Affiliate Disclosure
ColoredCalm participates in the Amazon Associates Program and other affiliate marketing programs. When you click links on our site and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
What This Means
ColoredCalm is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. We also participate in affiliate programs with other retailers and brands, which may pay us a commission when you click through our links and make a purchase.
These affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content, product reviews, or recommendations. We test, research, and recommend products based on their merits, not based on affiliate commission rates. If a product is not good, we will say so, regardless of whether we earn a commission on it.
How We Make Money
When you click an affiliate link on ColoredCalm and make a purchase, the retailer pays us a small percentage of the sale price. This does not increase the price you pay. The retailer pays the commission, not you.
For example, if you click a link to a set of colored pencils on Amazon and buy it for 25 dollars, Amazon pays us a commission of roughly 1 to 2 dollars. You still pay 25 dollars. The commission comes out of Amazon margin, not your wallet.
Our Editorial Independence
We do not accept payment for positive reviews. We do not accept free products in exchange for guaranteed coverage. If a brand sends us a product for review, we disclose that in the review itself.
Our recommendations are based on:
- Hands-on testing where possible
- Research into product specifications, user reviews, and expert opinions
- Real-world experience with coloring supplies and art materials
- Value for money at different price points
If we have not tested a product ourselves, we clearly state that our recommendation is based on research and user reviews, not first-hand experience.
Amazon Associates Disclosure
ColoredCalm is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This means that when you click on certain links on our site and make a purchase on Amazon, we receive a small commission. This does not affect the price you pay.
Other Affiliate Programs
In addition to Amazon Associates, we may participate in affiliate programs with other art supply retailers, bookstores, and online marketplaces. The same principles apply: we recommend products based on their merits, and the commission does not influence our editorial decisions.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or editorial practices, you can reach us through our contact page. We are committed to transparency and happy to answer any questions about how we make money or why we recommend specific products.
This disclosure was last updated on July 22, 2026.