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Our picks fit all of your favorite accessories and stand up to drops and shakes.

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The makeup bags included in this article are the picks that scored highest in each category.

Are you prone to spills?

Do you tend to overpack?

The Travel + Leisure Team Tests the Best Makeup Cases

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What if your luggage takes a beating in the cargo hold?

Keeping that in mind, choose a cosmetic case material that works for you.

And if youre someone who hates rummaging through a dark makeup bag?

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We feel it could benefit from interior straps to hold products down.

you’re able to grab the case in eight colors ranging from beige to berry.

It does take up a bit of space in your luggage.

Béis The Cosmetic Case

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The interior additionally features layers of protective foam-like material that expertly keeps makeup bottles from cracking.

you’re able to pick this case up in 20 different colors and prints.

It does, of course, fit less makeup than the larger bags on our list.

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It could use a little extra padding for protection against drops.

The bag got a bit dirty during our assessments, but it cleaned up beautifully with minimal effort.

During our five-month evaluation, we found the tall design to be awkward for packing.

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Easy to clean and pack, were obsessed with this cute and compact train case from ultra-reliable Leatherology.

Travel hanging organizersare a whole different ball game and once you use one, you may never go back.

It doesnt have organization features or particularly thick cushioning.

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Its on the heavier side and is the most expensive bag on our list.

Sure enough, it effectively protected the many palettes, lipsticks, tools, and more we placed inside.

We wish it had more organization features.

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Travel pouches are a simple and relatively compact way to carry smaller items on the go.

Beyond its seemingly bottomless capacity, we were also fans of how surprisingly protective it is.

The only things we felt could improve the pouch are a couple more pockets to better organize everything inside.

Béis The Cosmetic Case holds makeup and brushes

It could benefit from pockets or dividers.

Cosmetic cases that are totally or partially transparent make a huge difference when it comes to organization.

Beis The Hanging Cosmetic Case: This bag is super sturdy, protective, and well made.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Its important not to overstuff or understuff your makeup bag.

Its also wise to take special care of more delicate items like brushes and glass bottles.

Yes just keep TSA liquid rules in mind.

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Like any other liquid container, makeup containers (like liquid foundation bottles, moisturizer tubes, etc.)

should not exceed 3.4 fluid ounces each.

If your liquid makeup goes over that limit, youll have to store it in your checked luggage.

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Just verify youre not using anything with bleach!

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Béis The Cosmetic Case holds makeup and brushes

Relavel Travel Makeup Case

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Relavel Travel Makeup Case sits in packed suitcase

Dagne Dover Mila Toiletry Organizer

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Dagne Dover Mila Toiletry Organizer sits inside backpack

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hands place cosmetics into Dagne Dover Mila Toiletry Organizer

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Dagne Dover Mila Toiletry Organizer full of cosmetics sits in packed suitcase

Dagne Dover Mila Toiletry Organizer in packed suitcase

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Dagne Dover Mila Toiletry Organizer sits inside backpack

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hands place cosmetics into Dagne Dover Mila Toiletry Organizer

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Dagne Dover Mila Toiletry Organizer full of cosmetics sits in packed suitcase

Dagne Dover Mila Toiletry Organizer in packed suitcase

Hand zipping Dagne Dover Mila Toiletry Organizer

Narwey Large Travel Makeup Bag

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Full Narwey Large Travel Makeup Bag sits open inside packed suitcase

Leatherology Small Train Case

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hands place makeup pallet into Leatherology Small Train Case

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Boacay Hanging Travel Toiletry Bag

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closed Boacay Hanging Travel Toiletry Bag sits in packed suitcase

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closed Boacay Hanging Travel Toiletry Bag sits in packed suitcase

Cuyana Leather Travel Case Set

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Cuyana Leather Travel Case Set sits open in packed suitcase

Cuyana Leather Travel Case Set packed with cosmetics

Cuyana Leather Travel Case Set sits closed in packed suitcase

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Cuyana Leather Travel Case Set sits open in packed suitcase

Cuyana Leather Travel Case Set packed with cosmetics

Cuyana Leather Travel Case Set sits closed in packed suitcase

Cuyana Travel Beauty Case

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Cuyana Travel Beauty Case packed full of cosmetics

Cuyana Travel Beauty Case packed full of cosmetics sits inside suitcase

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Cuyana Travel Beauty Case packed full of cosmetics

Cuyana Travel Beauty Case packed full of cosmetics sits inside suitcase

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MZ Wallace Mica Cosmetic Case

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The MZ Wallace Mica Cosmetic Case sitting in an open suitcase

A person putting makeup into the MZ Wallace Mica Cosmetic Case

A person putting makeup into the MZ Wallace Mica Cosmetic Case

The MZ Wallace Mica Cosmetic Case sitting in an open suitcase

The MZ Wallace Mica Cosmetic Case sitting in an open suitcase

A person putting makeup into the MZ Wallace Mica Cosmetic Case

A person putting makeup into the MZ Wallace Mica Cosmetic Case

Paravel Mini See-all Vanity Case

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The Paravel Mini See-All Vanity Case inside luggage

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The inside of the Paravel Mini See-All Vanity Case

The Paravel Mini See-All Vanity Case inside luggage

Toiletry items in the Paravel Mini See-All Vanity Case are shown