Liquids include: all drinks, including water. liquid or semi-liquid foods, for example soup, jam, honey and syrups. cosmetics and toiletries, including creams, lotions, oils, perfumes, mascara and lip gloss.

Yes, for airport security purposes in 2026, all creams are considered liquids. This includes face creams, hand lotions, sun cream, food creams (like clotted cream or brie), and even thick ointments. The TSA and international security agencies define a "liquid" as anything that is spreadable, pourable, or smearable. Consequently, any cream in your carry-on must be in a container of 100ml or less and must fit inside your single, quart-sized clear plastic bag. If you are traveling with a large jar of expensive moisturizing cream or a tub of gourmet food cream that exceeds 100ml, it must be placed in your checked baggage to avoid being discarded at the checkpoint. The only common exceptions are for medically necessary creams or baby formula, which must be declared to the officers for separate screening.