well if there is supposed to be i swear i can' tfind it and i have read the whole thing repeatedly. i got these products from my cousin who sells just for listia.
ok so here is the info i found about the expiration of these items "Most Mary Kay® products are manufactured to have a minimum shelf life of three years from the date of manufacture. This is the standard for the cosmetic industry, not a regulation. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the shelf life of over-the-counter (OTC) drug products such as sunscreens, antiperspirants, etc., as follows:
If the shelf life is less than three years, then the expiration date of the product must be clearly indicated on the package. This is not required if the shelf life is greater than three years. Some Mary Kay® products (e.g., Acne Treatment Gel) may have an expiration date because they have a shelf life of less than three years. For these products, it is particularly important to check the expiration date before using them. ..."
All Mary Kay products carry what is known as a “Date Code.” This is a four-digit code consisting of two letters followed by two numbers. This code is usually located on the bottom of a container or on the crimp. With this code, you know exactly when the item was manufactured. NOTE: This is not an expiration date, as some mistakenly believe.
i can give you the date of manufacture according to the bottom of the bottle and this web site http://www.ebay.com/gds/Mary-Kay-Product-Shelf-Life-Secrets-Revealed-/10000000000087831/g.html, but i also know my cousin just got these a few months ago in the order she made. i hope this info helps. manufacture date is February 16, 2006