Can I bring a facial mask on an airplane? What cosmetics can I bring on an airplane?

When flying on an airplane, we must strictly control what we carry for various reasons. So what items are not allowed to be brought on an airplane? Can I bring a face mask on an airplane? Let’s take a look together!

Can I bring a face mask on a plane?

Generally, facial masks can be brought on board an airplane, and there are no restrictions on paper-sheet masks. However, if it is a smear-type facial mask, the capacity you carry cannot exceed 100ml. If it exceeds, it is recommended to go through the check-in procedures in advance to avoid flight delays.

What cosmetics can you bring on an airplane?

1. You can carry liquids, gels and sprays less than 100 ml on board the aircraft. But please note that if you use up a 150ml bottle of cosmetics until only 50ml of liquid is left, you cannot take it on the plane. The bottle packaging needs to be less than or equal to 100 ml. If it exceeds 100 ml, it can only be checked in.

2. When going through security check, all liquid products need to be placed in a 1000ml transparent bag with a zipper, and each passenger can only carry one on board. If the volume exceeds the prescribed limit, you will need to go through the check-in procedure.

3. You can also bring toothpaste, shampoo, shower gel, and body lotion.

What can't you bring on a plane?

1. Non-compliant power banks

According to the relevant regulations of the Civil Aviation Administration, it is strictly forbidden to carry power banks in checked baggage; it is strictly forbidden to carry power banks with a rated energy exceeding 160Wh; carrying power banks with a rated energy exceeding 100Wh but not exceeding 160Wh must be approved by the airline and no more than two are allowed; it is strictly forbidden to carry power banks with unclear markings.

2. Excessive use of cosmetics

Passengers on domestic flights are allowed to carry a small amount of liquid cosmetics (including liquids, pastes, gels, sprays, etc.) for personal use during travel. Only one piece of each type of cosmetic is allowed, and the container volume must not exceed 100ml. It should be placed in an independent bag and subject to bottle inspection. It is particularly important to note that if the volume of the cosmetic container exceeds 100 ml, even if the container is not full, it cannot be carried on board and needs to be checked in.

Passengers on international and regional flights (including passengers transferring from international flights to international flights) may carry liquid items (including liquids, pastes, gels, sprays, etc.) with a container volume not exceeding 100 ml. Containers for liquid items should be placed in re-sealable transparent plastic bags with a maximum volume of no more than 1 liter. Each passenger is only allowed to carry one transparent plastic bag at a time, and the excess should be checked in. Other items of this type include toothpaste, bath gel, shampoo, etc. in toiletries.

3. Electronic cigarette lighters and lighters

According to the relevant regulations of the Civil Aviation Administration, passengers are strictly prohibited from carrying or checking in flammable items. If any passenger is found to be intentionally hiding during the security check, he/she will be handed over to the airport public security authorities for handling. To avoid delays in your trip, please check your luggage in advance and make relevant arrangements.

4. Knife

According to the relevant regulations of the Civil Aviation Administration, fruit knives with a blade length of less than 6cm can be carried on board, and fruit knives with a blade length of more than 6cm can be checked in as checked baggage, but are prohibited from being carried on board. Other household knives such as kitchen knives, large scissors, large fruit knives, razors, etc. that may be used to endanger aviation safety, professional knives such as scalpels, butcher knives, carving knives, knives, spears, swords, halberds, etc. used in performances by art units, as well as axes, chisels, hammers, awls, weighted canes or canes with spikes, iron-headed trekking poles and other sharp and blunt instruments that may be used to endanger aviation safety are prohibited from being carried on board but may be checked in as luggage.

5. Alcoholic beverages

According to the relevant regulations of the Civil Aviation Administration, alcoholic beverages are not allowed to be carried on board, but can be checked in as checked baggage. When checking in alcohol (alcoholic beverages), if the alcohol volume percentage is below 24%, there is no limit on the quantity checked in, and the packaging must comply with the relevant civil aviation transportation regulations; if the alcohol volume percentage is between 24% and 70% (including 70%), the net quantity checked in per person should not exceed 5 liters, and the packaging must comply with the relevant civil aviation transportation regulations; if the alcohol volume percentage is greater than 70%, it cannot be checked in.

6. Durian

According to the relevant regulations of the Civil Aviation Administration, passengers are prohibited from carrying or checking in items with strong irritating odors.