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PACKING TOILETRIES FOR FLIGHT OMG!

Shanus — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 15:33:39 GMT

Impossible to fit liquids in 3.4 oz. bottles and put skincare, any liquid makeup, mascara, perfume, etc. in a sandwich bag...for 8 days.

Airlines need to change this regulation for women.

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Alison Wonderland — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 15:40:17 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
Impossible to fit liquids in 3.4 oz. bottles and put skincare, any liquid makeup, mascara, perfume, etc. in a sandwich bag...for 8 days.

Airlines need to to change this regulation for women.

It's hard for longer trips, but they put the rule in place after getting tips about terrorists making explosives out of chemicals they carried on separately and combined once onboard. Women can be terrorists, too. They can't change the regulation for women.

I check a bag and put all my toiletries in the checked bag. I fly Southwest so that I don't have to pay to check a bag fee.

You can also put them in a box and mail them to your domestic destination, but that might cost as much as a checking a bag. Call ahead to let the hotel know you're expecting a package and they will hold it for you. I wouldn't risk it for international and would check a bag.

I sometimes visit my parents for 2 weeks over Christmas. Checking a bag is worth it.

Re: PACKING TOILETRIES FOR FLIGHT OMG!

Shanus — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 15:43:52 GMT

@Alison Wonderland wrote:
@Shanus wrote:
Impossible to fit liquids in 3.4 oz. bottles and put skincare, any liquid makeup, mascara, perfume, etc. in a sandwich bag...for 8 days.

Airlines need to to change this regulation for women.
It's hard for longer trips, but they put the rule in place after getting tips about terrorists making explosives out of chemicals they carried on separately and combined once onboard. Women can be terrorists, too. They can't change the regulation for women.

I check a bag and put all my toiletries in the checked bag. I fly Southwest so that I don't have to pay to check a bag fee.

You can also put them in a box and mail them to your domestic destination, but that might cost as much as a checking a bag. Call ahead to let the hotel know you're expecting a package and they will hold it for you. I wouldn't risk it for international and would check a bag.

I sometimes visit my parents for 2 weeks over Christmas. Checking a bag is worth it.

@Alison Wonderland I do have a bag to check, but thought about my stuff spilling on my clothing.

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151949 — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 15:50:34 GMT

You'll have to put it in your checked luggage. Put it in a zip lock large bag so if any spills it will stay in the bag. If you are taking so much it won't meet the regs for carry on luggage - you have no other choice.

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Mj12 — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 15:53:49 GMT

There were some good suggestions on the other thread about this, like buying toiletries when you arrive, or FedEx'ing ahead of time. Hope you have a good trip!

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Shanus — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 16:01:46 GMT

@151949 wrote:
You'll have to put it in your checked luggage. Put it in a zip lock large bag so if any spills it will stay in the bag. If you are taking so much it won't meet the regs for carry on luggage - you have no other choice.

@151949 Hi. The ziplock bag is now in my carryon tote along w/ my meds and and makeup bag...breakables in there like compacts w/ mirrors, shadow palette, etc....so would rather carry makeup on than check. Meds have to come w/ me & don’t weigh that much. I am tiny, but mighty and that tote bag is HEAVY. Guess I’ll just tough it out!

The good thing is most of that skincare will be empty on for flight home.

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susandee — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 16:07:22 GMT

@Alison Wonderland I do have a bag to check, but thought about my stuff spilling on my clothing.

I scotch tape closed push tops and will wrap items I'm afraid will leak in saran wrap first. Then put in the plastic ziploc. Waterproof makeup bags are great too. Honestly, I can't live without my Joy Mangano Beauty Roll-Up Travel Organizers. I use them in the house and for travel. Have never had a leak.

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Alison Wonderland — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 16:12:24 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
@Alison Wonderland wrote:
@Shanus wrote:
Impossible to fit liquids in 3.4 oz. bottles and put skincare, any liquid makeup, mascara, perfume, etc. in a sandwich bag...for 8 days.

Airlines need to to change this regulation for women.
It's hard for longer trips, but they put the rule in place after getting tips about terrorists making explosives out of chemicals they carried on separately and combined once onboard. Women can be terrorists, too. They can't change the regulation for women.

I check a bag and put all my toiletries in the checked bag. I fly Southwest so that I don't have to pay to check a bag fee.

You can also put them in a box and mail them to your domestic destination, but that might cost as much as a checking a bag. Call ahead to let the hotel know you're expecting a package and they will hold it for you. I wouldn't risk it for international and would check a bag.

I sometimes visit my parents for 2 weeks over Christmas. Checking a bag is worth it.

@Alison Wonderland I do have a bag to check, but thought about my stuff spilling on my clothing.

