Makeup bag: how to assemble a complete and professional kit

“The main advantage of having a makeup bag is organization! Everything stays in its proper place in it, so you don’t waste time looking for it” points out make-up artist Carla Mariano.

In addition to organization, the suitcase provides a certain practicality and mobility, after all, it is easier to take your products from one place to another, when necessary, if you work with professional makeup or if you enjoy doing makeup with your friends on the weekend.

According to makeup artist Carla Mariano, a complete makeup bag is more suitable for those who work with makeup or for those who are addicted to makeup and like to buy a lot of products.

The professional confirms that the main products that are indispensable in a basic makeup bag are a good foundation, face powder, concealer, mascara, bronzer (or blush) and an eyeliner. With these items it is now possible to create your makeup kit, without forgetting to choose your favorite lipsticks or lip glosses.

Still in this sense, there are also suitcases and palettes that are complete and come with “everything in one product”. They add in a single piece several colors of eyeshadows, lipsticks, blushes and even brushes. The professional believes that it is worth investing in these kits, but that this depends a lot on the price and quality of the product’s brand.

To decide between buying an empty suitcase and assembling your own, with your choices of make-up or buying a ready-made one filled with products, check out the following tips.

How to assemble your own suitcase

Every woman who likes makeup has a favorite brand or two and ends up buying most of her products from that particular brand. But, depending on the financial situation, it is not always possible to assemble a kit entirely with a single brand, even more so if its prices are higher. The cool thing is to mix, take the best of each brand and save where possible.

In the following lists, you can see what it would be like to put together a makeup bag from each brand and how much it would cost your budget. BBB, national options and a suitcase with only imported makeup were also included. Check out:

BBB briefcase

To assemble a “good, beautiful and cheap” makeup bag, it is worth investing in national and imported “pharmacy makeup” style products, prioritizing brands and products recommended by dermatologists and/or trusted bloggers who test makeups and show the results in their posts. See below a suitcase assembled only with BBB products that you can easily find in pharmacies and online stores in Brazil.

BB cream L’Oréal Paris for R$29.90;
Vult Matte Effect Foundation for R$23.90;
Tracta liquid corrector for R$29.90;
Blush Yes! Cosmetics for R$23.90;
Maybelline Colossal Mascara for R$29.90;
Dailus Pro gel eyeliner for R$30.29;
Vult black eye pencil for R$15.90;
Panvel Makeup Eyeshadow Quartet for R$10.40;
Matte Lipstick 02 Pink Charming Koloss for R$16.75;
Ballet Dailus PRO liquid lipstick for R$16.90.

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Total amount to invest: BRL 226.84

O Boticário Suitcase

O Boticário is a renowned Brazilian brand that has different makeup lines with different prices and styles. The biggest advantage of the brand is that it is available in hundreds of stores throughout Brazil, even in the smallest cities, so it is an easy and affordable suitcase to assemble.

CC Cream Make B. 7 in 1 for R$53.99;
Make B. Color Adapt liquid foundation for R$52.19;
Make B. Color Adapt liquid concealer for R$35.99;
Blush Make B. Mineral Baked for R$53.09;
Intense Mega Power Mascara for R$20.51;
Intense liquid eyeliner for R$19.19;
Make B retractable eye pencil for R$30.39;
Intense eyeshadow duo for R$20.79;
Style Rose Make B lipstick for R$29.69;
Make B. Velvet Red Lipstick for R$30.59.

Total amount to invest: R$346.42

Maybelline briefcase

Maybelline is one of the most loved brands by women when it comes to mascara. With its dozens of versions and fair prices, the brand won over everyone who loves voluminous and long eyelashes. Their products, in general, have affordable prices and can be found in pharmacies or supermarkets.

BBcream Dream Fresh for R$34.90;
Pure Makeup Foundation for R$38.90;
Maybelline Cover Stick Concealer for R$22.99;
Dream Touch Blush for R$46.90;
The Colossal Volum’ Express Maybelline Mask for R$30;
Liner Express Liquid Eyeliner for R$26;
Liner Express eye pencil for R$24;
New Expertwear Eyeshadow Quartet for R$45.90;
Lipstick (clear) Hydra Extreme Temptation SPF 15 Be A Peach N°702 for R$12.90;
Lipstick (dark) SuperStay Keep it Red for R$46.90.

Total amount to invest: BRL 329.39

Avon suitcase

AVON is one of the largest makeup distributors in the world. With its resellers and catalogs always full of classics and also lots of news, it has become a very viable option for those who like to buy make-up without having to leave the comfort of their home. The prices are also one of the attractions of the brand.

