I've Tested Dozens of Toiletry Bags, But These Are the Only 7 I'd Recommend
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If you're a frequent flier, you probably know more than anyone that a quality toiletry bag is an absolute must. These bags are extremely handy during travel, but they're also great to use as a place to store your daily essentials in your bathroom. And although it can be viewed as just another place to store beauty products, I'm a firm believer that toiletry bags should be looked at as a long-term investment.
Ideally, you'll want a bag that's versatile and easy to store. However, you also have to consider factors such as pocket count, hard shell or soft shell covers, clear lining or not, etc. Personally, I have three that I tend to keep in rotation to store my most loved makeup products and skincare routine essentials.
With many options available on the market, it can be tricky to tell which ones are actually worth it in the long run. To find the best of the best, I tapped several Who What Wear editors to see which bags have stood the test of time. Keep scrolling to see which ones made the cut.
The Best Toiletry Bags, at a Glance
- Best Overall: Eachy Travel Makeup Bag
- Best Splurge: Tumi Small Madeline Nylon Cosmetics Bag
- Best Customizable: Abbode Travel Essentials Croc Pouch
- Best Storage: Parallelle The Large Onyx Traveller Cosmetic Bag
- Best for Makeup: Saie The Vanity Case
The Best Toiletry Bags in 2026
Best Overall: Eachy Travel Makeup Bag
This affordable recommendation comes from Who What Wear managing editor Tiff Soga as a gem for storing makeup. It has a faux leather waterproof shell that's easy to clean and provides ample space for any toiletries you might need during travel. It has six compartment storages, and it's super chic. I also have this bag and find that there's enough storage to pack things for both long and short trips.
Pros: Waterproof, ample storage, available in many colors
Cons: Can't be folded
Dimensions: 9.25'' x 4.33'' x 4.13''
Colors: 39
Customer reviews: "I travel for a living and tried so many different types of makeup bags. This holds so much while keeping it organized at the same time. I love how it opens up all the way and everything is at your fingertips, organized in its own compartments and visible!"
Best Splurge: Tumi Small Madeline Nylon Cosmetics Bag
Associate editorial director Eliza Huber is a big fan of this nylon bag from Tumi for travel. While it's definitely more of a splurge, users say it's worth every penny. At first glance it looks slightly small, but you when it opens up, it expands significantly and folds out. It has six compartments and can be hung up on your bathroom or bedroom door. It also comes with a Tumi Tracer to track the bag incase you lose it.
Pros: Easy to track if bag gets lost, can be hung up, good storage
Cons: Pricey
Dimensions: 5.5" X 10.8" X 2.0
Colors: 3
Customer reviews: "Perfect for travel and for home to keep my cosmetics organized. Well made and sleek, as all Tumi products are. Love Tumi!"
Best Customizable: Abbode Travel Essentials Croc Pouch
Several of our editors agree that Abbode is a great option for anyone who loves bold colors or custom bags. This one is already pre-designed, but if you take a peak on the brand's website, you'll see a variety of different prints and customization options to make it truly one of kind. The bag is also vegan leather with croc texture and contains two inner slip pockets
Pros: Can be customized, waterproof shell, easy to clean
Cons: Not as many pockets
Dimensions: 11" W x 8" H x 5" D
Colors: 1
Customer reviews: "So chic! I love this bag so much! It’s so chic and holds so much! 10/10"
Best Storage: Parallelle The Large Onyx Traveller Cosmetic Bag
If pockets are your thing, junior ecommerce analyst Ashley Reichert suggests the Parallelle Onyx Traveller Cosmetic Bag. It's fully water-resistant, has 26 pockets (you read that right!), and stands items vertically to prevent spillage. Unlike some other bags out there, this one if also foldable, making it easy to store away.
Pros: Many pockets, storage-friendly
Cons: Pricey, can be hard to clean externally
Dimensions: 9.5" W x 9.5" H x 5.25" D
Colors: 1 (8 on site)
Customer reviews: "Beautiful color! Great quality! Very useful and holds a lot of items!! Cannot wait to use this for my trip!"
Best for Makeup: Saie The Vanity Case
Senior beauty editor Jamie Schneider says this case from Saie is "so roomy and organized." It's easy to clean and restructure thanks to the removable organizers. It's also available in a mini size, which comes in three other colors. Not to mention it's relatively affordable.
Pros: Easy to clean, rich in color, easy to organize
Cons: Organizers may shift out of place over time
Dimensions: 8" L x 6" H x 5.5" W
Colors: 1 (Mini size comes in 4)
Best Hanging: Victoria's Secret Travel Hanging Toiletry Bag
Another affordable option is this hanging bag from Victoria's Secret. I've had this bag for years now and always recommend it to anyone who doesn't want to splurge elsewhere. The double pockets make storing all my travel toiletries a breeze and the inside is easy to clean. It also expands, so I personally pack it with the intention of hanging on my hotel door.
Pros: Expands, easy to clean internally, affordable
Cons: Can stain externally
Dimensions: 7 1/4" H X 10 1/2" L x 3 1/" W
Colors: 3
Customer reviews: "My makeup and skin care items stayed conveniently in the zippered pouches, and I had peace of mind that they wouldn’t break open during my recent travels."
Best Casual: Lululemon Dual-Compartment Toiletry Bag
Calling all Lululemon fans. If you're looking for a bag that's ideal for short trips or overnight stays, you'll appreciate this Dual-Compartment Toiletry Bag. The water-repellent fabric lining is effortless to clean and the handle makes it a easy to carry. The mesh pockets keep everything organized, and the two zipper pockets will hold everything you need.
Pros: Water-resistant, easy to carry
Cons: Can stain externally
Dimensions: 9.8" x 5.1" x 6.3"
Colors: 4
Customer reviews: "My makeup and skin care items stayed conveniently in the zippered pouches, and I had peace of mind that they wouldn’t break open during my recent travels."
How We Chose
As with all of our buying guides at Who What Wear, we compile our edits based on original testing and expert recommendations. To find the best scalp concealers for this roundup, we leaned heavily on expert insight and our knowledge as beauty experts. We also considered several factors, including dimensions and colors. We're aware of how important these factors are for a wide range of needs and preferences, so we made sure to list out all the helpful details. Of course, customer reviews were also kept in mind when creating this list.
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