Affiliate Disclosure

Glowstice (glowstice.com) 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.

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Affiliate commissions help offset the costs of running this site, including research, writing, and web hosting. Without this revenue model, we would not be able to provide free, in-depth skincare content.

Affiliate relationships do not affect our editorial opinions or recommendations. Products are selected and discussed based on formulation quality, ingredient evidence, and clinical research — not on commission rates or brand relationships.

We do not accept payment from brands for product placements, positive reviews, or preferential editorial coverage. We do not allow any sponsor or affiliate partner to review, approve, or influence our content before publication.

When we recommend a product, it is because our analysis of the formulation and available evidence supports that recommendation. If a product has a significant drawback, we say so — regardless of whether it carries an affiliate link.

We may recommend products that are not available on Amazon and carry no affiliate commission. We may also decline to link to Amazon products if we do not think they offer meaningful value to our readers. Commission potential is never a selection criterion.

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In the body text of our articles, affiliate links are typically contextual (for example, a product name linked to its Amazon listing). Product roundup sections may contain multiple affiliate links. Where it adds clarity, we label links explicitly as "affiliate link" or note that we may earn a commission.

This disclosure complies with the United States Federal Trade Commission's guidelines for endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255) and the FTC's guidance on affiliate marketing. We are committed to clear, conspicuous, and honest disclosure of any material connection between Glowstice and any product or brand we discuss.

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