Think Dirty Blog — makeup
The Truth About Colour-Changing Makeup
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Remember mood rings from when you were a kid? Slip one on, and the “stone” was supposed to change colour according to your mood. Now, as more grown-up folk, blushes and lipsticks designed to match ...
Mould Toxicity: Is Your Makeup a Breeding Ground
While there are several “good” mould types, like penicillin used in antibiotics and blue cheese, any mould growing on your makeup is terrible news. Mould can start developing on your cosmetic produ...
Dirty Thinkers’ Choice Awards Winners 2021
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The results are in! Our fourth annual awards have finally ended and we tallied up the votes for the best in clean beauty. With the thousands of votes coming in from our Dirty Thinkers we’ve narrowed down the list to the 14 best clean products in the industry.
Best in Skincare
Best Cleanser Winner:
Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser Geranium Leaf, Bergamot, Rose-Bud
Grown Alchemistcame out on...
Ingredient Breakdown: All Things Hyaluronic Acid
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Hydration, hydration, hydration. This is something we hear a lot when it comes to skincare. An ingredient that is often associated with hydration is Hyaluronic Acid. So what is Hyaluronic Acid and why is it such a key ingredient for hydration? Let’s discuss!
What is Hyaluronic Acid?
Hyaluronic Acid, also known as Hyaluronate or...
Ingredient Breakdown: All Things Silicones
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You may have seen many product packages proudly claiming to be silicone-free but what are silicones and should you be avoiding them? Today we break down all things silicone: where it comes from, what it does, and why it is in your products.
Silicon is not silicone?
Yes, there is a difference! Silicon is a natural chemical element...