With the recent events yesterday, I'm wondering if they will allow make-up products? We don't want to check in our luggage, so I'm willing to purchase our other toiletries in France, but I'm wondering about make-up items?

lipstick is a no

The local news channel interviewed a woman who was ticked off because she had to throw away her makeup that was worth $80 total. She was wondering how her blusher, for example, could cause a plane to explode. I'm not sure where she was flying to-missed that part-but she was departing from SFO. So as of today I would suggest buying your makeup in France. Anyway, that is a good excuse to go shopping. Just don't know if you're willing to throw it out upon departure or stick in your check in luggage.

I don't think the purpose of a product is the issue, but the consistency. Thus, it would seem any liquidy or gel-type makeup products would be banned. But I don't see why a powder compact wouldn't be allowed if they allow foot powder, for example.

I don't understand why you will buy toiletries but not makeup in France, and you sure don't need makup on a plane ride. You can buy cheap makeup, if that is your issue, just as cheap toiletries.

Given the givens right now, I would suggest you change your plans and check your suitcases thru. Why are you so against checking luggage?

lip gloss=tool of terror

We're trying to catch a train that departs an hour and half after we land, so to avoid missing it we decided to pack light and carry-on. The next train that departs is several hours later.

Yes, as Suze said....just check your luggage. I understood that on some flights there were NO carry on's OR luggage allowed in the overhead bin.......so one HAS to check their bags, don't they.? THen you can put whatever you want in those bags.

I am wondering.........we've been told the past couple of years,by security, NOT to put camera in checked in luggage...too powerful exam machines!
So can we take it aboard the plane.''

Seems to me some of these restrictions will soften in the weeks ahead,,,I hope., but I guess we should be glad we have such GOOD security people!

Sera,
on some women, it is!

Well this doesn't directly relate to your question because the info I have is for domestic flights, but since so many read both US and Europe boards here is what I have to offer: I'm flying (domestic) tomorrow, so I called our airport and asked a few questions. Here is what I was told regarding carry on items: No mascara, no lip gloss or liquid lipstick, no creams, no gels. Powder blush, face powder, eye shadow, deoderant (solid) and lip stick in a tube is fine. The TSA agent I spoke with said that there is a lot of confusion becasue there are different restrictions for domestic and international carry on (i.e. domestic flights still allow cell phones, ipods, laptops etc), the woman was patient and very helpful and answered all of my questions. If you're not sure what you can carry on the plane please make a few calls and find out so you don't have to throw away nice items or hold up the security line. tlucey have agreat flight and enjoy france!

niblette: LOL!

I understand your original plan, but I still say were I in your shoes... I'd check my luggage and take a later train if need be. Even if you intend to carry it on the plane, I would pack the suitcase in a way that you wouldn't mind checking it, just in case the airlines forces you to.

It is the o.p.'s choice if she wants to put her makeup in her checked luggage or not. I don't see why she has to be criticized.

FauxSteMarie-

If you actually read all the posts in this thread, particularly post #7 by <b>tlucey</b> - the OP - you'll realize that she doesn't want to check her luggage at all, so that she can catch a train that leaves 1.5 hrs later.

That has nothing to do with her needing her make-up inflight.

Yes, I saw the piece about the $80-worth of make-up. She had gel blush, not powder. I believe MOST make-up, including mascara will not be allowed on board unless it's powder. LLBean makes some very nice hanging toiletry bags (good for European travelers). I usually carry all my makeup in a separate little case in my carry-on tote bag (in case I want to freshen up before arrival), but I'm already mentally prepared to put all of it, along with other toiletries in the LLBean bag (which zips up), and then pack that in my checked suitcase. I will probably plan to bring a larger suitcase, rather than my rolling carry on size, so I can fit all my toiletries in one case, along with my clothes. I won't carry an over the shoulder tote bag at all... just a lightweight purse with essential documents, reading glasses and a book.

This is already sounding less complicated to me.

Is excessive make-up on faces allowed?

(if not, I'm with TSA on that )

yk:

I didn't see the OP's second post, which must have been written as I was writing mine.

tlucey: then you will have to buy makeup in France. If you are not particular about brands (like me), then that shouldn't be a problem.

I think I would prefer having everything I need with me and just catch the next train. But that choice, of course, is yours to make.

A lady on another forum just complained about how she bought a whole bunch of Clinique mascara to bring home to Israel. Apparently she didn't know about the new restrictions until she arrived at the airport. They'd already checked in their luggage and she didn't want to check in her mascara separately so she ended up dumping them.

I would ask your specific airline close to the time of your flight exactly what is and is not allowed. There is a lot of conflicting information out at the moment, people's experiences being quoted are different than what the Homeland Security website covers.

Well, I prefer not to purchase make-up after spending a ton of money at the MAC counter and I'm not one to start switching to new products while on vacation. Deoradants, hairspray, and other hair products are things that I don't mind purchasing. My husband has gotten us on the later train if we miss the first one, but I think I'll just be prepared to check in our luggage because I can't see anything changing in 3 weeks.