Transparency and honesty are foundational to our editorial process. Below is a full explanation of how we earn revenue through affiliate partnerships and how we maintain independent research standards.
1. Amazon Associates Program Declaration
Beauty Cares Inc is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and affiliated global marketplaces.
2. How Affiliate Links Work
Some of the hyperlinks on this website—specifically product recommendation buttons, pricing boxes, and text links—are affiliate links. When you click on one of these links and complete a purchase through a merchant partner (such as Amazon), we may receive a small referral commission.
- No Additional Cost to You: Clicking an affiliate link does not increase the purchase price. The price you pay remains exactly the same whether you use our link or navigate directly to the retailer’s site.
- Operational Support: Referral earnings directly support our independent research, biochemical formula breakdowns, hosting infrastructure, and content maintenance.
3. Editorial Independence & Testing Standards
Our formulation evaluations, product rankings, and ingredient comparisons are conducted independently based on clinical dermatology research, ingredient bioavailability, and barrier safety standards. Our editorial criteria include:
- No Paid Positive Reviews: Merchant partnerships never dictate our editorial verdicts, star ratings, or product inclusion.
- Objective Ingredient Analysis: Formulations are evaluated primarily on active concentrations, pH compatibility, lipid ratios, and the absence of known sensitizers.
- Unbiased Recommendations: If a product fails to meet our scientific quality benchmarks, it will not be recommended—regardless of whether an affiliate program exists.