10 Best Makeup Bags to Corral All of Your Beauty Essentials

This is Amazon’s bestselling, top-rated makeup case that comes in three sizes and can fit a TON of products, Perisco notes. “It’s great for someone who has a large makeup collection that absolutely needs sorting and organizing while traveling. The bottom of the case comes with six adjustable clapboard compartments that you can fill with items like palettes, lipsticks, nail polish, foundations, and more.” She says, “It truly is a must-have!”

Size: 10.3 x 9 x 3.5 inches

Perisco says this bag is made of water-repellent faux leather and comes with three compartments for easier storage. “The bigger of the three compartments is able to hold small palettes and eye shadows, while the two smaller compartments located on the other side of the interior can hold lipsticks,” she notes.

Size: 6.69 x 4.88 x 3.27 inches

With washable literally in the product name, this option makes for simple cleaning. “This bag is great for a few reasons. First of all, it fits every makeup item you’ll need for a long trip and can hold between 10 to 20 products,” Perisco says. “Second, the inside liner can be removed and washed. It also has pockets to store sponges, eyelash curlers, lipsticks, and more.”

Size: 7.5 x 3.25 x 5 inches

This clear makeup bag manages to be super stylish and practical all at once, Perisco says. “It’s lined with gold zippers and a nice faux leather that comes in seven different color options. If a product inside breaks or there’s a spill, you can rest easy knowing the entire cosmetics case is waterproof and very easy to clean!” Plus, the brand is editor-approved, too, since our senior editor swears by their backpacks for travel.

Size: 11.5 x 5.25 x 9 inches

“This particular bag offers beauty lovers three compartments to store their makeup, including an area for brushes, lipsticks, and lip glosses, and a larger area to store bigger items such as blushes, foundations, eyeshadows, and more,” Perisco says. “It’s small enough to throw in your purse while still having room to store your favorite makeup items on the go!”

Size: 9.84 x 7.48 x 1.97 inches

With more than 10,000 reviews on Amazon and nearly a five-star rating, this bag is chock full of storage. Mesh pockets, dedicated brush sections, side pockets, an S hook for easy hanging, and extra small pockets, this makeup bag is every organizer’s dream. “There is literally so much storage space in this thing. I was expecting to be able to keep a few things in it. I thought it would hold just the things I use on a daily basis. I was so completely wrong. All of my toiletries now live in this little bag. 10/10 do recommend,” one satisfied shopper writes.

Size: 11.77 x 6.81 x 3.35 inches

Tardif sings this set of three makeup bags’ praises, mainly because you can see everything inside of them. “I am all about practicality and efficiency and you can easily locate all the content in each bag,” he says. He uses the larger ones “for all my creams, lotions and potions, the rectangular one for pencils, eyeliners, mascara, lipsticks, and palettes. The smaller bag for tissues, cotton balls etc., The three individual bags help me keep organized and sanitary as each bag is easy to keep clean.”

Sizes
large: 5 X 6 x 6 inches
medium: 3.5 X 8 X 4 inches
small: 3 x 4 x 3 inches

Twice the layers twice the storage. This marble-patterned makeup bag is full of compartments that will melt any organization fiend’s heart. With over 8,000 Amazon reviews and nearly a five-star rating, it’s a favorite among shoppers. The top is see-through so you can find your essentials quickly. Fit travel-size makeup brushes in a dedicated brush holder section. “I am obsessed with this makeup bag! All my items fit in this bag, the amount of space is just right for me,” writes one satisfied customer.

Size: 8.86 x 6.5 x 5.9 inches for medium

A beauty retailer like Sephora should know a thing or two about making a top-notch makeup bag, and this one proves it. With over 2,000 five-star ratings and more than 40,000 hearts, this bag is clearly doing something right. It features a deep interior, brush storage with a clear plastic flap overlay that wipes clean, and plenty of storage space—it’s a no-brainer.

Size: 7.5 x 9.5 x 5 inches

If you’re looking for a makeup bag that is sleek and stylish, this one has you covered. With an interior removable sleeve for makeup brushes, an interior mirror, and a cult following (over 2,000-five star reviews on the brand’s website), this bag is great for those willing to spend a bit more money.

Size: 9 ½ x 7 x 4 inches