How we pick products
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We look for products that solve a real problem, have a consistent track record of reviews and a fair price for what they deliver. Below is each criterion and where every piece of data comes from.
What criteria do we use?
| Criterion | What we look at |
|---|---|
| Reviews | The average rating and the number of reviews on the store; we're wary of high ratings with very few reviews. |
| Price | The current price, the recent price history and the cost per use (e.g., price per ounce or per unit). |
| Who it's for | The skin type, hair type, workout or use case the product is meant for. |
| Store and seller | Sold or shipped by Amazon, or a well-rated third-party seller; a well-rated seller on AliExpress that ships to the United States. |
| Highlights | What real reviewers praise the most. |
Where do prices and ratings come from?
From the stores themselves (Amazon and AliExpress), through their official affiliate APIs and the public product pages. We update them regularly and every product shows when its price was last checked. Ratings and review counts are the store's; we don't create ratings of our own.
Prices are shown in U.S. dollars and may not include sales tax or shipping. Prices and availability change all the time, so the price on the store at checkout is the one that counts.
What counts as a deal?
We compare the current price with the product's own price history. A “price drop” means the price we checked is lower than the previous price we recorded; “lowest price in 30 days” means exactly that, based on our own checks.
When does a product come off the site?
When the store stops selling it, the product is marked as unavailable. If it doesn't come back within 30 days, we remove it.