What’s a ‘liquid’?

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Hi all, I’m flying from Manchester next month and only taking carry on. I usually book hold luggage, but not this time. I was wondering what is considered a liquid. Obviously things like moisturiser, shampoo etc. but what about things like lipsticks, cream eyeshadow and foundation sticks? They’re actually quite solid, but would they be considered liquids? I usually book hold luggage but can’t this time. Also, will my 7 year old be able to carry a liquids bag through too. Thanks everyone.

they are considered liquid and should be in the liquids bag (or in hold)

and yes, each person has their own liquid allowance.

A bag per person and up to 10 items max 100ml. I usually add any cosmetics, gels and creams.

Its liquids, gels and pastes. I would stick them in the clear bag anyway just in case. Each person travelling can have 1 clear bag. A small resealable freezer bag is around the right size so I'd sort those items out at home.

You can buy items after security too and then they aren't subject to the same size rules

If it's measured in mL on the packaging it's a liquid, if it's g it's a solid.

Not sure where that leaves lipsticks.

You can have more than 10 items as long as the bag can still be sealed. Each container must be 100ml or less. Bag should be clear and resealable and max size 20x20cm

If in doubt yes consider everything to be a liquid including medications, friends all had bags contained at Manchester recently due to medications, hrt/inhalers etc

We nearly missed our flight at Manchester as a result, don't be afraid to be visible to security staff as it took well almost 2 hours to get through security.

Yes daughter should have her own liquid allowance!

Lipsticks were moved by security into clear bag at Manchester

Yes, your 7 year old has an allowance.

Liquids, gels and pastes, so probably everything on your list.
100ml max per container (and that means the container can't hold more - so no dregs of shampoo on a 300ml bottle), 1000ml overall, and fit in a resealable bag aproc 20cmx20cm. Per person. You can have more than 10 items, so long as the total possible volume is under a litre.

Check what shops are through security. You can often buy shampoo etc. after going through.

You're allowed to take sandwiches, snacks and empty water bottles through. Not soup though.

There is not much point buying bigger bottles airside if you will need to bring them back.

That's true. I use what I need and then leave them if there's anything left over.

Inhalers (despite being powder) are also considered liquids by Manchester. I think I managed to get away with solid shampoo but only by saying it was soap...

Lipsticks/ solid foundation sticks are not liquids so can go in your case.

We lost a jar of marmite at security a few years ago as it was considered a liquid. I err on the side of caution now for anything I don't want to get binned!

I have read that lipstick is classed as a liquid, resolutely ignored it and never had them moved (Stansted).

I've seen them get in a tizz about the big bags that claim to be sized for "aeroplane use" but aren't 20*20.

Manchester is more fussy than any other airport I've been through in the last 10 years and they DO consider lipstick to be a liquid.

Marmite is definitely not a solid and is a consistency you can spread so would have to be the size to go in the liquids bag

prescription medication is separate from the liquids bag. you need to show the prescription with your name (pharmacy sticker on the box).

We lost a jar or marmite when these rules first cane in too. If you hardly ever fly it is all a bit confusing. Contact lens solution is a pain for me, the small bottles cost a fortune and I don't want to buy a big one airside and have to leave it behind (they normally last me a month). Fortunately I have the sort of lenses you can sleep in so if its only a couple of nights I do that now and take my glasses and a prefilled case in the plastic bag in case I do end up taking them out.

I've been challenged on the "wrong" bag at Stansted going when going on holiday and using a clear, zippable pvc ouch.

Funnily enough, the same clear bag was perfectly acceptable 5 days earlier when taking a business flight & being smartly dressed.

Each airport sets its own rules. Manchester’s is here
www.manchesterairport.co.uk/help/passenger-guides/security/

lispticks etc not a liquid according to them and no mention of a limit of ten that I can see at a quick glance, just the size of the bag.

Obv check the rules for the return airport too.

Liquids are anything not solid. Lip gloss liquid. Lipstick not.

I was told years ago by someone in Glasgow airport that if it can melt, it's classed as a liquid. I always stick to this and have never had issues.