Can you take Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream on a plane?

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Short answer

The 25ml mini and 75ml jar go in your cabin bag. The 240ml and 500ml jars must go in the hold.

Rule basis: Sizes sold: 25ml mini, 75ml jar, 240ml 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

Bum Bum 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

Bum Bum 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.

Heads up: The 240ml jar is the most commonly confiscated Sol de Janeiro size at TSA and UK security — many travellers don't realise it's over the limit.

Real-world examples

•25ml mini: fine in cabin (perfect for the plane)
•75ml jar: fine in cabin
•240ml jar: hold luggage only — frequently confiscated when packed in cabin by mistake
•500ml jar: hold luggage only

FAQs

Why does the 240ml Bum Bum Cream get confiscated so often?

The size isn't printed prominently on the jar, so travellers assume it'll be fine. Security goes by the labelled size — 240ml is more than double the 100ml limit.

Does Sol de Janeiro 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 Sol de Janeiro?

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 Sol de Janeiro 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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