It's awful when that happens. I make sure my toiletries are all in plastic bags or wrapped so they don't leak on clothing. You can also pack a "barrier item" as a last line of defense between any toiletries and clothing. I use an old t-shirt to blot my hair dry after a shower because it prevents frizz. That means I always travel with an old t-shirt. And because it's an old shirt I'm not going to wear, it's great for putting between my cosmetics and my clothing. If body lotion or face cream gets on it, I can wash it in the sink and hang it to dry without worrying too much about it.

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ItsME — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 16:15:28 GMT

@Shanus... I use old contact lens cases for liquids, and fill them with my serums, hair products, sunscreen, etc. But, I recently took a 10 day trip, and decided beforehand to just purchase some (less expensive) things at my destination. That worked well! (Yes, I packed for a 10 day trip in a 21 inch carry on, plus a small, briefcase size backpack.)

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Sweet_Serenity — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 17:37:04 GMT

This thread helped me reevaluate what I'm bringing with me. Never ceases to amaze me, wonderful suggestions here. Thanks ladies! Safe travels.

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Sadiesadie — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 16:22:52 GMT

@Shanus: First, it's a quart bag so at least it's larger. I get small containers from the container store since you can buy individual sizes as needed.

I calculate how much of each product I'll need for the duration and put each in a container that’s just big enough. You'd be surprised how much you can fit in a quart bag. I seem to always come home with leftover product. Oh yes also can fit in my foundation.

I leave mascara, lipstick and gloss, blush, eyeliner in my cosmetic bag I carry with me and that has never been a problem. I also put all my brushes in that bag.

My Wen, tube of toothpaste, sunscreen, deodorant go in a large ziplock in the checked bag.

If you have to put your perfume in the checked bag wrap it in some bubble wrap and then in a zip lock and tuck among your clothing which will cushion any banging of luggage.

That's all I can think to suggest and hope any of it was helpful.

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FrostyBabe1 — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 16:26:37 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
Impossible to fit liquids in 3.4 oz. bottles and put skincare, any liquid makeup, mascara, perfume, etc. in a sandwich bag...for 8 days.

Airlines need to change this regulation for women.

First of all, the airlines didn't make the rule, the TSA did.

And no, it's not impossible. I do it all the time without any problems. If you're so determined to take all that stuff, put it in your checked bag.

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haddon9 — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 16:42:33 GMT

I bring a few important items in my carry on and the rest is in a checked bag. I'm not afraid of spillage onto my clothes since I have it packed well in a plastic toiletry organizer.

My fear is that my bag doesn't arrive at my destination with me. I try to always get a nonstop direct flight to avoid that.

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deeva — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 17:58:13 GMT

Buy bottles made for flying. They cost more but don’t leak. I also pack larger containers in my checked bag and inside a resealable bag.

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HB glamma — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 18:06:04 GMT

I travel frequently for longer periods and have no problems. You have to obtain small containers and put liquid products in them for carryons. There are many things you can simply go without for 8 days!

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Kitlynn — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 18:07:10 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
@Alison Wonderland wrote:
@Shanus wrote:
Impossible to fit liquids in 3.4 oz. bottles and put skincare, any liquid makeup, mascara, perfume, etc. in a sandwich bag...for 8 days.

Airlines need to to change this regulation for women.
It's hard for longer trips, but they put the rule in place after getting tips about terrorists making explosives out of chemicals they carried on separately and combined once onboard. Women can be terrorists, too. They can't change the regulation for women.

I check a bag and put all my toiletries in the checked bag. I fly Southwest so that I don't have to pay to check a bag fee.

You can also put them in a box and mail them to your domestic destination, but that might cost as much as a checking a bag. Call ahead to let the hotel know you're expecting a package and they will hold it for you. I wouldn't risk it for international and would check a bag.

I sometimes visit my parents for 2 weeks over Christmas. Checking a bag is worth it.

@Alison Wonderland I do have a bag to check, but thought about my stuff spilling on my clothing.

I put my products in the bottom of the bag and then I tuck plastic trash bag over them and around the edges of the bag. The put clothes on top and it works great.

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FranandZoe — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 18:38:29 GMT

I put mine in checked bags. I put them in plastic bags in case of leakage. But they never do. Good way to organize everything too - make up in one bag, hair stuff in another, bath/body stuff another, etc.

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goldensrbest — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 18:39:07 GMT

Every one has to do this ,for safety ,it is worth it.

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judy0330 — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 19:49:57 GMT

We travel a lot. I comandeer my husband's quart size bag in addition to my own. Best solution I have found so far!

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Sooner — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 20:17:23 GMT

@HB glamma wrote:
I travel frequently for longer periods and have no problems. You have to obtain small containers and put liquid products in them for carryons. There are many things you can simply go without for 8 days!

@HB glamma I agree! I have learned you don't need half of the stuff you think you need, and when you are away you don't have to have all the makeup and accessories and shoes you might need at home.

It is a lot more enjoyable not lugging all that stuff around.