I have a confession to make. I am a total beauty product junkie. I am constantly trying new products, always convincing myself somehow that 157th lip gloss is going to be *the* perfect shade and that I’ll never need to buy another (spoiler alert, I always end up buying another!). I’ve got countless tubes of creams and serums, and I’m a sucker for gorgeous packaging. The cuter the packaging, the more likely it is that a product will come home with me. I’m never without a roller ball of perfume when I’m on the go, and the number of perfumes I own easily rivals my number of handbags. I’m always falling into the trap of impulse purchasing the products displayed in the checkout aisles of Sephora and Ulta—the little mini sizes are just too cute to pass up! I’ve recently gone down a natural beauty product rabbit hole, which has led to a complete overhaul of my existing beauty repertoire. I’ve got a lot of products and those products need a home.
When a love of beauty products and handbags merge, a gravitation towards designer make up bags is a no brainer. I’ve developed a major love of makeup bags and am slowly but surely building a solid collection, but I wasn’t always so sure about dropping a lot of money on bags made to hold my cosmetics. With so many low cost options available, is it worth spending more for a designer makeup bag? I’ve had cosmetic bags that I purchased for $12 at Target that have gotten the job done just fine, but at the end of the day I have decided that it’s worth it to spend more. My reasoning for upping my makeup bag budget is simple—I don’t only use these pouches to stash my cosmetics, but I use them as handbag organizers as well. I am a big proponent of spending my money on items that have dual functionalities, and cosmetic bags definitely fit the bill. Fashion lovers have been known to wear cosmetic bags as clutches, which is a look that I really like. Louis Vuitton is a great example of a brand that has toiletry pouches that can be doubled up functionally, either being used exclusively as a cosmetics pouch or worn on a night out. Louis Vuitton’s pouch that is included with the Neverfull is actually the bag that crystallized my love of expensive cosmetic bags. I found myself stuffing lip glosses and compacts into my LV pouch along with cash and spare change, and from that moment forward I was a convert of expensive cosmetics bag. They spark joy when I peek into my purse, and they help me stay organized as well.
I’ve picked my top choices for bags that can also serve as a clutch or handbag organizer below. Or you can always use them solely for their intended purpose—storing your cosmetics!
Gucci GG Blooms Cosmetic Case ($520)
Prada Impunture Cosmetics Case ($470)
Saint Laurent Loulou Monogram YSL Quilted Cosmetics Case ($425)
Fendi Mania Medium Pyramid Beauty Case ($770)
Joseph Cosmetic Pouch Bag ($287)
Prada Fabric Cosmetic Pouch ($280)
Louis Vuitton Toiletry Pouch 26 ($445)
Coach Cosmetic Case 17 ($75)
Ted Baker Relliee Floral Cosmetics Case ($55)
REALLY !! You wil spend 500$ for a pouch to put your stuff in .
REALLY?? You criticize someone who earns their own money and spends it as they chose? Stay in your own lane, Yasmin.
Ditto! How a person chooses to spend their hard earned money is their business! I find the people criticizing are usually those who can’t afford it but would do the same if they had the extra money. As long as the rent and bills are paid and the kids are clothed, go for it! Make yourself happy with the splurge of your choice!! The differences between a $10 bag and a $500 bag are usually very noticeable and makes all the difference in fully enjoying it!!
I’ve been seeing the LV Toiletry Pouch 26 used as a clutch by a lot of youtubers lately. It looks quite chic when styled with a simple outfit but I can’t succumb to the absence of a strap! I just know I would drop it on the dirty ground >_<
Not worth the money. It’s already a pain trying to clean lipstick and other make up stains from very inexpensive pouches let alone a $770 one.
Bags that are marketed as makeup or toiletry bags usually have a washable or wipeable interior.
I would definitely carry the Prada cos pouch as a clutch. If it fits my phone I’m in!
I have a LV cosmetic pouch and I love it for my 20 lipsticks ???
That Fendi pouch makes zero sense to me — overpriced, tacky, and too trendy
It took me a long time to buy the LV Toiletry Pouches (15, 19, and 26), but today they are some of my most used “lux” items. They are great in bags and for travel.
Thank you for doing a feature on luxury cosmetic bags! I own several (D&G, LV, Gucci). That said, I rarely use them for my cosmetics. I actually find them very useful for storing other things–keys, tampons, phone, etc. I like to throw them in a large non-descript tote if I’m trying to be discreet at work re my love of luxury handbags. I also use them when I travel as a way of organizing little things that I want to take on a trip.
*discrete. Sorry, I was typing too fast.
The beauty of these little pouches, at least for me, is sometimes you just can’t swing a new bag and it’s so nice to get a high end accessory to cherish. So I think these are great. The LV pouches are on my wish list. And I really need a coin purse. On the lookout for one currently.