Can I take foundation on a plane?
Liquid and cream foundation: 100ml / 3.4oz containers in cabin. Powder foundation: solid, no limit.
Does foundation count as a liquid for airport security?
TSA, UK and EU treat liquid/cream foundation as a liquid under the 100ml rule. Powder compacts are solids.
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Security · Cabin · CheckedTSA, UK and EU treat liquid/cream foundation as a liquid under the 100ml rule. Powder compacts are solids.
Each container 100ml / 3.4oz or smaller, all fitting inside one clear 1-quart / 1-litre bag. for liquid/cream formats. Powder compacts unrestricted.
Any size in checked baggage.
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Frequently asked questions
Does powder foundation count as a liquid?
No. Powder cosmetics are solids and aren't subject to the 100ml cabin liquids rule. TSA does have a 12oz / 350ml powder limit for inbound US flights from certain origins — declare anything larger.
LiquidLimits.com is a travel planning tool, not an official airport or government source. Rules can change between trips and between terminals. Always check the official airport or aviation security guidance before you travel, and when in doubt pack to the stricter 100ml cabin-bag rule.