If you're flying from the UK this year, the 100ml rule depends on which airport you're using. Heathrow, Gatwick, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Bristol and both Belfast airports have upgraded to CT scanners that allow up to 2 litres of liquid in your hand luggage without removing anything from your bag, while Luton and Manchester still enforce the old 100ml limit for now. Either way, travel-size skincare just makes life easier at security and in a packed case. Our minis, including the Mini Foaming Bath Salts, Mini Whipped Body Butter, Mini Qasil & Matcha Mask and Mini Face & Body Oil, are all handmade in the same small batches as our full-size range, all under 100ml, and light enough that they won't eat into your luggage allowance. Below is what we'd actually pack, plus what to check about your departure airport before you fly.
In this article
- Do UK airports still enforce the 100ml liquid rule?
- 1. Mini Foaming Bath Salts
- 2. Mini Whipped Body Butter
- 3. Mini Qasil & Matcha Mask
- 4. Mini Face & Body Oil
- 5. Mini Soap and Mini Daily Calm Face Tonic
- How do you pack travel-size skincare so nothing leaks?
- FAQ
Do UK Airports Still Enforce the 100ml Liquid Rule?
It depends where you're flying from, and the rules have been changing airport by airport rather than all at once. Several major UK airports have passed the government checks needed to run their new CT scanners at full capacity, which means passengers can keep liquids in their bag, in containers up to 2 litres, without bagging them separately. Others are still catching up.
| UK airport | Liquid allowance | Do you still need 100ml bottles? |
|---|---|---|
| Heathrow, Gatwick, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Bristol, Belfast International, Belfast City | Up to 2 litres per container, liquids stay in your bag | No, but check your return airport too |
| Luton, Manchester | 100ml per container, in your bag (no clear bag needed) | Yes, for now |
Our advice either way: pack travel sizes. If your airport is still on the 100ml rule, our minis already comply since every one of them is well under that limit. If your airport has the new scanners, you still get the benefit of less weight, less bulk, and none of your full-size favourites sitting half-used in a suitcase for a week (Which? has the full airport-by-airport breakdown if you want to check your specific departure point before you pack).
1. Mini Foaming Bath Salts, for a Full Bath Ritual That Weighs Almost Nothing
This is the one we'd pack first. A single pouch turns hotel bath water into a proper soak, with mineral-rich salts, gentle foaming bubbles and an aromatherapy blend doing the work that would otherwise mean carrying three separate bottles. It's our current bestseller in the full-size range for a reason, and the mini gives you the same ritual in a size that clears any liquid allowance without a second thought.
A complete bath ritual in one pouch: mineral salts, gentle foam and aromatherapy oils, in Calming, Balancing, Uplifting or Grounding.
2. Mini Whipped Body Butter, for Rich Moisture Without the Full-Size Jar
Cabin air and long flights are hard on skin, and this is the mini that earns its place for exactly that reason. It has the same whipped mango and shea base as our full-size body butter, just enough for a trip's worth of use without carrying a jar that's mostly still full when you get home. Pick your scent (Calming, Balancing, Uplifting or Grounding) based on the kind of trip you're having, not just the skin you're treating.
The same rich, velvety whipped body butter as the full-size jar, just enough for a trip.
3. Mini Qasil & Matcha Mask, a Powder You Mix With Whatever Water You Have
Powder is the most travel-friendly format there is, since there's no liquid to spill and nothing to leak into your washbag in the first place. Our Qasil & Matcha Mask combines traditional qasil powder with French green clay, matcha and vitamin C, and you simply mix a little with water, a floral water, or even a splash from the tap, into a paste. If you want the full story on qasil itself, we've written about where it comes from and how it works here.
A powder mask and cleanser in one, no liquid, no leaks, just qasil, clay and matcha.
4. Mini Face & Body Oil, One Bottle for Face, Body and Flyaway Ends
This is the multitasker of the bag. Formulated with ceramides, jojoba, rosehip and avocado, it's light enough for your face after a long-haul flight but rich enough to use on dry elbows, cuticles or the ends of your hair. One bottle doing three jobs is exactly the kind of maths that matters when you're trying to close a carry-on.
Ceramides, jojoba, rosehip and avocado in one fast-absorbing oil for face, body and everything in between.
5. Mini Soap and Mini Daily Calm Face Tonic, the Two We Always Sneak In
These two don't always make the highlight reel, but they're the ones we quietly pack every time. The Mini Soap is a proper cold-processed bar in a size that won't turn your washbag into a swamp, and it comes in all six of our scents if you want to try a few before committing to a full bar. The Mini Daily Calm Face Tonic is a green tea and niacinamide mist that takes the edge off dry cabin air in one spritz, no rubbing, no rinsing, nothing to spill in your bag if the lid isn't quite closed.
How Do You Pack Travel-Size Skincare So Nothing Leaks?
A few habits that make a real difference, whichever airport you're flying from:
- Keep lids tightened and upright where you can. Pressure changes in the hold and cabin can loosen caps that felt secure at home.
- Pack minis together in one pouch. If something does shift, it stays contained rather than spreading through your whole bag.
- Powder formats travel best of all. Our Mini Qasil & Matcha Mask has no liquid to leak in the first place, which is worth remembering if you're a nervous packer.
- Check your return airport's rules too. A UK airport with the new 2 litre allowance doesn't mean the airport you're flying home from has the same setup.
If you like building a routine around fewer, harder-working products rather than a long list of them, this is very much the same thinking behind why we think multitasking skincare is a lifestyle shift, not just a trend. A washbag is just the place it shows up most obviously.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I still need to decant my Ametrine minis into separate travel bottles?
No. Every mini is already well under the 100ml limit and comes in its own pouch, jar or bottle, so there's nothing to decant.
Which UK airports let you keep liquids in your bag in 2026?
Heathrow, Gatwick, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Bristol, Belfast International and Belfast City have all rolled out the new CT scanners, allowing up to 2 litres per container. Luton and Manchester are still working through their rollout, so the 100ml rule still applies there for now.
Can I take a powder mask like Qasil & Matcha through airport security?
Yes. Powders aren't subject to the liquid restrictions in the same way, which is one of the reasons we think a powder mask is one of the easiest things to pack.
Are the minis made from the same formula as the full-size products?
Yes, every mini is handmade in the same small batches with the same ingredients as its full-size counterpart. The only thing that changes is the size of the jar or pouch.
How long will a mini last me on a trip?
It depends on the product and how often you use it, but they're built for a week to two weeks of regular use, which covers most holidays and short breaks.
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Which one would earn a spot in your washbag first, and is there a full-size favourite of yours we should consider making into a mini? Let us know in the comments.
