc. will do the trick. Tip: Make sure to bring makeup pads on every expedition, in case a spill decides to attempt destruction. Shop our favorite antibacterial reusable cotton rounds here.
How should I organize my makeup bag for travel?
When organizing your makeup for a trip, there are a few important things to keep in mind:
- Try to leave full-sized products at home. If it’s a short enough trip, go for the minis.
- If you can, pick the combined products (for example: A bronzer + blush compact rather than bringing both bronzer and blush).
- Check the amount of product you have left before packing. Arriving at your destination with only a drop left isn’t doing anyone any good!
- If you don’t have mini versions of your fav moisturizers, primers, setting spray, shampoo, or conditioner, don’t fret. You can find travel-sized bottles here, which can save you from a last minute trip to the drug store! Plus, they’re TSA approved.
- When packing, it’s helpful to do your full routine start-to-finish and place each beauty item in your makeup bag, and nothing else. This way, you can avoid the unnecessary-yet-tempting products!
Ava Darrin Ava Darrin is the ELLE print beauty intern for the summer of 2022.
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