Moisturiser: useful pointers for reading a formula and its label
Texture, fragrance, INCI list and period after opening: what these details can tell you, without ranking brands or making universal promises.
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Cosmetics: reading the open-jar symbol
The ‘12M’ marking starts from the date the product is opened. Keep track of it alongside the instructions for use to avoid confusing the time limits.
Cosmetics: the label tells more than just the formula
Ingredients, period after opening, precautions and batch number answer different questions. A simple way to read a package without getting lost in the INCI list.
Perfumes: why labels may get longer in 2026
The European timetable strengthens the identification of fragrance allergens. A longer list does not necessarily mean a new formula: it is also important to understand the transition.
“Free from”: a claim worth a second look
A reassuring word on a jar is not enough to compare two skincare products. European criteria invite us to distinguish useful information from a claim that suggests more than it proves.
Refilling a beauty product: keep its instructions too
Reusing a bottle should not mean losing the product’s ingredients, batch number or precautions. The right approach is to prepare the container and the information that will go with it.
TPO and nails: what the ban means for old stock
The European ban has applied since September 2025. The point that is often misunderstood concerns products bought before that date and their professional use.
Reaction to a cosmetic product: the details that make a report useful
In Luxembourg, consumers and professionals can contribute to cosmetovigilance. Keeping the product reference, batch number and timeline helps describe the problem without making a diagnosis oneself.