Ideal Face BB cream for R$39.99;
Ideal Face liquid foundation for R$54.99;
Ideal Face Concealer for R$19.99;
Ideal Luminous Blush for R$29.99;
Super Extend Mascara for R$29.99;
Super Extend liquid eyeliner for R$22.99;
Mega Impact Eye Pencil for R$25.99;
Ultra Color Eyeshadow Quartet for R$39.99;
Lipstick (light) Ultra Color Matte Retro Matte for R$18.99;
Lipstick (dark) Ultra Color Intense Cherry Intense for R$18.99.

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Total amount to invest: R$301.90

Mary Kay suitcase

Mary Kay is also a brand that sells through dealerships who can come to your home and provide you with samples or give you more information about the products. The brand has a line called “Timewise” which, in addition to beautifying, provides an anti-aging effect. We’ve put together a list of MK products as a suggestion for your suitcase.

Total amount to invest: R$499.80

Natural suitcase

Natura, sold through catalogs and also in its online store, is known for creating high quality products for the national market, with several different lines within its own brand. Check out some selected products:

BB Base Multibenefit UNA for R$41.80;
UNA net basis for R$72.60;
UNA high coverage concealer for R$40.50;
UNA compact blush for R$73.80;
UNA lengthening mascara for R$63.30;
UNA black eyeliner for R$35.50;
UNA long lasting eye pencil for R$41.90;
UNA metallic effect eyeshadow trio for R$61.80;
Lipstick (light) Extreme Comfort Pink 30 for R$29.90;
Lipstick (dark) Long Lasting UNA Red 60 for R$29.80.

Total amount to invest: R$490.90

MAC suitcase

MAC is one of the most commented and adored makeup brands in the world of beauty blogs and its flagship is the lipsticks that are a real fever and that generate real color trends from time to time, serving as inspiration even for other brands. . Check below a selection of suggestions for you to assemble your MAC suitcase.

Prep + Prime BB Beauty for R$141;
Select Cover Up Concealer for R$89;
Mineralize Blush for R$121;
Haute and Naughty Too Black Lash Mask for R$99;
Fluidline eyeliner for R$69;
Eye Pencil Eye Pencil for R$69;
Mineralize Eyeshadow Quartet for R$185;
Lipstick (clear) Cremesheen Lipstick Koi Coral for R$73;
Lipstick (dark) Lipstick Russian Red for R$73.

Total amount to invest: R$1,040

Imported suitcase

When assembling your palette with well-recommended imported products, include brands like Benefit, Nars, Urban Decay, Smashbox, Make Up For Ever… They are bloggers’ darlings and are not lacking in the makeup bag for those who love imported make-up. We have selected some products that you can include in your foreign suitcase:

BB Cream Diorskin Nude BB Cream for R$249;
Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation Make Up For Ever for R$195;
Camouflage Cream Palette Make Up For Ever Concealer for R$165;
NARS Orgasm Blush for R$162;
BADgal Lash Benefit Mascara for R$95;
Jet Set Waterproof Eye Liner Smashbox Eyeliner for R$109;
Aqua XL Eyes Make Up For Ever Eye Pencil for R$79;
Naked2 Palette Urban Decay Eyeshadow Case for R$279;
Lipstick (light) Chubby Stick Intense Heftiest Hibiscus Clinique for R$85;
Lipstick (dark) Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Cruella NARS for R$122.

Empty makeup bags for all tastes and pockets

If you already have the products you need to practice the art of makeup and you want to organize them in a suitcase for professional or personal use, it is worth checking out the following options that include suitcases of different sizes and even suitcases with wheels for those who need it. carry makeup from one place to another in a safe and organized way.

When choosing your empty suitcase to be able to fill it with cool products that you already have or intend to purchase, consider the size of the suitcase, check if its dividers match what you have and use and check if the product is really resistant and will protect your products well.

Complete makeup cases, suitcases and palettes

Another option for those who want to increase their makeup collection or even purchase complete kits for work are the cases and palettes that include in one product only eyeshadows, lipsticks, blush, powder, brushes… among other make-up items.

In the gallery below we list some options, including the famous Blockbuster from Sephora, which has 130 colors of eyeshadows and several other products, all in one bag.

Check out the models and see which best fits your taste, your needs and your budget.

It is worth remembering that before making any investment in a large amount of makeup, check what you really use and need, as these products also have an expiration date and are not safe if used after that period. So be careful and don’t get too excited and end up buying items you don’t use as much.