Can you take La Mer Crème de la Mer on a plane?
Skincare · counts as rich cream
Up to the 100ml jar is fine in your cabin bag. The 250ml and 500ml jars must go in the hold or stay home.
Rule basis: Sizes sold: 3.5ml sample, 30ml jar, 60ml jar, 100ml jar, 250ml jar, 500ml jar.
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
Crème de la Mer 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
Travels happily in checked luggage. Wrap the glass jar in a sock and seal in a plastic bag — at £1,300+ for the 500ml, you don't want it leaking onto a cashmere jumper.
Real-world examples
- •3.5ml sample: doesn't even count toward your bag
- •30ml jar: fine in the cabin
- •100ml jar: fine in the cabin but flag-risk at strict security
- •250ml / 500ml jar: hold luggage only
FAQs
Does La Mer 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 La Mer?
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 La Mer 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.
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