Affiliate Disclosure
Complete honesty about how GlowShield earns money. We believe you should know exactly how we operate before you click any link on our site.
GlowShield earns commissions when you buy through our links.
This costs you nothing extra.
Our commissions never influence which products we recommend or how we rank them. We test every product ourselves. A product that pays us less will always rank higher if it's genuinely better. That's a promise not a disclaimer.
5 Editorial Pledges to Our Readers
These are not just legal statements. These are the principles we work by every single day.
Every product linked on GlowShield has been personally tested by at least one team member. We do not link to products we haven't used. If we haven't tested something, we say so clearly.
We earn different rates from different retailers and products. These rates have zero influence on rankings. A product paying us 1% will always rank above a product paying 10% if it's genuinely better.
Brands cannot pay GlowShield to be featured, ranked higher, or reviewed positively. We do not accept "sponsored reviews" disguised as editorial content. All sponsored content is clearly labeled.
Affiliate notices appear on every page that contains affiliate links not buried in a tiny footer. You should know before you click, not after. Every product card shows "Affiliate links" clearly.
Affiliate commissions are paid by the retailer from their margin not added to your price. You pay the exact same amount whether you use our link or go directly to the retailer's website.
Amazon Associates Disclosure
GlowShield 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. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
How to Identify Affiliate Links
Affiliate links on GlowShield may be identified by:
- Buttons labeled "Shop Amazon," "Shop Sephora," or similar on product cards
- A disclosure note near product recommendations reading "Affiliate links"
- URLs containing tracking parameters after the product identifier
Not all outbound links are affiliate links. Direct links to brand websites, research sources, dermatology studies, and informational pages are not affiliate links.
What We Do With Affiliate Income
Affiliate commissions fund the operating costs of GlowShield including product purchases for testing, website hosting, and our team's time. Without affiliate income, we could not offer free, independent skincare content at this depth.
We never receive free products in exchange for guaranteed positive reviews. Any products received as press samples are clearly disclosed in the relevant review, and receiving a sample does not influence our assessment.
Questions About Our Affiliate Practices
If you have questions about our affiliate relationships, editorial independence, or product selection process, we welcome your questions. Email us at hello@glowshield.com with the subject "Affiliate Question" we respond within 3 business days.
This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines concerning endorsements and testimonials in advertising (16 CFR Part 255). GlowShield is committed to full transparency with every reader.