Another odd statement from the TSA website: "Some solid or powdered cosmetics items are permitted past the checkpoint; however, this is left to the discretion of the Security Officer. To minimize delays and hassle, we recommend that you pack all cosmetics in your checked baggage."

Apparently, even if you substitute a non-liquid/gel cosmetic item for your usual brand, the TSO still has the discretion to stop you from carrying it onboard??? This makes me more worried that since shampoos and conditioners are prohibited items, apparently without regard to whether or not they are a liquid/gel, you could be prohibited from carryng them on in any form whatsoever.

Other items that seem to be prohibited without regard to the form of the substance:

Bug repellents
Make up removers or facial cleansers
Mouthwash
Nail polish removers

Maybe the theory is that, if the flying public were less attractive, we would not be such a target for terrorists.

-- Suzanne