How Long Do The Ordinary Products Last When Opened?
The Ordinary PAO, Period After Opening, Expiry Date & Shelf Life
PAO stands for “period after opening”. You will find the above symbol with 3m, 6m, 9m, 12m etc., somewhere on the product or box. This means that once you have opened your product, it should be used within 3 months, 6 months or 12 months. It’s worth writing the date you opened it on the box or bottle.
The Ordinary PAO (period after opening), expiry date & shelf life will vary from product to product.
The Ordinary Cleanser, Concealer, Foundations, Hair Serum & Primers PAO
I asked this question on Instagram Stories and here are the results! 65% of people do not stick to the period after opening.
how long do the ordinary products last?
Note: This tool does not check the validity of the batch code and should not be used to check whether the product is authentic. Moreover a valid batch code is not an indicator that the item you have is authentic as it is simple to copy (relative to reproducing a near identical). Some Common Questions
The Ordinary Peptides PAO Period After Opening
| Retinol 1% in Squalane | 3M | Granactive Retinoid 2% | 3M |
| Niacinamide 10% | 12M | Niacinamide Powder | Expiry date (side of box) |
| Alpha Arbutin | 12M | Caffeine Solution | 12M |
| EUK 134 | 6M | Pycnogenol | 6M |
| Resveratrol & Ferulic Acid | 6M |
The ordinary products shelf life
How long can ordinary products (serums)can last once opened?
I have niacinamide, alpha arbutin and buffet sitting for about 2 years. Are they still ok to use?
The Ordinary Vitamin C PAO Period After Opening
| Vitamin C 23% | 6M | Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% | 12M |
| Ascorbyl Glucoside | 6M | Ascorbic Acid & Alpha Arbutin | 6M |
how long do the ordinary products last?
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A few products such as NIOD CAIL 1% and our sun protection products will have an expiry date noted on the packaging. For all others, the shelf life is three years when unopened and stored at room temperature. This is the regulatory threshold for testing. Upon opening, please refer to the period-after-opening (PAO) symbol to identify the lifetime of the product.
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