Makeup bags are a funny thing: We're so concerned with what goes inside them that we don't really think about what they look like on the outside. Honestly, ask yourself — when was the last time you went makeup-bag shopping? Ever? Well, we're of the opinion that the object carrying some of your most precious cargo should have personality. And luckily, there are oodles of makeup bags on the market that speak to just about any persuasion and fall under any budget!
Click through for cosmetic cases you'll want to show off, from unicorns to cheeky phrases.
Brush off that bad breakup by really putting things into perspective: Love fades, but the right lipstick lasts forever. Kind of.
Breakups to Makeup Losing You Makeup Clutch, $35, available at Breakups to Makeup.
Let your bag ever-so-casually greet you every time you pull it out of your purse.
Forever 21 Oh, Hey Makeup Pouch, $6.90, available at Forever 21.
Have you ever seen an eye that's more ready to party?
Nila Anthony No More Tears Holographic Clutch, $48, available at Nasty Gal.
For the lipstick-obsessed among us, this clear bag ensures we'll always be able to find the shade we're looking for.
ASOS Kisses Clear Make Up Bag, $17.11, available at ASOS.
This bag has some 'tude — and serious #lashgoals.
Fifth and Ivy Like My Eyelashes As Black As My Heart Tote, $25.82, available at Etsy.
Yes. Let's. Shall we?
Dogeared Let's Makeup Zip Bag, $24, available at Zappos.
Who wouldn't want to carry around this gorgeous Norman Parkinson photograph of Jerry Hall on their bag all day?
Charlotte Tilbury Norman Parkinson Jerry Hall Coated Cotton-Twill Wash Bag, $80, available at Net-A-Porter.
This bag sees you in the bright light of your bathroom every morning — and loves you anyway.
Anya Hindmarch Eyes Textured Leather-Trimmed Cosmetics Case, $375, available at Net-A-Porter.
Because you're as special as a unicorn.
Skinny Dip Glitter Unicorn Bag, $20, available at Skinny Dip London.
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