14 Toiletry Bags That Will Look Cute on Any Hotel Vanity

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An impending trip on the calendar means it’s time to assess your travel must-haves. Is your luggage durable enough for the adventure ahead? How many vacation outfits is too much? Then, of course, which travel-sized beauty products are worth bringing on this trek? Regardless of how many (or little) beauty goods you have in tow, a toiletry bag is a necessary addition to your pre-travel checklist.

If you ask us, a good toiletry bag should have room for everything, including your favorite skincare sets, staple hair shampoos and conditioners, and must-have makeup products. A major plus is a pouch equipped with several compartments, especially one large enough to house more oversized items like your makeup brushes and tools, different sections to help you organize your goods, and enough room to fit a seven-step skin routine. Yes, it’s quite a big ask, but they do exist. Once you find the right bag, it’ll be one less thing to worry about on your next vacation.

Top picks for the best toiletry bags in 2023

As vacation pros and beauty product hoarders, we tested the best toiletry bags based on the market, considering factors like size, fabric, organization, and perused online consumer reviews to find the best ones. Ahead are some of our personal favorite toiletry bags, plus the ones we scoured online (so you don’t have to).

Medium Clear Cosmetics Case

Calpak’s new cosmetics case is genius because it features multiple compartments separated by zippers to store tons of goodies neatly. The transparent exterior makes it easy to grab whatever product you need quickly, and one wipe will take any marks or spills away. If the medium size isn’t your jam, opt for the small or large so you can take as few or as many products as you want.

Calpak star rating: 5/5 stars

An ELLE editor says: “I’d be lying if I said I didn’t grab this cosmetics bag because of its bright pink interior. Then, I started unzipping the compartments and immediately started mentally adding travel-sized beauty goods to my cart. There are so many varying sizes housed in this cute pink case, including two large side pockets and a mini pouch in the middle for tiny knickknacks.” — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE.com beauty commerce editor

Sizes: Small, medium, and large

Colors: Dragonfruit, emerald green, lavender, navy, white, black, caramel, and mauve

Hanging Toiletry Bag

If you’ve accidentally knocked a foundation off your bathroom counter or splashed too much water on your toiletry bag resting on the sink, a hanging bag is exactly what you need. This Sea to Summit bag features a sizeable flap with a few tiny compartments to house small trinkets, and one large bottom pouch to keep your products standing tall and firm without any spills or mishaps. The bag even comes with a compact mirror for quick touch-ups.

Sea to Summit rating: 4.9/5 stars

A Sea to Summit reviewer said: “Excellent product design, lightweight with strong materials. I have taken this bathroom bag on numerous adventures, overseas, and motorcycle camping excursions and have had no problems. I like the strong zipper, internal mirror, and overall function of the design. I would purchase and replace it again if I lost it. Thanks, Sea to Summit, for another good product.”

Sizes: Small, large

Colors: Grey, atoll blue, spicy orange, black, orange, blue

Small Clear Makeup Case

Just as you carefully wash your brushes to extend their use, they deserve to be stowed away properly as well. This small case can keep your brushes tucked away from the spills and dirt they would normally accumulate from larger cosmetics bags.

BeautyPie star rating: 4.9/5 stars

A BeautyPie reviewer said: “Fab makeup bag for everyday travel. Easy to find in bag and easy to see what I’m looking for. Lovely bright, happy color.”

Size: One size

Colors: Purple, orange, green

The Cosmetic Organizer

Like the brand’s bestselling weekender, this cosmetics bag is designed with a separate compartment that keeps your makeup brushes and other tools neatly tucked away from messy liquids and powders.

Beis star rating: 4.9/5 stars

A Beis reviewer said: “Omg, I didn’t know this material felt like this! It’s so smooth and easy to wipe clean! I love how it has a bottom compartment just like the weekender and the size is perfect for quick travel for my toiletries! Thanks BEIS for bringing this back in stock!”

Size: One size

Colors: Beige, black

XL Train Case

This fancy leather pouch is the multipurpose piece your travel luggage has been missing. Complete with two interior zippered pockets, a removable divider system, a large elastic band to secure bottles, and a smaller elastic band to hold hair ties, it can be used for makeup and to store skincare products, accessories, and other trinkets you may travel with. You can even purchase the strap separately to wear outside.

Leatherology star rating: 5/5 stars

A Leatherology reviewer said: “The craftsmanship of this product is amazing. I am so happy with my purchase. It is a quality leather that will stand the rest of time.”

Sizes: S, M, XL

Colors: 11, including Black Onyx, nickel hardware, bordeaux, navy blue, light gold hardware, camel, and light gold hardware

The Beauty Bag

You already have all the Glossier products displayed on your vanity. Take your devotion to the brand up a notch by investing in its amply-sized makeup bag. In addition to being tall enough for bottles to stand upright, it includes a removable interior pouch and four small side pockets, so you never have to dig for your lip gloss or any other grab-and-go items.

Glossier star rating: 4.4/5 stars

A Glossier reviewer said: “This is literally the cutest makeup bag I have ever owned! It has so much storage and it makes you look sophisticated, haha!”

Size: One size

Colors: Pink and red

The ReNew Catch-All Case

Everlane’s case has five pockets to help you organize everything from skincare to jewelry without mixing anything up. Uniquely, it snaps down and rolls back so you can easily sift through your products once you arrive at your destination.

Everlane star rating: 4.7/5 stars

An Everlane reviewer said: “I bought this to use as an organizer inside a handbag. It worked perfectly and I liked it so much that I ordered another as a makeup bag. The little pockets make it easy to organize your things, and I love the roll-down top for easy access.”

