The 12 Best Makeup Bags of 2024
You spend time, energy, and money choosing the perfect cosmetics —and those items deserve the best makeup bags to keep your beauty products protected and organized. There are many different makeup bags to fit anyone’s needs, whether you want an attractive, compartment-rich makeup bag to keep your bathroom counter neat or a cute pouch to store a few key items and tuck into your work bag for a mid-day refresh.
Choosing a bag that works for your daily life can be overwhelming since there are quite literally hundreds of different options out there. To help you come to a sound decision, we researched and evaluated the best makeup bags, considering factors like construction, material, size, and design. We also consulted with Donni Davy, the co-founder of the popular vegan makeup brand Half Magic and the head makeup artist on the hit show Euphoria, for expert advice on what to look for in a makeup bag.
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This makeup bag has an elegant design and comes in a range of gorgeous colors, all at a fairly reasonable price point.
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It comes with a convenient, large-sized accompanying mirror, but it has to be unfolded to be used.
The Béis Cosmetic Case is our top pick for a makeup bag. It’s a classic, boxy shape with a handle for carrying and a two-way zipper. The bag also has a convenient brush holder with a flap closure that stays connected to the case with hidden magnets, but it can also be pulled out and laid out separate from the main bag.
A zippered back pocket holds smaller items, and an inner pocket on the case holds an included full-size mirror that can be pulled out and folded into a stand. This luxe-looking vegan material can be wiped clean, and it’s available in an range of eight shades, including black, beige, pink, olive, and slate.
Size: 10 x 7 x 3.8 inches | Material: Vegan leather, polyester | Closure: Zippered | Compartments: Five
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It’s available in a vast array of color choices.
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Its zipper doesn’t always open and close smoothly.
With multiple compartments and a sturdy design that keeps its shape, the EACHY Travel Makeup Bag makes for a decently durable, budget-friendly makeup bag. As an added bonus, the bag opens fully from one end to the other and you can even lay it flat to see all of your contents. The interior is divided into two halves, each of which has side pockets to keep things further organized, and down the middle is a clear plastic zippered pouch where makeup brushes can be stored.
The exterior is made from waterproof vegan leather and comes in a variety of colors and patterns, including smooth, checkered, or quilted finishes. It also comes in two sizes, but if you plan on carrying a large supply of beauty gear, definitely consider going for the larger size to maximize how much you can take with you on the go. The only main downside with the bag is that its dual zippers can occasionally feel a little sticky, making closing and opening the pouch awkward.
Size: 10.2 x 4.7 x 4.9 inches | Material: Vegan leather | Closure: Zippered | Compartments: Two
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The top-notch craftsmanship and classic style of this bag means you’ll be able to use it for years.
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This doesn’t offer multiple compartments.
Leatherology’s gorgeous Large Clamshell Makeup Bag is perfect for a splurge item for yourself or a thoughtful gift for someone who appreciates classic, timeless style. With clever details hidden within its understated, well-crafted elegance, this chic makeup bag can easily do double-duty as a clutch.
The bag has an angled silhouette and full zippered opening, with two side gussets at the bottom to keep it standing upright and open when it’s placed down. Inside, there’s a tiny interior zippered pocket for small items. Unfortunately, there are no additional compartments or pockets.
The bag comes in eight different colors, including a pretty pink, rich camel, classic black, and river green. If you wish, you can opt to personalize this bag in one of three ways: deboss, handpaint, or trapunto. The large-sized version is our favorite, but it’s also available in a medium size as well. The medium comes a few additional playful colors, like an eye-catching electric blue.
Size: 6 x 8.75 x 4.7 inches | Material: Full grain leather | Closure: Zippered | Compartments: Two
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This bag has an insulated lining to help protect your makeup and skincare products from temperature changes, humidity, and damage.
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This bag lacks multiple compartments — there’s just the main interior with one small zippered pocket.
The tech-forward company worked with fashion designers and aerospace engineers to create the WELLinsulated Performance Beauty Bag. The result is a cleverly insulated, aluminum-lined interior that protects delicate bottles and compacts from breakage and damage. The material also helps keep your makeup temperature regulated, so your lipstick isn’t melting on a hot day and your facial serums aren’t exposed to the humidity of your bathroom.
The futuristic-looking makeup bag exterior is made with a shiny vegan leather that also helps reflect heat, and you can easily wipe clean the interior and exterior of this bag. The bag comes in three different shades: gold, rose gold, and silver, in both the original size and a larger version.
Size: 7 x 5 x 3 inches | Material: Vegan leather, aluminum | Closure: Zipper | Compartments: Two
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