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Beauty products expiration dates

Do perfumes or other beauty products have expiration dates, or are they ever usable?

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Yes. Most cosmetics have a limited shelf life. Manufacturers are not required by law to print expiration dates on cosmetic labels or packaging. According to the FDA, expiration dates are simply "rules of thumb," and also depend on proper use and storage. If a product's appearance, scent, color or texture just doesn't seem "right," or if it has been exposed to high temperatures or multiple users it is probably a good candidate for the trash bin. Eye cosmetics and "all natural" products have a more limited shelf life. Some industry experts recommend replacing mascara three months after purchase.


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Hi liaty,

If the cosmetic in question was manufactured in Europe, you will see a suggestion expiration date on the back of the packaging. Look for a small icon which looks like a can with it's lid popped off, on this icon you will see a number, followed by an "M". This indicates the suggested amount of months in which to use the product from the moment the packaging has been opened. 


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