3 oz containers in a 1 gallon ziploc bag

I though it was a 1 quart bag.

Yeah, we packed the toiletries bag because of the carry on restrictions on liquids.

As far as I know this includes all kinds of make up, lipsticks,

Argh! What about cosmetics that are less than 3 oz? Do I have to figure out a way to decant them into a 3 oz container, or can they stay in their little jars and tubes? And I bet I can't carry lipstick in my purse while I'm flying, can I?

And I bet I can't carry lipstick in my purse while I'm flying, can I?

You might give a stewardess a stealth makeover.

What is your on-plane wear, oh, lady of the cupcakes? Do you have a pared-down verson of the standard gear that doesn't make TSA think they have to search each layer of petticoat?

Do I have to figure out a way to decant them into a 3 oz container, or can they stay in their little jars and tubes?

They're fine as long as they're in the bag and less than 3 oz. At least, that's been my experience.

And I bet I can't carry lipstick in my purse while I'm flying, can I?

Technically, no, though I've been through security several times with chapstick and lip gloss in my purse and never had a problem.

CS Hell, Entry #442:

If the person you are trying to reach is continually unavailable, DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT say something like "Well, I left them a voicemail yesterday..." and then WAIT for me to say something. Because I have neither sympathy nor an alternate solution for your problem. Think: If the person you are trying to reach is continually unavailable, maybe you should evaluate WHY they may not wish to speak to YOU PERSONALLY. Consider breath mints and, possibly, a powerful dandruff shampoo. Oh, and a personality transplant.

CS Hell, Entry #443:

Further on the subject of "Why Your Company's Rep Hates You" DO NOT call back five minutes later and ask the low-man-on-the-totem-pole CS Wonk (me) the answer to your arcane and probably stupid problem. A) I don't know and Pi) I don't care.

What is your on-plane wear, oh, lady of the cupcakes? Do you have a pared-down verson of the standard gear that doesn't make TSA think they have to search each layer of petticoat?

Nope. I wear my usual clothes, including the petticoats and a hat. (I do remember to take the hatpins out of the hat, tho'.) All the TSA people I've ever dealt with have been very amused by me. Plus, I think most of them realized that the girl in the fluffy skirts carrying a stuffed bunny probably ISN'T a terrorist, because I am obviously making no effort to be unremarkable.

You're right it's 1 quart not 1 gallon.

I'll be the defender of airport employees again and say probably a lot agree that these rules are silly but it's their job to do them and people can get into serious trouble for just bending the rules. Especially with all the criticism and scrutiny that is going on right now.

Great, now Al Qaida is going to go Perky Goth and its all Jilli's fault.

Jilli, here is a link from the TSA on what you can bring [link]

It's actually not as bad as it seems. It's really liquids and gels that are the problems, things that are cremes aren't as much of an issue.