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🪒 Shaving cream / shaving foam

✋ Hand luggage

Depends

Max 100ml (3.4oz) in your 1-litre clear bag. Most standard cans (200ml+) are too large — use a travel size.

🧳 Hold luggage

Yes

Permitted. Aerosol cap must be secured.

Based on TSA guidance for United States. Official rules ↗

💡 Tip: Shaving cream and foam are aerosols subject to the 100ml carry-on rule. Standard 200–300ml cans must be checked. Travel-size 75–100ml cans are widely available and fit within the limit.

Shaving cream / shaving foam rules by country

How carry-on and checked-bag rules for shaving cream / shaving foam compare across the 14 countries we cover.

Country✋ Cabin🧳 Hold
🇺🇸United States
Depends
Yes
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Depends
Yes
🇪🇺Europe
Depends
Yes
🇦🇪UAE
Depends
Yes
🇦🇺Australia
Depends
Yes
🇧🇷Brazil
Depends
Yes
🇨🇦Canada
Depends
Yes
🇨🇳China
Depends
Yes
🇮🇳India
Depends
Yes
🇮🇱Israel
Depends
Yes
🇲🇽Mexico
Depends
Yes
🇳🇿New Zealand
Depends
Yes
🇷🇺Russia
Depends
Yes
🇿🇦South Africa
Depends
Yes
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Common questions

Only if it is 100ml or under. Most standard cans (200ml+) exceed the limit and must go in checked baggage. Travel-size 75ml cans are available in most pharmacies.

Yes. Both are subject to the 100ml carry-on rule as they are gels or aerosols.

Solid shaving soap bars and shaving sticks are not subject to the liquid rule and can be taken in any quantity in carry-on.

Based on official United States security guidelines. Rules vary by airline and route — always verify with your carrier before travel. · Rules last verified May 2026.

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