Beauty Stuff

Makeup expiration date calculator

Find out how long a product is still good once you have opened it.

The open jar symbol on the package

A little open jar with a number: 6M means six months after opening. Look on the back, the bottom or the crimp of the tube.

Expiry date on the package (optional)

Printed as EXP or “best before”. It counts until the end of that month.

Pick the number from the symbol — the answer appears here.

Can’t find the symbol?

These are common ranges. The symbol on your own product always wins over this list.

Mascara, liquid eyeliner3–6 months
Liquid foundation, concealer6–12 months
Face creams, serums6–12 months
Lipstick, lip gloss12–24 months
Powder, blush, eyeshadow12–24 months
Sunscreenuse the date on the package