Make-up bag

Make-up bags from £9.90 to £55.90

The selection brings together soft make-up bags, clear pouches, large compartment bags and wash bags roomy enough to hold beauty products too. Most models cost £14.90 or less, which makes them an easy gift idea to slip under the tree. Most product pages state their material: polyester, velvet, cotton, silicone, PU, faux leather, nylon or PVC.

Luxury make-up bag: faux leather and PU

For a smarter bag, three models have a faux leather or PU finish (synthetic materials, not genuine leather). The luxury faux leather make-up bag has a detachable brush compartment, at £14.90, in beige, pink, brown or black. The stylish PU bag is the same price, in white, brown, black or pink. The most complete model is the 3-layer faux leather multifunction bag, with double zip, at £24.90, in pink, black, camel or beige. The waterproof PU make-up bag designed for women (£14.90) and the luxury faux leather wash bag with internal compartments (£12.90) complete this family.

Soft, gentle bags for everyday

For the handbag or the dressing table, four soft models are £9.90: the soft polyester cushion bag, the waterproof quilted polyester bag, the velvet plush bag and the waterproof square silicone bag. The Korean-style checked cotton make-up bag is £14.90 in green or pink, as is the checked cosmetic storage bag. The waterproof cow-print bag with a handle is £12.90.

Large or small make-up bag: which size should you choose?

• To take your whole palette: the 3-layer multifunction bag or the drawstring bag, which unfolds to 54 cm and closes back up as a bag (£9.90).
• To store brushes separately: the luxury faux leather bag and its detachable compartment.
• For lipstick, mascara and touch-ups during the day: a small bag like the velvet plush or the square silicone one.
• To choose the size of the same model: the clear multifunction wash bag (Small, Medium, Large, £9.90 to £13.90) or the clear PVC mesh bag with 1, 2 or 3 compartments (£9.90 to £15.90).

Clear bags, to see your products

A clear pouch lets you find a pencil or a mascara without emptying everything. The clear travel bag is £9.90 in grey, £19.90 in black or white. The set of 3 clear PVC bags is £33.90, or £11.30 a bag: handy for separating make-up, skincare and accessories. The clear double-compartment bag comes in Medium and Large (£24.90).

Make-up bag or wash bag?

A make-up bag stays compact and stores small beauty products: foundation, palettes, brushes. A wash bag also takes skincare bottles and often goes in the bathroom. The hanging bags in this selection, in Oxford, nylon or waterproof polyester at £14.90, in PU leather at £19.90 or in clear PVC at £19.90, work for both. For bathroom use, see our women’s wash bags.

Frequently asked questions about the make-up bag

What are the essentials in a make-up bag?

The minimum fits in a small bag: a foundation or pressed powder, a mascara, a pencil, a lipstick and one or two brushes. Add a small mirror if the bag doesn’t have one. If you are taking palettes, choose a large bag with compartments so they don’t get damaged against the other products.

Where can you find a mini make-up bag?

In this collection, the smallest formats are the velvet plush bag, the square silicone bag and the clear travel bag, all £9.90. They slip into a handbag for touch-ups during the day.

Around the make-up bag

Depending on the format you want, compare the Soft vanity case, Hard vanity case and all of our models of vanity cases for women and men. For skincare, look at the wash bag, travel wash bag and travel toiletry bag for flying. Before a departure, our women’s bags to take on the move and our travel accessories to slip into your suitcase complete the suitcase.