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“Additive-Free”: What Is Not Included? | Reading the Labeling Rules

In fact, it is not acceptable to write only “additive-free.” Under the Fair Competition Code for cosmetics, companies are required to clearly state what has not been included. This is about checking what the words actually mean.

“Additive-Free”: What Is Not Included? | Reading the Labeling Rules

In fact, it is not acceptable to write only “additive-free.” Under the Fair Competition Code for cosmetics, companies are required to clearly state what has not been included. This is about checking what the words actually mean.

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Why No Expiration Date Is Written | The “3-Year” Rule for Cosmetics

Many cosmetics do not have an expiration date written on them. That is because there is a rule saying it does not have to be displayed. The dividing line is the number “3 years.” This is about the difference between products that show it and products that do not.

Why No Expiration Date Is Written | The “3-Year” Rule for Cosmetics

Many cosmetics do not have an expiration date written on them. That is because there is a rule saying it does not have to be displayed. The dividing line is the number “3 years.” This is about the difference between products that show it and products that do not.

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What Do SPF and PA Numbers Measure? | Rules for Sunscreen Labeling

SPF and PA are indicators for different wavelengths of ultraviolet rays. Measurement follows ISO international standards and assumes an application amount of 2 milligrams per square centimeter. This is about where the numbers come from.

What Do SPF and PA Numbers Measure? | Rules for Sunscreen Labeling

SPF and PA are indicators for different wavelengths of ultraviolet rays. Measurement follows ISO international standards and assumes an application amount of 2 milligrams per square centimeter. This is about where the numbers come from.

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Ingredient Lists Are Ordered from Highest Amount to Lowest | How to Read Full Ingredient Labeling

The ingredient names listed on cosmetics packaging follow a rule for their order: from highest amount to lowest. However, ingredients at 1% or less may be listed in any order. Knowing this “however” slightly changes how the ingredient list looks.

Ingredient Lists Are Ordered from Highest Amount to Lowest | How to Read Full Ingredient Labeling

The ingredient names listed on cosmetics packaging follow a rule for their order: from highest amount to lowest. However, ingredients at 1% or less may be listed in any order. Knowing this “however” slightly changes how the ingredient list looks.

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Experience CINCO VARIAND with All Five Senses. | Turning Time on Your Skin into a Rich Moment

Turn a few minutes of skincare into a moment to slowly savor with all five senses. CINCO VARIAND is a sensory skincare experience brand developed by Value Village.

Experience CINCO VARIAND with All Five Senses. | Turning Time on Your Skin into a Rich Moment

Turn a few minutes of skincare into a moment to slowly savor with all five senses. CINCO VARIAND is a sensory skincare experience brand developed by Value Village.

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Quietly Capable, Rei Glaceon. | It Does Not Need to Be Loud. The Art of Carefully Resetting Each Day

Even without speaking loudly, it carefully helps reset each day. Rei Glaceon is Value Village’s skincare brand for the “quietly capable.”

Quietly Capable, Rei Glaceon. | It Does Not Need to Be Loud. The Art of Carefully Resetting Each Day

Even without speaking loudly, it carefully helps reset each day. Rei Glaceon is Value Village’s skincare brand for the “quietly capable.”