Lush and Hand Luggage!

If you are planning to go abroad on a short trip and you are planning to take just hand luggage, as many airlines charge you extra for checking it in, then you understand the stress and worry of deciding what to bring in regards to toiletries/liquids. 

With rules and regulations regarding the amount of liquids you are allowed to bring on board changing in recent years it becomes a worry about how to take products you love abroad when you only have your hand luggage. 

So, these are the current rules regarding restrictions liquids in hand luggage:

• Each liquid must be carried in its own container of no more than 100ml (3.5 Ounces).
• They must be carried in a single, transparent, re-sealable bag of up to 20cm x 20cm (8in x 8in).
• Total capacity of up to a litre (approximately one quart.)
• Must be screened separately. 

With these rules in motion, I have done some research into what Lush products fit into the restrictions and how you can take all the Lush products you enjoy in your hand luggage. These included taking shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, moisturisers, toothpaste, perfume and even all the make-up items you could need while on your short trip. 

1. Shampoo/Conditioners 

Everyone wants to take their favourite Shampoos and Conditioners when they go aboard - especially if you have found something that works for managing the type of hair you have. Lush offer shampoos and conditioners in 100g bottle which equal to 100ml - which is bang on the liquid restriction. On the other hand, if you enjoy Lush's Solid Shampoos and Conditioners - which can be stored in there own containers - the small round tins/square tins - you can take these on board, these come in 55g bars which equal to 55ml - which is under the restriction. The shampoo can also double up as a shower gel. 

2. Shower Gels 

With Lush doing their shower gels in different sizes - it comes in handy that they do them in 100g bottles which is equal to 100ml. This allows you to take your favourite shower gels in the transparent bags. However, if you only have a big bottle of your favourite shower gel - such as those in 500g bottles, make sure to keep a 100g bottle of the same name - do not throw it out - as you can reuse it for decanting some from your 500g bottle into your 100g bottle. Keeping the 100g bottles come in handy for this method, but make sure its the same shower gel - as if you are asked about ingredients then it matches up. 

3. Moisturisers 

If you are a fan of a moisturiser, Lush offer them in both liquid form and in solid form. The solid moisturisers can be stored in there on containers and typical come in 20g bar which equals to 20ml - again under the limit. 

However, if you are more of the fan of the cream moisturisers - then I would recommended purchasing a gift box - as they included smaller tubs of your favourite products. These come in 45g tubs - which works out at 45ml which is under the 100ml limit. 

4. Deodorants 

Everyone needs deodorants, Lush offer there deodorants in two forms - solid and powder which are both allowed in your hand luggage. Solid Deodorants - like the Solid Shampoo/Conditioners can be put into your hang luggage inside the transparent bag. 90g = 90ml, 10ml below the restriction. 

If you prefer the powdered deodorants, then Lush offer theses in bottles 75/80g. As these are in a bottle, I am not sure if they count towards the liquid restriction - but just to be on the safe side I would put these in the transparent bag - 75g = 75ml and 80g = 80ml.

5. Perfumes

You want to smell nice, especially when you get off the plane. Lush's perfumes - Gorilla Perfumes, which come within the liquid restrictions. The liquid perfumes range from 10ml, 30ml and 50ml which will fit perfectly into the transparent bag - and can be taken safely on the plane. 

6. Toothpaste

Everyone needs fresh breath and with Lush offering Toothy Tabs instead of regular toothpaste - it is a great alternative to take when liquids are restricted. Toothy Tabs come in a 12g box - making it easy to brush your teeth - on the plane and while enjoying your short break. If you haven't used a toothy tab before, you basically crush the tablet between your teeth, wet your toothbrush and brush like normal. These are another item than do not have to be restricted to the transparent bag - allowing for more space for other liquid products. 

7. Make Up

Girls, when going away even for a short time, we like to bring a bit of make-up. Make-up is the trickiest to pack in your hand luggage - as a full face of make-up can take up the entire liquid restriction. However, with Lush's Make-Up Line this process is easy and you still have room for other liquid items. 

Foundation - 20g = 20ml 
Mascara - 5g = 5ml 
Face Powder - 8g = 8ml                   = Entire Make Up = 86ml (way under the restriction)
Liquid Eyeliner - 5g - 5ml 
Cream Eyeshadow - 5g = 5ml 
Lipstick - 8g = 8ml, 10g = 10ml, 25 = 25ml (including all three measurements)

Make-Up you don't have to worry about as they are all within the limit - but also you have room for more liquid items. 

8. Facial Cleansers 

Between the flying, airport, different temperatures as well as elements our skin can take a battering - which means you are going to want to bring a cleanser with you. Lush offer cleanser in tubs which measure 45g which is equal to 45ml - within the limitations. These means your make-up can be taken off and you can still do your skincare routine. 

9. Shaving

For men and for women shaving can be important - especially if you are aboard on a business trip or you want your legs ready for that one day on the beach. Lush offer shaving soap which comes in either 70g = 70ml or 100g = 100ml - both within the restriction. Therefore you are prepared for everything. The only thing that is restricted is the razor - you'll have to buy that in duty free or when you arrive at your destination. 

So, these are my suggestions for what you could potentially take in your hang luggage, especially with the liquid restrictions. However, I would double check with your airline whether they have different rules and regulations - as I have only looked at the standard airlines - smaller airlines have different rules. 

I hope this helps with those short breaks you are planning to take and still able to take all your favourite Lush products with you. Enjoy your holidays :) 

Love, Becky x 

PS. Update: I have been informed by someone who works at airport security that not all the solid products are recognised by security as solid items - therefore they would ask for them to be placed within the plastic bags. This is where I would definitely check with your airline before packing them outside your liquid restriction bag. 

I have also re-written about the solid products - so if you are taking them in the liquid restriction transparent bag. I do not want to be giving information which turns out to be wrong. 

Disclaimer: I do not work for Lush, nor I'm I paid by Lush to write this blog. I write about Lush as it is a hobby and a pleasure. 

Disclaimer 2: Information on the Solid Products has been resourced from Lush Customer Care Team, but with there suggestion of checking with your airline just to clarify just in case you still have questions.