10 Reasons I Ditched My Large Toiletry Bag For These Cute Alternatives

I used to pack one large cosmetic bag on my travels, but no more! Packing stylish, smaller bags has a lot of advantages, and using personalized coordinating items are even more fun! Below are 10 reasons you may want to try traveling with smaller bags.

1. Better Organization 

Smaller bags allow you to separate items, such as makeup, skincare, hair care, and medications, making it easier to find what you need quickly.

2. Maximizing Space

Smaller bags can be tucked into various nooks and crannies of your suitcase, making better use of limited space compared to one bulky toiletry bag.

3. Less Mess

If something leaks, it’s contained to a smaller bag rather spreading across your entire collection of toiletries.

4. More Flexibility

You can take just essentials in a small bag for shorter excursions (like a day trip or beach day), rather than carrying your entire toiletry collection

5. Easier Airport Security

Packing all of your liquids in a separate bag can help speed up the security screening process (especially outside of the U.S.)

6. Customize to Your Needs

You can tailor each bag to specific uses, such as one for overnight essentials and another for a longer trip.

7. Easier Access

It’s easier to pull out just one small bag at a time (such as for a quick freshen-up in transit) rather than digging through a larger bag for a specific item.

8. Fitting into Different Bags

Small cosmetic bags can fit in your carry-on, handbag, or backpack more easily than one large toiletry bag.

9. Lighter Carry-On

Distributing toiletries into smaller bags can help balance weight across your luggage

10. Stylish Travel

Multiple small, stylish bags make it easy to color -coordinate with your luggage or keep different designs for different uses.