Trust policy · Effective September 11, 2026Rankings cannot be bought
Editorial independence & monetization

Commercial relationships never determine rank.

Global Beauty Rank Lab may earn revenue from clearly identified advertising, sponsorships or affiliate links. Brands and retailers can buy visibility, but they cannot buy a score, position or favorable evaluation.

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Editorial area

What money cannot change

Eligibility, scoring inputs, methodology, rank order, criticism, corrections and the decision to include or exclude a product remain under editorial control. Affiliate availability and commission rates are never ranking inputs.

Commercial area

What partners may purchase

Clearly labeled display advertising, sponsored brand stories, launch notices, retailer links and aggregated market-interest reports may be offered outside the ranking calculation.

Our rules

A visible line between evidence and advertising

1. No paid ranking

No brand, retailer or agency can purchase a higher position, extra points or removal of a competitor.

2. Same evaluation standard

Products without a commercial relationship remain eligible and are evaluated under the same published criteria.

3. Clear labels

Paid material is labeled “Sponsored” or “Advertisement.” Affiliate links are disclosed near the relevant link, not hidden on a separate page.

4. Neutral buying options

Buying links appear only after editorial selection. A commission may affect which available retailer link is shown, but never whether or where a product ranks.

5. Independent corrections

Anyone may submit dated public evidence. Payment is never required for a factual correction and does not guarantee a score change.

6. Search transparency

Paid and affiliate links are identified as sponsored where applicable. Advertising is kept visually distinct from navigation and ranking controls.

Short version: advertising can fund the research, but it cannot direct the research. For scoring details, see the methodology. To report a conflict or factual error, contact us.