[darkwater_soul]

There's probably not a difference in the products found on military bases, but I know that supermarkets (such as Target) usually obtain these products through a third party purchaser or distributor, so they can carry these things slightly legally. You very well may be getting old, tampered with, or no longer sold product. You are best getting it from a salon or reputable purchaser, or you are the one who takes a chance. When I worked for Sephora, we had a client who bought Strivectin for the eyes at Target, she ended up getting a horrible rash, and found out that the bottle was 4 years old.