Free Korea travel tool
K-Beauty Carry-on Checker
Check toner, lotion, cream, sunscreen, perfume, mist or solid cosmetics before you reach airport security in Korea.
Interactive tool
Check one K-beauty product type
Korea departure rules checked 2026-08-09. Use the capacity printed on the container, not the amount left.
Carry-on check result
- Product capacity entered
- Planned liquid-bag capacity
- Next action
What this means
For an international flight leaving Korea, security uses the container's labeled capacity—not the amount left inside. Liquid, aerosol and gel containers must each be 100 ml or less and all fit in one transparent resealable 1 L bag per passenger. Solid cosmetics do not use this liquid-capacity test, while dangerous goods and airline or destination rules still apply.
How to use this for your Korea trip
- Treat toner, lotion, cream, gel sunscreen, perfume, mist, liquid foundation, mascara and lip gloss as liquids, aerosols or gels.
- A 150 ml bottle with only 20 ml left still fails the ordinary international cabin rule because the labeled container is over 100 ml.
- The capacity total is a planning check only. Your single transparent 1 L bag must physically close with every liquid container inside.
- Use this K-Beauty Carry-on Checker: Can Skincare Go on the Plane? result as a planning input, then verify the specific provider or store.
- Recheck the assumptions in K-Beauty Carry-on Checker: Can Skincare Go on the Plane? if your route, group or purchase changes.
V3 aviation security rule
Sources and freshness
- Incheon International Airport — Cabin and checked baggage restrictionsLast verified: 2026-08-09
- Incheon International Airport — Transfer liquid screeningLast verified: 2026-08-09
Frequently asked questions
Is Korean sunscreen a liquid for airport security?
Cream, gel and liquid sunscreen should be treated as a liquid or gel. A clearly solid sunscreen stick does not use the liquid-capacity test.
Can I carry several 100 ml skincare bottles?
Yes, if every container is 100 ml or less and all your liquids, aerosols and gels fit inside your one transparent resealable 1 L bag.
Does the amount remaining in the bottle matter?
No. Incheon Airport states that the container size controls regardless of the remaining contents.
For K-Beauty Carry-on Checker: Can Skincare Go on the Plane?: how should I choose the inputs?
It can use the duty-free exception when it remains in the required sealed Duty Free Liquid Item Bag. Keep it sealed through the final flight and verify foreign transfer rules.
Before using the K-Beauty Carry-on Checker: Can Skincare Go on the Plane?, what should I check first?
The international 100 ml and 1 L liquid limits do not apply to Korea domestic flights, but dangerous goods and airline restrictions still apply.