Can you take CeraVe Moisturising Cream on a plane?

Skincare · counts as cream

Short answer

Only the 50ml CeraVe travel tub goes in your cabin bag. The 177ml, 340ml and 453ml tubs need to go in the hold.

Rule basis: Sizes sold: 50ml travel, 177ml tub, 340ml tub, 453ml tub.

What to do: Cabin: containers ≤ 100ml. Checked: any size.

Liquid Limits is a travel planning tool, not an official aviation source. Always confirm with the airport before you travel.

In cabin baggage

CeraVe Moisturising Cream counts as a liquid/gel under the standard airport rules. That means containers up to 100ml (3.4 fl oz) in your cabin bag, all fitting inside a single 1-litre clear plastic bag. A few airports with CT scanners (Gatwick, Edinburgh, Bristol, Amsterdam, parts of JFK) allow up to 2 litres, but never plan around that for both ends of your trip.

In checked luggage

CeraVe Moisturising Cream travels fine in checked luggage at any size. Wrap it in a sealed plastic bag — pressure changes at altitude can pop seals, and an exploded tub costs you everything around it.

Real-world examples

•50ml travel tub: fine in the cabin
•177ml: hold luggage only — even with the tub half-empty
•Decant into a 100ml Muji silicone tube for a week-long trip

FAQs

Does CeraVe count as a liquid?

Yes — security treats anything pourable, spreadable or pasty as a liquid, including creams, balms in jars, and serums.

What's the smartest way to travel with CeraVe?

Decant a few days' worth into a 30ml or 50ml refillable jar from Muji, Sephora or Boots. You keep your full-size pot at home and your liquids bag stays light.

Will an unopened CeraVe get confiscated if it's over 100ml?

Yes. Security goes by the container size printed on the bottle, not whether it's sealed. New, unopened, half-full — none of that matters.

Check the rule at your airport

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