Can I take mascara on a plane?
Yes. Mascara is a liquid, but standard tubes are tiny (under 15ml) so they easily fit the 100ml cabin rule. Place it in your 1-quart liquids bag.
Does mascara count as a liquid for airport security?
TSA, UK and EU class mascara as a liquid/gel. The 100ml cabin rule applies — and every commercial mascara tube is well under that, so it's never a practical problem.
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Security · Cabin · CheckedTSA, UK and EU class mascara as a liquid/gel. The 100ml cabin rule applies — and every commercial mascara tube is well under that, so it's never a practical problem.
Inside your 1-quart liquids bag.
Any quantity in checked baggage.
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Frequently asked questions
Does mascara count toward my liquid limit?
Yes — technically it counts toward the 1-litre / 1-quart total. In practice mascara tubes are so small you'll barely notice them.
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.