Comments on: Secret batch codes of beauty products

By: RGM

RGM — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 08:46:52 +0000

I think L’oreal products changed the way they publish batch numbers. The first half of 2008, it’s exactly how you describe it; however, after this date, it’s entirely different. For example, My Lancome Pure Focus cleanser has “40E902″ as the batch number (it’s authentic, bought it in a Lancome boutique). Does anyone know how to read it?

By: sesame

sesame — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:29:51 +0000

No, sorry. It wasn’t available here until recently.

By: Beauty Express

Beauty Express — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:39:13 +0000

How do you decipher the codes on Bliss and Sephora products?

By: MEHK

MEHK — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:55:40 +0000

Is there any way to calculate batch number that is mostly printed on products? MEHK: I haven't come across an easy way. It's complicated as different manufacturers use different codes.

By: Iraz

Iraz — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 07:41:57 +0000

Thanks a LOT for this information — I was hopelessly searching for how to read L’oreal batches — now I know!

Iraz: You’re welcome!