tsa guidelines regarding makeup

brad813 · #1 (**permalink**) March 3rd, 2009, 04:30 AM

I have some creme based stage makeup I wish to take with me on my cruise for a costume on Halloween so I was wondering if anyone knows how airport security deals with this in carry ons now?

CA Cruiser · #2 (**permalink**) March 3rd, 2009, 08:50 AM

Check on the airlines website to see how many ounces it can be, around 3 ounces, then put it in a quart ziplock bag and put it in the tray so they can see it. Don't take the chance of them taking it away. I did this with my foundation with no problem.

bobsfamily · #3 (**permalink**) March 3rd, 2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by brad813

I have some creme based stage makeup I wish to take with me on my cruise for a costume on Halloween so I was wondering if anyone knows how airport security deals with this in carry ons now?

Put it in your checked baggage... all the 3 oz is for carry-on. You can have 20 tubes in your checked baggage.

brad813 · #4 (**permalink**) March 3rd, 2009, 02:00 PM

Well, these are small little pots. The pencils are not a problem, just the stuff in the pots(which run around $15 each and are expensive to replace). I will check on how big they are though.

Donna · #5 (**permalink**) March 4th, 2009, 09:46 AM

Ever since the new regulations, I just pack make-up in the checked luggage to play it safe.

LisaK · #6 (**permalink**) March 10th, 2009, 02:23 PM

i do exactly what Donna says, put all my makeup in a make-up bag and toss it into my checked baggage

brad813 · #7 (**permalink**) March 10th, 2009, 08:58 PM

I assume you realize that my stage makeup is worth twice as much as my Fossil Sunglasses(which I paid $60 for).

Rev22:17 · #8 (**permalink**) March 12th, 2009, 07:36 PM

brad813,

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Originally Posted by You

I have some creme based stage makeup I wish to take with me on my cruise for a costume on Halloween so I was wondering if anyone knows how airport security deals with this in carry ons now?

I agree with the recommendation to put make-up and cosmetics in your checked luggage, which has no restrictions. But if you must take liquids and gels in your carry-on bags, the TSA rule is 3-1-1.

>> 1. Individual containers must be THREE (3) fluid ounces or less. It's the size of the container, not the amount of liquid in it, that matters, so a 6-oz. container that's half full is NOT allowed.

>> 2. ALL of your containers must fit into ONE (1) resealable clear plastic bag (zip-lok, etc., are fine) with a capacity of ONE (1) quart or less. Put the plastic bag on top of everything else or in a side pocket in the larger bag, where it's accessible, because...

>> 3. When you get to the security checkpoint at the airport, you must remove the plastic bag containing your liquids from your luggage and place it in a bin for scanning. You may return it to your luggage when you complete the screening process.

Have a great cruise!

Norm.

brad813 · #9 (**permalink**) March 12th, 2009, 08:24 PM

All of my containers are under 3 oz so I will figure it out.

katlady · #10 (**permalink**) March 13th, 2009, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by brad813

I assume you realize that my stage makeup is worth twice as much as my Fossil Sunglasses(which I paid $60 for).

This doesn't surprise me. I have seen the type of make up that professional make up artists carry and you wouldn't get that stuff at Macys. I'm licensed Cosmetologist in California. Hair shows that I have attend had classes like Make up for TV and film.

Which makes me wonder is your makeup a liquid? I would think the make up would be a cream or pancake type of makeup. I'm not sure if that changes the TSA requirements.

brad813 · #11 (**permalink**) March 13th, 2009, 11:29 AM

Ben Nye Creme Makeup

www.bennye.com