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I love nothing more than an ultra-utilitarian and functional item that’s also aesthetically pleasing. This can help even the most mundane goods feel a bit more special. This philosophy can be applied to pretty much anything, including an oft-overlooked item: the travel toiletry bag. Too many of us throw our beauty or grooming items into dismal oversized pouches that leave our products disorganized and hard to find. Thankfully, you can say goodbye to digging around your cosmetics bag in desperation, because there’s a dopp kit with a “brilliant layout,” in the words of one reviewer, that’s been making the rounds on Amazon.
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Gone are the days of throwing all your products in a plastic bag and calling it a day. Whether you want an easy, affordable way to organize your daily skin care regimen or want to travel in style, the Eachy bag is an absolute must-have.
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Like a few people we spoke to mentioned, one reviewer noted that even though she initially purchased it for traveling, it’s now a part of her daily routine. Fans of “Doctor Who” might liken this smart little bag to the TARDIS; it’s bigger on the inside than it looks. It is full of inner pockets to help keep your items tidy, and the bag’s unique flat design opens up to give you a clear view of the interior without causing everything to come tumbling out.
The bag has a soft, smooth waterproof faux leather exterior plus a long-lasting polyester lining. It also includes a clear, waterproof makeup brush compartment so you don’t get makeup residue all over the inside of the bag. The design is also made to withstand all manner of travel adventures while keeping your belongings organized.
We thought this bag was too good to be true, but once we started poking around we realized that we know a lot of people who own this handy travel cosmetics bag!
HuffPost Shopping managing editor Emily Ruane learned about this bag from her sister, who is an ardent fan.
I also recently discovered my own mother has this very same dopp kit and swears by it. She loves how much she can organize in the high-capacity interior without ever feeling like her items have descended into chaos. The sleek silhouette was also a huge selling point for her.
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For under $25, we’d say thsi bag is almost too good to be true if it weren’t for the over 1,500 five-star reviews at Amazon. Take a look at a few below then pick one up for yourself before travel season starts.
Promising reviews:
“My favorite makeup bag ever! I love how much this bag holds, but doesn’t look like a huge bag. It’s perfect for everyday use as well as travel. And the brown leather is so classy!” — lovestswizzle
“This is the makeup bags of all makeup bags. It’s firm so holds its shape, fits a lot of things and it opens up to a flat shape so you can better see your makeup and find things easier. The handle is beautiful. Literally the only thing I could say can improve is it doesn’t stand straight when you close it because the side that lay flat when opened is more curved and leans a bit to that side when closed. Doesn’t bother me and it still stands the right way up.” — Ness
“Biggest no brainer ever. I got the Medium Brown. I debated Medium or Large for so long but I’m glad I got the medium. I may purchase a large one later. But I wanted something that easily slides under my driver seat. It’s not as big as everyone let on which is fine with me. What’s crazy is that it’s smaller than my previous makeup bag (pictured) .. BUT HAS MORE ROOM!! I can access everything way easier now. The layout is brilliant.” — Ariel
“Cute and genius design. I love this make up bag. I don’t wear a ton of make up myself but I just love that I put stuff In and when I close it and open it again nothing has shifted or moved. The middle zipper pocket it genius. And I love that there are pockets on the side. My bag is filled to the brim but I have some hair stuff and perfumes in there. Even though I don’t have a lot of make up I can confidentially say it will store a lot.” — Brenan K.
“My new favorite travel bag for makeup products. Has plenty of compartments for makeup and skincare and the middle has a Velcro clear little pocket that I use for brushes, this way I don’t get powder/foundation all other the bag. Folds easily, holds a lot, does not take a lot of space in a bag so you can pack it in a carryon or backpack.” — Andra
“Very high class! Love this bag! It’s so thick and high quality! It fits so much stuff and I love all the different compartments on the sides, that really helps with things like tweezers and the tiny but long middle compartment is waterproof for like toothpaste or something. Totally will buy again!” — C.R
Need to stock up on a few more travel essentials? Take a look at these must-haves from previous reporting by HuffPost Shopping writer Erica Kam.
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A multifunctional, portable iron steamer
Not much bigger than your average curling iron, this similar-looking handy gadget works as a wet and dry iron to get wrinkles out of your clothes. The water tank holds up to 50 milliliters, which can let you steam continuously for about six to eight minutes at a time. The 5.5 foot-long cord gives you some freedom of movement, but the whole product weighs only 1.16 pounds, so it won't take up much room in your suitcase. The steamer comes with an included measuring cup to add the water, and a storage bag.
