11 best toiletry bags 2025, reviewed for summer holidays
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We're a team of editors who are constantly travelling – so we've got some thoughts on the best toiletry bags – or wash bags, as they're otherwise referred to – for travelling. After all, making sure you've got the best toiletry bag on hand is crucial for a seamless beauty sleuth's travel experience. It is being given the serious responsibility of transporting all your precious lotions and potions, so why not take the same time you would to shop for a laptop backpack or suitcase and make sure it’s truly up to the task?
As well as having ample space to squeeze in all those ‘essential’ cosmetics that you likely won’t even use (we’re looking at you, back-up perfume), the best wash bags are reliably durable, and come with pockets and compartments to help you keep everything secure and organised. A waterproof or wipeable material is also always a plus — and we’re always impressed when a bag opens fully in order to provide easy access to our products.
From spacious hanging bags that'll comfortably fit full-size bottles of body cream and trusty dry shampoo, to simple yet effective see-through cosmetics cases, there’s a toiletry bag to suit every length and type of trip in this edit. Oh, and — of course — we’ve also prioritised picking only the very chicest options.
Ahead, our edit of the best toiletry bags for trendy yet tidy travellers.
- Dimensions: H21.5 x W27 x D11cm.
- Materials: Vegan leather and suede.
- Available colours/patterns: 1.
- Pros: Mostly transparent; wipeable and water-resistant; space-saving design.
- Cons: Nothing of note!
Why we love it: With its clever clutch-like silhouette and angled closure, this is the best toiletry bag to squeeze into an already over-stuffed cabin suitcase. But don't worry — it's still large enough to fit plenty of your favourite full-size products.
As well as being wipeable and water-resistant, the clear panels will make it easy to quickly locate certain cosmetics — while the vegan leather and suede exterior is both durable and stylish. And in terms of design, choose from a chic black finish with a gold zip, or on-trend nude pink with a rose gold zip.
- Dimensions: H14 x W26 x D12cm.
- Materials: 100% PES (polyester)
- Available colours/patterns: 6.
- Pros: Waterproof material; Has adjustable compression buckles; Sleek look and feel.
- Cons: No internal pockets or dividers.
Why we love it: This best-selling wash bag is made from the brand's signature waterproof PU material. Surprisingly durable, it's been built to withstand the demands of travel and shared soggy bathrooms — making it a great pick for hostel hoppers and university students, alike.
With its smooth exterior, muted range of colours, and relatively simple silhouette, it's got a rather modern yet minimalist feel. And in terms of storage capacity, it's got one singular spacious main compartment that's completely free of any pockets — but the side-mounted exterior buckles can be adjusted to compress the bag, and therefore help keep all your products in place.
Space NK Summer Society Large Lemon Travel Bag
- Dimensions: H23 x W18 x D8cm.
- Materials: PVC and faux leather.
- Available colours/patterns: 8.
- Pros: Handy transparent panels; Easy to clean; Part of a set.
- Cons: No pockets.
Why we love it: Primarily transparent, completely wipeable, and the perfect shape for packing into a suitcase, it's no surprise why this style of PVC cosmetics case is so very popular. There are definitely cheaper versions out there, but we've fallen head over heels for this one's faux lather pastel yellow trim, and sturdy gold-toned zip fastening.
It was released as part of Space NK's limited edition ‘Summer Society’ collection — alongside mint green and strawberry pink versions. Available in three different sizes, this large one has been designed with full-size shower products in mind — while the medium would make a great make-up bag, and the mini is ideal for those small in-flight essential products like a lip balm and hand sanitiser.
- Dimensions: H20 x W24.5 x D10cm.
- Materials: Water-resistant nylon.
- Available colours/patterns: 2.
- Pros: Really lightweight; Has a built-in hook; Surprisingly spacious.
- Cons: Would be nice if it came in a few more colours.
Why we love it: This foldable wash bag has been meticulously designed with organised travellers in mind. Once unzipped, it'll unfurl to reveal four completely different compartments — one of which is completely detachable, and therefore great for getting through airport security. Plus, the two middle compartments are fully water-resistant — so while they're great for storing toiletries, they'll also ensure still-damp items like washcloths don't leak everywhere.
Complete with a built-in hook so you can hang it up for easy access once you arrive at your destination, it's a truly sophisticated bit of travel kit. And reviewers can't stop raving about just how many products you can squeeze inside.
- Dimensions: H13.5 x W23cm.
- Materials: 100% cotton.
- Available colours/patterns: 3.
- Pros: B Corp brand; Spacious interior; Has slip pockets inside.
- Cons: No waterproof or wipeable lining.
Why we love it: TBCo is a Scottish B Corp-certified brand that's best known for their sustainable pyjamas and bedding. Woven in India from 100% cotton, this wash bag has a squishy quilted finish that makes it great for keeping your precious perfume bottles nice and cushioned during their travels.
Designed in their Edinburgh studio, we're big fans of the red, pink, and cream striped pattern — complete with contrast piping, and a beautifully embroidered TBCo logo. And we love that there are elasticated slip pockets going all the way around the inside of the bag that are perfect for any smaller items.
Katie Loxton Large Makeup And Wash Bag
- Dimensions: H14 x W25 x D14cm.
- Materials: PU (vegan leather).
- Available colours/patterns: 9.
- Pros: Opens fully flat; Can be personalised; Comes with a 1 year warranty.
