Is Makeup Permitted in a Carryon?? TSA Website Not Precise Enough
Sep 18th, 2006, 06:08 PM
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Is Makeup Permitted in a Carryon?? TSA Website Not Precise Enough
Help! Has anyone gone through security lately with any of these items? Tube of lipstick, creamy foundation and rouge, mascara, creamy concealer, eyeshadow? I have a extremely quick daytrip I have to make tomorrow to film a video (no, I'm not famous!) I am just taking my purse, no luggage whatsover. How in the world do I tell if any of this is prohibited, and what in the world can I do if any of it is?? The TSA website does not specifically say no lipstick - it says, "No liquid lipgloss;" "liquid foundation" is forbidden, but mine is in a very small tube and it's creamy. I am not in the mood to get there with everything and have to throw any of it out! For goodness sake, they'll let me wear a "gel bra," but I can't have a gram of concealer? I have to be able to put fresh makeup on when I get to my destination and I'm on an extremely tight schedule when I land - I'm only on the ground about two hours, so no time to shop when I get there.
Is this a dilemma or what! Please advise on anyone's recent experience!
Is this a dilemma or what! Please advise on anyone's recent experience!
Sep 18th, 2006, 06:37 PM
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If you can squeeze it, the answer is "no". Mascara - no. CREAMy foundation? no. CREAMy rouge. no.
<What in the world can you do?>
Pack dry cosmetics in your carryon - or be willing to toss them.
Lipstick tube (regular) is okay. "No liquid lipgloss" means NO LIQUID lipgloss.
The argument that it is just a small amount won't help you any. If it's liquid - no.
<What in the world can you do?>
Pack dry cosmetics in your carryon - or be willing to toss them.
Lipstick tube (regular) is okay. "No liquid lipgloss" means NO LIQUID lipgloss.
The argument that it is just a small amount won't help you any. If it's liquid - no.
Sep 18th, 2006, 06:37 PM
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You cannot carry liquid makeup or lipgloss on the plane--no lotions, no toothpaste.
I flew the first day of the ban and it was a mess. I have flown twice since and have not had any delays through security.
I flew the first day of the ban and it was a mess. I have flown twice since and have not had any delays through security.
Sep 18th, 2006, 06:41 PM
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My MIL flew just recently and forgot she had mascara and creamy foundation/coverup in her purse (its a huge purse, lol) and she had to toss them ( I do not think she had the option to put them in her checked luggage as it had already gone through).
Sep 18th, 2006, 06:45 PM
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I flew right after the restrictions were set in place. Basically couldn't bring on any cosmetics in liquid form, i.e., anything that moves. So moisturizer - prohibited. Lip blam in solid form in a pot - allowed. Solid concealers and lipsticks (the ones that come in a pot) should be okay to bring on.
Sep 19th, 2006, 02:32 AM
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My chopstick was confiscated from me in Charlotte NC two weeks ago. You wrote "I have a extremely quick daytrip I have to make tomorrow."
Why do you need all this stuff for a extremely quick day trip anyway?
Why do you need all this stuff for a extremely quick day trip anyway?
Sep 19th, 2006, 02:38 AM
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Stephanie, I do not think liquids by nature of their form are dangerous - to anyone other than Elphaba perhaps.
I believe the ban against liquids is to keep terrorists from bringing bomb components (in liquid form) onto the plane.
The liquid form of mascara is not dangerous. What is dangerous is someone bringing in a bomb component that APPEARS to be "just mascara".
I truly don't believe it's a case of "Beware the 7up!"
I believe the ban against liquids is to keep terrorists from bringing bomb components (in liquid form) onto the plane.
The liquid form of mascara is not dangerous. What is dangerous is someone bringing in a bomb component that APPEARS to be "just mascara".
I truly don't believe it's a case of "Beware the 7up!"
Sep 19th, 2006, 04:44 AM
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Thanks for all the input. I am so screwed. The reason I need my stuff in my carryon is that I'm sure you all know that you can't put full makeup on at 7:00 am and have it look fresh at 3:00 pm, particularly after traveling, if you're going to be photographed, up close! My druthers would be to wear next to no makeup and apply it when I get there. If I were staying overnight, the point would be moot - I'd check my bag and no problems. My main problem is I have no time on the ground, even to wait for a checked bag (I can just see my tiny cosmetic bag going round and round all by itself on the luggage carousel!) Honestly, I am not a diva whatsover in the makeup department on a normal basis - a little mascara and lipstick and I'm good to go for the day. But really, if you were being video'd for an hour, wouldn't you want a fresh coat before they began?
The most annoying aspect is the rules are vague and inconsistent with the TSA and their power unlimited. For instance, KY Jelly is allowed on board. That is much more liquidy than mascara. (Is the lobby for the Mile High Club more powerful than Cover Girl's??)
I found a tiny sample mascara tube in my bathroom. I'm putting it in my bra. Let 'em send me to Guantanamo!
The most annoying aspect is the rules are vague and inconsistent with the TSA and their power unlimited. For instance, KY Jelly is allowed on board. That is much more liquidy than mascara. (Is the lobby for the Mile High Club more powerful than Cover Girl's??)
I found a tiny sample mascara tube in my bathroom. I'm putting it in my bra. Let 'em send me to Guantanamo!
Sep 19th, 2006, 05:05 AM
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TSA does not grasp the fact that there are various kinds of cosmetics. They don't "get it" that a comprehensive list, i.e. naming kinds/brands/etc. would be ideal.
All I can gather is that tube lipstick is ok, compact powder & blusher are ok, eyebrow pencil is ok, but mascara or anything liquid or jell is not. I never figured my mascara was liquid ... what is actually in those tubes ??
I got this info from SW Airlines. A friend just flew within the US and she was able to take all these items. A lip pencil is OK too from what I hear. I guess the only way you find out is to get to security with the stuff and see if they allow it. OF course by that time your checked luggage is gone.
All I can gather is that tube lipstick is ok, compact powder & blusher are ok, eyebrow pencil is ok, but mascara or anything liquid or jell is not. I never figured my mascara was liquid ... what is actually in those tubes ??
I got this info from SW Airlines. A friend just flew within the US and she was able to take all these items. A lip pencil is OK too from what I hear. I guess the only way you find out is to get to security with the stuff and see if they allow it. OF course by that time your checked luggage is gone.
Sep 19th, 2006, 06:07 AM
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My husband and I changed planes in DFW yesterday (after arriving from JFK).
While boarding the plane, I walked on with an opened water bottle that I had absentmindedly put in my bag of breakfast. I noticed it after we were seated, but did not drink it for fear of being spotted by a FA.
While boarding the plane, I walked on with an opened water bottle that I had absentmindedly put in my bag of breakfast. I noticed it after we were seated, but did not drink it for fear of being spotted by a FA.