Note: Since this is corded, don't forget to pack the right travel adapter if you're going abroad!
Promising review: "Finally got a portable iron that I travel with. Works very well on all fabrics I brought on my recent trip (cotton, linen, polyester). Works pretty fast even though it’s compact and fits really well in a suitcase without taking up too much space/weight." — Patrick
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A set of packing cubes to keep your clothes separated and secure
Not only does a packing cube set like this eight-piece one by Veken make it easier to find everything in your suitcase, but it can also act as a barrier to keep your clothes from shifting around too much during travel and prevent wrinkles. This one also comes with a shoe bag and laundry bag, so any dirty or smelly items can be kept away from the rest of your clothes.
In addition to those two bags, this set has cubes of four different sizes, plus an accessories pouch and a cosmetics or toiletries bag with a hanging hook. The latter has a waterproof zippered pocket to prevent leakage. The set comes in a bunch of colors, so you can pick your favorite or match it to your suitcase.
Promising review: "I was skeptical of packing cubes wondering how much of a difference can they actually make? Well...a huge difference!! I roll packing my clothes anyway, but using these bags were a game changer. I was able to pack so much more and they were compartmentalized so nicely and very few wrinkles. Will always use these now!" — Misty
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This Bagsmart toiletry bag with a near-perfect rating
4.8 stars across more than 58,000 reviews? Say less. This Bagsmart toiletry bag is water-resistant, spacious and convenient. It's also spill-proof to keep your clothes from getting wet or damaged — you can thank the plastic compartments and elastic straps designed to keep tubes upright for that. You can zip and unzip the compartments from top or bottom for quick access to your products, hang the bag up using a hook to see all the items at once and easily transport the bag with its handle. The bag is available in a range of solid colors and patterns, and two sizes.
Promising review: "Used this for a recent trip and packed it in my checked luggage. One of my perfume bottles leaked and I was shocked to find that the toiletry bag contained the mess! It didn't leak into any of the other zippered compartments of the toiletry bag, nor the clothes in my suitcase. The hook is sturdy and hung over our hotel door with ease." — Gina Z
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A powerful handheld garment steamer with a longer cord
If the clip iron design isn't for you, or you just want a longer cord for less restriction, try out this HiLife portable handheld steamer with an 8.6-foot cord. This steamer also has a larger water tank capacity than the iron steamer: You can use up to 300 milliliters at a time for 20 minutes of continuous steaming. Enjoy both power (1100 watts of it) and user-friendly operation (there's just a single button to deal with, no bells and whistles), and then enjoy your wrinkle-free clothes. As an added plus, this bad boy comes in seven colors.
Note: Like the other option, this is corded, so don't forget to pack the right travel adapter if you're going abroad so it's not unusable while you're away.
Promising reviews: "Ok, so we're taking a trip out of state,12 HR drive. I know that when we get there our clothes will be smashed. So, I start reading reviews..found this steamer. I'm telling you that this little steamer is the best! EASY to use. Got the job done. I'm having too much fun..looking for some more wrinkled clothes! 🤩" — Wendy P.
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A leakproof travel soap case
Bar soap users, this one's for you. Packing up shower products at the end of a trip can be a struggle — it's like they're never actually as dry as they seem to be, and then water has leaked into your bag and potentially onto your clothes. But this silicone soap case can solve that problem with its unique ventilation and drainage features, including a vent valve and drainage layer to keep your soap dry. Reviewers confirm that this thing is air- and watertight, so even if you don't have a leakproof toiletry bag, you can rest easy without the imminent threat of water all over your stuff. Get the case in seven colors.
Promising review: "I took this soap case with me on a two-month cruise to Japan. It performed perfectly. No leaking; the lid is secure. I was confident to toss it into my [suitcase] with my clothes, books, and papers. My only wish is that it came in a slightly larger size so I could also include the scrubby I use with my giant bar of soap. I would buy that!" — Stephen Orr
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Dryer sheets to keep your suitcase smelling fresh
Life hack: If you're worried about your suitcase and clothing getting smelly over time, the solution can be as simple as tossing in a dryer sheet to keep things fresh (this is a Reddit-approved tip). We're not sure we've ever seen a higher-rated product than these sheets by Bounce, which have 4.8 stars and more than 106,000 reviews on Amazon. One box comes with 240 "outdoor fresh"-scented sheets, so these can last you many trips and laundry cycles.
