Pāua Beauty Notes
Topic

Label Reading

A beautiful origin story can matter without proving what a finished formula does on skin.

We read the exact product name, ingredient list, directions, claim wording, evidence, and seller identity before letting scenery do laboratory work.

Guides

Label Reading

How to Read a Skincare Ingredient List

Read a skincare ingredient list by first checking which country's rules apply.

Updated 2026-09-05 · 7 min read
Label Reading

Mānuka Honey Skincare Claims: A Label Guide

Judge mānuka skincare by separating ingredient, provenance, formula, and effect claims.

Updated 2026-07-19 · 4 min read
Label Reading

Skincare Expiry Dates vs the Open-Jar Symbol

A printed skincare expiry date and an open-jar period answer different questions: one gives a calendar limit, while the other counts time after first…

Updated 2026-09-08 · 7 min read