Zuca Utility Pouch

On my recent trip to L.A I decided to try out the Zuca utility pouch. It is a great size, good quality and saved some much needed space in my luggage.

Because I travel a lot I like to have a good makeup bag for organization and enough space to fit all my essentials.I was actually quite surprised at how much I could get into this simple pouch. On the last day of my trip I had quite a few beauty items to pack. I went on a little shopping spree at The Makeup Show, Target, Ulta and MAC and despite having twice as much makeup as I did at the beginning of my trip this pouch was able to accommodate everything in a tidy manner.

Zuca is a brand that manufactures all types of fun, colourful organizers and travel cases for a variety of purposes. They sell everything from sports collections, collections for kids, travel, artist’s collections and even collections for pets! The pouch also has a handle at the top for easy carrying.

This pouch that I am using as a makeup bag retails for $15. I like that the front panel is clear so you can see all your neatly packaged items and the inside is lined with plastic which is ideal for easy clean-up. This is a great pouch to use for other travel items as well such as skin care essentials, hair styling tools and toiletries. I think it would work well for both men and women.

If you are looking for a good multi-purpose travel pouch you can check this one out HERE

Make-Up-Matte Review

Today am reviewing a handy little product for those who liked to keep organized in midst of an insatiable love for makeup. Usually when I leave my house I take some makeup with me; whether it is powder for quick touch-ups or a few of my favorite lipsticks, I always have a small collection of must-haves floating around in my bag.

The Make-Up-Matte is a cute, functional makeup station that you can take with you on the go! It can accommodate a wide range of beauty products and makeup brushes. 

For Travel

You can use the Make-Up-Matte almost anywhere! I love that you can shove all your essentials into it, fold it up and put it in a travel bag or purse. It is great for vacations and weekend getaways because it acts as a cosmetic organizer and holder and then when you arrive at your destination you just unroll it and use it as a makeup station! When I travel as I do often, not all hotel rooms have areas where I can comfortably apply my makeup; sometimes I find myself heading wherever the natural light source is so that I can actually see what I’m doing. Often times I end up sitting on the hotel bed, near a window or at a desk, so this matte is ideal for me because I can spread it out and not mess up the sheets or surfaces.

Aside from makeup you can also transport your travel essentials in it like creams, hair brushes, perfumes, toiletries and other personal items.

I also like using the matte on my vanity. No one wants to get eye shadow and makeup residue on their nice table, so I spread out the matte and do my makeup right on top of it. The Make-Up-Matte is  machine washable, helps contain any mess and cuts down on cleanup especially with mineral makeup.

This matte is great for use at the gym and you can also use it in your bathroom, in the car (not while you are driving of course) and anywhere else you do your makeup. For those of you who have hectic mornings and find yourself scrambling to get to work you can easily slip all of your essentials into the matte and then unroll it right onto your desk when you arrive at the office.

Unlike traditional brush rolls which only transports brushes and are not nearly as cute as these designs, this matte has a variety of pocket sizes ranging from small to large so that you can fit in brushes as well as palettes, blush, lipsticks compacts and much more. I also like that the pockets are soft and flexible allowing me to put a few eye shadow brushes into each individual slot. The matte also comes with a band that secures all your makeup inside once you have it all rolled up.

Designs

I got my matte in animal print but The Make-Up-Matte also comes in many beautiful designs, colors and patterns and it looks quite trendy while on the go. I also like that this product is soft on the inside, good quality and made from good material. Some of the mattes even come with matching headbands so that you can keep your hair back and out of the way while washing your face or applying makeup. 

Other uses for the Make-Up-Matte

You can also use the Make-Up-Matte for packing and transporting skin care essentials like skin cleansing brushes, bottles of lotions, serums and toners.

For the nail polish lovers out there this matte can also work for carrying nail polish, files and nail accessories.

I would even use this product to store and carry my jewelry during travel because of the soft microfiber lining (as seen in the photo below).

The Make-Up-Matte sells for $22.95 and you can order it from the website HERE

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**Disclaimer: This product was provided to me for a sponsored review courtesy of Make-Up-Matte. All opinions stated in this review are my own and based on my experience with the product.**