The Department for Transport defines liquids as “including creams, lotions, oils, perfume, mascara and lip gloss”. The Civil Aviation Authority confirmed this for us, advising that they would “recommend putting cream-based makeup products in the plastic bag provided for liquids.”
However, when packed in carry-on bags, makeup in a liquid, lotion, gel, paste or creamy form, must be in containers that are 3.4 ounces or less. You can take as many travel-sized liquids as you can comfortably fit into one quart-sized, zip-top bag. One liquids bag is allowed per passenger in carry-on bags.
Just make sure you put everything that resembles a liquid into a ziplock bag. Anything not totally solid/hard is considered a liquid-put it in the baggie. Lipstick is a solid.
Following the regulations, most airlines and airports allow passengers to bring small amounts of liquid, gel, or cream cosmetics in containers that are 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres). Please, also keep in mind that all of these items must fit inside a single quart-sized clear plastic bag.
You don't have to put powder make-up into the liquids bag, so don't worry about getting eyeshadows, powder blusher/bronzer or face powder confiscated. Solid but creamy make-up like lipstick, cream blusher, solid balms, eye pencils and stick bronzer is a grey area.
Any liquid toiletries or makeup will have to abide by the TSA liquid rule. This means that each makeup container must be 3.4 ounces (100ml) or smaller, and all containers must fit inside a one quart (one liter) clear zip top bag.
The Department for Transport defines liquids as “including creams, lotions, oils, perfume, mascara and lip gloss”.
Make sure you know exactly what is considered a liquid before you go as some may surprise you. Mascara is considered a liquid, as is anything deemed 'spreadable. ' Also keep in mind that sharp objects, like razors, might be subject to restrictions.
TSA classifies both solid deodorant and lipstick as solids. Neither needs to go in your liquids bag.
Liquids and gels must be in individual containers of 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less and placed inside one clear, quart-size, plastic, zip-top bag (such as this option from Ziploc). The TSA emphasizes that containers should fit comfortably into your bag and that only one bag is permitted per passenger.
You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes through the checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. This is also known as the 3-1-1 liquids rule.
Since toothpaste is considered a liquid, paste, or gel by the TSA, most of us toss those tiny one-ounce tubes in our carry-on bags. However, if you want to ditch the hard-to-recycle packaging, consider toothpaste tablets, an ecofriendly alternative that's not subject to the 3-1-1 rule.
But, a liquid eyeliner needs to be taken in line with the 3-1-1 liquid rule, if packed in a cabin bag. However, more quantities are allowed in your checked bag. Eyeliner pencils are solid in nature, and hence, they are good to go in a cabin bag without adhering to the TSA liquid limit.
So, your bronzer, blush, and eyeshadow palettes can all be stored away in your usual makeup bag. To break it down, your travel makeup bag should be divided into three parts: A clear plastic liquid bag containing your minis, creams and liquids under 100ml.
The good news is that, even though it counts as a liquid, cream makeup is the best option for travel. Why? Because the thicker texture, especially of things like cream blusher, cream bronzer and concealer, means they're too dense to spill – removing the risk of stained clothes when you arrive at your destination.
You are permitted to bring solid cosmetics and personal hygiene items as such lipstick, lip balm and similar solids. Please remember these items must be solid and not liquid, gel or aerosol. Only the items mentioned above are permitted in your carry-on bags.
Carry it – wipes are not liquids, so load up on what you need. Carry it and use it– air in the plane can get dry; stay moisturized.
Lipstick, for example, is allowed in both checked luggage and carry-on luggage, but must adhere to the 3-1-1 rule for liquids. Lip gloss is considered a liquid and must be placed in a clear, plastic bag and adhere to the 3-1-1 rule for carry-on bags.
Tips on traveling with liquids limit
TSA has a limit on the size of liquids, gels and aerosols that travelers can bring in their carry-on bags. It's called the 3-1-1 liquids rule. Each item must be 3.4 ounces or less and must be able to fit inside a one-quart size clear zip-top bag. The limit is one bag per person.
You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes in your carry-on bag and through the checkpoint. These are limited to travel-sized containers that are 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item.