Vanity case

A vanity case for every routine, from £9.90 to £44.90

The vanity, or vanity case, is the travel bag that keeps beauty products, skincare and make-up together. The selection includes compact models for a handbag, large hanging vanity cases for the hotel bathroom and transparent bags for liquids. Each listing states the material, compartments and colours (black, pink, grey, blue, beige most often).

Hanging vanity cases

A hook lets you hang the bag from a door or towel rail and see everything at a glance. In waterproof Oxford, the Oxford fabric hanging vanity case is £14.90, as is the multi-compartment waterproof nylon model. The large foldable model is £24.90. To separate wet from dry, the waterproof multi-compartment hanging model in polyester is £44.90. The whole family is organised in the hanging wash bags.

Faux leather and PU leather vanity cases

For a dressier women's vanity case, the faux leather make-up bag with a detachable brush compartment is £14.90, and the three-layer one with double zip £24.90. The hanging faux leather model, which the listing also describes as PU leather, sells for £19.90. The waterproof PU leather hanging version is £34.90. None of these listings states genuine leather: it is synthetic leather.

Transparent bags

PVC and mesh let you see the contents. The set of 3 transparent PVC bags is £24.90. The multifunction transparent bag comes in small, medium and large, from £9.90 to £13.90, and the transparent PVC mesh bag comes with 1, 2 or 3 compartments, from £9.90 to £15.90.

Men's vanity cases

Several listings are designed for both men and women. As for men's vanity cases, the double-compartment PU leather model is £29.90, and the tactical Oxford polyester model with MOLLE system £34.90. The full range is on the page men's wash bag.

Hard or soft

A hard vanity cases protects palettes and glass bottles, at the cost of a little volume. A soft vanity case slips into a full bag or suitcase and fills whatever space is left. The choice depends on what you carry, not on looks.

What prevents accidents

A wipe-clean lining, separate compartments for liquid and powder, and a closure that holds in a shaken bag. A foundation that opens in the hold stains everything it touches: it is the lining, not the closure, that limits the damage. Powders go in flat and liquids upright: it is the tilt, not the shaking, that breaks a pressed powder.

Vanity case FAQs

What is a vanity case?

The term comes from "vanity case", a small case for toiletries and make-up. It refers to a travel bag for cosmetics, often larger and more organised than a simple pouch, with a handle, hook or several compartments.

Is it "a vanity" or "a vanity case"?

Both are used: vanity or vanity case.

What is the difference between a wash bag and a vanity case?

A classic wash bag holds the everyday essentials (toothbrush, shaving kit, shower gel). The vanity case is aimed first at make-up and beauty products, with storage designed for brushes and palettes. In practice the two overlap, and all the models are in the wash bag and vanity case.

Can you take a vanity case on a plane?

Yes, as hand luggage, within the airline's limits. Liquids go through security according to the rules in force: a travel toiletry bag for flying of the right size saves you having to unpack everything.

What is another name for a wash bag?

Depending on use, people say toiletry bag, wash bag or vanity case.

For make-up alone, travel make-up bag keeps brushes upright. See also women's wash bag for skincare, and the models designed for travel.