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Liquids and creams
Lotions, serums, creams, and sunscreen usually need sensitive- or special-goods review. Bottle capacity, total volume, leakage risk, and mixed packing matter.
COSMETICS SHIPPING TO CANADA
Ship cosmetics to Canada: confirm capacity, brand, and mixed-packing conditions
Masks, lotions, serums, sunscreen, and lipstick cannot all be treated as ordinary parcels. Separate liquids and creams from solid makeup, identify capacity and brand, and confirm whether goods are mixed with standard cargo before choosing a route.
- Capacity and total quantity affect eligibility
- Brand and packing require review
- Actual goods and postal code decide the result
START WITH THE PRODUCT
Classify cosmetics before discussing a route
Route limits change with the transport method and actual goods. This guide is for pre-shipment screening, not an acceptance promise for every cosmetic product.
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Solid makeup
Lipstick, pressed powder, and eyeshadow are easier to classify by form, but brand, shipment mix, and declared value still need review.
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Higher-risk products
Perfume, pressurised spray, flammable or volatile goods, and luxury-brand sets need photos and a manual assessment before warehouse intake.
ROUTE BOUNDARIES
Capacity figures only apply to a specific route
Some current air-sensitive reference rules use conditions such as individual containers within 150ml, total liquid volume within 1000ml, cosmetics below half the shipment weight, and mixed packing with standard goods. Some sea-service references show containers within 350ml, up to ten pieces, or sensitive-goods totals within 1000ml or 1kg.
These are route-specific reference limits, not universal acceptance rules. Changing route, packing, postal code, or shipment composition can change the result.
Sensitive-goods rate guidanceCapacity and total quantity
Provide millilitres per container, number of containers, and total liquid volume. "Several skincare bottles" is not enough to match a route.
Brand and declared value
First-tier, registered, or high-value sets should not be assumed acceptable as ordinary sensitive goods; send brand and product evidence.
Mixed packing and outer protection
Some air-sensitive rules require or suit mixed packing with standard goods. Retain original packing and add sealing, leak prevention, and cushioning.
Destination postal code
East/west Canada and remote destinations can have different available routes and delivery terms.
BEFORE SHIPPING
What to confirm for common cosmetics
| Goods | Initial assessment | Provide for review | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masks, lotion, serum, cream | Sensitive-goods review as liquids or creams. | Brand, capacity, quantity, total liquid volume, and packing photos. | Confirm by list |
| Lipstick, pressed powder, eyeshadow | Review the full shipment category, brand, and value. | Brand, quantity, and whether packed with liquids. | Rules |
| Spray sunscreen, perfume | Do not treat as ordinary cosmetics; spray, flammable, or volatile properties may apply. | Ingredients, photos, capacity, and outer-pack labels. | Confirm eligibility |
| Brand gift sets | Brand and intellectual-property risk need separate review. | Brand, model, value, quantity, and purchase information. | Declaration guidance |
COSMETICS FAQS
Common cosmetics-shipping questions
Can masks, lotion, and serum ship?
They usually require liquid or cream sensitive-goods assessment. Provide brand, capacity, total quantity, mixed-packing details, and photos rather than applying standard-goods rules.
Can cosmetics ship with clothing?
Some sensitive routes require or better suit a standard-goods mix, but mixed ratio, cosmetics weight, and capacity may be limited. Submit the full list to check whether splitting is necessary.
Can perfume and spray sunscreen ship as skincare?
No. Spray, flammable, and volatile characteristics have stricter rules. Provide complete product information and packing photos for manual confirmation.
Send capacity, brand, photos, and full postal code together
Complete information is needed to confirm cosmetics eligibility, mixed-packing requirements, and a suitable Canada route.