Which Makeup Case is Right For You?

Have you ever spent what seems like ages in a frustrated frenzy digging through the chaos that is your current makeup storage unit? If this rings true to you, then you might want to start looking around for a new way to organize your cosmetics. We recommend you start your search with cosmetic cases.

A cosmetic case might bring to mind a simple cloth or plastic bag with a zipper. Pull yourself out of the 7th grade and pay attention to modern developments! A state of the art cosmetic bag comes in two basic types: hard and soft. We’re going to talk about the most popular materials used for each type, as well as the advantages of both.

Hard cases are generally made with an aluminum frame. Many aluminum cases also have reinforced corners to add that bit of extra protection for your things. These hard cases are available in two standard sizes: large (about the size of a small suitcase) and train case (smaller, about 2/3 the size of a large case). Don’t be tempted to believe that the “aluminum” part means you have to settle for a silver-colored bag. On the contrary, many new colors are being released all the time–even print designs! It is true that the most popular-selling colors are black and silver, however the following colors are also popular choices: pink, red, green, purple, and brown. Aside from the obvious advantage of the hard, protective shell, a special trait of the hard cases is that most of them have multi-tiered trays inside that slide out to display all of your things, then simply collapse back down into the case when you close it. Some have pockets or removable dividers for the belly of the case, making organization as easy as pie!

Soft cases still have merit! Soft cases are a bit more flexible in appearance and shape, some even looking like gym bags, which can be handy if you are trying to avoid the appearance of “flashiness.” Like the aluminum cases, some soft makeup cases have trays that expand and collapse, but most simply have dividers built into the body of the bag. If you’re a fan of pockets, you’ll LOVE soft makeup cases; and some also have compartments (usually towards the base) that unzip to reveal slide-out trays, great for holding things like eye shadow, nail polish, and brushes.

Whichever makeup case you decide to go with, take your time and do some research so that you’re more likely to be pleased with your purchase. They aren’t the cheapest organizer for your makeup, but they’re definitely worth the price when you consider the durability, convenience, and accessibility they can offer.