How long cosmetics are fresh?

A shelf life of cosmetics depends on a period after opening and production date.

Period after opening (PAO). Some cosmetics should be used within a specified period of time after opening due to oxidation and microbiological factors. Their packaging has a drawing of an open jar, inside it, there is a number representing the number of months. In this example, it is 6 months of use after opening.

Production date. Unused cosmetics also lose their freshness and become dry. According to EU law, the manufacturer has to put the expiration date only on cosmetics whose shelf life is less than 30 months. The most common periods of suitability for use from the date of manufacture:

Perfumes with alcohol	- about 5 years
Skin care	- minimum 3 years
Makeup	- from 3 years (mascara) to more than 5 years (powders)

Expiration dates may vary depending on the manufacturer.

Last checked batch codes

Date/Time UTC	Brand	Age	Country
2020-02-20 00:23:37	CHANEL	7 years 10 months 19 days	Saudi Arabia
2020-02-20 00:23:37	Too Faced	3 years 4 months 19 days	United States
2020-02-20 00:23:36	CHANEL	2 years 11 months 19 days	South Korea
2020-02-20 00:23:05	CHANEL	3 years 7 months 19 days	South Korea
2020-02-20 00:22:42	Calvin Klein	3 years 2 months 7 days	Saudi Arabia
2020-02-20 00:21:30	Jennifer Lopez	1 year 8 months 2 days	Thailand
2020-02-20 00:21:22	Giorgio Armani	5 years 2 months 19 days	Panama
2020-02-20 00:21:02	Clinique	9 months 19 days	United States
2020-02-20 00:20:36	Salvatore Ferragamo	2 years 9 months 19 days	Colombia
2020-02-20 00:19:51	Estee Lauder	5 months 19 days	United States