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Skin Care and Cosmetics

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

Categories Beauty and Personal Care, Health and Body, Skin Care and Cosmetics Tags Article explainer, campaign

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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Goats milk soap with no goats milk? Confusing labels on cosmetics

August 30, 2025October 7, 2020 by Saimi
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Our readers tell us about the shampoos and other goos they’ve bought – only to find out later they may not be what they seem.

Categories Beauty and Personal Care, Health and Body, Skin Care and Cosmetics Tags Article investigation

How to buy the best hand sanitiser

September 1, 2025August 12, 2020 by Matthew Steen
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Everything you need to know to find the right hand sanitiser for your household.

Categories Beauty and Personal Care, Health and Body, Skin Care and Cosmetics Tags campaign

Are alcohol-free hand sanitisers effective against COVID-19?

August 30, 2025July 29, 2020 by Grace
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Experts agree – there’s no conclusive evidence they are.

Categories Beauty and Personal Care, Health and Body, Skin Care and Cosmetics Tags Article explainer, campaign, coronavirus donate

CHOICE investigation: Mosaic Brands sold mislabelled, ineffective hand sanitiser

August 30, 2025July 15, 2020 by Andy Kollmorgen
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Lab test finds 23% alcohol in hand sanitiser bottle labelled 70%.

Categories Beauty and Personal Care, Health and Body, Skin Care and Cosmetics Tags Article news, campaign

Hand sanitisers: a booming business 

August 30, 2025April 21, 2020 by Andy Kollmorgen
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Will all kinds of businesses flogging hand sanitisers, can consumers trust that the products are effective and fairly priced? 

Categories Beauty and Personal Care, Health and Body, Skin Care and Cosmetics Tags Article news, coronavirus donate, coronavirus topic

Homemade moisturiser, toothpaste, deodorant and more: Is it worth it?

August 30, 2025April 1, 2020 by Karina
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Recipes for DIY ‘natural’ cosmetics and toiletries abound online, but are they safe and will they save you money?

Categories Beauty and Personal Care, Health and Body, Skin Care and Cosmetics Tags Article explainer
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