1, foreign cosmetics, in fact, like domestic cosmetics, generally have no difference in shelf life, and their best life should be evaluated according to their different types. So generally speaking, it takes about 3-5 years.

2. Unlike domestic cosmetics, foreign cosmetics do not directly indicate the production date and shelf life on the packaging, so you have to inquire according to their relevant batch numbers. But what if it is opened? The shelf life is also marked with 6M, 12M.

Extended information L 'Oreal: For example, FB263 represents the production on the 263rd day of 2005. F stands for country of origin (France), the second letter stands for year, A stands for 2004, B stands for 2005 and C stands for 2006, but there is no Z, because Z and 2 are easily confused.

Biotherm: The general batch number is C+1 letter +3 digits. For example, CB234 represents the production on the 234th day of 2005. C: country of origin (France), B: year of production, representing 2005. A-2004, B-2005, C-2006, D-2007 and so on, but there is no Z, Y directly pushed to A.

Estee Lauder: The batch number is divided into three parts, such as B34. The last "4" stands for 2004, "3" stands for March, and "B" stands for the place of origin. The second month means, 10, 1 1, 12, respectively. Estee Lauder is produced in Britain (b), America (a), Italy (i) and Canada (c).

Baidu Encyclopedia _ Provisions on the Administration of Import Records and Sales Records of Domestic Consignees of Imported Cosmetics