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Know the meaning behind those beauty labels

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Kate Paras and Red Dimaandal, Metro Magazine

<p>Have you ever bought a beauty product, and wondered what those symbols on the packaging meant? Like the care label on a piece of clothing, those symbols of cosmetics and skincare provide a certain guideline; some of these symbols indicate a sanitation issue, an industry standard, or even proper disposal. </p><p>Although seeming inconsequential, these symbols are there for the sake of consumer awareness, and learning about them is ultimately for our benefit. </p><p>Here’s what the mysterious symbols on the beauty product packaging mean: </p><div><strong>1. The Open Jar</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/life/08/16/beautylabels-1.jpg"/></figure></div><p>Tells you when you need to toss your makeup product, depending on the number on it. Ex. 12M = after 12 months upon opening. </p><div><strong>2. The Hourglass</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/life/08/16/beautylabels-2.jpg"/></figure></div><p>This indicates expiry date or ‘BBE/Best Before End of”, if the product has a lifespan of less than 30 months. </p><div><strong>3. The Bunny</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/life/08/16/beautylabels-3.jpg"/></figure></div><p>This cute little bunny means the product has not been tested on animals in any phase of product development by the company, its lab, or its suppliers. </p><div><strong>4. The Lowercase ‘e’ </strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/life/08/16/beautylabels-4.jpg"/></figure></div><p>The lower case ‘e’ indicates that the average volume, or weight, of the product is the same as what’s listed on the label, as per European Union law. </p><div><strong>5. ‘Refer To’ Symbol </strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/life/08/16/beautylabels-5.jpg"/></figure></div><p>This means there is an attached leaflet that has product warnings and conditions that may be of value to you. </p><div><strong>6. The Arrows </strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/life/08/16/beautylabels-6.jpg"/></figure></div><p>Seen alone, this means that the packaging is recyclable. But when seen with a percentage, it indicates how much of the product is made from recycled content.</p><p>For more tips, tricks and guides on beauty, grab a copy of the latest Metro Magazine. The August issue featuring Bea Alonzo is now available in newsstands, and the Noink app. </p>

<p>Although seeming inconsequential, these symbols are there for the sake of consumer awareness, and learning about them is ultimately for our benefit. </p>

Although seeming inconsequential, these symbols are there for the sake of consumer awareness, and learning about them is ultimately for our benefit.

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Know the meaning behind those beauty labels

Kate Paras and Red Dimaandal,

Metro Magazine

Published August 16, 2017 07:57 PM PHT

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