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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.
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BRAND COMPANY OWNED RATING
Michael Kors  Euroitalia  
Brand Owner: Capri  
ITA  No rating3
Missoni  Euroitalia   ITA  No rating3
Moschino  Euroitalia  
Brand Owner: Moschino  
ITA  No rating3
Versace  Euroitalia  
Brand Owner: Capri  
ITA  No rating3
Tommy Hilfiger  Give Back Beauty  
Brand Owner: PVH  
ITA  No rating3
Aramis  Estee Lauder Australia    (Estee Lauder)
Marketing And Distribution: Frostbland  
USA  Praises, some criticism4
Estee Lauder  Estee Lauder Australia    (Estee Lauder) USA  Praises, some criticism4
Tom Ford Beauty  Estee Lauder Australia    (Estee Lauder) USA  Praises, some criticism4
Jean Paul Gaultier  Puig   ESP  Praises, some criticism4
Nina Ricci  Puig   ESP  Praises, some criticism4
paco rabanne  Puig   ESP  Praises, some criticism4
Prada  Puig  
Brand Owner: Prada  
ESP  Praises, some criticism4
Dolce & Gabbana  Dolce & Gabbana   ITA  Criticism, some praise5
Hermes  Hermes   FRA  Criticism, some praise5
Abercrombie & Fitch  Inter Parfums SA   (Inter Parfums)
Brand Owner: Abercrombie & Fitch  
USA  Criticism, some praise5
Anna Sui  Inter Parfums SA   (Inter Parfums) USA  Criticism, some praise5
Coach  Inter Parfums SA   (Inter Parfums)
Brand Owner: Tapestry  
USA  Criticism, some praise5
DKNY  Inter Parfums SA   (Inter Parfums)
Marketing And Distribution: Frostbland  
Brand Owner: DKNY  
USA  Criticism, some praise5
Guess?  Inter Parfums SA   (Inter Parfums)
Brand Owner: Guess?  
USA  Criticism, some praise5
Jimmy Choo  Inter Parfums SA   (Inter Parfums)
Brand Owner: Capri  
USA  Criticism, some praise5
Kate Spade  Inter Parfums SA   (Inter Parfums)
Brand Owner: Tapestry  
USA  Criticism, some praise5
Cartier  Richemont   SWI  Criticism, some praise5
Issey Miyake  Shiseido   JPN  Criticism, some praise5
john varvatos  Shiseido   JPN  Criticism, some praise5
narciso rodriguez  Shiseido  
Brand Owner: Narciso Rodriguez  
JPN  Criticism, some praise5
Bvlgari  Bulgari   (LVMH) FRA  Criticisms6
adidas  Coty Australia   (JAB) LUX  Criticisms6
Baby Phat  Coty Australia   (JAB) LUX  Criticisms6
Balenciaga  Coty Australia   (JAB)
Brand Owner: Kering Luxury  
LUX  Criticisms6
Beyonce  Coty Australia   (JAB) LUX  Criticisms6
Burberry  Coty Australia   (JAB)
Brand Owner: Burberry  
LUX  Criticisms6
Calvin Klein  Coty Australia   (JAB)
Brand Owner: PVH  
LUX  Criticisms6
Celine Dion  Coty Australia   (JAB) LUX  Criticisms6
Cerruti  Coty Australia   (JAB) LUX  Criticisms6
Chloe  Coty Australia   (JAB)
Brand Owner: Richemont  
LUX  Criticisms6
Chopard  Coty Australia   (JAB) LUX  Criticisms6
David Beckham  Coty Australia   (JAB) LUX  Criticisms6
Davidoff  Coty Australia   (JAB) LUX  Criticisms6
Gucci  Coty Australia   (JAB)
Brand Owner: Kering Luxury  
LUX  Criticisms6
Gwen Stefani  Coty Australia   (JAB) LUX  Criticisms6
Halle Berry  Coty Australia   (JAB) LUX  Criticisms6
Hugo Boss  Coty Australia   (JAB)
Brand Owner: Hugo Boss  
LUX  Criticisms6
Jennifer Lopez  Coty Australia   (JAB) LUX  Criticisms6
Jil Sander  Coty Australia   (JAB) LUX  Criticisms6
Joop!  Coty Australia   (JAB) LUX  Criticisms6
Jovan  Coty Australia   (JAB) LUX  Criticisms6
Kate Moss  Coty Australia   (JAB) LUX  Criticisms6
Kenneth Cole  Coty Australia   (JAB)
Brand Owner: Kenneth Cole  
LUX  Criticisms6
Kylie Minogue  Coty Australia   (JAB) LUX  Criticisms6
Lacoste  Coty Australia   (JAB) LUX  Criticisms6
Lagerfeld  Coty Australia   (JAB) LUX  Criticisms6
Lancaster  Coty Australia   (JAB) LUX  Criticisms6