Size: One size

Colors: Black, warm quartz, nutria/beech, and ocean cavern

Hanging Travel Toiletry Bag

This fold-up toiletry organizer is made for the trendy traveler who is also practical at heart. It’s totally waterproof and leakproof, machine washable, XL-sized, and has many built-in pockets and zippers to keep things organized.

Amazon star rating: 4.7/5 stars

An Amazon reviewer said: “I loved this bag. I bought it for a two-week trip recently, and it was exactly what I needed! It was a perfect fit for all my toiletries and makeup.”

Size: One size

Colors: 13 hues and prints, including M-Navy Blue, M-black, palm leaf, plaid, and zebra print

The Large Toiletry Bag

Away’s travel kit is deceivingly compact-looking. Thanks to its three interior compartments and one exterior zippered pocket, there’s ample space to separate your makeup from your brushes for a no-fuss, clutter-free trip.

Away star rating: 4.7/5 stars

An Away reviewer said: “I’m really happy with this bag. It’s roomy but not oversized, the compartments and pockets are really handy for keeping things organized, and the material seems durable and easy to care for.”

Size: One size

Colors: Black, navy, coast, olive, and garnet

Hanging Toiletry Bag

You can’t decide which beauty products to bring with you, so you bring them ALL. If that sounds familiar, you must get this top-rated Amazon pick. Featuring a large interior compartment, two mesh zippered pockets, and two side compartments for separating dry and wet items, it hangs and expands to accommodate all your neurotic “just-in-case” tendencies.

Amazon star rating: 4.6/5 stars

An Amazon reviewer said: “I could fit all skincare and body care products in this bag. The full regular size bottles and containers could stand up nicely, and I had no spilling.”

Sizes: M, L

Colors: Baby pink, black, and grey

Professional Bag

For the professional MUA or beauty enthusiast with an extensive lineup of products, upgrade your kit with Make Up For Ever’s functional organizer, which has enough compartments to fit brushes, bottles, and everything in between. Bonus: You can use the included strap to carry it as a crossbody, too.

Sephora star rating: 4.5/5 stars

A Sephora reviewer said: “I’ve had countless makeup bags in my life, and this one is by far my favorite. It holds all my makeup and the different-sized pouches enable me to organize to my heart’s content. It’s also really, REALLY easy to clean. I recently emptied out the pouches, tossed them in the wash, and wiped down the bag itself with a makeup wipe, and it was as good as new! Be forewarned, it’s massive, but if you have a lot of makeup, it’ll meet your needs perfectly!”

Size: One size

Colors: Black

Cosmetic Pouch

Nothing says luxury like packaging your makeup essentials in a Louis Vuitton pouch. This one has chic gold brass detailing and a washable interior, so you can travel in high style without sacrificing function.

A review from Wantastic Beauty said the pouch’s tapered design is great because of “how wide the opening of the mouth is and that the zipper extends right down the sides because you can access your stuff much easier and clearly see where everything is.”

Size: One size

Colors/Finishes: Damier Azure Canvas, Monogram Canvas, and Damier Ebene

Large Toiletry Bag

Cut your prep time with a clear toiletry bag that allows you to see how deep down your brown lip liner fell. It’s double-tiered to give you plenty of space for lipsticks, eyeshadows, and larger foundation bottles and compacts.

H&M star rating: 4.7/5 stars

An H&M reviewer said: “This is the BEST toiletry bag ever! I’ve ordered many different ones in many different sizes, and this one tops all. I put all of my makeup in the top compartment and all of my toiletries in the bottom.”

Size: One size

Colors: Transparent and transparent/powder pink

Makeup Organizer Bag Set

Smaller bags within one larger carryall is always a smart way to keep things organized. This four-piece set from Sonia Kashuk comes with everything you could possibly need, whether you’re headed away for a weekend or two weeks. Toss your makeup brushes into the pencil case, your larger products into the square-zip pouch, your smallest items into the round-top bag, and all three bags into the transparent tote for easy access.

Target star rating: 4.7/5 stars

A Target reviewer said: “This set has lasted me over two years of travel with regular cleanings. It’s very durable and overall a classic look.”

Size: One size

Colors: Black/Stripe

How do I choose the best toiletry bag?

First and foremost, consider how big your collection is and the types of products you’ll be storing. For instance, if you tend to pack light or your routine is somewhat minimal, a small zippered pouch should suffice. On the other hand, if you’re a professional makeup artist or a beauty enthusiast with a sizable collection, you’ll want a larger case with plenty of compartments to hold all your bottles, palettes, brushes, tubes, tools, and more. Look for options with special compartments that hold bottles upright, and consider styles that can hang, as they’re easily accessible and won’t overcrowd a small bathroom counter.

Remember that the larger the toiletry bag, the more room it will occupy inside your luggage. To find a happy medium, look for styles that can store your skincare and makeup essentials while occupying a reasonable space in your suitcase or duffel.

What fabric is best for a toiletry bag?

No matter which style you choose, it’s always a good idea to look for options made with durable, easy-to-clean materials like PVC or polyester, so makeup mishaps are a cinch to fix. Also, consider waterproof fabrics to avoid spills leaking through to the rest of the contents in your suitcase (aka, a traveler’s worst nightmare).

Why trust ELLE Beauty?

Nerisha Penrose is the Beauty Commerce Editor at ELLE.com. Since joining ELLE.com in 2017, she has interviewed countless skincare professionals and has personally tested the latest and greatest products across makeup, skincare, and hair care.

Sam Peters is a seasoned commerce writer and editor with over five years of experience covering beauty, fashion, and lifestyle topics. For this roundup, both editors tested toiletry bags and pored over dozens of customer reviews to find the best toiletry bags.

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