So, who else loves using K-beauty product but got no idea on the expiry date if it's not written in English form (EXP)? This, (besides the ingredients) are the most asked question. Well, worry not. I'm here for the rescue! cewah, rescue sangat jah.
Determining the expiration date of a product is SO IMPORTANT (I can't help to put the words in uppercase, seriously). It's as important as finding the skincare that suits your skin types. You don't wanna go and buy some really good products which ended up making your skin worst just because of the expiration date issue, right?
So, let's get started!
|| HOW TO DETERMINE THE EXPIRY DATE
1stThis is super dummy tip- FIND ANY DATE ON THE PRODUCT
and if it's the date forward, yes, that's the expiration date! They usually in the YYYY/MM/DD format. So if it's 20201231, it means that the expiry date is on 31st December 2020. Easy!
sample of product with both English and Korean writings
and this product expiry date is on May 2020. 202005까지 = 2020 (year) 05 (month).
2nd
FIND THIS LOGO
and 6 months for this toner!
3rd
No, you don't need to learn hangul but NOTE THESE DOWN and paste anywhere that's easy to see at your makeup table! (or paste in handphone Notes app!)
제조 (Jae-jo) - Manufactured Date
까지 (Kka-ji) - Expiration Date
사용기한 (Sa-yong Ki-han)- Best Before Date
And that's it!
But....
Why bother writing something as long as the Best Before Date, instead of Manufactured date?
Okay, a great question!
An expiration date means, yes, the last day that the product CAN be used, as the Best Before Date is the date where the period the product works at it's best. Not that the product is bad after the date but it will not work at it's maximum performance.
manufactured on 17.05.2017
best before 2019 년 (year) 10 월 (month)
best before 2019 년 (year) 10 월 (month)
|| BEAUTY PRODUCTS SHELF LIFE
So... I found out about the expiry dates and all, but the dates got rubbed off from the packaging 😭😭😭Worry not, here's the guidelines for the beauty products
Basic Cosmetics : Skincare, lotion, cream, essence, eye cream, sun cream
Before Opening : 30 months
After Opening : 12 months
Cleansing : Cleansing foam, cleansing cream, cleansing oil, tissue
Before Opening : 30 months
After Opening : 12 months
Color Cosmetics : Lipstick, Lip Gloss
Before Opening : 30 months
After Opening : 6-18 months
Mascara, Eyeliner
Before Opening : 24 months
After Opening : 6 months
Eyeshadow, Blush, Concealer, Base, Foundation
Before Opening : 36 months
After Opening : 12 months
Before Opening : 30 months
After Opening : 12 months
Cleansing : Cleansing foam, cleansing cream, cleansing oil, tissue
Before Opening : 30 months
After Opening : 12 months
Color Cosmetics : Lipstick, Lip Gloss
Before Opening : 30 months
After Opening : 6-18 months
Mascara, Eyeliner
Before Opening : 24 months
After Opening : 6 months
Eyeshadow, Blush, Concealer, Base, Foundation
Before Opening : 36 months
After Opening : 12 months
Powder Pact
Before Opening : 60 months
After Opening : 36 months
Sheet Pack/ Mask
Before Opening : 12 months
After Opening : To be used Immediately
Bonus:
if you know a batch code of a product, you can enter it HERE and found out about the expiration date too!
That's it! Hope that the tips are useful to you and enjoy your beauty routine!
Till then,
Thank you for reading this entry!
Before Opening : 60 months
After Opening : 36 months
Sheet Pack/ Mask
Before Opening : 12 months
After Opening : To be used Immediately
But... every product varies and this is the general guidelines so be sure to check the expiration date on the packaging ya~
if you know a batch code of a product, you can enter it HERE and found out about the expiration date too!
That's it! Hope that the tips are useful to you and enjoy your beauty routine!
Till then,
Thank you for reading this entry!
hani shubie
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