How to check the production date of Japanese TheGinza skin care products

​Japan's TheGinza is a low-key luxury skincare brand in Ginza, and is also a brand under Shiseido. Its production date continues the labeling method of Japanese skincare products. Let's take a look at how to read the production date.

How to check the production date of Japanese TheGinza skin care products

Japan's TheGinza is a brand under Shiseido, so the production date is the same as Shiseido products. Generally, the first digit of Shiseido's batch number is a number and has no actual meaning.

The first letter represents the month, the month code and the corresponding month: (B4; D5; F6; H7; J8; L9; N10; P11; R12; T1; V2; X3) The second letter represents the year of production, the year code and the corresponding year (J2005; L2006; N2007; P2008; R2009; T2010), the last two letters have nothing to do with the production date. For example: 5PJCA means produced in November 2005.

How long is the shelf life of different cosmetics?

1. Liquid foundation: Liquid foundation has a higher water and oil content in its ingredients, so its shelf life after opening the bottle is shorter than that of pressed powder and loose pressed powder. Most of them have a shelf life of one year. Liquid foundation in open bottles is more likely to breed bacteria.

2. Blush: We need to analyze specific issues specifically. The shelf life of dry powder blush is very long, just like pressed powder, which can last about two years. However, there are endless types of blush on the market now. The shelf life of cream blush is getting shorter, and the shelf life of liquid blush is even shorter, generally one year.

3. Lipstick: In theory, the shelf life of lipstick is no more than two years. It is best not to use it after it expires.

4. Eye shadow: After a quick look, I found that most eye shadows are about two years old. Wet and dry eyeshadows have a shorter lifespan, 18 months. Powdery eyeshadow will last longer. In addition, remember to clean your makeup tools frequently. If the eyeshadow brush is too dirty, it will cause the eyeshadow to deteriorate quickly!

5. Mascara: Be sure to use it as soon as possible after opening the cap, it dries too quickly! Normally three months, maximum six months. Adding some eye drops may help.

6. Eyeliner, liquid eyeliner: Liquid eyeliner is the same as mascara. It will dry out in three to six months. Solid eyeliner is better and can be used for one to two years while maintaining smooth strokes.

7. Nail polish: Some nail polishes have a shelf life of as short as one year, but most have a shelf life of two years. If nail polish deteriorates, the color will change, it will delaminate, and the paint will harden. At this time, you must throw it away without hesitation.

The above is about how to read the production date of Japan's TheGinza skincare products, and how long the shelf life of different cosmetics is. I hope it will be helpful to you.