Easiest way to learn about the cosmetic and personal care product ingredients.

Think Dirty is the easiest way to learn about the potentially toxic ingredients in your cosmetics and personal care products. It’s an independent source that allows you to compare products as you shop. Just scan the product barcode, and Think Dirty will give you easy-to-understand info on the product, track dirty ingredients, and shop for cleaner options.

• Search by Keyword or Barcode Scanning: Our database lists over 850,000 cosmetics and personal care products from Canada and the U.S.

• Personalized Ingredient Preferences (Premium): Save time by pre-selecting your Allergens, Ingredient preferences and personalizing your shopping experience. Ingredient alerts will be presented if we find flagged ingredients in the products you viewed.

• Search by Ingredient (Premium): Unlock to get detailed information about its usage, health impact, sources, and which products contain such ingredients.

• Search by Curated Categories (Premium Feature): Unlock to access our curated speciality lists such as Mineral Sunscreens, SLES-Free Skincare, Vegan Makeup

• Expiry Date Tracker: Is that mascara still good to use, but don't remember how long you have had it? Now you can keep track of its expiry date on your Bathroom Shelf. Enter Open Date and Shelf Life, and you will never put expired products on your face again!

• Dirty Meter®: A comprehensive rating is given, along with detailed (but easy-to-understand) information on ingredients, certifications, and health impacts.

• My Bathroom Rating: Keep track of what’s already in your bathroom. Learn your current bathroom rating, and track your progress on “cleaning” it up.

• Upvote Non-Rated Products: Let your voices be heard! Upvote, and we will aggregate user responses and reach out to brands on users’ behalf to encourage them to get their products verified and rated.

• Shopping Lists: Save products and make shopping faster and easier.

• Shop Now: Buy products directly from Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Well.ca, Sephora.com, and Amazon.co.uk.

• UPC Submission: Are we missing a product? Use your device's camera to scan its barcode and capture the list of ingredients with OCR, then submit it to us. For registered users who submit products, we thank you with a discount code to use our beauty box subscription. And will notify you once they are in our database.

As mentioned in:

Fast Company’s 2020 World-Changing Ideas North America

25+ Apps To Make Your Everyday Life Easier – TED Blog

7 New Beauty Apps You Need to Download Now – Allure Magazine

26 Underrated Apps Every Twentysomething Should Download Right Now – BuzzFeed

The Beauty And Fashion Apps You Need To Download ASAP – Glamour Magazine UK

As a small team, we are working diligently to accommodate the overwhelmingly positive amount of users' submissions (especially from our EU users) to our database.

We appreciate constructive feedback. Please email us at if you have comments or suggestions.

What's New in the Latest Version 4.5.6.4

Last updated on Jun 18, 2024

Hey there Dirty Thinkers! Guess what? We've squashed several bugs to enhance your experience! Update now to get the new and improved Think Dirty.

Introduction

Think Dirty is a mobile application and online database that empowers consumers to make informed decisions about the safety and sustainability of personal care products. By scanning barcodes or searching for products, users gain access to detailed information about ingredients, potential health risks, and environmental impact.

Ingredient Analysis

Think Dirty's core feature is its ingredient analysis tool. Each ingredient is assigned a "Dirty Meter" score, ranging from 0 (cleanest) to 10 (dirtiest). Scores are based on scientific research and reputable sources, such as the Environmental Working Group (EWG) and the California Department of Public Health.

The Dirty Meter considers various factors, including:

* Potential health hazards (e.g., carcinogens, reproductive toxins)

* Environmental concerns (e.g., biodegradability, toxicity to aquatic life)

* Ethical issues (e.g., animal testing, fair trade practices)

Product Recommendations

Think Dirty provides users with personalized product recommendations based on their individual preferences and concerns. Users can filter products by skin type, hair type, specific ingredients to avoid, and desired attributes (e.g., cruelty-free, vegan).

The app also features a "Cleanest Swaps" section, which suggests alternative products with cleaner ingredients and higher Dirty Meter scores.

Community Engagement

Think Dirty fosters a community of users who share their experiences and knowledge. The app includes a discussion forum where members can ask questions, share reviews, and connect with others interested in clean beauty.

Data Transparency

Think Dirty is committed to transparency and accuracy. The app provides detailed sources for all ingredient data and allows users to contribute their own research and insights. The database is constantly updated with the latest scientific findings and industry regulations.

Benefits of Think Dirty

* Empowers consumers with knowledge about personal care products

* Promotes transparency and accountability in the beauty industry

* Helps users make informed choices to protect their health and the environment

* Encourages the use of clean and sustainable products

* Fosters a community of like-minded individuals