Disclosures

Last updated: 5 September 2025
Contact: ivette@theaestheticmind.com

I tell the truth, cite my sources, and label the money. If something could influence my opinion, you’ll see it—right where it matters.

What this page covers

Affiliate Links (how they work & how I label them)

Sponsorships / Paid Partnerships (#ad)

PR & #gifted Items (what I accept)

Review & Editorial Policy (how I test and cite)

Usage Rights (how you can quote or license my work)

1) Editorial Independence

I keep full editorial control. No brand can buy, edit, or veto my final opinion. Coverage is evidence-aware (peer-reviewed sources where relevant). If new data changes my mind, I’ll update the content and refresh the date.

2) Affiliate Links (how they work & how I label them)

At times I may use affiliate links to films, books, or beauty products. If you buy through one, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. When affiliate links are present, I’ll label them right next to the link or button—for example: (affiliate)—and add a brief end-note on the page/section.

Programs I may use (subject to approval): Amazon Associates, Awin, impact.com, and similar networks.

Cookies note: affiliate programs may set cookies after you click, solely to attribute sales. See Privacy & Terms for details and how to manage consent.

Rule: Money never decides the pick—fit does.

3) Sponsorships & Paid Partnerships (#ad)

Sponsored means I was paid to create content or include a placement. I label these clearly as #ad / Paid Partnership / Sponsored at the top of the content (and in the first line on social).

Sponsors can brief; final say = me.

No guaranteed positive coverage.

Any material connection (payment, free product, affiliate, discount, family/employee) is disclosed per FTC/ASA/EU rules.

4) PR & #gifted Policy

I accept PR samples that fit my audience and research standards. Coverage is not guaranteed. If featured, content is marked #gifted (and (affiliate) if links are monetized).

I don’t accept pre-approval of copy or only positive terms.

Unused items aren’t resold; they may be donated or recycled.

Brands: pitch via ivette@theaestheticmind.com with INCI, claims, supporting data, and shade info. Please don’t ship without written confirmation.

5) Reviews & Methodology

Lived experience plus plausible mechanisms, with citations. Typical beauty testing window: 2–4 weeks unless labeled first-impressions.

Film/TV: I analyze theme, psychology, and cultural impact. Corrections welcome—email me with sources.

6) Usage Rights (brands, read this)

Always okay: link to any article; quote up to 50 words with visible credit (“The Aesthetic Mind”) + a live link.

Ask first: full/near-full reposts, translations, paid ads/whitelisting, email blasts, product pages/packaging, long-term social use, or use of my PDFs/diagrams/video beyond 24-hour Stories.

For licensing, email scope + channels + duration + markets to ivette@theaestheticmind.com.

7) Money-flow Legend (quick)

Affiliate: I may earn a small commission if you buy through a link.

#gifted / PR sample: product sent with no obligation to post.

Sponsored / #ad: paid placement; editorial control retained.

No relationship disclosed: I bought it myself or there’s no material connection.

8) Corrections & Updates

If I update a post for clarity or add data, I’ll refresh the date or note the change in-line.

Questions or corrections? Email ivette@theaestheticmind.com