The 14 Best Cosmetic Bags for Minimalists and Maximalists Alike

A vanity case as gorgeous as it is functional, Tartan & Twine’s version adds a touch of luxury to an otherwise stressful packing situation. Inside the large clear case are three smaller, red velvet pouches to help you organize and keep the clear shell mess-free.

Shades: 1

Material: PVC, velvet

Ulta rating: 5/5 stars

An Ulta reviewer says: “Super cute velvet bag. I use it for all my lipsticks, lip liners, and glosses.”

Similar to its popular weekender bag, Beis’ Dopp Kit is fashioned the same way and features a bottom compartment for the items you want to keep completely separate from the rest. The interior has pockets for smaller items and a wide opening for a full view of your beauty goods.

Shades: 12

Material: Canvas or poly canvas

Beis rating: 4.9/5 stars

A Beis reviewer says: “The size & dual compartments makes this essential for short to long time travel plans! The best toiletry & cosmetic bag around!”

If you’re looking for something that will withstand the test of time, Bottega Veneta’s expertly crafted leather goods are worth the investment. The vanity case comes sculpted with Intrecciato leather panels fastened by a golden zipper with matching pull tabs that are perforated with the brand’s triangle logo.

Shades: Available in 8 colors

Material: Calfskin leather

An ELLE editor says: “Not only is this the prettiest cosmetic bag that I’ve ever come across, it comes with a detachable long strap, so you could also carry it as a small crossbody purse when I’m not sightseeing. That’s exactly what I call a win-win.”—Alexis Bennett Parker, commerce content lead

Most of the time, after we carefully pack our beauty products in a proper cosmetics pouch, it’s always the makeup brushes that get thrown into the most random places. Cuyana’s Beauty Roll is basically a luxury house for all your beauty tools and knickknacks. The middle fold has four slots to hold your most essential brushes, while one side features a zipper compartment for any other miscellaneous items. A removable pouch is also included if you want to take a puff or brush for a mid-day touch-up.

Shades: 5

Material: Italian leather

Cuyana rating: 4/5 stars

An ELLE editor says: “I never cared much about properly storing my brushes when traveling, and while I haven’t landed to find any of them broken, I’d like to keep my brushes in tip-top shape for as long as possible. This roll case allows me to pack my essentials—foundation, concealer, blush, and bronzer brushes—with enough room to add a powder puff or two. Perhaps the best feature is how unassuming the leather case looks, which makes it the perfect bag to grab for a quick night out. Trust me: I've stored my keys, lip gloss, and a few cards in for an outing and received so many compliments.”—Nerisha Penrose, beauty commerce editor

Here’s a cosmetic bag that literally looks like a work of art, thanks to Dries Van Noten’s brilliant mix of patterns with solids. The graphic windowpane pouch comes with a large leather pull zipper to easily store all of your makeup and skin care needs. What’s even better? You can get the matching fragrance bottle to coordinate with the cosmetic bag.

Shades: Bordeaux

Material: Leather/polyethylene

An ELLE editor says: “Whenever I’m looking for a bag that offers a bit of quirkiness mixed with an undeniable elegance, I turn to Dries Van Noten’s designs. The squiggly lines on the checkered print pattern feel fun and playful next to the elegant deep burgundy stripe at top, and that’s the perfect balance for carrying all of the essentials in style.”—Alexis Bennett Parker, commerce content lead

With this ludicrously capacious bag in your suitcase, you won’t need to lug around multiple tiny pouches of your skin care, makeup, or body care. The middle compartment is large enough to hold full-sized items, or, if you prefer to separate your beauty routines, you can place each pouch, it can also hold multiple smaller bags to maximize space. The side slots are dedicated to safely storing your jewelry, with one side labeled “earrings” and the other designed for bracelets.

Shades: 3

Material: Nylon

Caraa rating: 4.8/5 stars

An ELLE editor says: “I saw the photos online and immediately knew I needed this bag. However, when I unboxed this, I was surprised at how deep the middle section was, perfect for all my body care and skin care essentials. While the sides are engineered to safely hold jewelry, it was the perfect place to put my bronzers/powders worry-free, as the entire bag is padded.”—Nerisha Penrose, beauty commerce editor

For those who like to travel with the entire bathroom cabinet, this bag comes in a large size that’s extremely spacious. What’s even better: The compartments and pockets will give all of your lotions and potions their very own place.

Shades: 14

Material: Waterproof TPU

Amazon rating: 4.6 stars

An Amazon Reviewer Says: “This isn’t far the best makeup bag I’ve ever owned and trust me I’ve had a lot! It’s very roomy and somewhere to put everything. Everything is organized and it opens up wide so you can see every item in the bag. Very pleased with my purchase.”

