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Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2024: Best Toiletry And Cosmetic Cases

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The terms “toiletry bag” and “cosmetic case” are often used interchangeably although toiletry bags are usually larger and hold more than cosmetics.

Choosing the best vessel for your needs depends on the length of your trip, what you plan to take with you, and how you want to organize your travel essentials.

Here are some options in different sizes, shapes and configurations for moms who travel:

Stephanie Johnson Tropea Ivory Martha Cosmetics Case

Those who are super organized will enjoy this large Stephanie Johnson briefcase-style cosmetics case. It has two convenient handles at the top and a zipper that wraps around the case so it can fully open.

The deluxe case features four removable compartments, a roomy interior, and a clear zip wall pocket. Although it’s made of recycled materials and can be wiped clean with a damp cloth, it has the smart look of ivory linen.

Nordstrom

Calpak Clear Train Case With Top Compartment

Calpak has reinvented the classic train case for makeup and toiletries with transparent PVC panels that allow you to see what’s inside immediately.

This standing case offers enough depth so many products can stand upright. It also has elastic straps and an interior compartment. It comes in five different trim colors, which can be paired with matching cosmetic cases for overflow items.

CALPAKClear Train Case with Top Compartment | CALPAK

Bagsmart Toiletry Travel Bag With Hanging Hook

Sink countertops at hotels can be unpredictable. Some leave little room for a toiletry bag, and others accumulate water from the faucet. This large-capacity, budget-friendly bag from Bagsmart has a convenient hanging hook, and its carry handles can double as a hanging strap.

The interior has transparent main pockets with elastic straps to hold bottles upright and a separate TSA-approved toiletry bag for liquids that must pass through airport security. It is available in seven colors.

AmazonBAGSMART Toiletry Bag Hanging Travel Makeup Organizer with TSA Approved Transparent Cosmetic Bag Makeup Bag for Full Sized Toiletries, Medium-Black

July Vanity Cosmetic Case

Travel accessory brand July Luggage has designed a water-resistant nylon Vanity Cosmetic case. It is fully padded and has a leather top handle and trims. The case also has a removable web pouch for carrying cabin essentials on the plane.

Internal zipped pockets are convenient for storing small items like tweezers, brow brushes, and lip balms. And the case’s height allows for storing bottles upright so they don’t leak. A clear zip pocket at the top is perfect for last-minute additions. Shown in a rich plum, the vanity case comes in four different colors.

JulyVanity Cosmetic Case | July

HAMMITT Clear Makeup Bag

HAMMITT is a California-based luxury handbag brand. Minimalists will love this eye-catching clear makeup bag, which is easy to carry, clean, and pack. A smoother-gliding zipper wraps around fingerprint-resistant TPU with soft pebbled leather accents.

The case is ideal for any makeup that might leak in transit. It comes in jewel-toned red with a hint of shine and has attractive brushed gold hammered hardware.

HAMMITTMake Up Clear Bag | Pomodoro Red | Hammitt

Lilibridge Makeup Bag

Imagine a makeup bag with original art on coated natural cotton canvas, available in various striking prints and colors: pineapples, botanicals, lobsters, flamingos, and more.

Hand-screened, each bag has a color-coordinated waterproof lining. Because makeup can be messy, these bags can be machine-washed on a gentle cycle (and air-dried). They're lovely for yourself or as a gift for a fellow traveler.

LilibridgeThe Makeup Bag, Crazy Navy Pineapple

Nomatic Toiletry Bag 2.0

This travel toiletry bag's slim design makes it easy to pack in almost any suitcase, carry-on bag, or backpack. Its see-through pockets keep products organized without compromising viewability.

It comes in two different sizes, small and regular. Both are durable, water-resistant and have adjustable hanging straps. The dedicated toothbrush pocket protects your brush from coming in contact with other toiletries.

NOMATICToiletry Bag 2.0

Kusshi Signature Makeup Bag

This attractive Kusshi bag comes in a washable fabric or leather with complementary interior colors. Although the makeup bag only weighs five ounces, it can hold up to 15-20 products.

The bag opens on three sides for easy access and has roomy compartments. There are plenty of pockets to organize your makeup. The leather bags come with a zip-out lining that is machine washable.

KUSSHISignature Makeup Bag

Alicia Bell 3-Piece Cosmetic Bag Set

Alicia Bell, a Parsons School of Design graduate, designed this three-piece set of colorful, block-printed cosmetic bags. The soft cotton bags come in three sizes, each with waterproof linings and two pockets.

The bags’ colorful fabrics were inspired by the designer’s own travels. The set allows you to scatter them in separate places in your suitcase.

BELL by alicia bell3 Piece Travel Bag

StreamLine Luggage Cosmetic Cases

These fanciful StreamLine cosmetic cases also come in matched sets of three. They are made from 100% recycled plastic water bottles and are available in 14 different patterns.

The slimmest case is ideal for makeup brushes, pencils, and pens; the medium is for compacts, and the largest is for skincare products. Because the bags are separate, they are especially easy to pack.

Steamline LuggageCosmetic Case Sets by SteamLine | Cosmetic Case Sets for Travel
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