How We Choose Brands

Brand selection follows a transparent set of criteria.

Quality first

Brands earn coverage by making products that perform across multiple skin types, body types, or use-cases. Hype alone is not a qualification.

Inclusive practice

We prioritize brands whose product development includes multiple skin tones and body types. We prioritize brands that pay fair labor wages and disclose supply-chain practice where relevant.

Queer-owned where competitive

Where queer-owned or queer-led brands compete on quality with mainstream alternatives, we highlight them. The performance bar remains the same.

Disqualifications

Brands are disqualified for documented discriminatory practice, false advertising, or active community harm. Disqualifications are reviewed annually.