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theBalm batch code decoder, check cosmetics production date

How do I find the theBalm cosmetics or perfumes batch code?

Cosmetics produced or distributed by theBalm Cosmetics Ltd.:

theBalm Cosmetics Ltd. batch code

19D031a - This is the correct code. Find the code on the package that looks like this.

12M 681619700279 - This is not a batch code. Don't enter values that look like this.

theBalm Cosmetics Ltd. batch code

4F062 - This is the correct code. Find the code on the package that looks like this.

12M 681619800634 - This is not a batch code. Don't enter values that look like this.

Who most often checks theBalm cosmetics?

CountryShareNumber of uses
🇹🇷 Turkey25.46%39219
🇹🇭 Thailand13.34%20558
🇺🇸 United States8.70%13398
🇲🇾 Malaysia8.18%12598
🇺🇦 Ukraine5.03%7756
🇮🇩 Indonesia3.53%5446
🇵🇱 Poland3.24%4989
🇷🇺 Russia2.67%4107
🇮🇷 Iran2.26%3481
🇵🇭 Philippines1.80%2780

In what years was the date of theBalm cosmetics checked?

YearDifferenceNumber of uses
2024-1.91%~7560
2023-3.20%7707
2022-28.85%7962
2021-29.02%11191
2020-15766

How long cosmetics are fresh?

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

Period after opening (PAO)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 cosmetics- minimum 3 years
Makeup cosmetics- from 3 years (mascara) to more than 5 years (powders)

The shelf life may vary depending on the manufacturer.