- Cons: Nothing of note.
Why we love it: This high-quality wash bag has a zip-around closure that means it opens fully flat for easy access — which is ideal if you hate having all your products stacked on the bathroom countertop of your hotel room, and would much prefer if they stayed somewhat contained. Inside, there are two spacious main compartments that each have a couple of slip pockets — and they're separated by a central zipped divider that's the perfect length for storing your electric toothbrush and toothpaste.
But one of the best things about Katie Loxton has to be just how well they do gifting. Personalisation is completely free, and you can choose from traditional monogramming, or have their initials or name embroidered in a thread colour and font of your choosing. Plus, you can also have your purchase gift-wrapped — again, for free — in a gorgeous personalised gold bow bag.
Elizabeth Scarlett Turtle Conservation Wash Bag
- Dimensions: H18 x W23 x D10.5cm.
- Materials: Velvet.
- Available colours/patterns: 37.
- Pros: Gorgeous range of designs; Water-resistant lining; Contributes to wildlife conservation.
- Cons: Nothing of note.
Why we love it: All boasting beautifully embroidered motifs, it's no surprise that Elizabeth Scarlett's velvet travel wash bags are a popular pick amongst stylish travellers. Inside, there's a water-resistant lining — as well as four elasticated pockets for holding larger cosmetics. Plus the bag can even be put in the washing machine.
This turtle design has been crafted from intricate golden threads for added sparkle — and comes on an Orange, Marine Navy, or Caribbean Blue velvet base. And the gold zip boasts a matching tassel as a little extra touch.
But best of all, every single item bought from the brand's Turtle Conservation Collection helps directly fund and support the turtle conservation projects of the Blue Marine Foundation in Ascension and the Dutch Caribbean. This includes funding for five turtle rangers during nesting seasons, signage and education in the local communities, and the protection of roughly 2 million turtle hatchlings per year.
Lilly Loves White Embroidered Make Up & Shit Washbag
- Dimensions: H15.2 x W22.9 x D10.2cm.
- Materials: Cotton canvas.
- Available colours/patterns: 4.
- Pros: Versatile; Chic and stylish; Easy to clean.
- Cons: Only has one small zippered pocket.
Why we love it: Expertly stitched in their London-based studio, this Lilly Loves waffle wash bag is modern and minimalist in style — letting the funny embroidered wording take centre-stage. We love it in white, but it also comes in red or black — both of which have gold stitching.
Not just a pretty face, it's also clearly been designed with durability in mind — it's made with a high-quality cotton canvas fabric, has been fully lined with a waterproof fabric, and is totally fine to go in the washing machine. Plus, the tab handle is great if you want to be able to hang it on a hook in the bathroom when you arrive at your destination.
Moon Nude Strawberry Large Makeup Bag
- Dimensions: H15 x W25.5 x D15cm.
- Materials: Unspecified quilted fabric.
- Available colours/patterns: 35.
- Pros: Loads of cute designs to choose from; Surprisingly spacious; Part of a larger collection.
- Cons: No pockets.
Why we love it: If you're a big fan of a cute and kitschy pattern, you're guaranteed to love the handmade pouches, bags, and totes available at Moon Nude. The Large Makeup Bags have plush quilted exteriors complete with unique patterns, and reviewers can't stop raving about how surprisingly big they are — so they're ideal if you're looking for a really stylish and spacious carry-all.
Our favourite of all the designs is this one, which has a cutesy strawberry-themed pattern, and is complemented by a classy pink gingham interior. Part of the much larger Strawberry collection, there are even matching mini makeup bags, hair tool pouches, and vanity cases available, too.
- Dimensions: H28 x W13 x D18.5cm.
- Materials: Faux leather and linen.
- Available colours/patterns: 4.
- Pros: Really spacious; High-quality materials; Versatile separate compartment.
- Cons: Pretty pricey.
Why we love it: This large toiletries bag has slip pockets and a zipped compartment to help you keep all your toiletries neat and organised. Plus, it opens up relatively wide — so you wont have to scramble around too much looking for a specific product — and the wipeable nylon lining makes it really easy to care for and clean.
But the best bit is the nifty bottom section, which is kept completely separate to the rest of the bag, and unzips to reveal a neat storage spot for those messier items like your toothbrush and razor that you likely don't want mingling with your lotions and potions. A really flexible space, it even comes with a handy removable divider.
- Dimensions: H26 x W26 x D15.5cm.
- Materials: Faux leather.
- Available colours/patterns: 13.
- Pros: Hanging design; Fits full-size products; Has a handy removable compartment.
- Cons: Quite pricey.
Why we love it: This Stackers hanging wash bag is our top pick for anyone after something that'll fit as many products as possible — while also keeping it all nicely organised. It's even finished with a handy hook — so you can just hang it up in your hotel bathroom for easy access to all your toiletries throughout your trip.
Inside, you'll find a fair few different slim zipped pockets built into the lining, and a spacious main compartment with elasticated pockets to help secure full-size bottles in place. Plus, it even comes with a completely separate clear pouch that's perfect for keeping your makeup products together — or alternatively, you could remove it completely and use it to store any long-haul flight essentials in your hand luggage.
Stylish yet functional, it's made from a high-quality vegan leather material that's available in 13 different colours — and the brushed gold hook and zips give the whole bag a really elevated look and feel.
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