Lumière Skin currently does not earn commissions on product links shown in the app. The links we display point to clean retailer pages without affiliate tags attached. We make our money from users — not from brands or retailers.
We're a registered Amazon Associate
(associate tag: lumiereskin-20), but we
don't currently apply that tag to in-app product links. If
we ever change this — switch on commissions, add a different
affiliate network, or change retailers — we will update
this page first, before any user-facing change goes live.
FTC disclosure rules require us to be honest with you, and
we take that as a floor, not a ceiling.
What this means today
When Lumière recommends a product, the "Shop" link takes you to a clean retailer URL with no tracking parameters added by us. The retailer (typically Amazon) may set its own session cookie, but we do not get paid when you buy. The recommendation engine is independent of any commercial relationship — we recommend what we believe will work for your skin, regardless of whether someone is paying us.
What our subscription model means for you
Lumière Pro is how the app sustains itself going forward. The decision to fund Lumière through subscription rather than affiliate commission is deliberate: it keeps recommendations honest, removes the pressure to push higher-margin products, and aligns our incentives with users instead of with retailers.
Read more about how the recommendation engine actually works on our methodology page.
What we still want to be transparent about
- You see a product recommendation in the app. The recommendation is based on your skin profile, scan results, concerns, ingredient compatibility, and weather context — never on commission rates.
- If you tap "Shop", you are directed to a third-party retailer (Amazon, brand site, etc.). That retailer's privacy policy and cookie behaviour apply once you arrive.
- You pay nothing extra. The price you see is the price the retailer charges. Lumière does not mark up, inflate, or alter pricing.
- You are never required to purchase anything. Every recommendation is optional, and you can ignore them indefinitely without losing access to anything.
Our commitments
We take the trust you place in our recommendations seriously. Here is what you can count on:
- Commercial relationships do not affect AI scoring. Our skin analysis, health scores, and product match scores are calculated by an algorithm that does not see any commercial signal — not commission rates, not partnerships, not paid placements. The matching engine uses skin type, concerns, ingredient compatibility, allergies, weather, season, and scan-derived condition markers — and nothing else.
- We recommend products we believe will work for you. If a less-popular product is the best match for your skin, we will recommend it over a household-name alternative.
- You are never required to purchase anything. Every recommendation is optional, and ignoring all of them does not gate any feature in the app.
- We disclose changes here, before they go live. If we ever switch on affiliate commissions, change retailers, or add a different commercial relationship, this page is updated before any user-facing change happens in the app.
- We do not accept paid placements. Brands cannot pay to be ranked higher in your recommendations. Ever.
Programmes we are registered with
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Amazon Services LLC Associates Program —
Lumière is registered as an Amazon Associate (tag:
lumiereskin-20) but does not currently apply this tag to in-app product links. We disclose the registration here for transparency: if we ever start applying the tag, it will be announced on this page first.
Cookies from affiliate links
When you tap an affiliate link, the destination retailer (Amazon or other) may set a tracking cookie in your browser for the purpose of attributing your purchase to Lumière. These cookies are set by the retailer, governed by their privacy policy, and are not under Lumière's control.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer. Doing so may prevent Lumière from earning commission on your purchase, but it will not affect your ability to use the Service or buy the product.
FTC compliance
This disclosure complies with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising" (16 CFR Part 255), which require clear and conspicuous disclosure of material connections between an endorser and a seller.
By using Lumière you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Affiliate Disclosure.
Questions?
If you have questions about our affiliate relationships, commission rates, or how product recommendations are scored, please contact us at support@lumiere-skin.us.