How Can You Downsize Your Cosmetic Bag?

Take a moment and empty your current makeup bag for us. You sure you need all those items in there? Buying makeup travel cases to store your cosmetics doesn’t mean you can just stuff your whole collection in it. There’s nothing wrong with doing this, but we suggest choosing what stays in there to avoid the clutter. We know the rush you get seeing all the products and thinking about the endless possibilities of looks you can create with them: but in reality, you’re probably just grabbing the same few products. Did our statement hit home? Maybe it’s time to streamline your cosmetic bag.

How Can You Downsize Your Makeup Bag?

There’s nothing wrong with owning a ton of makeup. But, you should know the difference between the essentials and what should be left on the vanity table.

Be Light on Your Load

Learn to maximize what comes with your products. For example, if your powder foundation or blusher comes with a mirror, there’s no sense in bringing an additional compact mirror.

Pack Brushes

Bringing a brush set is a must. It’s unhygienic to use your fingers when putting makeup, and you can also risk transferring pimple-causing bacteria to your face. You can opt for travel-size brushes if your cosmetic bag is too small for the regular ones.

Keep it Simple

Ideally, a makeup bag must only have the essentials. These include foundation (or BB cream,) setting powder, tweezers, eyebrow pencil, and mascara.

Be Easy on the Lipsticks

You don’t need to bring five lipsticks with you. Just pack a tinted lip balm, a neutral lipstick that goes well with any outfit, and maybe a few lip pencils or crayons if you want a touch of color.

Ensure that Nothing is Expired

Smell it if you have to! If your mascara smells off or your foundation has a weird consistency, throw it in the garbage right away.

Put Smaller Bags in Your Cosmetic Bag

If your makeup bag doesn’t include pockets, smaller zippered bags can help with organization. Keep your eye, lip, and face products in different smaller bags and keep them in the main makeup bag.

Look for 3-in-1 Kits

Instead of having three different products, look for a palette that contains a highlighter, contour, and blusher that suits your skin tone. Almost all makeup brands have come up with this kind of trio.

Give Your Skin a Break

You can replace your face products with just one product: a concealer pen. Make sure your face makeup is flawless in the morning and stick to touch-ups alone once you’re out.

The Best Cosmetic Bag: Our Top Picks

N. Gil Large Travel Cosmetic Pouch Bag

If you prefer something simple but does the job, then this makeup bag is for you. It’s made from a water-resistant Nylon material to protect your products from leaks, spills, and rain. It has a fully-lined interior and is foam-padded too, so your makeup stays safe and protected even while traveling.

This makeup bag has a zip-top closure to ensure that everything stays in place. The interior is also quite roomy and is also perfect for toiletries, hair accessories, etc.

What we like:

• Compact
• Made from quality materials
• Plenty of designs to choose from

Ellis James Designs Large Travel Makeup Bag

Made from soft-touch Nylon, this water-resistant cosmetic bag comes with a two-zip closure and a top handle for easy carry. The inside is also very easy to clean and padded for extra protection.

It has a main compartment to keep anywhere from cosmetics, toiletries, and hairbrushes, and three mesh and one zippered pocket. There are ten mini-slots on the other side as well, where you can store your makeup brushes or other beauty tools.

What we like:

• Has an attractive outer design
• Well-made and sturdy
• Available in three classic colors

Boao 2 Pieces Leopard Print Makeup Bag

This pouch will really make you stand out from the crowd. With leopard prints, this cosmetic bag will bring out your boldness, wildness, and femininity all at the same time.

Both of the bags are made from polyester and PU leather. This means they’re both waterproof, easy to clean, and durable to help last for a long time. The smaller bag has a gold zipper top closure and can be used to store frequently used items like your compact, blotting sheets, etc.

Meanwhile, the larger bag comes with a handle on top and has a gold two-zipper closure. The main compartment has four adjustable dividers that let you customize how to organize products, and a zippered mesh pocket on the opposite side of this cosmetic bag.

What we like:

• Funky and stylish design
• Spacious
• Gives the best value for money

Tikea Geometric Makeup Bag

Want to look stylish and protect Mother Nature at the same time? This bag is for you! Made from natural cork fiber, this trendy material is a cruelty-free alternative to leather and makes no harmful impact on the environment. Perfect for those makeup geek/eco-warriors!

Along with the natural cork material, the triangle patterns of this bag make it a unique statement piece. It also has a smooth and sturdy zipper to make sure your belongings are secure inside.

The inside of this cosmetic bag has a soft lining and one big main compartment. It’s also large enough to store all your cosmetics and other daily essentials.

What we like:

• Made from an environmentally-friendly material
• Comes in cool designs
• Durable

ZOONAI Cosmetic Toiletry Makeup Bag

Simple yet elegant, this cute cosmetic pouch is made from PU leather and polyester. It’s also very easy to clean and has a zipper closure on top to keep the bag closed and prevent your valuables from falling out.

This easy to carry and compact bag has a main compartment to store all your beauty essentials. It’s surprisingly spacious too, and is perfect for the office or a girl’s night out.

What we like:

• Very affordable
• Has good quality
• Comes with several options to choose from

Cosmetic Bag Conclusion

We can’t deny the impact makeup does to how we look and feel about ourselves. This is why a lot of girls and women splurge on their favorite cosmetics. However, when it comes to organizing your makeup bag, make sure to choose items that you use on a regular basis. While having a bigger makeup organizer travel case lets you store more items, it will only lead to more bulk and inconvenience since most makeup bags are made for re-touch purposes only.

This is why the bags on this list are pretty straightforward. But if you’re looking for more, we have more makeup train case articles on this website to satisfy the organization freak in you.