Wild Flowers Botanical Oilcloth Makeup Bag

This oilcloth makeup bag carries the Wild Flowers print, a cheerful botanical chart of meadow and hedgerow flowers laid out on a soft cream ground. Bright red poppies, orange daisies, blue cornflowers, yellow celandines and gorse sit among green leaves and stems, each with a small Latin label in the style of an old field guide: Papaver rhoeas, Centaurea cyanus, Ulex europaeus, Digitalis purpurea and Ranunculus ficaria among them. A teal zip runs along the top. It measures 16cm long, 12cm tall and 8cm deep, a neat boxy pouch with a flat base that sits steadily on a shelf.

We think it is just the right size for the everyday essentials: a lipstick, a mascara, a compact and the little odds and ends that otherwise rattle around the bottom of a handbag. Slip it into a tote for the working week, pack it in a weekend bag or suitcase, or leave it on the dressing table or a bathroom shelf, where the bright print lifts the morning routine. It works just as well for a toothbrush and travel-size toiletries on a short break, or as a tidy home for hair grips, plasters and a spare charger cable.

The outside is strong, waterproof oilcloth with a gentle sheen, so a smudge of foundation or a splash from the basin wipes away rather than soaking in. Inside, a plastic and cotton lining keeps things clean, and one internal pocket holds the small pieces you want to find quickly, such as earrings or a lip balm. The zip fastening keeps everything inside, and its metal pull is easy to grip. To care for it, wipe it clean with a neutral detergent; it should not be washed, bleached, ironed, tumble dried or dry cleaned. It makes a cheerful gift on its own, and we like to tuck a hand cream or a favourite lipstick inside before wrapping it.

How big is this makeup bag?

It measures 16cm long, 12cm tall and 8cm deep, roomy enough for everyday makeup without taking over a handbag.

Is the makeup bag waterproof?

Yes, the outside is made from strong, waterproof oilcloth, so splashes and spills can simply be wiped away with a cloth.

How do I clean it?

Wipe it clean with a neutral detergent. It should not be bleached, washed, ironed, tumble dried or dry cleaned.

Does it have a pocket inside?

Yes, there is one internal pocket, handy for keeping small items such as earrings, hair grips or a lip balm apart from the rest.

Which flowers are on the print?

The botanical print shows poppies, cornflowers, gorse, celandines and other wild flowers on a cream ground, with Latin plant names printed beside them.

How does it close?

It has a zip fastening along the top with a metal pull, so everything stays inside when it is tucked into a bag.