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Fragrances
The Guide > Personal Care > Beauty > Fragrances |
Chemicals in Cosmetics
In Australia, cosmetics must comply with safety standards, but there is no international consensus. Some chemicals banned in Europe and the US are still considered safe by Australian authorities. These include DBP in nail polish, BHA in lipsticks, lead acetate in hair colour, and coal tar in anti-dandruff shampoos.
Other chemicals, although safe in small amounts, do build up over time and this intensive long-term exposure does seem to present unnecessary health risks. These include mineral oil, DEA/TEA/MEA, D&C colours, aluminium, talc, and synthetic fragrances.
Other chemicals, although safe in small amounts, do build up over time and this intensive long-term exposure does seem to present unnecessary health risks. These include mineral oil, DEA/TEA/MEA, D&C colours, aluminium, talc, and synthetic fragrances.
- Avoid known toxins. Decode the chemical nasties with the Chemical Maze app and book. [The Chemical Maze]
- Check out the Skin Deep cosmetics database with over 88,000 different products and a safety assessment of ingredients (US). [Skin Deep]
BRAND | COMPANY | OWNED | RATING |
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Michael Kors | Euroitalia Brand Owner: Capri |
ITA | ![]() |
Missoni | Euroitalia | ITA | ![]() |
Moschino | Euroitalia Brand Owner: Moschino |
ITA | ![]() |
Versace | Euroitalia Brand Owner: Capri |
ITA | ![]() |
Tommy Hilfiger | Give Back Beauty Brand Owner: PVH |
ITA | ![]() |
Aramis | Estee Lauder Australia (Estee Lauder) Marketing And Distribution: Frostbland |
USA | ![]() |
Estee Lauder | Estee Lauder Australia (Estee Lauder) | USA | ![]() |
Tom Ford Beauty | Estee Lauder Australia (Estee Lauder) | USA | ![]() |
Jean Paul Gaultier | Puig | ESP | ![]() |
Nina Ricci | Puig | ESP | ![]() |
paco rabanne | Puig | ESP | ![]() |
Prada | Puig Brand Owner: Prada |
ESP | ![]() |
Cartier | Richemont | SWI | ![]() |
Dolce & Gabbana | Dolce & Gabbana | ITA | ![]() |
Hermes | Hermes | FRA | ![]() |
Abercrombie & Fitch | Inter Parfums SA (Inter Parfums) Brand Owner: Abercrombie & Fitch |
USA | ![]() |
Anna Sui | Inter Parfums SA (Inter Parfums) | USA | ![]() |
Coach | Inter Parfums SA (Inter Parfums) Brand Owner: Tapestry |
USA | ![]() |
DKNY | Inter Parfums SA (Inter Parfums) Marketing And Distribution: Frostbland Brand Owner: DKNY |
USA | ![]() |
Guess? | Inter Parfums SA (Inter Parfums) Brand Owner: Guess? |
USA | ![]() |
Jimmy Choo | Inter Parfums SA (Inter Parfums) Brand Owner: Capri |
USA | ![]() |
Kate Spade | Inter Parfums SA (Inter Parfums) Brand Owner: Tapestry |
USA | ![]() |
Issey Miyake | Shiseido | JPN | ![]() |
john varvatos | Shiseido | JPN | ![]() |
narciso rodriguez | Shiseido Brand Owner: Narciso Rodriguez |
JPN | ![]() |
Bvlgari | Bulgari (LVMH) | FRA | ![]() |
adidas | Coty Australia (JAB) | LUX | ![]() |
Baby Phat | Coty Australia (JAB) | LUX | ![]() |
Balenciaga | Coty Australia (JAB) Brand Owner: Kering Luxury |
LUX | ![]() |
Beyonce | Coty Australia (JAB) | LUX | ![]() |
Burberry | Coty Australia (JAB) Brand Owner: Burberry |
LUX | ![]() |
Calvin Klein | Coty Australia (JAB) Brand Owner: PVH |
LUX | ![]() |
Celine Dion | Coty Australia (JAB) | LUX | ![]() |
Cerruti | Coty Australia (JAB) | LUX | ![]() |
Chloe | Coty Australia (JAB) Brand Owner: Richemont |
LUX | ![]() |
Chopard | Coty Australia (JAB) | LUX | ![]() |
David Beckham | Coty Australia (JAB) | LUX | ![]() |
Davidoff | Coty Australia (JAB) | LUX | ![]() |
Gucci | Coty Australia (JAB) Brand Owner: Kering Luxury |
LUX | ![]() |
Gwen Stefani | Coty Australia (JAB) | LUX | ![]() |
Halle Berry | Coty Australia (JAB) | LUX | ![]() |
Hugo Boss | Coty Australia (JAB) Brand Owner: Hugo Boss |
