Can I take mascara on a plane?
Yes. Mascara counts as a liquid/gel, but standard tubes are tiny (under 15ml) so they easily fit a 100ml limit. Place it in your clear liquids bag.
Does mascara count as a liquid for airport security?
TSA, UK and EU screening class mascara as a liquid/gel. Commercial tubes are far below 100ml, so it's rarely a practical problem.
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Security · Cabin · CheckedTSA, UK and EU screening class mascara as a liquid/gel. Commercial tubes are far below 100ml, so it's rarely a practical problem.
Inside your clear liquids bag where one is required (quart-size in the US, usually 1L elsewhere).
Can go in checked baggage.
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Frequently asked questions
Does mascara count toward my liquid limit?
Yes — where a liquids bag is required it counts toward that bag. 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.