Last updated: May 2026
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What this site is
Polished & Well is an editorial publication offering beauty, skincare, and makeup writing for educational and informational purposes. It is operated by an individual editor and is not a medical, professional, or commercial service.
Not professional advice
Everything on this Site is opinion and general information, not professional advice. The content is not:
- Medical advice — consult a dermatologist or doctor for skin conditions
- Professional makeup training equivalent to certified industry programs
- A guarantee of any specific result from any product or technique
Your skin is yours. Your face is yours. Use your judgment and patch-test new products.
Affiliate links
This Site contains affiliate links. When you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. See the Affiliate Disclosure for full details. Affiliate relationships don’t influence my recommendations — see the disclosure for how I handle this.
Intellectual property
All content on this Site — articles, images, branding, design — is owned by Polished & Well or used with permission. You may:
- Read, save, and print articles for personal use
- Quote up to 100 words with a link back to the original article
- Share article links on social media
You may not:
- Republish entire articles on your own site or platform
- Use this Site’s content for commercial purposes without permission
- Modify or claim ownership of any content
- Use this Site’s content to train AI models without permission
User-submitted content
If you contact me or comment on the Site, you grant me permission to use your message in responses, edit it for clarity if I quote it, or anonymously reference the question in articles. I won’t share your personal identifying information without consent.
Disclaimer of warranties
The Site is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind. I do my best to keep information accurate and up-to-date, but I can’t guarantee everything is current or error-free. Beauty product formulations change, brand recommendations may shift, and old articles may not reflect my current thinking.
Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent allowed by law, Polished & Well is not liable for any damages arising from your use of the Site, including but not limited to: damages from reliance on information here, allergic reactions to recommended products, financial decisions based on reviews, or any other consequence of using the Site.
If you have a serious reaction to any product, consult a medical professional immediately, regardless of whether that product was mentioned here.
External links
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Changes to these terms
I may update these terms periodically. When I do, the “Last updated” date will change. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the new terms.
Governing law
These terms are governed by applicable law in the jurisdiction where Polished & Well operates. Any disputes will be handled in good faith between you and me; if formal resolution is needed, the courts of that jurisdiction apply.
Contact
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