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- Makeup bags might seem unnecessary, but they're actually vital in keeping all your liners and lipsticks from spilling out of your regular tote bag or purse.
- We've looked at and tested out a ton to find the very best ones for you.
- The Eagle Creek Pack-It Cube Set comes with four pouches so you get a separate makeup bag for different items or events, like your daily commute or a weeklong vacation.
Full disclosure: I have a stash of pink Glossier pouches that double as makeup bags.
While it suits me and looks freaking adorable when I travel, the bags don't hold up to a ton of repeated use - the zippers break, the plastic rips across the seams. I'm a major Glossier stan and so the pile is constantly replenishing itself, but still. It's time for a more permanent solution.
Whether you carry makeup in your purse for touch-ups, travel often, or just have separation anxiety when it comes to products like I do, you need a solid makeup bag (or, like, five). If you already have a few lying around and you're simply not reaching for them, you're probably ready for an upgrade.
As with all important purchases, you want to think long and hard about you really need. Will your makeup bag be used for daily staples or is this more of a carry-on luggage type of thing? Once you figure it out, read on for the Internet's top five makeup bag picks.
Here are the best makeup bags you can buy:
Updated 7/12/19 by Jada Wong: Updated copy, formatting, prices, and links.
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