Read what the label actually says
FDA explains that cosmetic shelf life varies and that US cosmetics do not all carry a required expiration date; products that are also drugs have additional requirements. Do not invent a universal 6M or 12M rule for every moisturizer.
Keep dates as supplied
A printed expiry, period-after-opening symbol and your own opening date mean different things. Ask the manufacturer if a code is unclear. We do not decode an unknown batch code into a fabricated manufacture date.
Use arithmetic for stock only
Our inventory tool divides remaining g or mL by your own same-unit daily-use assumption. It does not tell you how much to apply or certify that the product remains suitable until that forecast date.
Before you decide
- Copy printed guidance exactly
- Keep opening note separate
- Do not turn stock coverage into expiry
Sources & scope
Checked November 4, 2026. FDA, manufacturer and retailer sources support the specific statements. Dated displayed prices are not final checkout quotes, clinical rankings or recall clearance. This shopping reference does not replace the product label or individual medical advice.
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