Baggallini Fold Out Cosmetic Bag Review: TSA Friendly

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Baggallini Fold Out Cosmetic Bag Review

Price and Where to Buy Baggallini Fold Out Cosmetic Bag: $35 on Amazon.com

Pros: It’s lightweight (about 8 ounces), which sets it apart from most toiletries cases. It hangs, which frees up counter space and makes all your items easy to access. It has a pull-out TSA-size–friendly clear bag so you don’t have to pack and unpack a separate zip-top quart bag if you’re going carry-on. It has three separate sections to keep things organized.

Cons: At about 10x6x1.5 inches, it’s not the smallest toiletries kit you available. But it does weigh less than many smaller toiletries bags and it holds all the necessities (including a reasonable amount of makeup and brushes) for a typical traveling woman.

How Baggallini Fold Out Cosmetic Bag Rates:

Usefulness: 10/10. The hanger makes it adaptable, the clear pouches help keep things organized, and the pull-out TSA-friendly pouch makes it adaptable.
Value: 9/10. At $35 (Amazon), the price is right for a durable, roomy, light toiletries bag.
Durability: 10/10. The surfaces can be wiped clean easily, the zippers are sturdy, the magnetic closure holds up well, and the hook is equal parts sturdy and light.
Cool Factor: 9/10. This is a nice-looking bag that does its job well. And the detachable pouch is a great (and uncommon) feature.

Final Verdict: This is a great choice as long as you’re not trying to go as small as possible with your toiletries bag.

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