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Top 8 Cosmetic Bags & Makeup Cases for Travel

By Susan Breslow Sardone, About.com

Where do you carry cosmetics, haircare, and skincare supplies when you travel? If you've been relegating makeup and grooming supplies to a plastic bag, it may be time to upgrade to a nicer cosmetics case.

The best cosmetics and makeup bags have dedicated areas for different products and a protective case. When packing for your next travel getaway, consider organizing your cosmetics and makeup in one of these holders.

1. Victorinox Hanging Cosmetic Case

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When the same company that makes Swiss Army knives starts making kits to tote your makeup, cosmetics, and toiletries, it's worth a second look. This sporty hanging bag — voted "Best of the Best" by customers — is large enough to hold full-size bottles, a boon for those traveling for a length of time and need to use a particular shampoo or other hair product often.

2. Leather Train Case

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The boxy shape of this cosmetics and makeup case evokes long train rides, yet this compact (8" x 6" x 6") leather bag will easily fit under an airplane seat or inside larger bags. Having its contents within reach ensures your makeup looks great when you arrive. Updated features include a waterproof case and a zip-around bottom compartment for brushes or other makeup paraphernalia.

3. Pack-it-Flat Cosmetics Bag

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If you're always trying to jam your suit case closed, you'll appreciate having this 2-1/4" thick cosmetic and makeup case that can easily be tucked into a corner. Lightweight, and with a self-hanger and plenty of zippers, it will keep your makeup organized and make your cosmetic collection handy. It comes equipped with five eco-friendly Nalgene bottles.

4. Colorful Cosmetics Case in Leather

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Available in a variety of colors, from girly pastel pink to serious saddle leather, this neat cosmetics case may be more useful for those who travel with hair products than makeup or cosmetics that need to be tightly organized. The interior of this bag contains six elastic pockets to hold items you don't want mingling.

5. Microfiber Cosmetics Tote

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Large as a tote bag (14" x 11" x 5.5") — it even has a shoulder strap — this lightweight makeup and cosmetics organizer is very versatile. You can easily convert it to an open hanging cosmetic bag that provides access to full-size personal care items within. It conveniently features many see-through pockets, compartments, and elastic loops. B

6. Boyt Edge Designer Cosmetic and Makeup Case

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The neat exterior of this high-quality, soft-sided 12.5" x 11" x 7" case conceals a well-organized makeup, cosmetics, and toiletries bag. Inside are multiple mesh compartments to keep products separately organized. Available in faux suede.

7. Bobbi Brown Makeup Cases

Travel like a pro: Choose from the famous makeup artist's limited edition kit, deluxe beauty trunk, lipstick organizer, multi-tiered travel case with removable cosmetics tray, roll-up leather brush carrier, or faux-leather small cosmetics bags.

8. Customizable Makeup Binder

Arrange your cosmetics the way you like in this zippered portfolio case. The interior left side of the case features a velcroed area, and a dozen velcro dots are provided with adhesive on one side (for sticking to a cosmetic item you supply). The right side has a small, zippered mesh bag and places to hold six brushes.
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