If you travel a lot as a job or hobby, you don’t have to be a makeup junkie to offer each of your makeup essentials and beauty products a proper place in your travel bag. A cosmetic travel bag can be a critical item for your makeup collection since the way you store and carry around your cosmetics can spell the difference between a hassle-free trip and a disaster. Just imagine what a nasty spill can do to your clothes and other praised personal belongings.
We know firsthand that a makeup travel bag is not just a whim, so we have rounded up a list of the best and most affordable cosmetic travel bags to help you choose only the right one(s) for your on-the-go beauty needs.
The Best Cosmetic Travel Bags According to Our Editors
1. For the Avid but Eco-Conscious Traveler
The Eco-Friendly Zippered Canvas/Jute Cosmetic Bag
These sturdy cosmetic travel pouches are made of 100% eco-friendly materials (canvas or jute) for you to have the peace of mind that the environment stays safe while you enjoy their convenience. Traveling usually takes a toll on nature, but travelers choosing eco-friendly fabrics can reduce their impact. If your loved one or co-worker is a travel buff, this practical zippered cosmetic travel bag made out of eco-friendly canvas/ jute makes the perfect gift.
The Eco-Friendly Zippered Canvas/Jute Cosmetic Bag also makes a perfect bridesmaid gift, giveaway, and promotional gift as it can be personalized with your name, logo, or message of your choice by silk screening or embroidery. At seven inches tall and 10 inches wide, this pouch is quite roomy. Also, it comes in three varieties:
- Natural: Made of a canvas/jute mix (laminated)
- White/Black: Made of white canvas (laminated)
- Brown: Made of natural brown canvas (unlaminated)
2. For the Weekend Getaway Fan
The Canvas Zippered Toiletry Bag
This practical dopp kit is the ideal cosmetic travel bag for holding your weekend beauty essentials even if they come in full-size. The size is perfect for fitting those essential beauty and skin care products that help you feel like home while on the go. You can stuff it into your carry-all or take it with you to the beach. The bag also has a practical handle so you can retrieve it quick in your travel bag without turning everything else upside down.
The Canvas Zippered Toiletry Bag is made of 100% cotton canvas with a water-resistant interior laminate lining, and its middle-of-the-road size makes it perfect as a gift for weddings, promotional events, tradeshows, giveaways, and other special occasions. You can choose from two varieties: Natural and White. The large imprint area makes an ideal space for embroidering or printing your or your business’ logo, slogan, and message of choice, and at our price, it is a steal!
3. For the Makeup Aficionado
The Multi-Pocket Hanging Toiletry Kit/ Cosmetic Bag
The Multi-Pocket Hanging Toiletry Kit/ Cosmetic BagThis one is for those of us with an impressive make-up collection. It has everything a makeup aficionado may need: tons of pockets, zippers, and well-organized compartments. But the best part is that it comes with web top handle which you can use to hang the kit vertically on a hook while open. This way you can have a quick glance at your makeup essentials, making them readily accessible.
With the Multi-Pocket Hanging Toiletry Kit/ Cosmetic Bag, you will no longer have to worry about storage space when planning to take your entire collection of highlighters or eyeshadows with you on a trip. This bag can also be used at home to keep your beauty products organized when counter space has suddenly become an issue. What’s more, the durable 1,680 denier ballistic polyester fabric ensures that you’ll enjoy what might be the best cosmetic travel bag for years to come.
4. For Him or For Her
The Dual-Compartment Durable Toiletry Bag
This top-quality unisex cosmetic travel bag comes with two zippered compartments to keep your beauty products separated from your toiletries. Due to its classic design, it can be used by both him or her. The convenient carrying handle and sober looks make it the perfect choice for multi-day trips, be it for business or pleasure. On top of that, thanks to the durable 600D polyester fabric, this bag is extremely easy to clean and low maintenance.
In addition, the Dual-Compartment Durable Toiletry Bag’s generous imprint area leaves enough room for you to embroider or print the personalized message(s) of your choice on. Just like with every other cosmetic travel bag on our list, you can buy this bag in bulk, personalize it, and turn it into an unforgettable but practical gift for your loved ones, co-workers, or (potential) business partners. You can’t go wrong with it!
5. For the Practical Traveler
The Zippered Jute / Canvas Pouch Cosmetic Bag
Need a cosmetic travel bag to fit only your essential toiletries and beauty products that you can easily toss into your travel bag without taking up too much space? The Zippered Jute / Canvas Pouch Cosmetic Bag is the perfect answer. At just eight inches tall and 5.5 inches wide, is slightly more spacious than a minimalist clutch. So, it is the ideal choice for those travelers that like to bring only the essential beauty products along on their trips as any extra weight is a problem.
We recommend this pouch for those of us that are more practical and enjoy packing light. With this cosmetic travel bag, you’ll have all your essentials in one place for extra points in the organization department. Just like the larger eco-friendly version, this bag is available in three varieties: Natural, White, And Brown.