The best makeup bags can hold all of your must-have beauty products without bursting at the seams. And they can do so while being aesthetically pleasing. While there are plenty of options to choose from on the makeup bag front, the best of the best come with a slew of features that make life, and travel, a bit easier.

How can a carrying case ease your mind, you might be wondering? Well, first and foremost, you’ll have everything in one place. Few things are more aggravating than trying to find your favorite lipstick only to realize that you left it in the car, instead of your cosmetic bag. But, more importantly, the best makeup bags have compartments galore, plenty of room (you know, for your favorite mascara, the best concealer, and skincare essentials like vitamin c serums and sunscreen), and an easy-to-clean inside (so you can wipe away spills and smudges in no time—because they happen to the best of us.). Some have hooks so you can hang them from your towel rod in the bathroom, and others have built-in mirrors for easy makeup application.

Here, find options galore. If you’re looking for a bag that’s ideal for travel, we’re sharing an option with a hook so you can hang your kit in the hotel bathroom or on the back of your car seat.

We consulted Alexa Persico, makeup artist and founder of Alexa Persico Cosmetics, Sebastien Tardif, celebrity makeup artist and co-founder of Veil Cosmetics, combed through countless user reviews, and tested some products ourselves to find the best picks available.

This is Amazon’s bestselling, top-rated makeup case that comes in three sizes and can fit a TON of products, Perisco notes. “It’s great for someone who has a large makeup collection that absolutely needs sorting and organizing while traveling. The bottom of the case comes with six adjustable clapboard compartments that you can fill with items like palettes, lipsticks, nail polish, foundations, and more.” She says, “It truly is a must-have!”

Perisco says this bag is made of water-repellent faux leather and comes with three compartments for easier storage. “The bigger of the three compartments is able to hold small palettes and eye shadows, while the two smaller compartments located on the other side of the interior can hold lipsticks,” she notes.

With washable literally in the product name, this option makes for simple cleaning. “This bag is great for a few reasons. First of all, it fits every makeup item you’ll need for a long trip and can hold between 10 to 20 products,” Perisco says. “Second, the inside liner can be removed and washed. It also has pockets to store sponges, eyelash curlers, lipsticks, and more.”

This clear makeup bag manages to be super stylish and practical all at once, Perisco says. “It’s lined with gold zippers and a nice faux leather that comes in seven different color options. If a product inside breaks or there’s a spill, you can rest easy knowing the entire cosmetics case is waterproof and very easy to clean!” Plus, the brand is editor-approved, too, since our senior editor swears by their backpacks for travel.

“This particular bag offers beauty lovers three compartments to store their makeup, including an area for brushes, lipsticks, and lip glosses, and a larger area to store bigger items such as blushes, foundations, eyeshadows, and more,” Perisco says. “It’s small enough to throw in your purse while still having room to store your favorite makeup items on the go!”

With more than 10,000 reviews on Amazon and nearly a five-star rating, this bag is chock full of storage. Mesh pockets, dedicated brush sections, side pockets, an S hook for easy hanging, and extra small pockets, this makeup bag is every organizer’s dream. “There is literally so much storage space in this thing. I was expecting to be able to keep a few things in it. I thought it would hold just the things I use on a daily basis. I was so completely wrong. All of my toiletries now live in this little bag. 10/10 do recommend,” one satisfied shopper writes.

Tardif sings this set of three makeup bags’ praises, mainly because you can see everything inside of them. “I am all about practicality and efficiency and you can easily locate all the content in each bag,” he says. He uses the larger ones “for all my creams, lotions and potions, the rectangular one for pencils, eyeliners, mascara, lipsticks, and palettes. The smaller bag for tissues, cotton balls etc., The three individual bags help me keep organized and sanitary as each bag is easy to keep clean.”

Sizes large: 5 X 6 x 6 inches medium: 3.5 X 8 X 4 inches small: 3 x 4 x 3 inches

Twice the layers twice the storage. This marble-patterned makeup bag is full of compartments that will melt any organization fiend’s heart. With over 8,000 Amazon reviews and nearly a five-star rating, it’s a favorite among shoppers. The top is see-through so you can find your essentials quickly. Fit travel-size makeup brushes in a dedicated brush holder section. “I am obsessed with this makeup bag! All my items fit in this bag, the amount of space is just right for me,” writes one satisfied customer.

Size: 8.86 x 6.5 x 5.9 inches for medium

A beauty retailer like Sephora should know a thing or two about making a top-notch makeup bag, and this one proves it. With over 2,000 five-star ratings and more than 40,000 hearts, this bag is clearly doing something right. It features a deep interior, brush storage with a clear plastic flap overlay that wipes clean, and plenty of storage space—it’s a no-brainer.

If you’re looking for a makeup bag that is sleek and stylish, this one has you covered. With an interior removable sleeve for makeup brushes, an interior mirror, and a cult following (over 2,000-five star reviews on the brand’s website), this bag is great for those willing to spend a bit more money.

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