Ten Makeup Bags To Meet Your Spring Break Travel Needs
There's something to be said for arriving at your destination with your beauty essentials safe, clean, and easily accessible. Sure you could toss everything into a zip-lock bag and call it a day, but bringing products from eyeshadow to hairspray can take a little more planning if you don't want to open it up to an explosion of liquids or shattered compacts.
Take into account where you're going. Will it be hot or cold? Will you need to take an airplane to get there, and if so, are your bags TSA-friendly? Then, pick a pattern that you'll love for years to come. Nowadays, most are made of fabrics that can stand the test of time!
Photo: courtesy of Nordstrom1/11Purse-Sized
Keep mini must-haves, like lip balm, a small compact, and travel-sized mascara all in one place, so you don’t have to go digging through your entire purse when it’s time to reapply.
Lolo Avery Mini Elephant Pouch, $28. Nordstrom.com
2/11Whether you're going on vacation for a week or just a weekend, these bags will tote your prized beauty possessions perfectly.
Photo: courtesy of Sephora3/11Ideal For Gym Rats On The Go
The small shape fits your post-practice or workout essentials and its eye-catching design is easy to spot in a crowded gym bag. The waterproof fabric will stand up against wet countertops or the side of the lap lane during swim meets.
Sephora Holographic Bag, $24. Sephora.com
Photo: courtesy of Kate Spade4/11A Perfect Fit For Backpacks
The pencil case-like design is ideal for eyeliner, lip glosses, or long brushes. It’s not too big, fitting at the bottom of your backpack without taking up precious textbook space.
Kate Spade Le Pavillion Small Henrietta, $60. Nordstrom.com
Photo: courtesy of Sonia Kashuk5/11Excellent For Longer Trips
You can pack some serious products into this large-sized bag. Bring it for spring break with your family or a weekend-long sleepover with friends if you’d rather not go a few nights without your skin, hair, and makeup goodies.
Sonia Kashuk Weekender Cosmetic Bag in Yarn Print, $30. Target.com
Photo: courtesy of Tory Burch6/11Bring Your Makeup Everywhere
Keep makeup that you use most often in this case, so it’s always close at hand. No matter where you go, it’s easy to pop into a purse, backpack, or overnight bag.
Tory Burch Flamingo Cosmetic Case, $88. Toryburch.com
Photo: courtesy of Macy's7/11Easiest To Clean
The silicone design of this case makes it easy to wipe clean. It comes in four brights hues or basic black, so there’s something for everyone.
Candy Store Cosmetic Pouch, $20. Macys.com
Photo: courtesy of Forever 218/11Travel Bottles Included
This pretty plastic bag comes with four bottles in varying TSA-approved sizes, so you can transfer your most-used liquids into them. Bring it on a flight or just to the gym to have your shampoo, conditioner, and hair gel handy.
Forever 21 Rose Travel Bottle Set, $4. Forever21.com
Photo: courtesy of Benefit9/11Great For Toting Brushes
Individual slots protect your brushes and keep them from losing their shape, and a clear plastic zipper case allows you to keep makeup or liquids safely away from your beauty tools.
Benefit Brush Bag, $28. Benefitcosmetics.com
Photo: courtesy of Henri Bendel10/11Size Options
If you’d prefer to keep eye makeup away from goopy lip glosses or contact solution off your loose powder, this set of three bags has you covered. The biggest one is clear, so you can see exactly what your bag is holding. Use one, two, or all three depending on how much you’re traveling with.
Henri Bendel Brown and White Cosmetic Case Trio, $68. Henribendel.com
Photo: courtesy of Soho Beauty11/11Dorm Room Must-Have
This bag can be hung over a door, so you can store it easily. Take it on a trip or bring it to college and tack up on your bedroom wall. You can also bring it with you to the dorm bathroom to hang in the shower or near your sink.
Soho Beauty Wild Child Hanging Organizer, $16. Available at Cvs locations nationwide. Cvs.com
