Guerlain Orchidée Impériale The Longevity Concentrate: batch code, shelf life and ingredients
Check when your Guerlain Orchidée Impériale The Longevity Concentrate was made from its batch code and how long it lasts, then see what it is mostly made of and which ingredients do the work — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
Ingredient list from the US version (source checked 2026-10-27).
Orchid-based anti-aging serum that the brand says reactivates the look of youthful skin, leaving it feeling denser, firmer and replenished.
Manufacture date and shelf life
Can I tell when my Guerlain Orchidée Impériale The Longevity Concentrate was made from its batch code?
Yes, as an estimate. Guerlain uses the LVMH format: for example, code 2T01 reads as June 2012. Results come from public reports, not from the brand.
How long does Guerlain Orchidée Impériale The Longevity Concentrate last unopened?
Guerlain does not publish an unopened shelf life we could verify (checked October 2026). Go by the date printed on the pack; Korean imports always carry one on the Korean label.
How long can I use it after opening?
Look for the open-jar symbol on the pack (for example 12M = 12 months after opening). Our period-after-opening calculator gives the exact date.
Where the code is printed → After-opening calculator → All Guerlain products →
What it targets
Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.
Key ingredients
The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.
Ingredient guide →Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%).
Peptide (Argireline) marketed to soften expression lines.
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
- Contains fragrance or essential oils (Fragrance). Skip it if fragrance irritates your skin.
- Fragrance allergens listed: Cananga Odorata Oil/extract, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Linalyl Acetate, Geranyl Acetate, Vanillin, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Pinene. In the EU these must be named when above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products.
What most of it is made of
- WaterBase
- PropanediolHumectant
- GlycerinHumectant
- Limnanthes Alba (meadowfoam) Seed OilPlant oil
- BetaineHumectant
1% line: from Chlorphenesin (#29) onward, ingredients are probably at 1% or less. Chlorphenesin is limited to 0.3% in the EU, and ingredients at 1% or less may be listed in any order. Products made only for other markets can use more.
Full ingredient list, decoded (51)
| 1 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 2 | Propanediol프로판다이올Humectant and solvent, often plant-derived; also boosts preservation.Also in 95 of our products | Humectant |
| 3 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 4 | Limnanthes Alba (meadowfoam) Seed Oil메도우폼씨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 5 | Betaine베타인Sugar-beet-derived humectant that feels non-sticky. | Humectant |
| 6 | Polyglycerin-3폴리글리세린-3Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 7 | Dimethicone다이메티콘Silicone that smooths, adds slip and forms a breathable protective film. | Silicone |
| 8 | Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate폴리글리세릴-10미리스테이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 9 | Lauroyl Lysine라우로일라이신Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 10 | Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb. | Humectant |
| 11 | Tapioca Starch타피오카전분Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 12 | Orchid Extract난추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Also in 2 of our products | Plant extract |
| 13 | Lecithin레시틴Natural emulsifier from soy or sunflower. | Emulsifier |
| 14 | Sodium Hyaluronate소듐하이알루로네이트The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.Ingredient guide →Also in 125 of our products | Humectant |
| 15 | Citric Acid시트릭애씨드pH adjuster; usually at low levels where it does not exfoliate. | pH adjuster |
| 16 | Adenosine아데노신Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%). | Active ingredient |
| 17 | Laminaria Digitata Extract호스테일켈프추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 18 | Pyrus Cydonia Seed Extract명자나무씨추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Also in 2 of our products | Plant extract |
| 19 | Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer소듐하이알루로네이트크로스폴리머Cross-linked hyaluronic acid that forms a moisture-holding film.Ingredient guide →Also in 19 of our products | Humectant |
| 20 | Cananga Odorata Oil/extract일랑일랑오일Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023. | Fragrance allergen |
| 21 | Tocopherol토코페롤Vitamin E. Antioxidant that also protects oils in the formula from going rancid. | Antioxidant |
| 22 | Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil해바라기씨오일Linoleic-acid-rich oil that supports the skin barrier. | Plant oil |
| 23 | Fragrance향료A blend of scent ingredients listed as one word. Brands do not have to name what is inside. | Fragrance |
| 24 | Polyglycerin-6폴리글리세린-6Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 25 | Xanthan Gum잔탄검Natural gum thickener.Also in 114 of our products | Thickener / texture |
| 26 | Dimethiconol다이메티콘올Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 27 | Pentylene Glycol펜틸렌글라이콜Humectant with mild antimicrobial action, used to cut down on classic preservatives. | Humectant |
| 28 | Sodium Polyacrylate소듐폴리아크릴레이트Thickener and texture enhancer. | Thickener / texture |
| 1% line — probably 1% or less below this point | ||
| 29 | Chlorphenesin클로페네신Preservative capped at 0.3% in the EU. | Preservative |
| 30 | Hydroxyacetophenone하이드록시아세토페논Antioxidant that boosts preservation; used in “paraben-free” formulas. | Preservative |
| 31 | Sclerotium Gum스클레로튬검Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 32 | Hydrogenated Lecithin하이드로제네이티드레시틴Skin-friendly emulsifier that can also help actives penetrate. | Emulsifier |
| 33 | Pullulan풀루란Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 34 | Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes테트라메틸아세틸옥타하이드로나프탈렌Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023. | Fragrance allergen |
| 35 | Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate트라이소듐에틸렌다이아민다이석시네이트Biodegradable chelator used instead of EDTA. | Chelating agent |
| 36 | Hydrolyzed Soy Flour하이드롤라이즈드콩가루Skin-conditioning ingredient. | Skin conditioning |
| 37 | Silica실리카Absorbs oil and gives a matte, soft-focus finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 38 | Synthetic Fluorphlogopite합성플루오르플로고파이트Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 39 | Sodium Benzoate소듐벤조에이트Preservative, often used in "paraben-free" formulas. | Preservative |
| 40 | Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)티타늄디옥사이드White pigment (CI 77891). Listed with its colour index number, it is there for colour, not as a sunscreen filter. | Colourant |
| 41 | Hydroxypropyl Starch하이드록시프로필스타치Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish.Also in 2 of our products | Thickener / texture |
| 42 | Linalyl Acetate리날릴아세테이트Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023. | Fragrance allergen |
| 43 | CI 77491적색산화철Colourant. | Colourant |
| 44 | Geranyl Acetate제라닐아세테이트Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023. | Fragrance allergen |
| 45 | Vanillin바닐린Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023. | Fragrance allergen |
| 46 | Pelargonium Graveolens Oil센티드제라늄오일Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023. | Fragrance allergen |
| 47 | Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline다이팔미토일하이드록시프롤린Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 48 | Pinene피넨Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023. | Fragrance allergen |
| 49 | Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate펜타에리스리틸테트라-다이-t-부틸하이드록시하이드로신나메이트Antioxidant that protects the formula from oxidation. | Antioxidant |
| 50 | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8아세틸헥사펩타이드-8Peptide (Argireline) marketed to soften expression lines.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 51 | Tin Oxide틴옥사이드Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
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Shared ingredients only — this doesn’t mean the same effect or a substitute. Amounts and textures can differ. Very common ingredients (water, glycerin and the like) are not counted.
Based on the ingredient list the brand publishes; formulas can change and differ by country. The order shows relative amounts, not exact percentages. General information, not medical advice.
Ingredient list as published on the brand’s official website. Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too. General information, not medical advice.