Can I bring it?
Can I Bring Makeup on a Plane?
Can I bring makeup on a plane?
Rule at a glance
Makeup baggage decision
- Carry-on
- Review the official item rule
- Liquids, gels and creams must meet container limits.
- Checked baggage
- Review the official item rule
- Aerosol and toiletry quantity limits may apply.
- Scope
- This answer is based on published guidance from Transportation Security Administration. It addresses departure-security screening; your airline, transit point and destination country can apply additional restrictions.
Send this rule directly to the person you are travelling with.
Why?
Makeup rules depend on form. Powders and solid products differ from liquids, gels, creams and aerosols.
Estimated packing weight: about 250 g each · editable in My Bag
Before you pack and screen
Check the marked container size
Carry-on screening uses the container’s marked capacity, not the amount left inside. Check your departure airport’s clear-bag rule and any medical-liquid exception.
Before you fly
- 1Check the departure-security rule and the Transportation Security Administration source again before travel.
- 2For liquids and gels, check the container’s marked capacity—not the amount remaining.
- 3Also check your operating airline’s baggage policy and destination import rules.
Official source
Transportation Security Administration
Last verified · Sep 2026
Frequently asked questions
Can I bring makeup in carry-on baggage?
Liquids, gels and creams must meet container limits.
Can I pack makeup in checked baggage?
Aerosol and toiletry quantity limits may apply.
Do all makeup products have the same airport rule?
No. Powders, solids, liquids, creams and aerosols can be screened differently. Check the form of the product, not just its brand or purpose.