Can you take Sun Bum Original SPF 30 Lotion on a plane?
Sunscreen · counts as lotion
Only the 88ml Sun Bum travel size goes in your cabin bag. The 177ml and 237ml bottles must go in the hold.
Rule basis: Sizes sold: 88ml travel, 177ml, 237ml.
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
Sun Bum SPF 30 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
Sun Bum SPF 30 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
- •88ml travel bottle: fine in the cabin
- •177ml beach bottle: hold luggage
- •Mineral SPF sticks: solid, any size, fine in the cabin
FAQs
Does Sun Bum sunscreen 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 Sun Bum sunscreen?
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 Sun Bum sunscreen 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.