Travel-Friendly Creams: Are Face & Hand Creams Liquids or Gels?

Face and hand creams are generally considered gels by airport security and travel guidelines.

While they might feel quite solid compared to water, their consistency is more akin to gels and pastes than true solids. Therefore, they fall under the same restrictions as other gels and liquids in carry-on luggage (typically the 3-1-1 rule).