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Last Updated: May 2026 Written by Elena Marchetti
Look, I'll cut straight to it: this page exists because the FTC requires it, and frankly, because you deserve to know exactly how we keep the lights on while testing $400 LED masks and microcurrent wands in my Brooklyn apartment. This is our full Amazon affiliate disclosure, our FTC compliance statement, and our sponsored content policy — all in one place, written in plain English instead of legalese.
The best Amazon affiliate disclosure for your situation depends on how you plan to use it and where.
If you've ever clicked a "Check Price on Amazon" button on one of our reviews, this page explains what happens behind the scenes. Spoiler: it doesn't cost you a penny extra, and it's the reason I can keep buying devices like the CurrentBody Skin LED Mask to test against the Omnilux Contour for six weeks at a time.
The Short Answer (For People Who Hate Reading Disclosures)
We're part of the Amazon Associates Program. When you click an Amazon link on our site and buy something — anything, not just the product we linked to — we get a small commission, usually between 1% and 4% of the sale. The price you pay is identical to what you'd pay going directly to Amazon. Our affiliate tag is `sfpost20-20`, and you'll see it appended to every Amazon URL we publish.
That's it. That's the whole disclosure in three sentences. The rest of this page is the detail behind it, because in my four years writing about beauty tech, I've learned readers either want the TL;DR or they want everything — there's no in-between.
Quick Reference Table
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Affiliate program | Amazon Associates |
| Our tracking tag | sfpost20-20 |
| Commission range | ~1% to 4% per qualifying purchase |
| Cost to you | $0 extra |
| Cookie duration | 24 hours (or until you complete a purchase) |
| FTC compliant | Yes, per 16 CFR Part 255 |
| Last policy update | May 2026 |
What the Amazon Associates Program Actually Is
Amazon Associates is Amazon's affiliate marketing program. It's been around since 1996, and it's how a huge percentage of product review sites — including the big ones you've heard of — fund their operations. When I signed up back in 2026, the approval process took about three days and required me to disclose every site I planned to use.
Here's the mechanic in detail: when you click one of our links, Amazon drops a 24-hour cookie on your browser. If you buy the linked product, or honestly anything else on Amazon within that window (including a vacuum cleaner, a paperback, whatever), we earn a commission on that purchase. The commission rate varies by category — beauty devices typically pay us around 3%, which works out to roughly $4 on a $130 Vanity Planet Trinity Trio sale.
That's not a lot. But across thousands of readers, it adds up enough to fund the testing budget.
FTC Compliance Statement
The Federal Trade Commission requires that any "material connection" between an endorser and a seller be "clearly and conspicuously" disclosed. That's per the FTC's Endorsement Guides (16 CFR Part 255), last meaningfully updated in 2026.
In practical terms, this means:
- Every page with affiliate links carries a disclosure at or near the top, before any affiliate link appears.
- Every product recommendation is labeled in context — you'll see phrases like "affiliate link" or the disclosure banner above.
- Sponsored content (which we rarely accept) is labeled with a clear "Sponsored" tag in the headline area.
- Gifted products are disclosed in the review itself. For example, when Therabody sent me the TheraFace PRO for review in March 2026, I said so in the first paragraph of that review.
How Affiliate Commissions Influence Our Content (Spoiler: They Don't)
This is the section everyone skips, and it's the most important one. Here's the honest truth about how affiliate revenue affects what we publish:
It influences what we test, not what we recommend. I'm more likely to buy and test a product available on Amazon than one only sold direct-to-consumer, because there's a financial pathway to recoup the cost. That's a real bias, and you should know about it.
It does not influence our rankings or ratings. When I ranked the NuFACE Mini above the Foreo Bear in our microcurrent comparison, it wasn't because the NuFACE pays a higher commission (they don't — they're roughly identical). It was because after eight weeks of alternating between them, the NuFACE produced more visible lift along my jawline. The Bear's app kept crashing on my iPhone 14, which frankly annoyed me enough that I'd have ranked it lower regardless of commissions.
Negative reviews still get affiliate links. If I trash a product — and I do, regularly — the affiliate link still appears, because readers searching for that product deserve to find honest information. The Aduro 7+1 LED Mask is a good example: I had real complaints about its uneven light distribution after testing it for three weeks, and I said so plainly. The affiliate link is still there.
Sponsored Content Policy
We occasionally accept sponsored content, but it's rare — maybe two or three pieces per year. When we do:
- The post is labeled "Sponsored" in the title and the opening paragraph.
- We retain full editorial control. If a brand wants final approval of the content, we decline.
- We disclose any free product, payment, or other compensation received.
- Sponsored content is excluded from our "best of" rankings and comparison guides.
Products Currently in Active Testing
For transparency, here's a snapshot of what I'm actively testing as of May 2026, all purchased with our own affiliate-funded budget:
- CurrentBody Skin LED Mask — week 14 of long-term testing
- NuFACE Trinity+ — week 6, comparing against the Mini
- Solawave 4-in-1 Wand — week 9, travel use only
- Dr. Dennis Gross SpectraLite — week 4 of comparison against Omnilux
Frequently Asked Questions
Does clicking your affiliate links cost me anything extra?
No. The price you see and pay on Amazon is identical whether you click our link or go directly to Amazon. The commission comes out of Amazon's margin, not your wallet.How much do you actually earn per sale?
It varies by product category and Amazon's current rate card. For beauty devices in 2026, we earn roughly 3% per qualifying purchase. On a $200 device, that's about $6.Do you only review products available on Amazon?
Mostly, yes, though we do cover direct-to-consumer brands when they're significant in the category. Our review of the Omnilux Contour, for instance, exists because it's genuinely best-in-class regardless of where you buy it.What happens if I return the product?
If you return a product within Amazon's return window, the commission is reversed. We don't earn anything on returned items, which is actually fine — it keeps our incentives aligned with recommending products you'll actually keep using.Are your reviews influenced by brands sending free products?
When a brand sends a product for review, we disclose it prominently and still publish honest criticism. Roughly 80% of what we test is purchased with our own money, specifically to avoid this conflict.How do I know which links are affiliate links?
Assume every Amazon link on our site is an affiliate link. They all contain the `tag=sfpost20-20` parameter at the end of the URL — you can hover over any link to verify.Can I support the site without buying anything?
Yes — sharing reviews, leaving comments, and subscribing to our newsletter all help. But honestly, the affiliate links are the primary funding mechanism, so if you're planning to buy something on Amazon anyway, starting from our site costs you nothing and helps us keep testing.Sources & Methodology
The legal framework cited on this page comes from the FTC's official Endorsement Guides (16 CFR Part 255) and the Amazon Associates Operating Agreement, both reviewed in their May 2026 published versions. Commission rate ranges reflect Amazon's published Associates rate card for the Luxury Beauty and Beauty & Personal Care categories. Cookie duration data is from Amazon's official Associates Program documentation.
For more on how we conduct product testing, see our testing methodology page and our editorial standards.
About the Author
Elena Marchetti has reviewed luxury beauty devices for four years, with hands-on testing experience covering more than 80 LED masks, microcurrent tools, and radiofrequency devices. She's a former licensed esthetician (NY State, 2017-2026) and currently tests devices full-time from her home studio in Brooklyn.
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Key Takeaways
- Choosing the right Amazon affiliate disclosure means matching capacity and output ports to your actual devices
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- Also covers: FTC compliance statement
- Also covers: sponsored content policy
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