The team behind LuminaPicks
Every product recommendation on this site comes from hands-on testing, ingredient cross-referencing against published clinical data, and price-to-performance analysis across local markets. We do not publish reviews of products we have not used.
LuminaPicks editorial team
Our editors hold certified beauty advisor credentials and bring 5+ years of testing experience spanning skincare, makeup, hair care, fragrance, and fashion. To date, the team has reviewed over 500 products across 7 international markets.
Core areas of expertise: ingredient analysis (retinol stability, vitamin C formulation, SPF efficacy), K-beauty and J-beauty systems, capsule wardrobe architecture, and sustainable fashion sourcing.
How we review products
Our process has four stages:
- Research - we study the ingredient list, cross-reference clinical trials, and map the competitive landscape (what else exists at similar price points in the same market).
- Testing - minimum two weeks of daily use across different skin types. For skincare, we photograph results at day 1, day 7, and day 14.
- Writing - every article includes ingredient analysis, first-hand application notes, before-after observations, and regional pricing. Citation capsules link to source studies.
- Review - fact-checking against manufacturer claims, SEO quality scoring, and editorial sign-off before publication.
Editorial independence
Affiliate commissions never influence our ratings. We earn a small commission when readers buy through our Amazon links, but this does not change what we recommend or how we rank products. We have declined paid placements that conflicted with our testing results. Full details in our affiliate disclosure.