Find out when your Eucerin moisturiser, cream, or body lotion expires. Enter the manufacturing date or decode the batch code to calculate the expiry date and the period-after-opening window.
Eucerin is a medical-grade dermatologist brand made by Beiersdorf, and it is formulated to very specific standards of skin safety and ingredient stability. Most Eucerin products have a sealed shelf life of 2.5 to 3 years from the manufacturing date. After opening, the PAO (Period After Opening) — indicated by the open-jar symbol on the packaging — is typically 12 months, though some products specify 6 months.
Unlike many cosmetic brands, Eucerin products are often recommended by dermatologists for eczema, psoriasis, and other chronic skin conditions. This makes using them within their stated shelf life especially important — an expired formulation may not only be less effective but could potentially irritate sensitive or compromised skin.
| Product | Sealed Shelf Life | After Opening (PAO) |
|---|---|---|
| Eucerin Original Healing Cream | 3 years | 12 months |
| Eucerin Daily Hydration Lotion | 3 years | 12 months |
| Eucerin Advanced Repair Lotion | 2.5–3 years | 12 months |
| Eucerin Roughness Relief Cream | 3 years | 12 months |
| Aquaphor Healing Ointment (Beiersdorf — sister brand) | 3 years | 12 months |
| Eucerin Sun SPF 50 | 3 years | 6–12 months |
| Eucerin Baby Products | 2–3 years | 6 months |
Eucerin sometimes uses a batch code (lot number) rather than a clearly printed expiry date, particularly on products manufactured in Germany and distributed in Europe. The batch code is typically a combination of letters and numbers stamped on the base of the tube or tub. You can use a cosmetic batch code decoder (available on various third-party websites) to convert this into a manufacturing date, and then use this calculator to find the expiry date.
On products sold in the US and India, Eucerin is more likely to print the expiry date directly in EXP MM/YYYY format — this is far easier to read and does not require decoding.