Short Shelf life on shaving products (Speick)?

I always assumed that shaving cream will go bad within 2 years as well as aftershave balms. I figured soap and splash aftershave would last minimum of 3 years.

I just read the back of my Speick shave cream and Speick aftershave. It has the 12 month symbol on it!!!! Both of those are a little over 12 months. I have been using them sparingly since I didn't want to use them up so fast (since I love them sooo much).

So does anyone know the average shelf life of Creams, Soaps, balms, and Splashes?

Sorry if this has been discussed to death.

Most soaps don't have a shelf life**.

There are many of us who regularly shave with Vintage Williams, Colgate, Yardley, and Old Spice shaving soaps that are 40-50 years old. They still function wonderfully, but for the most part have no scent.


**Cella is the notable exception, as it does in fact go bad.

That tag means that the manufacturer takes no responsibility for the condition of the product after 12 months, but generally it'll be good for much longer.