For an under-$20 option that holds a lot of items, check out the
Sonia Kashuk Weekender Makeup Bag.
You don't need to invest a lot of money to get yourself a solid makeup bag.
Sonia Kashuk makes incredible makeup carrying cases, brushes, and other tools, all available at Target at affordable prices. The Weekender Makeup Bag is a particularly good option, especially for travel.
It's decently sized but not so huge that it's bulky, with two mesh compartments and a middle pocket that zippers shut and has two handles for easy toting. I do wish it had some individual holders for brushes, which can be easily crushed during travel if not properly secured, but you could devote an entire compartment for that purpose if you're worried about damage.
InStyle featured this as one of its top makeup bag recommendations for travel, noting "The width of the case is rather thin, so don't try to pack too many bulky bottles."
But if you're worried about the size, one Target reviewer who gave it 5 stars wrote, "This bag has so much room to hold all of your essentials. This is for the makeup lover, not the minimalist." It was also recommended by Allure editor Jessica Chia in an interview with Man Repeller.
Pros: Affordable, multiple compartments for organization, can be wiped clean
Cons: May not hold too many full-sized toiletries, no brush holders
Buy the Sonia Kashuk Weekender Makeup Bag at Target for $19.99