Do I have to declare skincare and make-up products at Australia customs?

No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

What happens if I do not declare skincare and make-up products in Australia?

If you declare the excess yourself, the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under Customs Act 1901, if the goods are found without being declared: the goods are confiscated. Under Customs Act 1901, if it is treated as smuggling: an administrative fine is imposed; it is prosecuted as a criminal offence.

Do duty-free purchases count toward the Australia allowance for skincare and make-up products?

Yes. What you buy in an arrival duty-free shop comes out of the same allowance, so the shop does not add to what you may already be carrying.

Can I post or ship skincare and make-up products to Australia instead of carrying it?

Yes, and the allowance applies to the consignment as well as to accompanied baggage. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.

Can I take skincare and make-up products out of Australia?

Australia publishes no separate rule for taking skincare and make-up products out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Australia limit for skincare and make-up products apply per person or per family?

Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.

Where does this rule come from?

Australian Border Force (ABF) states it in Bring without declaring. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.

How does Australia compare with other countries on skincare and make-up products?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit skincare and make-up products, 4 limit it and 16 let it through. Australia is among the more permissive.

How much Skincare and make-up products can I bring into Australia?

Allowed

You can bring Skincare and make-up products into Australia without a special limit.

Extra conditions apply

Carried Allowed

Declaration Not required

Limit 10 kilogram

Post or courier allowed

What you need to know

10 kilogram (22.05 lb)
Channels: Carried with the traveler, Post or courier
Extra conditions apply

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Bring without declaring Australian Border Force

Questions about Skincare and make-up products in Australia

How much skincare and make-up products can I bring into Australia?: Australia allows 10 kilograms of skincare and make-up products per traveller without duty. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare skincare and make-up products at Australia customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare skincare and make-up products in Australia?: If you declare the excess yourself, the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under Customs Act 1901, if the goods are found without being declared: the goods are confiscated. Under Customs Act 1901, if it is treated as smuggling: an administrative fine is imposed; it is prosecuted as a criminal offence.
Do duty-free purchases count toward the Australia allowance for skincare and make-up products?: Yes. What you buy in an arrival duty-free shop comes out of the same allowance, so the shop does not add to what you may already be carrying.
Can I post or ship skincare and make-up products to Australia instead of carrying it?: Yes, and the allowance applies to the consignment as well as to accompanied baggage. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.
Can I take skincare and make-up products out of Australia?: Australia publishes no separate rule for taking skincare and make-up products out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Australia limit for skincare and make-up products apply per person or per family?: Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
Where does this rule come from?: Australian Border Force (ABF) states it in Bring without declaring. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
How does Australia compare with other countries on skincare and make-up products?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit skincare and make-up products, 4 limit it and 16 let it through. Australia is among the more permissive.

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