Shaving cream expiry dates

[rmac]

I’m in the process of using up a lot of creams I had in storage for a while. One such is Figaro foaming shaving cream which I brought in Budapest back in 2019.

Usually creams like Palmolive have just a 12 month logo on them but the Figaro has an exact date of 24/01/2020. It was sealed with a bit of foil under the cap until I started using it a few months ago, and to my nose it smells fine but then again I’m not sure how it smells brand new.

Should I just chuck it away or carry on using it?


Thanks,

R

 

[FarmerTan]

Keep using. It'll let you know when it's time to throw it away. May outlive us all!

 

[EclipseRedRing]

If I liked using it then I would do so if it was 22 years out of date, let alone 2 years. I use creams which are 40+ years old and they are fine although they have dried up to the point that they are almost a hard soap.

 

[juanes94]

No worries, like Eclipse I have one 15 years old at least, and it makes creamy leather like a brand new.

 

[Raz0rboy]

I agree ! Many times older is better

 

[edw]

All my shaving creams that I have since I started wet shaving back in 2012 are still great !

I bought so many (most in that "try everything because the guys at the forum said about" madness in 2012 and 2013) that I seldom finish a pack, the only one I finished (and bought another) is Musgo Real.

You should not care about expiry date.

 

[sarimento1]

I have a few shaving creams at least 50 years old or more! Never any problem!

 

[garyg]

Mine aren't 50 yet .. but I did successfully resuscitate some hard jarred AoS Rose with stir sticks & distilled water ,, 5 years ago mebbe but that first one still is fine

 

[sarimento1]

My AoS rose creams are still OK! Maybe a little hardened but totally fine!
The pumps actually still work! Great scent!!