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Get Carried Away: The Best Makeup Bags

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Having the right makeup bag is a total game-changer for staying organized, whether you're at home or traveling. In this list, I've gathered my top picks for the best makeup bags for every need! I've broken it down into helpful sections, including my ...
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Daily Makeup Picks

 
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If you want to invest in a beautiful makeup bag that will last forever, the Cuyana Vanity Case is it. It’s made from gorgeous, sustainable leather and has a smart, structured design that feels so luxurious.
Cases
 
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For anyone who travels with a lot of products, this Calpak case is a lifesaver. It’s structured to protect your items, has two big clear compartments so you can see everything at a glance, and just makes packing and unpacking so much easier. A must-h...
Clear Cosmetics Cases
 
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I love BAGGU's pouches for their fun prints and practicality. They come in sets of different sizes, are machine washable (a huge plus!), and are perfect for organizing your purse, gym bag, or carry-on. They're affordable, durable, and just make organ...
Pouches and Cases
 
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This bag is genius for anyone tired of digging around for that one lipstick! You just pull the drawstring and it lays completely flat, so you can see all your products at once. When you're done, you just cinch it closed.
Lay-n-Go COSMO (20
 
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This is a best-seller on Amazon for a reason. It's the ultimate organizer for travel, with multiple compartments, see-through pockets, and a sturdy hook so you can hang it up in the bathroom for easy access. It keeps all your toiletries and makeup pe...
BAGSMART Toiletry & Makeup Bags & Cases
 
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If you want to elevate your TSA-approved clear bag, the Truffle Clarity Jetset Case is the answer. It’s made with high-quality materials and often features stylish leather trim, making it look incredibly chic and sophisticated while still being total...
Clarity Jetset Case - Truffle
 
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I love the modern, sporty look of Dagne Dover's neoprene bags. The Hunter Toiletry Bag is durable, water-resistant, and has a great cushioned feel that protects your items. It comes in amazing colors and has smart interior pockets and loops. Perfect ...
Hunter neoprene Toiletry Bag
 
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Sonia Kashuk's line at Target is a treasure trove of chic and affordable makeup bags. They offer a wide variety of shapes and sizes – from simple pouches to structured train cases – with really great designs and quality for the price. You can always ...
sonia kashuk makeup bags
 
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For those with a bigger makeup collection, the Sephora Collection organizer is a fantastic option. It's designed like a pro case with multiple compartments and often customizable dividers, so you can perfectly organize your palettes, brushes, and fou...
SEPHORA COLLECTION Pack It All Organizer
 
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If you love a classic look or want a special gift, Leatherology's makeup pouches are beautiful. They're made from high-quality full-grain leather and, best of all, you can get them monogrammed! A personalized leather pouch feels so special and timele...
Personalized Makeup Bags

Makeup bag essentials

 
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This is a cult classic for a reason! It has amazing coverage for under-eyes or blemishes but never feels heavy or cakey. It just blends beautifully and really brightens things up, making you look more awake. A little goes a long way, so it's a worthy...
Radiant Creamy Concealer
 
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I love a good multi-tasker for a makeup bag, and this one is fantastic. It's a creamy, easy-to-blend stick that gives a natural-looking flush to your cheeks and a pretty tint to your lips.
Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick & Lip Color - Milk Makeup
 
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This is an amazing and affordable alternative to more expensive brow pencils. The tip is super fine, so you can create really natural, hair-like strokes to fill in any sparse areas. The built-in spoolie is perfect for brushing everything into place.
Micro Brow Eyebrow Pencil | NYX Professional Makeup
 
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Why I Recommend It: "If you want lashes with lots of volume and length without any clumps, this is my go-to drugstore mascara. It gives you that full, feathery look that really opens up your eyes. It performs just as well as many high-end mascaras fo...
L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara
 
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We've talked about this one before because it's just that good! It’s the perfect mix of a balm and a sheer lipstick. The unique color adapts to your natural lip tone, giving you a polished, pretty tint that's easy to apply anywhere, no mirror needed.
Almost Lipstick in Black Honey | Glossy Lip Balm
 
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For anyone who hates the look of heavy, cakey powder, this is a dream. It's incredibly finely milled and just sweeps away shine without getting rid of your skin's natural glow. It gives you a smooth, blurred, almost cloud-like finish. Perfect for set...
Cloud Set Setting Powder

For Travel & On-the-Go

 
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For anyone who travels with a lot of products, this Calpak case is a lifesaver. It’s structured to protect your items, has two big clear compartments so you can see everything at a glance, and just makes packing and unpacking so much easier.
Clear Cosmetics Cases
 
Mary Bell profile picture
It's the ultimate organizer for travel, with multiple compartments, see-through pockets, and a sturdy hook so you can hang it up in the bathroom for easy access. It keeps all your toiletries and makeup perfectly organized and off the limited counter ...
BAGSMART Toiletry & Makeup Bags
 
Mary Bell profile picture
This bag is genius for anyone tired of digging around for that one lipstick! You just pull the drawstring and it lays completely flat, so you can see all your products at once. When you're done, you just cinch it closed. It totally eliminates the 'bl...
Lay-n-Go Cosmo Drawstring Makeup Bag Organizer
 
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If you want to elevate your TSA-approved clear bag, the Truffle Clarity Jetset Case is the answer. It’s made with high-quality materials and often features stylish leather trim, making it look incredibly chic and sophisticated.
Clarity Jetset Case - Truffle
 
Mary Bell profile picture
I love the modern, sporty look of Dagne Dover's neoprene bags. The Hunter Toiletry Bag is durable, water-resistant, and has a great cushioned feel that protects your items. It comes in amazing colors and has smart interior pockets and loops. Perfect ...
Hunter neoprene Toiletry Bag

For the Makeup Enthusiast & Pro

 
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If you have a lot of makeup, this train case is a game-changer for keeping it organized. It has customizable dividers that you can move around to perfectly fit your palettes, foundations, and brushes. It's sturdy and protective, perfect for at-home v...
Relavel Travel Makeup Train Case Organizer
 
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For those with a bigger makeup collection, the Sephora Collection organizer is a fantastic option. It's designed like a pro case with multiple compartments and often customizable dividers, so you can perfectly organize your palettes, brushes, and fou...
Inside the Sephora collection pack it all organizer (as requested)
 
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This is a beautiful, high-end investment for at-home or travel storage. The Leatherology Train Case is crafted from gorgeous full-grain leather, offers ample space for bottles and essentials, and has a water-resistant lining. It brings a touch of ele...
Medium Train Case | Full grain leather, versatile travel storage ...
 
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For a smaller, but still super functional bag, Glossier's Mini Beauty Bag is a cult favorite. It's small but mighty, with helpful interior compartments and a removable snap-in pouch. It has that iconic Glossier look and is great for keeping your ever...
Mini Beauty Bag
 
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For the aspiring makeup artist or the absolute beauty fanatic, this rolling trolley case is the ultimate solution. It has multiple layers, tons of compartments, and wheels for easy transport. It’s a professional-grade organizer for a massive collecti...
Rolling Makeup Cases