The Makeup Travel Companion

You’ve just arrived at the hotel–exhausted and moody–after a very long flight (or road trip). You go through the automatic motions of unpacking your suitcase when you notice that the zipper on your makeup bag broke and the contents of said bag are now scattered everywhere. Various powder and liquid cosmetics may or may not have leaked onto your clothes and the lining of your $200 suitcase. Does this scenario trigger some unfamiliar memories?

Whether you are a professional makeup artist or just a normal woman who likes to have makeup on hand, traveling with cosmetics can be a tricky thing to master if you don’t have the right gear. You might have a nice cloth-based travel makeup bag, but it’s probably still difficult keep your tubes, bottles, and compacts in place during travel. True organization and freedom on the road can be accomplished by one simple solution: a professional-grade train case.

You may be thinking to yourself: I never travel by train… No matter, that’s just a term attached to a very sturdy and portable makeup case. Think back to one of those 40’s movies where the woman is sat on a train with a mini version of her suitcase sat on her lap or slung over her shoulder. Yes, this is a train case–on the outside! Modern train cases offer a great deal of organization so that you can get maximum storage with minimal clutter. The most popular style of train case features clasps that, once opened, allow the top half of the case to fall open. This reveals several sizes of collapsible trays that simply slide out to display your wares. The materials of train cases vary, but the most popular by far is the aluminum frame with reinforced corners. This sturdy material ensures that wherever you’re going and no matter how bumpy the ride, your cosmetics arrive in perfect condition.

Train cases are great if you only have a small collection of cosmetics, but perhaps you require something a bit larger? If so, look into cosmetic case sets, which include a train case as well as a larger case with wheels and a retractable handle (much like a carry-on suitcase). You might opt for a larger variation of case if your “arsenal of beauty” includes items such as wigs, hair accessories, electronics, etc.

Train cases are a definite must-have for anyone who travels with a substantial amount of cosmetics!