Mascara
Mascara is a liquid/gel product and follows the standard 3.4 oz carry-on rule, with no limit in checked bags.
Carry-on
Allowed with conditions
Checked
Allowed
Carry-on details
Allowed with conditions. Mascara is a liquid/gel cosmetic and follows the standard 3.4 oz (100 mL) carry-on rule, the same as any other liquid makeup. Most mascara tubes are well under this limit.
Checked-bag details
Allowed at any size in checked baggage.
Quantity limit
100 ml (per container)
Special instructions
Unlike solid stick cosmetics such as lipstick or chapstick, mascara's liquid formula and wand applicator mean it's treated as a liquid, not a solid.
Related rules
FAQ
- Why is mascara treated differently than lipstick?
- Lipstick in solid stick form isn't a liquid, but mascara is a liquid/gel formula applied with a wand, so it follows the standard 3.4 oz carry-on liquids rule.
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Source: TSA — What Can I Bring? · Last verified: 2026-08-02
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.