What do you use for a toiletry bag when traveling?

Well, if you're flying you'll have to check the toiletries that are more than 3 ounces. That influences how and what you pack. Also, it matters for how long you'll be gone.

I use Bare Minerals for make up, and I have a case like this that I store those in.

I am able to carry the make up on as there are no liquids.

I have smaller bottles (not necessarily travel sized) that I use for vacations. The most important quality to me is that they have a waterproof protective barrier.

As a rule, I like train cases. I have one from Vera Bradley.

Some people prefer to have one big case, with everything (toiletries and make up) and others use a few smaller bags- cosmetics, shower supplies, skin care, brushes.

There are hanging bags that you can use to vertically display things when you get there.

I buy from Ebags online and buy their packing cubes. Vera Bradley (on sale of course) has some really nice cosmetic bags. I like my bags soft and flat with zippers. The ones that are tall and hard (firm) do not fit as well when I pack them.

I use my Kate Spade large cometic case.

I try to choose one make up palette in terms of eye shadows, I use lipstick pencils and those easily fit (2 of them) in my purse. Blush and foundation are another 2 items. Both are powders. Mascara and primer mascara are another 2 items. So now the total is 5 or 6 items for that bag.

Fossil had many years ago in their Key Pers collection a small cosmetic bag which I bought. It is just the size of a cereal bowl with a top zipper. Mine is about: 6.5"L x 3.25"W x 4"H

I try to save the 'sample or gift with purchase' cosmetics to use when I travel. Also nice and able to fit in this sized bag are the various 'roll on' perfumes/eau de toilettes that many many years ago were never available. Many of those 'roll on' type perfumes can be found at Ulta, Sephora and even some department cosmetic counters.

Here is one from Fossil that has 3 in the set and comes in 3 designs. Sale Fossil

Some examples above.

from hsn.....these work so well for traveling and they come in sets of different sizes.....so you can take as much or as little as you need. they are 248352 by joy mangano. it folds up easily and looks good even just sitting on the counter if you want it to.

My advice is to definitely get a HANGING bag - sometimes the hotels have limited counter space so it's very convenient to hang the bag on the back of the door when not being used. Also as a bonus I can easily see what I need while it's hanging up and take out what I need. I would go on Amazon and type in hanging toiletry bags - there is a large selection there, many with free shipping. HTH!

HAPPY TRAVELS!

Thanks for your replies. I did check out Ebags & found an interesting Travelon Independence bag (there is even a video that helps you better visualize what you're getting). I need enough room for shower, hair, and skincare items as well as some cosmetics. Can anyone tell me if most hotels have a hair dryer in the room that I can use?

I have used the BE case lolakimono shows above for years. I also have a lime green tiny satchel from M. Asam that is for prescriptions, shampoo, etc. That one is getting pretty beat up, I'll try my Mangano bags next time. I didn't think I would like all the zippers, but it beats buying yet another bag.