Just about every makeup artist has had this makeup case at one point in their career. The case forces you to channel your inner Virgo and organize everything in your kit, from brushes to liquids to powders. Plus, the partitions are removable and customizable, so you can make your sections as wide or narrow as you want.

Shades: 1

Material: Oxford fabric

Amazon rating: 4.6/5 stars

Our expert says: “My favorite makeup bag for my professional kit is the Relavel XL makeup case! It has customizable dividers and is deep enough to hold most of my kit. The inside material makes it easy to clean and helps keep it looking new!”—Brielle Pollara, NYC celebrity makeup artist

Over-packers, this one is for you. Calpak’s cosmetic case comes in three sizes to provide ease to the carry-on-only traveler (small), the over-packer (large), and those who exist somewhere in the middle. The fold-out case has two zipper compartments on each size with a deep pocket to store almost all your belongings. If you’re worried about spills, the PVC casing is easy to wipe clean, so it’s a win-win.

Shades: 19

Material: Polyurethane (PU), PVC

Calpak rating: 4.9/5 stars

An ELLE editor says: “As someone with an irrational fear of leaving her travel beauty must-haves behind (and has previously left an entire makeup bag at home), I enjoy having a cosmetics case that shows me everything I could ever need for a vacation. I’m a Calpak girl through and through and already own the small cosmetics case, so it was a no-brainer to update to the biggest size they offered. On a recent trip to Nigeria, my large case fit my full makeup routine on one side and my body care and sunscreen on the other.”—Nerisha Penrose, beauty commerce editor

This bag features many different compartments, so it’s a no wonder why this is an Amazon favorite. The organizer has two flaps that reveal slots for brushes, pencils, mascaras, and more, while the middle section holds beauty products of all sizes.

Shades: 6

Material: Polyurethane

Amazon rating: 4.5/5 stars

An Amazon reviewer says: “I travel a lot, so I have gone through my share of cosmetic bags. This bag is the perfect size to fit in a small suitcase but also houses all sorts of cosmetics, skin care, and toiletries. The design is wonderful to access all your items without having to rummage around and find them, so it doubles as a display case while traveling. The material looks and feels like expensive leather but is waterproof and durable. I LOVE this bag!!”

Fans of Glossier’s viral pink beauty bag will love its futuristic update. It offers the same space as its predecessor, this time coated entirely in chrome. The inside features the signature red inserts to organize even the tiniest trinkets, and can be removed to place other larger products.

Shade: 1

Material: Polyurethane, cotton

Glossier rating: 4.3/5 stars

A Glossier reviewer says: “My new favorite beauty bag! It's absolutely gorgeous, made with great quality, and has so many handy pockets inside. The size is perfect for all my essentials. It's exactly what I needed—even though I didn't realize it at first!”

Here’s a handy bag for neatly storing all your favorite Rare Beauty goods. The top compartment has a fully wipeable interior that can hold liquid blushes, powders, and glosses, while the bottom compartment is wide and spacious for larger items. The squishy, puffy design makes it easy to transport in whatever bag you desire.

Shade: 1

Material: Nylon

Rare Beauty rating: 4.7/5 stars

A Rare Beauty reviewer says: “I bought this bag for my skin care and it fits a lot more than I expected so that was a wonderful surprise. Also, the bag is SO CUTE and it material is such that it can be cleaned easily. I love this purchase.”

Louis Vuitton’s vanity case is almost too perfect for beauty items. However, its deep interior is spacious enough to hold everything from perfumes to powders. The interior’s coated lining is wipeable, and a flat inside pocket can fit precious necklaces or even extra facial wipes.

Shade: 1

Material: Coated canvas

An ELLE editor says: “I received this as a gift and didn't touch it for months out of fear of ruining the exterior and interior of this precious luxury bag. As someone prone to spillage, my fear is duly warranted. In the past, I’ve opened my suitcase to find the scent of my go-to perfume all over my clothing and shoes, not to mention my foundation breaking in my cosmetic bag. However, my trick to keeping this bag mess-free is outlining the insides with a piece of satin fabric, that way I'm getting the most out of my bag while preventing any mishaps. It surprisingly holds a lot of items, but I mainly use this to transport my perfumes safely.”—Nerisha Penrose, beauty commerce editor

If you would like to see the full scope of your makeup routine when you get ready, try investing in this drawstring bag. When closed, it acts as a carry-all pouch and opens to lay flat and shows every product packed. It doesn’t have any pockets or inserts to keep your products upright, but it comes in three sizes—small, cosmo, and deluxe—for every lifestyle.

Shades: 28

Material: Polyester

Amazon rating: 4.5/5 stars

An Amazon reviewer says: “This product is a game changer for traveling, everything so easy to find and right at your fingertips.”