Makeup Train Case

History of Train Cases

Although your travels may not take you across the country on a guided and scenic route, wherever you travel, you’ll most likely bring along your favorite cosmetics and beauty products. Train cases, with their boxy four sided shape, handles and sturdy latches, makes traveling, and securing, belongings easy.

Train cases and steamer trunks became abundant during the romantic era of rail travel. Today, travel regulations may prohibit you from carrying cosmetics onboard your chosen method of transportation, but train cases still make wise investments for everyday organization, and storing, of cosmetics and personal products.

Get Organized

What makes a train case practical and useful when organizing cosmetic and beauty products? First, most train cases have tiered trays that hold products and tools such as brushes in small multi sized compartments. With a designated place to stash cotton balls, applicator wands and false eyelashes if need be, train cases keep beauty products separate from tools and implements. No more scouring in the bag to find exactly what you’re looking for.

In addition to their ease of organization, most train cases serve as a full service vanity area complete with a mirrored lid to boot, which makes on the go cosmetic application both easy and convenient.

Make a Gift

At your wits end for a girly gift idea? Why not buy a train case and purchase a pampering amount of cosmetics and body products and stash them all in an organized fashion in the train case? Train cases (especially those that are well constructed) make lovely gifts that are practical and useful. For the makeup diva or beauty professional, a cosmetic carrier is a must have item.

Finding a makeup train case shouldn't be too difficult considering that most high-end luggage and handbag companies produce makeup cases. With availability like that, adding to your recipients’ collection of designer or collectable wares makes perfect sense; it's an easy and thoughtful thing to do!

Caring and Cleaning

Most train cases are constructed from manmade or metal material. Caring for your train case is essential to keep it looking it’s best and functioning properly. Clean the exterior and interior with a soapy damp cloth as needed to remove makeup residue and stains. Discard any cosmetics that are leaking or that are improperly sealed. Soft sided train cases made from micro fiber or cotton fabric can usually be washed following the manufacturers' instructions. Adequate care and cleaning will keep your train case beautiful for years to come.

Where to Buy a Makeup Train Case

Train cases are available in a mass variety of colors and fabrics. Faux leather, graphic prints, and modern shapes continue to add to the appeal of train cases. It’s easy to find a train case that fits your personality while also serving to stow your precious cargo.

The following online retailers carry a wide selection of train cases for purchase. For local shopping, check out the cosmetic and accessory aisle in your favorite department store.

• Sephora

• Folica

• Makeup Creations

Gone may be the days of romantic rail travel, but train cases will continue to serve storage and travel needs all over the world in a timeless and beautiful manner..