13 Best Travel Makeup Bags of 2024, Tested & Reviewed
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There are two types of people in this world: Those who pack lightly, and those who overpack, and unfortunately, I fall into the latter category. Trying to figure out how to pack my sunscreen, moisturizer, skincare, and makeup in my luggage or weekender bag is no small task. The answer? Stocking up on the best travel makeup bags and toiletry cases to fit my 10-step skincare routine and an assortment of other toiletries.
But take it from someone who’s tried dozens of travel makeup bags—not all of ‘em are created equal. For traveling, you’ll want to make sure it’s light (to keep your suitcase under the weight limit) yet sturdy, without being too bulky to the point where TSA is like, “Who travels with that many bottles?”. Oh, and it can’t be too deep because digging around blindly is the worst, and of course, it MUST be easy to clean as lipstick and eyeliner will inevitably get smeared on the inside. Simple, right? Actually, as editors who have tried every type of travel makeup bag, yes! Here’s a peek at some of our top choices:
Our top picks for the best travel makeup bags in 2024:
Without further ado, here are the best travel makeup bags because you deserve the best of the best, bb. Then, keep reading for everything you need to know to choose the best makeup bag for your specific needs.
Siena Gagliano is the associate editor at Cosmopolitan, where she primarily covers beauty, fashion, travel, and lifestyle. Wanna know how to get the best brows of your life? Gotchu. What about how to find the best fashion deals of the season, the softest sheets on the market, or exactly how to use retinol without irritating your skin? Check, check, and check. Before joining Cosmopolitan, Siena was a writer at Bustle and several other media outlets. As her 2024 goal, she has vowed to find the best (extra) dirty martini NYC has to offer—and yes, that means ~attempting~ to try every cute cocktail spot in the city (hit her up with some recs, pls). Follow Siena on Instagram for a behind-the-scenes look at that magazine life.
Daisy Maldonado is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan who loves writing about fashion trends, must-have beauty products, and digital culture. When she's not writing, you can almost certainly find her shopping (she knows her credit card numbers by heart) or obsessing over celebrity news. Although she’s acquired an extensive closet over the years, her favorite item she owns is a Harry Styles Love On Tour hoodie she purchased at his concert in Manchester. Daisy's work has appeared on Refinery29, The Daily Beast, E! News, Allure and more. Keep up with all of her chaotic travels, NYC life and fashionable moments on her Instagram.
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