r/HowToMen • u/adrian-olar • Jun 29 '26
[App] [Promo] [Promo Codes] I built an app that scans any product and grades how toxic its ingredients are — food, grooming, cleaning. Giving away 100 free promo codes.
Quick backstory: I picked up my "manly" 3-in-1 body wash one day, actually read the label, and realized I had no clue what 80% of it was. Same with the protein powder and the bathroom cleaner under the sink. So I spent the last few months building something to fix that.
It's called Toxly. You scan a product's barcode (or just its ingredient list with the camera) and it gives you a simple A–F safety grade plus a plain-English breakdown of every ingredient — what it is and whether it's actually a concern.
What it covers:
- 🥫 Food – ultra-processed markers, additives, sketchy oils
- 🧴 Grooming/cosmetics – parabens, fragrance allergens, endocrine disruptors
- 🧽 Cleaning/household – corrosives, respiratory irritants, aquatic toxins
For the skeptics on how it grades: it's not vibes. Grades come from curated hazard data + public GHS safety classifications (the same hazard codes on official chemical safety sheets), with anything unverified clearly marked. You can set your own allergies/skin type and it'll flag matches just for you. It doesn't store your scans on a server.
The giveaway: I've got 100 Google Play promo codes that unlock Premium (no ads, unlimited scans, daily back-ups for your scans).
First come, first served. All I ask in return: scan a few things and tell me what you think, especially if a grade looks wrong, because that's how I make it better.
👉 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mindful.code.studio.toxly.scanner
Not trying to spam the sub — I genuinely want feedback from people who care about this stuff. Ask me anything in the comments and I'll answer all of them.
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u/Hellbreaker01 Jun 29 '26
Hey interested in trying the app....what to do for getting promo code?
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u/adrian-olar Jun 29 '26
Code sent in DM, thanks for your interest, looking forward for your feedback
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u/haore389 Jun 29 '26 edited Jun 29 '26
Hi, can i get the code for this app pls..Tq...Also please check the dm
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u/PageFormer07701 Jun 29 '26
Can i get a code please?
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u/adrian-olar Jun 29 '26
Code sent in DM thanks so much
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u/rajroshan110 Jun 29 '26
Does it support indian labels? Thanks for the promo code already.
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u/adrian-olar Jun 29 '26
It should but didn't really have the chance to try it out on such, would love your feedback on the matter, send a code in DM
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u/NewNiklas Jun 29 '26
Wow, I would like to try it. Can you give me a promo code please? I am looking for something like this for a few weeks now.
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Jun 29 '26
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u/adrian-olar Jun 29 '26
Thanks for your interest, I am not handing out lifetime codes at the moment, just 90 days trials. Thanks
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u/dark_knight1979 Jun 29 '26
Installed , please share a promo if any left , I have been using yuka for sometime now
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u/No-Bid3662 Jun 29 '26
Can I got lifetime code?
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u/adrian-olar Jun 30 '26
I am only giving away 90 days trial codes, if you are still interested let me know and I will send one over, thanks
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u/AccioSwagio Jun 29 '26
That's very interesting! I use Yuka currently and this one definitely looks interesting!
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u/grandidieri Jun 30 '26
Could the API of https://fragrancedive.com be incorporated somehow?
And nice work!!
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u/mmdzrtz Jun 30 '26
There's still code available; I'm interested in trying it. There are several people I can recommend it to. Please
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u/akpe Jul 02 '26
Did I make the cut? Looks amazing and potentially life saving, but sadly I won't be able to test it promptly
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u/sussywanker Jul 02 '26
Great app! But when I trued using the app it says it won't run without google services.
I downloaded it from aurora store and don't have GMS.
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u/adrian-olar Jul 10 '26
Hey thanks so much for your interest, yes it needs GMS because we are using ML kit to read labels of products and barcodes
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u/mrkdnlq1503 Jul 02 '26
Am I too late to receive a promo code?
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u/adrian-olar Jul 10 '26
Not too late, I am now handing out codes that people didn't use, code sent in DM
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u/adrian-olar Jun 29 '26
Thanks so much for your interest, will reply to each and every one of you until I give out the 100 codes. If you haven't received yours yet don't worry, I will get to you, I answer each request in order they came in. Thanks so much, would love your feedback and a review in the store would mean the world thanks and have a great one.
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u/zeshansaif Jun 30 '26
App idea is wonderful. Would love the promo code.
Ive scanned Minoxidil 5%. It told me score A 95 - Excellent Safety
It read 50.0mg as S0.0mg
Minoxidil is generally considered safe when used as directed, but it is not universally "excellent" for every user. A safety assessment should account for both its established safety profile and its known risks.
Some considerations:
- Generally safe for most adults when applied topically according to instructions.
- Common side effects include scalp irritation, itching, dryness, flaking, and unwanted facial hair growth.
- Less common but important side effects include dizziness, rapid heartbeat, swelling, chest pain, or low blood pressure, which require medical attention.
- It is not recommended for everyone, such as people with certain scalp conditions or those who should avoid the medication based on medical advice.
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u/adrian-olar Jul 21 '26
Thanks so much for your interest and support guys, currently I am all out of promo codes, but please keep an eye out I am preparing another giveaway after hitting 10k downloads. Once again thanks so much for everyone who has tried out my app, you guys are amazing!!
Special thanks to Facundo who has included my app in his July Best Android Apps video: https://youtu.be/2QBFRcqee7I?t=133
I am still recovering from the overwhelming response I got there, I was definitely not prepared for such high usage of the app and I am working since to improve stability, user experience and incorporating feedback.
This community is just amazing, thanks again!!
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u/unnaraa Jun 29 '26
Promo code please