At PureUtilab, we believe in complete transparency. This disclosure explains how we monetize our content and why you can trust our recommendations.
Affiliate Links Explained
Some of the links on PureUtilab are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item being reviewed, we may receive an affiliate commission. These commissions come at no additional cost to you.
How This Does NOT Affect Our Reviews
Our editorial independence is non-negotiable. Here's what that means in practice:
- We choose products ourselves. No brand or manufacturer decides which products we review or whether we review them at all.
- Our ratings are based on research. Scores and recommendations reflect ingredient quality, value, transparency, and real-world performance — not commission rates.
- We don't accept payment for positive reviews. A product's rating is never influenced by whether the brand pays us or offers us free samples.
- We disclose everything upfront. You'll see this banner at the top of every page and detailed disclosures throughout our content.
- We recommend against products when needed. If a popular product doesn't meet our standards, we'll say so regardless of potential commission.
What Affiliate Partnerships Mean for You
When you use our affiliate links, you get the same product at the same price you would find anywhere else. In some cases, we may find special discounts or bundles that aren't available through other channels. Either way, the purchase experience is identical.
The commission we earn helps us fund continued research, testing, and content creation. It allows us to keep PureUtilab independent and ad-free — meaning no pop-up ads, no banner ads, and no sponsored content hiding behind editorial labels.
Our Commitment to You
We only recommend products that meet our standards. If a product doesn't pass our review criteria, we won't include it regardless of how much commission it might generate. Sometimes that means recommending against a popular product — and that's exactly how we earn your trust.
FTC Compliance
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines, we want you to understand that our reviews are based on our honest opinions and research. We will never endorse a product we wouldn't personally use or recommend to family and friends.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or disclosure practices, please contact us at [email protected].
TL;DR
We may earn a small commission when you buy through our links. This never influences our opinions. We only recommend products we genuinely believe in. Your trust matters more than any commission.