LUX | ![]() |
Jennifer Lopez | Coty Australia (JAB) | LUX | ![]() |
Jil Sander | Coty Australia (JAB) | LUX | ![]() |
Joop! | Coty Australia (JAB) | LUX | ![]() |
Jovan | Coty Australia (JAB) | LUX | ![]() |
Kate Moss | Coty Australia (JAB) | LUX | ![]() |
Kenneth Cole | Coty Australia (JAB) Brand Owner: Kenneth Cole |
LUX | ![]() |
Kylie Minogue | Coty Australia (JAB) | LUX | ![]() |
Lacoste | Coty Australia (JAB) | LUX | ![]() |
Lagerfeld | Coty Australia (JAB) | LUX | ![]() |
Lancaster | Coty Australia (JAB) | LUX | ![]() |
Marc Jacobs | Coty Australia (JAB) Brand Owner: LVMH |
LUX | ![]() |
Nautica | Coty Australia (JAB) | LUX | ![]() |
Nikos | Coty Australia (JAB) | LUX | ![]() |
Phat Farm | Coty Australia (JAB) | LUX | ![]() |
Sarah Jessica Parker | Coty Australia (JAB) | LUX | ![]() |
Vera Wang | Coty Australia (JAB) Brand Owner: Vera Wang |
LUX | ![]() |
Vivienne Westwood | Coty Australia (JAB) Brand Owner: Vivienne Westwood |
LUX | ![]() |
5th Avenue | Elizabeth Arden Australia (Revlon) Marketing And Distribution: Frostbland Manufacturer: Cosmetic Essence |
USA | ![]() |
Alberta Ferretti | Elizabeth Arden Australia (Revlon) Brand Owner: Aeffe |
USA | ![]() |
Badgley Mischka | Elizabeth Arden Australia (Revlon) Brand Owner: Iconix |
USA | ![]() |
Britney Spears | Elizabeth Arden Australia (Revlon) Marketing And Distribution: Frostbland |
USA | ![]() |
Christina Aguilera | Elizabeth Arden Australia (Revlon) | USA | ![]() |
Curve | Elizabeth Arden Australia (Revlon) | USA | ![]() |
Elizabeth Arden | Elizabeth Arden Australia (Revlon) Marketing And Distribution: Frostbland |
USA | ![]() |
Elizabeth Taylor | Elizabeth Arden Australia (Revlon) | USA | ![]() |
Giorgio Beverly Hills | Elizabeth Arden Australia (Revlon) Marketing And Distribution: Frostbland |
USA | ![]() |
Green Tea | Elizabeth Arden Australia (Revlon) Marketing And Distribution: Frostbland |
USA | ![]() |
Juicy Couture | Elizabeth Arden Australia (Revlon) Brand Owner: Authentic Brands Group |
USA | ![]() |
Mariah Carey | Elizabeth Arden Australia (Revlon) Marketing And Distribution: Frostbland |
USA | ![]() |
Red Door | Elizabeth Arden Australia (Revlon) Marketing And Distribution: Frostbland |
USA | ![]() |
Rocawear | Elizabeth Arden Australia (Revlon) Marketing And Distribution: Frostbland Brand Owner: Iconix |
USA | ![]() |
Usher | Elizabeth Arden Australia (Revlon) Marketing And Distribution: Frostbland |
USA | ![]() |
White Tea | Elizabeth Arden Australia (Revlon) Marketing And Distribution: Frostbland |
USA | ![]() |
Azzaro | L'Oreal Australia (L'Oreal) | FRA | ![]() |
Cacharel | L'Oreal Australia (L'Oreal) Brand Owner: Cacharel |
FRA | ![]() |
David Yurman | L'Oreal Australia (L'Oreal) | FRA | ![]() |
Diesel | L'Oreal Australia (L'Oreal) Brand Owner: Diesel |
FRA | ![]() |
Giorgio Armani | L'Oreal Australia (L'Oreal) Brand Owner: Armani |
FRA | ![]() |
Porsche Design | L'Oreal Australia (L'Oreal) | FRA | ![]() |
Ralph Lauren | L'Oreal Australia (L'Oreal) Brand Owner: Ralph Lauren |
FRA | ![]() |
Swarovski | L'Oreal Australia (L'Oreal) | FRA | ![]() |
Thierry Mugler | L'Oreal Australia (L'Oreal) | FRA | ![]() |
Valentino | L'Oreal Australia (L'Oreal) Brand Owner: Valentino |
FRA | ![]() |
Viktor Rolf | L'Oreal Australia (L'Oreal) Brand Owner: Viktor & Rolf |
FRA | ![]() |
Acqua di Parma | LVMH | FRA | ![]() |
Fendi | LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics Australia (LVMH) | FRA | ![]() |
Givenchy | LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics Australia (LVMH) | FRA | ![]() |
Guerlain | LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics Australia (LVMH) | FRA | ![]() |
Kenzo | LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics Australia (LVMH) | FRA | ![]() |