Promising reviews: "It's Bounce for Pete's sake! Makes great scents for drawers and putting away summer clothing in "Space Bags" or in drawers or in suitcases. They make everything smell delicious. They're not just for dryers anymore!" — JeMicheSunshine
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A travel-size bottle of wrinkle release spray if you can't bring a steamer
We get it: Sometimes, you just don't have room in your luggage for any appliances. Or maybe you're traveling on a cruise, or internationally, and aren't sure what type of outlets you'll have if any. In any case, you can still get rid of wrinkles without a plug-in steamer using a wrinkle release spray like Downy's. (Amazon only has multiples in stock right now, but you can get a single bottle at Target or Walmart.)
All you have to do is spray, tug and smooth out your clothes' wrinkles. The spray has a light scent that also gets rid of unpleasant odors for a two-in-one product.
Promising review: "Perfect size for travel. I bought these to take on our cruise since they don’t allow you to bring steamers on board and there’s no irons in the room. It’s not important enough for me to send something to laundry to be ironed. These were the perfect travel size and worked great." — L. Cook
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A 4-pack of reviewer-beloved miniature lint rollers
These travel-size lint rollers are technically designed for pet owners to pick up pet hair, but multiple reviews assure that they're well worth the buy even if you don't have pets. Having earned 25,000 5-star reviews and counting, this four-pack comes with 120 easy-tear and easy-peel sticky sheets to pick up lint, debris, dust, dirt and more. These are small enough to fit in a purse, carry-on bag or the glove compartment of your car for a road trip so your clothes can stay clean on the go.
Promising review: "Ordered these for my mom, who was visiting my sister (a certified animal hoarder.) These travel rollers fit in her bag perfectly and she said they removed all the pet hair from her clothes and suitcase on her trip! Now she has a few extra to keep around the house or in the car for any hair and lint." — Katy
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These laundry bags to keep your worn clothes from dirtying your clean ones
Dirty laundry is a hotbed of odor and germs, so the more you can keep your clean and dirty clothes separate throughout your travels (as in, please don't just throw them into the same suitcase compartment nilly-willy), the better.
Laundry bags like these by JHX are all you need: The bags fold down flat and to about the length of a cell phone when not in use, so you can easily chuck them in your luggage. They can hold up to 22 pounds of clothing and have helpful features like a drawstring slider, carrying handles, carabiners to clip onto another bag, an outer pocket for detergent or other items and a nylon material that is itself machine-washable, so you can truly throw everything into the machine as needed. You can buy a single or two-pack (pictured here) in gray or black.
Promising review: "These bags are great! The amount of clothes that fit in the bags is way more than I expected. I ordered these while on a 2 week vacation to take back new clothes I bought as well as dirty laundry. The handles on the bags are super helpful, all the other ones I looked at only had the drawstring. Highly recommend these!" – Jamie Munsey
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A portable, retractable clothesline you can hook on anywhere
Whether you want to air your clothes out to get rid of odors from your suitcase or dry off wet swimsuits and just-washed laundry, a travel clothesline can come in handy. Equipped with an elastic line that can stretch up to 10 feet and 12 clothespins, plus stoppers in between each one that prevent sliding, the clothesline can be hooked onto a balcony, your hotel bathroom or anywhere else you might want to hang your clothes. Get it in four colors.
Promising review: "When you travel outside the US, many rental properties will have a washer but not a dryer. On our recent trip to the UK, we used this travel clothesline multiple times, and it worked great! The end hooks made it super easy to install, and we were surprised by how much weight it held (wet blue jeans). The clips that keep the clothespins from sliding were a brilliant addition to this product. It takes up so little space in my bag, and I'm planning to take it with me every time I travel." — Kelly Glaze
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A 3-pack of deodorizers that can eliminate odors for up to 60 days
Like the concept of the dryer sheet hack we mentioned above, but you'd rather use something less disposable? These baking soda odor eliminators by Arm & Hammer are just as easy to fit in a suitcase at less than 2 inches tall, and work to keep your stuff smelling fresh for up to 60 days, so you don't have to change them out nearly as often. They're also similarly affordable. You can choose between a range of scents that includes calming lavender, clean linen, forest pine and more.
Promising review: "I bought these for my luggage when I had to go visit family for over a week. As soon as I opened my suitcase, it smelled so good! I put one in my car, and another in my dad's car.
They're pretty neat. Just buy them. If you're here looking at them, just give in already!" — Your Friend Down the Road
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