# Cosmetic Checker: Batch Code — Makeup expiration & shelf life

> Analyzes cosmetic batch codes to determine product age and shelf life. (iPhone/iPad app by Nhan Nguyen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmetic-checker-batch-code/id1558299043 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nhan Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558299045)
- Category: Lifestyle, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 39 App Store ratings · 31 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English, Finnish, French (France), Polish, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Vietnamese
- Released: 2021-03-20
- Data updated: 2026-11-13
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmetic-checker-batch-code/id1558299043/reviews.md

## What is Cosmetic Checker?

Is your makeup still good? Cosmetic Checker reads the batch code on makeup, skincare and perfume and tells you when it was made and whether it is still fresh.

Pick the brand, type the code, tap CHECK: manufacture date, best before, age and a clear Fresh, Use soon or Expired.

Free, unlimited checks, 500+ brands, no account.

HOW IT WORKS
1. Choose the brand.
2. Type the batch code printed or engraved on the box or the bottle. The app shows where to find it, with examples.
3. Tap CHECK and read the result.

WHAT YOU GET
- Manufacture date, shelf life, best before date and the product's age.
- A clear verdict with a friendly bear: Fresh, Use soon or Expired.
- History of your checks, kept on your device: pin, search, filter by status and check again in one tap.
- Makeup, skincare, hair care and fragrance brands, with your recent and popular brands one tap away.
- Nine languages, iPhone and iPad.

THEMES
30 themes, many with living scenes. Try a theme across the whole app before you buy it.

PREMIUM
Premium (monthly or yearly): no ads, your whole History and every theme while you are subscribed. Ad-Free Forever: a one-time purchase with no ads and your whole History; themes not included. Themes and theme packs can also be bought on their own.

Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel them in your Apple Account settings.

Dates are estimates decoded from the batch code. The date printed on the pack always comes first.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Additional Terms: https://cosmeticchecker.app/terms-of-use
Privacy Policy: https://cosmeticchecker.app/privacy-policy

## Key features

- Check manufacturing date
- Calculate general shelf life
- Determine approximate product age
- Analyze makeup, skincare, and perfume
- Alternative to online checkers
- Customizable themes

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Golden Lotus Theme | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tet Blossom Theme | $2.99 | one-time |
| Festival of Lights Theme | $2.99 | one-time |
| Color Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Signature Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Signature Pack II | $6.99 | one-time |
| Festival Collection | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free Forever | $22.99 | one-time |


## Is Cosmetic Checker safe?

Cosmetic Checker: Batch Code has mixed safety signals based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for Cosmetic Checker is 67 out of 100. This assessment is based on 39 user ratings, with an App Store average of 3.3 out of 5. Of 39 App Store ratings, 48.7% point to a safe experience, 17.9% suggest some concerns, and 33.3% point to a risky experience.

## Is Cosmetic Checker legit?

Cosmetic Checker: Batch Code appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Cosmetic Checker is 90 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 31)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmetic-checker-batch-code/id1558299043/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Try this app it’s so good!

*2026-11-07*

The UI is super nice in this app, and it's a great idea. I looked up my foundation and found out how much time I had left. It's a super healthy idea!

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2026-01-20*

Great using this app.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the feedback!

### 2/5 — Отзыв

*2025-06-15, version 1.6.0*

Не много не корректно работает и показывает не корректные даты парфюма и не загружаются темы оформления совсем

### 5/5 — Bổ ích, tiện lợi, nhanh chóng

*2025-05-03, version 1.6.0*

Quá hữu ích

### 1/5 — 👎

*2025-01-21*

I searched three very common brands - Lubriderm, Honest, Dr Teal’s - none could be found in their database…

### 3/5 — It’s okay

*2024-12-29*

Great app but needs to have an option to pay to remove ads or something hard to use when they are popping up every other scan

### 5/5 — ОТЛИЧНО РАБОТАЕТ!!!! Спасибо

*2024-11-12, version 1.6.0*

ОТЛИЧНО РАБОТАЕТ!!!! Спасибо

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2024-09-10*

App didn’t work at all. I did find the company but could not find any info on batch code.

### 1/5 — Junk

*2024-09-08*

Hardly any brands are within their database.  Omelets waste of time

### 5/5 — Helped a beginner

*2024-08-05*

I love colonge and it helped check my valentino uomo edt (it was legit) and I'm glad it does discontinued too

## Frequently asked questions about Cosmetic Checker

### How do I use Cosmetic Checker to find my product's age?

Open Cosmetic Checker, select your cosmetic brand, find the batch code on your product or packaging, and enter it into the app. Press 'CHECK' to see the product information.

### What types of beauty products can Cosmetic Checker analyze?

Cosmetic Checker can analyze a wide range of beauty products, including makeup, skincare items, and perfumes, by their batch codes.

### Is Cosmetic Checker free to download and use?

Yes, Cosmetic Checker is free to download. It offers in-app purchases for premium features and also contains advertisements.

### Does Cosmetic Checker have ads?

Yes, Cosmetic Checker contains advertisements. Users can opt for premium subscription plans to remove ads and access additional features.

### What are the subscription options for Cosmetic Checker?

Cosmetic Checker offers a 'Premium Monthly' subscription for $2.99 and a 'Premium Yearly' subscription for $9.99, providing an ad-free experience and enhanced features.

### How does Cosmetic Checker compare to websites like Checkfresh.com?

Cosmetic Checker is designed to be a faster and more data-efficient alternative to traditional websites like Checkfresh.com, saving you time and reducing mobile data usage.

### What is a batch code and why is it important?

A batch code is a unique identifier for a specific product batch. It can indicate the manufacturing date and is crucial for quality control and identifying potential issues with products.

### What is the update frequency for Cosmetic Checker?

The app was last updated on October 27, 2026, indicating a recent update. However, specific update frequency is not detailed in the provided information.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.0 — 2026-11-11

- A bigger, clearer result: the bear card shows freshness at a glance, a Saved to History mark settles beside the batch code, and a soft fade shows when more waits below.
- Clearer Premium options: Ad-Free Forever is recommended and Yearly is marked as the best value. The benefits list follows the plan you pick, so it is clear that Ad-Free Forever does not include themes.
- The app may ask for an App Store rating after you have checked a few products, at most once per version. Rate App in Settings opens the review page.
- Fixed a crash that could happen when an ad appeared right after you closed a result.

Thank you for checking with us. Tell us what you think in a review!

### 2.0.0 — 2026-10-27

• A fresh native design with smooth motion, including the glass tab bar on iOS 26 and later
• 30 themes with living scenes, from Pink to Harvest Moon, Sakura Dusk, and Golden Lotus
• New languages: Spanish, French, Polish and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
• Try a theme on the whole app before you buy it
• Premium: no ads, your whole History and every theme, including future ones
• A one-time Ad-Free Forever option
• Made for iPad and iPhone Duo

Thank you for using Cosmetic Checker.

### 1.6.2 — 2026-02-19

Fix language issue

### 1.6.0 — 2023-07-03

- Improve the decoding performance of multiple cosmetic brands
- Bug fixes

### 1.5.9 — 2023-06-09

- Reduce overwhelming fullscreen ads display
- App performance improvement
- Bug fixes

## More apps by Nhan Nguyen

- [EuriNow: Latest Euribor Rates](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eurinow-latest-euribor-rates/id6757287443)
- [Vanige Cosmetic Expiry Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vanige-cosmetic-expiry-tracker/id6782176569)
- [Pixel Warriors: Idle TD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-warriors-idle-td/id6796437351)

All apps by Nhan Nguyen: https://appshunter.io/developer/1558299045

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