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Beauty and Personal Care

Are clinical laser beauty treatments like IPL safe?

August 30, 2025January 18, 2022 by Rachel
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A lack of standards and regulations have experts concerned about the risks to consumers.

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Banana Boat sunscreen recalled

August 30, 2025December 23, 2021 by Pru Engel
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Do you have one of these in your cupboard?

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Does sunscreen expire?

August 30, 2025December 3, 2021 by Marianna
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What to look for if you haven’t used your sunscreen for a while.

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How do I know if microbeads are in my products?

August 30, 2025November 22, 2021 by Kylie Matthews
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Despite a voluntary industry phase-out, microbeads are still present in many cosmetic products.

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Do collagen supplements work?

August 30, 2025July 6, 2021 by Rachel
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Can you really improve your skin, hair, nails and joints simply by popping a pill or eating collagen-enriched foods?

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Mosaic Brands cops $630,000 fine for false and misleading COVID claims

August 30, 2025May 27, 2021 by Andy Kollmorgen
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ACCC action follows 2020 CHOICE investigations and product tests.

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White Knight hand sanitiser recalled by ACCC

December 17, 2020 by Margaret Rafferty | Andy Kollmorgen
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CHOICE investigation: Our third test of hand sanitisers showed most had the required alcohol content, but one has now been recalled.

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People power brings a big win on hand sanitiser labelling 

August 30, 2025November 25, 2020 by Andy Kollmorgen
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With the generous help of CHOICE supporters, our six-month effort to bring about positive change has a happy ending. 

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Hand sanitiser labels need a clean up

August 30, 2025October 28, 2020 by CHOICE staff
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There’s nothing to stop companies selling dodgy hand sanitiser in Australia – even during a pandemic

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Do aerosol sunscreens provide effective sun protection?

August 30, 2025October 21, 2020 by Karina
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There are concerns that most people don’t apply enough to achieve the stated SPF

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