Affiliate Disclosure
Last Updated: February 16, 2026
At GlowPicked, transparency is one of our core values. We want you to know exactly how we operate and how we earn money so you can trust our reviews and recommendations.
The Honest Truth About Our Affiliate Relationships
💰 Yes, We Earn Commissions
When you purchase a product through one of our links, we may earn a small commission from the retailer (typically 1-10% of the purchase price). This doesn't cost you anything extra - it's how retailers pay us for sending customers their way.
🤖 Our Research Process Is Transparent
We do NOT buy or physically test products. Instead, we use AI tools to research product ingredients and review patterns from real Amazon customer ratings and experiences. This means our picks are based on ingredient research and thousands of real customer reviews — not just one person's opinion. We prioritize ingredient quality and customer satisfaction over profit potential.
How Our Review Process Actually Works
Product Selection
We pick products based on ingredient quality, customer satisfaction patterns, and safety profile — not commission rates.
AI Review Analysis
Our AI examines product ingredients based on publicly available information and evaluates customer experience patterns to generate our GlowScore rating.
Honest Recommendations
We publish honest recommendations based on our AI ingredient research and customer review analysis — not personal testing.
Affiliate Links
We add affiliate links to products our analysis genuinely recommends, earning a commission if you choose to buy.
Our Affiliate Partners
Amazon Associates
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
We participate in the Amazon Associates Program. When you click on an Amazon product link and make a purchase, we earn a small commission (typically 1-10% depending on the product category).
Direct Brand Partnerships
We may occasionally partner directly with beauty brands for affiliate commissions. Any such relationships will be clearly disclosed in the specific review.
What This Means for You
You Pay Nothing Extra
Affiliate commissions don't increase the price you pay. The retailer pays us from their profit margin.
It Funds Our Research
Commissions help us keep this site running and continue researching products.
Reviews Stay Honest
We try to only recommend products with consistently positive reviews. We include budget options alongside luxury ones.
We Have a Financial Incentive
When you buy through our links, we earn money. We're transparent about this potential bias so you can factor it into your decision.
Our Commitment to You
🎯 Honest Reviews Always
We'll never recommend a product just because it has high commission rates. Our recommendations are based on our AI analysis and GlowScore methodology.
📊 Honest Recommendations
We pick products based on customer feedback, not profit potential. We frequently recommend cheaper alternatives when they work just as well.
🔍 Clear Disclosures
We'll always clearly mark affiliate links and disclose any potential conflicts of interest in our reviews and articles.
🔍 Independent Analysis
We aim to evaluate products independently of affiliate relationships, ensuring unbiased recommendations.
Legal Requirements & Compliance
FTC Guidelines
We comply with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines regarding affiliate disclosures. The FTC requires that we clearly and conspicuously disclose our affiliate relationships.
Canadian Regulations
As a Canadian-operated website, we also comply with Competition Bureau Canada guidelines for advertising and affiliate marketing disclosure requirements.
Ongoing Compliance
We regularly review our disclosure practices to ensure compliance with evolving regulations in both the United States and Canada.
Questions About Our Affiliate Relationships?
Q: Do you only review products with affiliate programs?
A: No. We review products based on user interest and ingredient quality. If a great product doesn't have an affiliate program, we'll still review it honestly and link to it without earning a commission.
Q: Are your negative reviews fake to make positive ones seem more credible?
A: Absolutely not. We publish negative analysis because data shows products genuinely disappoint reviewers. We include this to save you money and maintain credibility.
Q: How do I know which links are affiliate links?
A: We clearly mark affiliate links and include disclosure statements at the top of every article. When in doubt, assume any product link earns us a commission.
Q: Can I support your work without buying through affiliate links?
A: Yes! Share our articles with friends, follow us on social media, and subscribe to our newsletter. Word-of-mouth recommendations help us grow more than commissions.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, review process, or business model, we're happy to answer them. Transparency is important to us.
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