Marc Jacobs  Coty Australia   (JAB)
Brand Owner: LVMH  
LUX  Criticisms6
Nautica  Coty Australia   (JAB) LUX  Criticisms6
Nikos  Coty Australia   (JAB) LUX  Criticisms6
Phat Farm  Coty Australia   (JAB) LUX  Criticisms6
Sarah Jessica Parker  Coty Australia   (JAB) LUX  Criticisms6
Vera Wang  Coty Australia   (JAB)
Brand Owner: Vera Wang  
LUX  Criticisms6
Vivienne Westwood  Coty Australia   (JAB)
Brand Owner: Vivienne Westwood  
LUX  Criticisms6
5th Avenue  Elizabeth Arden Australia   (MacAndrews & Forbes)
Marketing And Distribution: Frostbland  
Manufacturer: Cosmetic Essence  
USA  Criticisms6
Alberta Ferretti  Elizabeth Arden Australia   (MacAndrews & Forbes)
Brand Owner: Aeffe  
USA  Criticisms6
Badgley Mischka  Elizabeth Arden Australia   (MacAndrews & Forbes)
Brand Owner: Iconix  
USA  Criticisms6
Britney Spears  Elizabeth Arden Australia   (MacAndrews & Forbes)
Marketing And Distribution: Frostbland  
USA  Criticisms6
Christina Aguilera  Elizabeth Arden Australia   (MacAndrews & Forbes) USA  Criticisms6
Curve  Elizabeth Arden Australia   (MacAndrews & Forbes) USA  Criticisms6
Elizabeth Arden  Elizabeth Arden Australia   (MacAndrews & Forbes)
Marketing And Distribution: Frostbland  
USA  Criticisms6
Elizabeth Taylor  Elizabeth Arden Australia   (MacAndrews & Forbes) USA  Criticisms6
Giorgio Beverly Hills  Elizabeth Arden Australia   (MacAndrews & Forbes)
Marketing And Distribution: Frostbland  
USA  Criticisms6
Green Tea  Elizabeth Arden Australia   (MacAndrews & Forbes)
Marketing And Distribution: Frostbland  
USA  Criticisms6
Juicy Couture  Elizabeth Arden Australia   (MacAndrews & Forbes)
Brand Owner: Authentic Brands Group  
USA  Criticisms6
Mariah Carey  Elizabeth Arden Australia   (MacAndrews & Forbes)
Marketing And Distribution: Frostbland  
USA  Criticisms6
Red Door  Elizabeth Arden Australia   (MacAndrews & Forbes)
Marketing And Distribution: Frostbland  
USA  Criticisms6
Rocawear  Elizabeth Arden Australia   (MacAndrews & Forbes)
Marketing And Distribution: Frostbland  
Brand Owner: Iconix  
USA  Criticisms6
Usher  Elizabeth Arden Australia   (MacAndrews & Forbes)
Marketing And Distribution: Frostbland  
USA  Criticisms6
White Tea  Elizabeth Arden Australia   (MacAndrews & Forbes)
Marketing And Distribution: Frostbland  
USA  Criticisms6
Azzaro  L'Oreal Australia   (L'Oreal) FRA  Criticisms6
Cacharel  L'Oreal Australia   (L'Oreal)
Brand Owner: Cacharel  
FRA  Criticisms6
David Yurman  L'Oreal Australia   (L'Oreal) FRA  Criticisms6
Diesel  L'Oreal Australia   (L'Oreal)
Brand Owner: Diesel   
FRA  Criticisms6
Giorgio Armani  L'Oreal Australia   (L'Oreal)
Brand Owner: Armani  
FRA  Criticisms6
Porsche Design  L'Oreal Australia   (L'Oreal) FRA  Criticisms6
Ralph Lauren  L'Oreal Australia   (L'Oreal)
Brand Owner: Ralph Lauren  
FRA  Criticisms6
Swarovski  L'Oreal Australia   (L'Oreal) FRA  Criticisms6
Thierry Mugler  L'Oreal Australia   (L'Oreal) FRA  Criticisms6
Valentino  L'Oreal Australia   (L'Oreal)
Brand Owner: Valentino  
FRA  Criticisms6
Viktor Rolf  L'Oreal Australia   (L'Oreal)
Brand Owner: Viktor & Rolf  
FRA  Criticisms6
Acqua di Parma  LVMH   FRA  Criticisms6
Fendi  LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics Australia   (LVMH) FRA  Criticisms6
Givenchy  LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics Australia   (LVMH) FRA  Criticisms6
Guerlain  LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics Australia   (LVMH) FRA  Criticisms6
Kenzo  LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics Australia   (LVMH) FRA  Criticisms6



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