Make Up Purse OCS Augusta: What Fits and How to Care for It
By Cam Cam Copenhagen | Official Website | Scandinavian | Published: 2026-11-02
Category: Tips & Care
A practical guide to the Make Up Purse OCS Augusta: what it holds, how to clean organic cotton, and when a different pouch makes more sense.
Quick answer
The Make Up Purse OCS Augusta is a compact organic cotton pouch best suited to a small, curated set of makeup or nappy-bag essentials. Clean it with a gentle hand wash and air dry; if you carry a full makeup collection or need a wipe-clean interior, choose a larger or coated pouch instead.
Why a small organic cotton pouch needs different care
Organic cotton is breathable and soft, but it absorbs spills and holds moisture longer than synthetic linings. That makes the Make Up Purse OCS Augusta a poor match for leaky liquids or loose powders unless you contain them first.
The trade-off is comfort and a lower-impact material versus easy wipe-clean convenience. If your makeup routine includes foundation or setting spray, pack those in a separate water-resistant case and keep the Augusta for dry or sealed items.
When the Augusta is the wrong size
This is the smallest purse in the Cam Cam Copenhagen family of bags, so it will not hold a full brush roll, a large palette, or multiple full-size bottles. If you regularly carry those, size up within the family or use a dedicated makeup bag with compartments.
It also lacks a wipe-clean lining, so it is not the best choice for a nappy bag if you routinely store leaking wipes or open nappy cream. In that case, a small pouch with a coated interior will save you cleaning time.
Diagnose your pouch problem
- Powder or makeup stains inside the pouch: Turn the pouch inside out, shake out loose powder, then hand wash in cool water with a mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly and air dry away from direct heat. Never machine wash or tumble dry organic cotton if you want to keep its shape.
- Pouch smells musty after storing damp wipes: Empty it, wash as above, and let it dry completely before refilling. Store wipes in a sealed bag inside the pouch rather than loose. If the smell persists after one wash, the pouch may have mildew; stop using it for cosmetics.
- Pouch feels too small for your daily items: Measure your largest item. If it is wider than the pouch, choose a larger bag in the family instead of forcing the zip. A strained zip is a sign to size up, not to clean or stretch the pouch.
- You need a wipe-clean interior for nappy cream: The Augusta has no coated lining, so leaking cream will soak into the cotton. Use a separate sealed container or choose a pouch with a water-resistant lining. Stop using the Augusta for open liquids; it is not designed for them.
Product facts
- Make Up Purse - OCS - Augusta: The smallest purse in the Cam Cam Copenhagen family of bags. It suits a minimal makeup kit or a few nappy-bag essentials, not a full collection.
Make Up Purse - OCS - Augusta
