As of November 2014, all posts will contain the following flags in compliance with FTC guidelines, and for full transparency:
Press Sample: This flag means that the post contains a product, or products, that I have received to review. The compensation of the product received will not influence the content of the blog. You will have my honest review, good or bad.
Purchased: To separate posts flagged with the above, I also have a button for when I have purchased the item myself.
Affiliate Links: This post may contain links to a third-party vendor where I will receive a small commission if a visitor clicks and purchases an item. This does not increase the cost of the item for you.
Sponsored post: These posts are posts that I have received compensation for. I do not endorse or otherwise review products for compensation, but you will see topical content, giveaways, or advertisements.
Content
Not Another CoverGirl provides content for general information. I personally do not offer any products or represent a particular brand. My reviews are based on my own opinion and all products are featured on either myself or my friends. Please be advised that if you purchase a product mentioned on my blog, you may have a different experience if you have sensitive skin.
Policies
EDITORIAL POLICY. Editorial content is written by Laura and her contributors based on personal experience and results. Editorial content is not influenced by advertisers, affiliates, public relation firms, brands, or other individuals unless otherwise noted. Press samples submitted for review are For Consideration Only. The blog and its author do not provide any guarantee of review.
REVIEW POLICY. Reviews are written based on my personal experience with the product and is not influenced by third parties (advertisers, brand representatives, public relation representatives, etc). Receipt of a product does not guarantee a review to be published, but I will never post a defamatory or negative review on The Makeup Blogger. The compensation of product received will never influence the content, topics or posts made in this blog. Complimentary services and press samples never compromise my posts, or influence my reviews. If I have a bad experience or do not like the product result, the product or service will not receive coverage on the pages of Not Another CoverGirl .As the Editor of this site, I consistently work with and try out new hair, makeup, skincare, and nail product submissions for my editorial and artistry work. Many times, my process involves the careful examination of texture, effectiveness, wearability, color payoff, scent, value, packaging, etc. While many of the products and services mentioned in reviews have been submitted for editorial consideration, many of them are from my personal collection and are items/services that I have purchased and use on a regular basis.
ADVERTISING POLICY: All advertising is in the form of advertisements generated by a third party ad network. Those advertisements will always be identified as paid advertisements. I am not compensated to provide opinion on products, services, websites and various other topics. Not Another CoverGirl at times will make use of affiliate links. A commission is earned when a product is purchased using such a link which helps support the continued provision of content on this site. This site is also supported by paid advertisements. We do not accept products for review that seek to restrict our use of affiliate links or advertising.
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PUBLIC RELATIONS Although many of the items reviewed on Not Another CoverGirl are purchased, this site and its contributors do accept products for review from brands and public relations representatives. Receipt of a product does not constitute a contract for a published review of the product. While this site attempts to accept only products of interest in hopes of producing a positive review, a review of the product is not guaranteed if the product does not meet the standards of Not Another CoverGirl and its contributors. Reviews are done based on honest assessments of the products and content is not preapproved by PR representatives or brands. Editorial timeline is currently 2-3 weeks from receipt of a product. Beginning in November 2014, all items received from brands and PR representatives are disclosed as such per the FTC guides. All products received are deemed to be gifts/commercial samples that do not form a contract for review and are not deemed to be compensation for any content that is written. NO WARRANTY OR CONDITIONS. I make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. Reviews are based on personal experience and personal opinion. Individual user’s opinion may vary. Comments concerning reviews from users about their experiences are encouraged and welcome.
COMMENT POLICY. The purposes of comments are to facilitate a relevant, on-topic dialogue between myself, and my readers. Comments which do not add to the conversation or that go on an inappropriate tangent may be edited, moved, or deleted. Comments which include at least one hyperlink will automatically require moderation and may delay in your comment from appearing on this blog. No personal attacks are permitted in the comments. Comments may not attack the author or other commenters. “Trolls” and “trolling comments” will be not be permitted. The comments you leave should be constructive, helpful, or insightful. Violation of Not Another CoverGirl’s comment policy may result in limited or blocked access of the blog. For questions or concerns, please contact me on my contact form.