How to check the expiration date and batch number of your productsUpdated a year ago
A product's batch number is the key to knowing when it was manufactured. You can usually find it printed or stamped somewhere on the bottom of the container.
Each brand uses its own batch number system to keep track of dates. You can use a skincare expiration date checker like Checkfresh to look up specific batch numbers and identify when a product was made. Then, you can use the production date to reverse engineer the expiration!
Be aware that the batch code differs from the barcode. It’s not possible to check expiry dates using barcodes of cosmetics, since barcode numbers are typically static and do not vary based on the manufacturing date.
When buying from stores or third-party retailers, you might be surprised to discover that you’ve bought a really old product. Buying directly from brands responsible for their storage is one sure way to guarantee you're getting fresh products, especially when it comes to unstable active ingredients.
Smaller brands aren’t always available for look-up. In that case, you can reach out to the brand directly! For example, if you have a Protocol product in your hand and you can’t remember when you purchased it, you can always reach out to us and we’ll be happy to help you figure it out.