Cosmetics & personal care investigations
Beauty products: Can we trust the environmental claims?
We look at green claims on cosmetics.
5 skincare products you don’t really need
Dermatologists tell us the skincare products we can skip from our routine.
Can you cure snoring for under $100?
Sleep experts give their thoughts on the anti-snoring products at your local pharmacy.
Can you trust “vegan” and “cruelty free” cosmetic claims?
The sheer variety of claims and logos made it hard to tell which came from legitimate third-party certification schemes, and which were just companies making their own assessments.
Do detox foot patches work?
Find out whether detox foot pads or patches can help eliminate toxins from your body.
Do red light therapy beds work? We asked the experts
Find out whether collagen or red light therapy beds are safe and whether their claims are true.
How effective are teeth whiteners?
Can teeth-whitening products really deliver pearly whites?
Hismile: Can it really brighten your teeth?
Tooth whitening brand Hismile promises instant, sensitivity-free whitening on a budget. We give it a go to see if it lives up to the claims.
Retinol serums: Do they really work miracles for your skin?
Retinols are the popular skincare trend that’s taking over social media. But can manufacturers back up their claims?
Which beauty claims can you trust?
Here’s what to be wary of in the beauty aisle.
Do your cosmetics contain lead, cadmium or mercury?
Find out whether cosmetics, including products from Mecca, Revlon and L’Oreal, contain lead, cadmium or mercury.
Lilial is now banned in cosmetics, so why is it still everywhere?
Cosmetic ingredient lilial has just been banned. Learn what lilial is and why it will still appear in cosmetics for the next year.
Latest cosmetics & personal care news & articles
Stay informed with the latest news, safety alerts, and expert guidance on cosmetics and personal care products.
Best whitening toothpastes in NZ: what actually works
Find out what whitening toothpastes work best and which toothpastes to avoid.
Lilial is now banned in cosmetics, so why is it still everywhere?
Cosmetic ingredient lilial has just been banned. Learn what lilial is and why it will still appear in cosmetics for the next year.
How to buy the best deodorant
Learn all about sweat, deodorants and antiperspirants, natural varieties and how to buy the best for you.
Do detox foot patches work?
Find out whether detox foot pads or patches can help eliminate toxins from your body.