You may have heard that airports will be scrapping the 100ml liquids rule as new intelligent scanners are introduced at security gates. This will come as good news to fliers – especially beauty fanatics familiar with trying to cram a trip’s worth of toiletries into those small plastic bags. But don’t get too excited yet.
Although some UK airports have already rolled out these new machines, delays with others mean many travellers will still be faced with the old liquids rules, probably until summer 2025. Luckily, I’ve spent many years packing all my beauty essentials while avoiding as many additional costs as possible, either from checked-in luggage fees or from buying products at the airport. Here are some of my top tips.
.. Don’t pack every single beauty favourite.
Instead, make your skincare and make-up really earn their air miles with dual-purpose products. Bronzer can be used as eyeshadow, oils like Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse, £22 for 50ml , can be used on your hair, face and body, and all-over tints like Lottie London x Outer Banks Kookproof Lip & Cheek Balm, £6.95 , will streamline your suitcase – and your holiday beauty routine.
The re-circulating air inside aeroplanes is notoriously drying on the skin. Dr Sophie Shotter , aesthetic doctor and founder of Illuminate Skin Clinics, explains, “People will feel this to different degrees – for example, those with dry skin will be more affected than those with oily skin – but it will fundamentally affect the ba.