Soft vanity case

Soft vanity case: fabric, quilted, velvet or hanging, from £9.90 to £47.90

A soft vanity case has no shell: it moulds to the bottom of the suitcase, squashes into a backpack and weighs little when empty. Our selection covers fabric vanity cases for make-up, toiletry vanity cases for the shower and hanging models for a stay. The materials mentioned are those on the product pages.

Soft vanity case for make-up

For brushes, palettes and lipsticks, a quilted or fleece-lined vanity case protects without weighing you down.

• The quilted waterproof polyester make-up bag (£20.90) is spacious and comes in yellow, white, pink, green or blue.
• The cushion version in soft polyester also works as an everyday pouch.
• The Soft velvet plush (£24.90) stays compact, for a cosier women’s vanity case.
• The stylish PU model and the Korean-style checked cotton bags make a smarter vanity case.

For the whole dedicated range, see the travel make-up bag.

Soft toiletry vanity case for the shower and sport

• The breathable mesh net wash bag dries quickly, in size S or M.
• The clear nylon mesh lets you see the contents at a glance.
• The 22 cm canvas wash bag (£9.90) has a front pocket and a side handle, for a weekend.

Soft hanging vanity case for travel

Hung on a door or a hook, it saves you spreading everything out on the edge of the sink. The large foldable multi-compartment model (£33.90) is waterproof according to its product page; the waterproof multifunction toiletry bag (£30.90) stores cosmetics, skincare and accessories. For a selection designed for women, see the Women's wash bag and women's travel wash bag.

Soft or hard?

The soft vanity case wins on space and weight; it protects a glass bottle or a fragile palette less well. If you mostly carry breakable products, look at the hard vanity cases. For all the formats together, go through the toiletry vanity cases.

FAQs

How do you pack a soft vanity case?

Put what is heavy at the bottom (bottles, brush), what is flat above (palettes, cotton pads), and closed liquids in a separate pocket. On a multi-compartment model, keep one pocket for what you use every day.

How do you clean a soft vanity case?

Empty it, shake it out, then wipe the inside with a damp sponge and mild soap. Leave it open until it is dry. A mesh or net vanity case dries faster than a quilted model.

Which size of vanity case should you choose for a weekend?

A compact vanity case is enough for a few days: a wash bag and a few beauty products. For a family or a long stay, take a large hanging vanity case, easier to rummage through once it is hung up.