Editorial Policy
VanityBoard exists to make skincare research easier to inspect. Our rankings and stories prioritize original ingredient analysis, transparent limitations, and clear separation between editorial evidence and commercial links.
How Rankings Are Built
Each product begins with its ingredient list, product category, and concern fit. We evaluate signals such as humectants, barrier-support ingredients, soothing agents, exfoliating actives, fragrance flags, drying alcohols, and other ingredients that may matter for a specific skincare goal.
When supporting evidence is available, rankings can also include review consistency, marketing-independence checks, blind-tester notes, and cosmetic chemist review. Missing evidence is labeled as pending and is not treated as a negative score.
How Stories Are Written
Editorial stories are expected to explain why a product or list is useful, who it may suit, what trade-offs matter, and which claims should be treated cautiously. We avoid copying retailer descriptions as article text. Product claims are framed as formula analysis or user experience unless supported by reliable evidence.
Sources and Corrections
We use product ingredient data, source links, retailer pages, public review data, and skincare reference sources where relevant. Product formulas can change, so readers should verify the label on the product packaging before buying or using a product.
If you find an incorrect product name, ingredient list, image, link, or ranking explanation, please contact us with the product name and the correction. We review correction requests and update the catalog when the evidence supports a change.
Affiliate and Advertising Separation
Some product links may be affiliate links. Affiliate relationships do not determine ranking position, product inclusion, or editorial recommendations. Ads, when enabled, are separated from ranking logic and are not placed in a way that is intended to obscure content or force accidental clicks.
Community Content
Community stories can add useful first-hand context, but they are treated as personal experience rather than proof. Thin, spammy, promotional, copied, or unsafe submissions may be removed. Community posts are not added to the sitemap unless they meet editorial quality standards.
Health and Safety Limits
VanityBoard does not diagnose or treat skin conditions. Our content is informational and should not replace advice from a dermatologist or qualified healthcare professional, especially for persistent irritation, acne, eczema, rosacea, allergies, pregnancy-related concerns, or prescription treatments.