Last updated: June 12, 2026
BestUnderPick believes in full transparency about how we make money. This disclosure explains our use of affiliate links and other monetization methods.
Affiliate Programs We Participate In
- Sephora Beauty Insider Affiliate — Beauty & Skincare
- Ulta Beauty Affiliate — Beauty
- Nordstrom Affiliate — Fashion / Jewelry
- Saks Fifth Avenue Affiliate — Luxury
- Net-a-Porter Affiliate — Luxury (European brands)
- Mytheresa Affiliate — Luxury
- ShopStyle Collective — Fashion umbrella network
- Amazon Associates — As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases
- Skimlinks — Automatic affiliate conversion fallback
- Brand-direct affiliate programs as opportunities arise
When you click on a link to one of these retailers and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
How Affiliate Links Work
- Many product links on this Site are affiliate links.
- Clicking an affiliate link does not change the price you pay.
- We may use click data to understand which products our readers are interested in.
- Some links use cookies that track your purchase for up to 24 hours (Amazon) or up to 30–90 days (other networks).
Editorial Independence
Our roundups are based on editorial research aggregating Reddit threads, expert reviews, and verified user reviews. The presence of an affiliate link does NOT influence our rating or recommendation. We:
- Choose products to research based on reader interest, market relevance, and category coverage — NOT based on highest commission rate.
- Will recommend a non-affiliate product if it is the best option for our readers.
- Will surface honest criticism, even if a product has high commissions.
- Refuse paid placements, paid rankings, and sponsored listings disguised as editorial content.
Editorial Research Disclosure
BestUnderPick publishes editorial research roundups — not personal hands-on testing. Our writers aggregate consensus from Reddit, expert media, and verified user reviews. We do not personally use every product. This is clearly stated in every article’s FTC disclosure.
Sponsored Content
If we ever publish sponsored content (which is rare), it will be clearly labeled as “Sponsored” or “Paid Partnership” at the top of the article. Sponsored content does not affect our editorial roundups or rankings.
Product Samples
Occasionally, manufacturers may send product samples. Receiving a sample never guarantees a positive review. We disclose when a product was provided as a sample at the top of any article where this applies.
Questions or Concerns
If you have any questions about our affiliate links or editorial process, please reach out via our Contact page. We believe transparency is the foundation of trust with our readers.