Makeup Items: Eyeliner, Mascara, Lipstick
Liquid or gel-based makeup counts toward the 100ml rule; compact powders are exempt.
Liquid or gel cosmetics—mascara, eyeliner, foundation, liquid lipstick—count towards the 100ml liquids rule. Powders, pencils, and solid sticks are exempt but should stay capped to avoid smudging.
When allowed vs. when not
✅ When it's allowed
- •Carry a dedicated cosmetics pouch that unfurls at security for quick inspection.
- •Use stackable magnetic palettes to save space.
- •Pack blotting papers or solid balm perfumes to reduce liquid count.
🚫 When it's NOT allowed
- •Don’t carry acetone-based brush cleaners in cabin—they exceed flammable limits.
- •Don’t leave lipsticks uncapped; melted product looks suspicious on scanners.
- •Avoid carrying makeup knives or spatulas in cabin; they resemble blades.
Makeup item cheat sheet
| Item | Cabin rule | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Liquid foundation | ≤100ml in pouch | Stick or powder versions are exempt |
| Powder compact | Allowed | May need separate screening |
| Makeup scissors | Check | Counts as sharp tool |
Frequently asked questions
Are cushion compacts treated as liquids?+
What about eyelash glue?+
Can I carry makeup in handbag and cabin trolley?+
Related guides
Related rules
Perfume / Deodorant
Cabin limit 100ml per bottle inside a 1L clear bag. Larger bottles go in checked baggage.
Sanitizer allowance
Cabin limit 100ml per container, same as any other liquid — the 350ml pandemic-era allowance ended. Checked baggage allows larger bottles if sealed.
Shampoo & lotions
Treat as liquids/gels. Cabin limit 100ml per container inside the 1L bag.
Nail polish/remover
Allowed in cabin up to 100ml and in checked bags up to 0.5L per container.
Liquid bottles >100ml
Liquids above 100ml per container are banned from cabin unless exempt (baby food/medicines).
Hair oil / ghee
Counts as liquid/gel. Cabin up to 100ml; checked baggage allowed with leak-proof packing.
Official references
DGCA guidelines — simplified
Verified on: 6 Dec 2025
Disclaimer: Aviation and security rules change frequently. Always confirm with your airline, airport help desk, or CISF officers before you travel.