GUIDE FOR EXPIRATION DATES FOR BEAUTY PRODUCTS

I came across this handy guide of expiration dates for

Beauty Products

All dates are from the manufacture date, which is either displayed on the packaging or can be obtained by calling the manufacturer's customer-service number.

Bar soap
18 months to 3 years

Bath gel, body wash 
3 years

Bath oil 
1 year

Body lotion
3 years

Conditioner 
2 to 3 years

Deodorant 
Unopened: 2 years
Used: 1 to 2 years
For antiperspirants, see expiration date

Eye cream 
Unopened: 3 years
Used: 1 year

Face lotion 
With SPF, see expiration date. All others, at least 3 years

Foundation, oil-based 
2 years

Foundation, water-based 
3 years

Hair spray
2 to 3 years

Lipstick
2 years

Mascara 
Unopened: 2 years
Used: 3 to 4 months

Mouthwash 
Three years from manufacture date

Nail polish 
1 year

Nail-polish remover
Lasts indefinitely

Perfume 
1 to 2 years

Rubbing alcohol 
At least 3 years

Shampoo 

2 to 3 years

By Maya Kukes and Lisa Smith Keate, RealSimple.com