MSE News: Is lipstick really a liquid? Airports enforce different security rules

System

As a rule, if you got hold luggage as well. If you don't need it between checking in your case and collecting it from the arrival luggage carousel, don't pack it in your hand luggage.

I only take my prescribed eyedrops, small tin of Vaseline - as the atmosphere in planes dries my eyes and lips. Also have a bottle of antibacterial hand gel. Use a small clear zipped pencil case, like the one you take to exams.


Though I'm still am struggling to understand why some people still try to take large bottles of toiletries, drinks etc. It has been twelve years now. I have seen them arguing the toss with security. Then some don't have a bag!

Why is this?

RikM

And apparently, some "travel" hand sanitizers test positive for peroxide (my wife having had her travel bottle of the stuff confiscated)...

tindella

I have been travelling for over 50 years - I frequently use Manchester airport and this June was the first time I was "told off" for having my lipstick in my handbag! It's a solid one - not a gloss - and yet it was classed as a liquid. I did say how long I had been bringing lipstick backwards and forwards and she curtly told me that it's been the rule for 16 years - so I've been getting away with it for 16 years, then! Makes you wonder what else has been to-ing and fro-ing through Manchester Airport.

Off again soon - and shall put all the makeup in the plastic bag - sigh - it's so much easier to give in than to argue. She's clearly their top "jobsworth!"

crowlands

I had the lipstick conversation at Manchester Airport security a few years ago. We try to fly from Liverpool if possible and they NEVER ask you to put lipstick in your see through bag. I understand that the strict security checks are for everybody's safety but they do all need to sing from the same hymn sheet! Also if you are only travellinfpdpg with hand luggage, for a short break, you cannot put these items in your hold baggage as somebody suggested.

zagfles

Yes Manchester is by far the fussiest airport I've been through, both wife and I have been stopped for having solid deodorants in hand luggage, with which we've travelled through countless other airports without a problem.

melanzana

I never question security ever. They have a tough old job.

Although I have never been pulled up for anything, other than a random scan for drugs or explosives on my hands. That's fine.

If in doubt, it's a liquid!

Pollycat

MAN airport website states lipstick is included in 'liquids' but gov.uk only mentions lip gloss.

As a heads-up, MAN airport website states that if you use your own containers, they must be labelled with the volume.
Hand labelled isn't acceptable apparently.