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I only recommend products I genuinely use or am curious about. Where a link, product, or post involves a brand relationship of any kind, I'll always tell you.

The content of this blog reflects my personal thoughts, opinions, and creative works. My words are my own, and I encourage you to form your own thoughts and views. While I strive for accuracy, please use your judgment and conduct additional research where necessary.

I may provide links to other websites for your convenience, but I am not responsible for their accuracy or content.

I am a member of several brand communities and affiliate programmes, including the No7 Beauty Community, Liz Earle Beauty Community, NARS Beauty Community, Simple Squad, and Lorealistar.

Some links on this blog may be affiliate links, marked with an asterisk (*). Through these links, I may earn a commission on purchases made at no additional cost to you. Where a link offers you an exclusive reader discount, this will also be noted.

Not all community memberships currently include commission earnings. This varies by programme and tier. I will always be transparent about the nature of any link I share.

Brand Community Rewards & Vouchers

As a member of brand communities, I occasionally receive rewards such as vouchers, product credits, or points as part of community participation — for example, for completing challenges or reaching membership tiers. Where products featured on this blog were purchased using such a reward or voucher, I will disclose this within the relevant post.

Gifted Products & Samples

At times, I may receive free products or samples directly from brands or PR. Any opinions shared about these products are entirely my own and not influenced by the provider. Gifted or PR products will be clearly disclosed within the relevant post and marked with a double asterisk (**).

Product Testing Programmes

I occasionally apply to product testing and seeding programmes, including through Lorealistar, NARS Beauty Community, and similar platforms, where selected creators receive products to try and share their honest experience. There is no obligation to post, and no brief or fee is involved.

Where a product was received through a testing programme, I'll disclose this clearly within the relevant post. On social media, these posts will be labelled (but not limited to) #Gifted, #GiftedForTesting or #ProductTesting as appropriate.

As with all content on this blog, any opinion shared about a tested product is entirely my own.

If a post is sponsored or produced in partnership with a brand, this will be clearly labelled as #Ad or #Sponsored at the top of the post. I will only work with brands whose products and values I genuinely align with.

Editorial Independence

Regardless of how a product was obtained: purchased, gifted, or acquired through a community reward, my reviews and opinions are always my own. No brand has editorial control over what I write.

Creative Content

All short stories and creative pieces published on this blog are works of fiction and are copyrighted © by Thoughts by Ora 2024–2026. Unauthorised reproduction is prohibited.

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