If you're searching for compacts, you definitely need to look under the beauty category. That's because almost all of them contain some must-have makeup product, from pressed powder to eyeshadow. Along with a mirror and some form of applicator, like a brush or a puff. The fact that the products come in cases makes them easy to take with you everywhere you go. But to us, the outside is just as important as what's hidden inside. Which is why we only carry truly stylish compacts.
We consider two important criteria: looks and results. The product contained inside needs to deliver all it promises or what's the point? Compacts that allow for refills also earn high marks. Because many of the most dynamic compacts come from fashion houses, including Hermes, Chanel, Carolina Herrera and Dior. In some cases, the container is sold separately from the makeup, but since you'd have to fork over hundreds if not thousands for a bag from one of these big designers, making two purchases is no big thing.
