Our skincare and beauty routines are sacred, and no matter how much we would like to pretend we are low-maintenance, carefree women who don’t need to take a 5-step routine with us on our travels, that’s just not us.
Packing is a learned art, and finding the most organised and space-efficient ways to store your beauty goodies, without sacrificing much-needed room in your suitcase and protecting them from mid-transit damage should be high on your list.
Are you after a hanging case to save space on hotel benches? What about something with compartments and pockets for the ultra-organised traveller? Perhaps you need something simple and compact for just the essentials?
Not all travel vanity cases are made equal and with so many options available, save your time for planning your itinerary and read on because we’ve done all the hard work for you. Below, we are looking at our favourite travel vanity cases to pack up for your next trip whether it be an overnight stay or a month long romp across Europe.
Pack safe and bon voyage!..
2024’s TOP TRAVEL VANITY CASES
- Ellis makeup bag, $49.95, The Iconic (here’s why)
- Country Road Medium Convertible Cosmetic Case in Pistachio, $79.95, Myer (here’s why)
- Cargo Large Cosmetic Bag in Racer Red, $139.95, Mimco (here’s why)
The best vanity cases 2024
Best hard shell vanity cases
01
Ellis Makeup Bag
$49.95 at The Iconic
A best-seller from the bag experts at Louenhide, this does-it-all makeup case is perfect for the heavy packer or for particularly long trips. It can hang from shower doors to save space and has multiple compartments to stay organised, plus clear plastic windows so you can have full visibility on your beauty lineup.
Key features:
- Internal lining
- Made from vegan leather
- Available in black and camel
- Three slip pockets, two compartments
- Dimensions: 20 x 9 x 9cm
02
Country Road Medium Convertible Cosmetic Case in Pistachio
$79.95 at Myer
For shorter stays this thoughtfully angular designed cosmetic bag stores the essentials and more.
Key features:
- Angled zip
- Top carry handle
- Internal and external zip
- Structured coated nylon layer
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 21.5 x 12.5cm
Also available at:
- $79.95 from Country Road
03
Cargo Large Cosmetic Bag in Racer Red
$139.95 at Mimco
Cherry red and baby pink were a match made in heaven, and so too is this bag and your everyday cosmetics. Whether travelling around Europe or down the hall to the bathroom, this large cosmetic bag is the answer to a spill-free journey.
Key features:
- Vegan friendly
- Secure zip closure
- Foundation powder coated hardware
- Dimensions: 11 x 22.5 x 16.5cm
- Available in black
04
Large cosmetic bag in black
$55 at Adore Beauty
Keep it simple yet effective with this clear cosmetic bag from Adore Beauty that ticks all the boxes. It’s easy to clean, clear for visibility and durable thanks to the tough vegan leather that can withstand some bumping around.
Key features:
- Handle on back
- Travel-friendly
- Fits all beauty essentials
- Made from durable TPU and vegan leather
- Dimensions: 23.5 x 18 x 10cm
05
Nere Cosmetic Case With Travel Bottles in Orchid Pink
$49.99 at The Iconic
What’s worse than the mid-morning scramble looking for your facewash before a day of sightseeing, is finding it spread all throughout your cosmetic case. With this transparent bag from Nere, store your creams and skincare with peace of mind thanks to the six complimentary pots and bottles.
Key features:
- Twin compartment
- Secure zip closure
- Includes four bottles and two pots
- Dimensions: 11 x 21 x 13cm
- Available in mineral, black, powder blue, orchid pink, and bright lilac
Also available at:
- $49.99 from Strandbags
Best soft shell vanity cases
06
The Somewhere Co Iced Vovo Cosmetic Bag
$60 at The Iconic
We can’t get enough of The Somewhere Co. With a pattern never amiss these bags truly deliver on style and functionality. Spacious enough to fit all of your beauty essentials, separate your makeup brushes from liquids thanks to the cleverly designed zipped bottom.
Key features:
- Two compartments
- Made from poly canvas and polyester
- Also available in Daisy Days, Blossom, and Pistachio
- Dimensions: 15 x 23 x 13cm
Also available at:
- $60 from The Somewhere Co
07
Cee Clear Milky Small Cosmetic Case
$65 at The Iconic
This one screams “I’m low maintenance, and so is my beauty routine”, perfect for the gal who prefers to travel light.
Key features:
- Made from PVC
- Clear stitched detail
- Double zip closure
- Dimensions: 20 x 14 X 7cm
08
Everyday Skincare Cosmetic Bag
$19.95 at Bondi Sands Australia
Durable, soft and travel friendly, Bondi Sands has done it yet again. Unlike your standard travel vanity case, this one comes in an uber-cute pop of purple, perfect for identifying against others on vay-cay.
Key features:
- Leak free
- Travel-friendly
- Made from terry towel
- Fits all beauty essentials
- Dimensions: 23.5 x 18 x 10cm
What do you use a vanity case for?
The travel vanity case serves a multitude of purposes, from storing your favourite go-to products on your overseas journeys to acting as a shelf organiser for those products you don’t reach for as often. Whether you prefer something a little more study or foldable, there are an endless amount of travel vanity cases each serving different purposes.
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