A Way To Get My Toiletries Through Airport Security

Since the Equal Rights Amendment has not yet been passed, I am giving myself permission to complain that the U.S. airline carry-on restrictions discriminate against women. If society still wants women to look picture-perfect all the time, then one Ziploc bag of products isn't going to cut it.

Even using standard travel-sized bottles, I find it difficult to pack all of my makeup and toiletries for a trip in the Ziploc bag. The bottles generally fit more than I would need for a weekend trip. I've started using screw-top contact lens cases for shorter trips. They are smaller than any of the travel-sized containers I've seen, seal well so they don't spill, and they fit more than enough face lotion and eye cream for a few days.

Some places where you can find good travel-sized containers: Muji (on Broadway b/w Grand and Howard in NY) and The Container Store.

A few other ideas for cutting back on the liquids. . .solid perfume, facial wipes instead of liquid cleanser, solid shampoo/conditioner/body wash from Lush. . .