Can I Fly With This?
Can I bring makeup on a plane?
Quick rules for flying with makeup in carry-on and checked baggage. Verdicts and conditions across the major aviation regions below.
🇺🇸 United States (TSA)
Solid/powder makeup (lipstick, powder, eyeshadow, solid mascara stick): no size limit, allowed anywhere. Liquid/gel/cream makeup (foundation, liquid mascara, cream blush): follows 3-1-1 in carry-on.
🇪🇺 European Union (EASA)
Solid makeup: any size in carry-on. Liquid / gel / cream: ≤ 100 ml each in carry-on liquids bag.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom (CAA)
Solid: any size. Liquid / gel / cream: ≤ 100 ml each in carry-on liquids bag.
🌎 Latin America
Solid: any size. Liquid / gel / cream: ≤ 100 ml each in carry-on liquids bag.
🌏 Asia (ICAO / IATA baseline)
Solid makeup (lipstick, powder, eyeshadow): any size in carry-on. Liquid / gel / cream (foundation, mascara, liquid blush): ≤ 100 ml each in carry-on liquids bag. Aerosols (setting spray): ≤ 100 ml. Korea, Japan and Hong Kong duty-free have extensive beauty selections if you need more after security.
🇦🇺 Australia & Pacific (CASA)
Solid makeup: any size in carry-on. Liquid / gel / cream: ≤ 100 ml each in carry-on liquids bag.