Can you take Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream on a plane?

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Short answer

Both Drunk Elephant Protini sizes are under 100ml, so they're fine in your cabin bag.

Rule basis: Sizes sold: 15ml, 50ml.

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

Drunk Elephant Protini 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

Drunk Elephant Protini 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

•15ml mini: fine in the cabin
•50ml jar: fine in the cabin
•Pair it with a 50ml Beste No. 9 cleanser to keep your whole routine in your liquids bag

FAQs

Does Drunk Elephant Protini 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 Drunk Elephant Protini?

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 Drunk Elephant Protini 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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