If you're a woman who wears makeup and travels frequently, then you've probably had to deal with the inconvenience of having to pack your liquids in a quart-sized bag. But what exactly counts as a liquid when it comes to makeup? Read on to find out.
When it comes to packing liquids in your carry-on bag, the TSA has a 3-1-1 rule:
Each passenger is allowed to bring up to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) of liquid, gel, or cream in up to 1 quart-sized bag. These items must be placed in a single, clear, plastic, zip-top bag.
Only one item per bag is allowed. The bag may be placed in a carry-on bag or in your checked baggage.
So, what does this mean for your makeup?
Any liquid makeup products such as foundation, concealer, primer, BB cream, CC cream, tinted moisturizer, bronzer, blush, and highlighter must be placed in your quart-sized bag.
This also includes liquid eyeliner, mascara, and eyeshadow primer.
Powder products such as eyeshadow, blush, bronzer, and face powder are not considered liquids and do not need to be placed in your quart-sized bag.
Now that you know what makeup counts as a liquid on a plane, you can pack your carry-on bag accordingly. Remember to pack all of your liquids, gels, and creams in a single, clear plastic bag so that you can easily access them during the security screening process. And don't forget you're only allowed to bring 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) of these products per passenger!