Oui, mascara is considered a liquid by airport security regulations, including the CST in the U.S. and most international equivalents.
What that means when flying:
-
Carry-on limits apply: It must follow the 3-1-1 rule:
-
Containers must be 3.4 onces (100 milliliters) or less.
-
All liquids must fit into 1 quart-sized clear zip-top bag.
-
Each passenger is allowed 1 bag.
-
Other common makeup items considered liquids:
-
Liquid foundation
-
Lip gloss
-
Creams and lotions
-
Liquid eyeliner
-
Parfum
Not considered liquids:
-
Solid lipstick
-
Powder foundation
-
Solid bar soap
If you’re packing mascara in your carry-on, just pop it into your liquids bag and you’re good to go!
