With your makeup bag lining now clean and smudge-free, let’s eliminate those nasty germs. Then take a cotton wool pad soaked in eye makeup remover to wipe away any makeup smudges and stains that may have accumulated. The best way to do this is to simply take a new (thank you to Helen S for this great tip in our comments!) dry toothbrush to reach right into all those corners. Victoria Green makeup bags all have lined seams to ensure that any spillages stay on the inside of the makeup bag instead of all over the contents of your handbag - therefore it's important to dislodge any debris and old makeup that may have gathered there over time. A word of warning, it's easy to crease the outer fabric when you do this, but don't worry! There is a genius crease-busting hack later on in this post.
When it comes to best hygiene practices, keeping the inside of the bag squeaky clean is more important than the outside, and the best best way to get to all those nooks and crannies is to turn it inside out. is very worrying when you consider that we found bacteria such as E.coli - which is linked with faecal contamination - breeding on the products we tested". See the guide further down in this blog.ĭr Bashir from Aston University sad: "Consumers' poor hygiene practices when it comes to using make-up. We can't stress this enough, check the expiry date on your products and discard any that have gone beyond the expiration date. We created a handy makeup expiration chart to show how long you can keep cosmetics for and how to check the packaging for expiry dates, plus the length of time they can live in your makeup bag before becoming contaminated. Our unique makeup bags are designed to be robust enough to withstand years of daily use and still look sparkly new, so let us take you through some simple steps of how to clean a makeup bag, wash bag or vanity case and keep them looking great and bacteria-free. If the past couple of years has taught us anything it’s how many germs, bacteria and bugs lurk on every surface and on everything we touch! Never before have we been more aware of hygiene and cleanliness from washing hands to making sure anything we put near our mouths and faces are clean and sanitary, like our makeup, and more specifically, our makeup bagĬan you remember the last time you cleaned your cosmetic bag? A frightening report by Dr Amreen Bashir and Professor Peter Lambert from Aston university showed that a staggering nine out of ten makeup bags are home to superbugs like E.coli (responsible for urinary tract infections and food contamination) and staphylococci (a very nasty bacteria). Personal preference matters, and while some opt for a hard-sided, extra-large case, others love a tiny cloth pouch that stashes just a few essentials.īelow are our picks for the best travel makeup bags currently available.The Essential Guide to Deep Cleaning Your Beauty Bags
Whether you’re going on a quick overnight trip to have dinner with friends or heading off on your honeymoon, travel makeup bags help you stay organized and keep sunscreen, moisturizers, contact lens solution, foundation, and the like from exploding on your favorite linen shirt (oops), and they can also double to hold your jewelry, too.īut as all chapstick enthusiasts know, not all travel makeup bags are created equal. Something about tossing your travel makeup bag in your carry-on luggage or weekender backpack just makes you feel excited about vacation. If you’re buying a makeup case for a frequent traveler in your life, be sure to include a monogram for an added personal touch.
While our overall favorite is the utilitarian and stylish Mark & Graham Concourse Vegan Leather Cosmetic Case, there’s no shortage of other great makeup cases on the market that are both practical and attractive.
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