Toiletry bags make packing a little easier by giving all the smaller parts of your routine somewhere to travel together. Skincare, makeup, grooming essentials, hair products, toothbrushes, and all the other things that normally live around the bathroom can stay contained instead of spreading throughout your suitcase or carry-on. Whether you’re packing for one night away or a much longer trip, having a dedicated travel bag makes it easier to keep the getting-ready stuff organized and find what you need once you arrive.

A good toiletry bag can be useful long after the suitcase has been unpacked. Keep one on the bathroom counter for everyday essentials, use it to organize cosmetics or personal care products, or leave one partially packed with travel-size items so there’s a little less to remember the next time you go somewhere. Different shapes and sizes can work for different routines, from a smaller cosmetic bag with just the basics to a roomier travel organizer for anyone whose definition of “essentials” requires a bit more space.

Packing toiletries separately also makes the rest of your luggage easier to manage. Instead of searching through clothing for a toothbrush or wondering which corner of the suitcase your skincare disappeared into, the things you use to get ready stay together and can come straight out when you reach your destination. Whether you call it a toiletry bag, dopp kit, cosmetic bag, or travel pouch, having one dedicated place for bathroom and personal care essentials can make both packing and unpacking considerably less chaotic.