Every article tells you what kind of evidence it uses. We keep product facts, public feedback, and our own experience separate.
The three labels
| Label | What it means |
|---|---|
| Research Guide | Current labels, product specifications, prices, packaging, and published sources. |
| Review Consensus | Research plus recurring themes across public reviews, discussions, and videos. Comments identify patterns, not proof. |
| Personally Tested | Our own use of the exact product. Any missing duration or comparison detail is stated on the page. |
The method
- No invented experience. We do not write “we tested,” “this felt,” or “this worked for us” unless it is true.
- Research pages can recommend by fit. They can compare formula, package, price, intended job, and recurring public feedback. Subjective points stay attributed to reviewers rather than being stated as universal facts.
- “Best” has a written definition. A guide must name its selection criteria and the products considered. It cannot imply that we tested the whole market.
- Testing upgrades the same page. When we later use the exact products, the existing comparison can receive a dated tested update instead of a duplicate URL.
- No brand samples or sponsorships. We buy at retail. An ordinary personal gift is allowed only when it is disclosed and actually used; it does not become a brand-provided sample.
- We check formula and price. We record the exact market and formula version, the ingredient list, package size, price source, and check date.
- A reason to skip. Every commercial page says who should choose each option and when neither is a good fit.
What the ratings mean
| Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 5 | We would buy it again. |
| 4 | Good, with a clear reason to choose it. |
| 3 | Fine, but there is a cheaper or easier option. |
| 2 | It did not work well for us. |
| 1 | We would not use it again. |
Affiliate links
Skin Receipts is not monetized and has no affiliate links today. Public product links may go to a brand or retailer, but we earn nothing if you click or buy. We count product-link clicks with Google Analytics so we can see what readers want us to test. If paid links are added later, each one will be labelled clearly, and ratings will still be written before any link is added.
We are not dermatologists
Nothing here is medical advice. If you have persistent acne, eczema, rosacea, or a reaction to a product, see a dermatologist. Patch test anything new on a small area first.