We often resist calling products a ‘must-have’. No, you don’t need that eyeshadow palette. And we’re sure you would survive without another red lipstick. However, even if your beauty routine is as lean as just a toothbrush, toothpaste and hair gel, your life is going to become significantly easier (and cleaner) when you can keep everything in the one convenient cosmetic bag.
Whether you’re travelling or just need to neaten up that chaotic bathroom drawer, there’s a size, shape and price range that’s going to meet all your needs.
From double-level cases that have been built for a professional makeup artist to travel-friendly clear cases that will make the airport customs officer smile, it’s time to quit avoiding the inevitable and commit to a toiletries case.
Here are the best cosmetic cases…
BANGN BODY Travel Beauty Bag Mini Clear Cosmetics Case
Made from 100 per cent vegan leather and sustainable PVC materials, this easy-to-clean and durable makeup bag is the perfect purse-sized and travel-friendly compact to keep all your skin care, makeup and beauty essentials in the one place.
$38 at BANGN BODY
Mecca Cosmetica Jet Set Vanity Bag
If your beauty collection is growing before your eyes (um, all of us), you might want to consider this multi-level cosmetics case. The top level comes with a built-in section to hold your makeup brushes, cotton tips and spray bottles. Plus, the larger bottom compartment will comfortably fit any full-sized skin care products.
$80 at MECCA
Target ILY Cosmetic Case
As far as affordable options go, this is our top pick. Particularly if you’re wanting to purchase multiple at once. If you’re carrying personal items and don’t love the idea of a completely transparent case but love the convenience of peeking inside, this makeup bag is the perfect compromise.
$15 at Target
VASCHY Large Toiletry Bag
This one’s for him. If you’re sick of the man in your life trying to pop his razor or toothpaste into your perfectly packed toiletries bag, why not get him his own? The spill-proof interior mesh pockets ensure bottles will be kept upright to avoid leakage.
$27.89 at Amazon
CEE CLEAR Clear Cosmetic Case
If we were to place every makeup bag into a social group, CEE CLEAR would be the coolest girl in school. You might’ve seen this transparent PVC cosmetic case on the Instagram of every influencer. And can you blame them? Taking a stand against packing our toiletries into single-use plastic zip lock bags, CEE CLEAR are encouraging us to transition our beauty products into their airport-approved, reusable and incredibly chic cosmetics pouch.
$70 at The Iconic
Country Road Recycled Polyester Extra Large Soft Cosmetic Case
Where was this when we were putting together our Christmas wishlist? Let’s start with the obvious appeal: that pink, obviously. However, stunning colour aside, this generously-sized cosmetics case comes with internal pockets and a zip-around closure for easy access.
$99.95 at Country Road
Main image credit: @cee__clear
Do you keep your beauty products in a cosmetics case? If not, would you like to purchase one?
Yes I have 2 clear cosmetics cases. 1 for make-up and the other for brushes and my beauty blenders.
I love the colour of that Country Road case above.
Love clear ones!!
I used to use cosmetic cases but because I had so much makeup I got one of those clear makeup stands with 6 drawers
The Target one looks good.
When I was a teenager I received a proper hard case cosmetic case with a mirror on the inside. Loved it, not sure what happened to it.
Yes I have lots of different ones.
I have one I use mainly for travel , I think it’s MOR, it’s fantastic. Just a basic one for home.
None of them are big enough for my stuff
I know what you mean, I seem to take so much stuff when I travel. JUST IN CASE!!
I love a good sized toiletry bag
Yes I like to fit all my stuff into one bag
I do have a few cosmetic cases and beautiful ones here too.
A clear case for your carry on stuff is a good idea.
Yes I would find that useful when travelling
these are cute! 🙂
I have one from Go-To that I take with me on travels. I otherwise keep multiple dusty pink vanity bags (more like boxes) that were a Nude by Nature Xmas gift set from a few years ago.
I really love the country road one
I use the drawers of my dressing table – one is full of lippies & another is just for eyeshadows. It would take more than a couple of those large cases to contain all my stuff.
When I travel, I like everything as compact as possible, so I decant my skincare into small Manicare bottles & tubs.
good to see the recycled plastics happening here!
Yes I think recycling is so important
I have, but want to declutter everything.
I love the cosmetics bag that I have, it has a few zips and the main centre section.
I like the look of the mecca one as it seems to have a couple of compartments
I love the fact that many of them are clear or see through. Helps in the mad rush searches for things!!
I need new cosmetic cases. Mine have eyeshadow dust and powder everywhere inside of them. It’s a mess really.
The Country Road and Target cases are lovely. I adore beautiful storage products
The CEE Clear one is cute.