How we choose products

Every article follows the same process, so you can judge how much weight to give each pick.

The process

1. Shortlist. Start from what readers are searching for and build a list of candidates on Amazon.com.
2. Check the facts. Read each listing for materials, sizing, ingredients and return terms. Anything that can't be confirmed is left out.
3. Choose and explain. Each pick gets a plain verdict, who it is best for and who should skip it.
4. Re-check. Picks are reviewed at least every 90 days and replaced when they change or disappear.

Research and writing tools

AI tools help with research and first drafts. Every fact is checked against the live listing by a person, and every verdict is written by Jeffrey.

What we never do

• Claim to have tested something we have only researched.
• Accept payment for a place on a list.
• Make medical claims about skincare or beauty products.
• Type prices or star ratings into articles; they change too often to stay accurate.