Review Methodology
Transparency is the foundation of our work. Here we explain the criteria we use to assess products, how we weight them, and where the limits of our reviews lie.
Our approach
ConsumerPointer.com assesses supplements and health products against a fixed set of criteria. The goal is to provide well-grounded guidance – clearly written, structured and free of industry jargon.
Every review is produced by our editorial team. We draw on publicly available sources: the manufacturer's product declaration, the existing research on the individual ingredients, customer feedback on independent platforms, and the transparency and contactability of the supplier.
We do not carry out our own laboratory analyses and we do not test products in a clinical setting. Our reviews are editorial assessments based on publicly available information – not scientific test reports.
Review criteria
Each product is assessed across four categories. The weighted individual scores produce the overall rating.
Ingredients 35%
Which active ingredients does the product contain? Is there published research on the components? Are the dosages clearly declared?
Usage 20%
How straightforward is daily use? Are the dosage instructions clear? Are there any particular restrictions?
Value for money 20%
How does the price per daily serving compare with competitors? Are there bulk discounts, subscriptions or promotional offers?
Customer satisfaction 25%
What do users say on independent platforms? Are there recurring complaints? How authentic do the reviews appear?
Rating scale
The overall rating is derived from the weighted combination of the individual categories. We use a scale from 1 to 5 stars:
| Rating | Verdict | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ★★★★★ | Excellent | Outstanding across nearly all criteria |
| ★★★★☆ | Very good | Above average with minor shortcomings |
| ★★★☆☆ | Good | Solid, with clear room for improvement |
| ★★☆☆☆ | Fair | Basic requirements met, notable weaknesses |
| ★☆☆☆☆ | Poor | Significant shortcomings – not recommended |
Sources and research
To assess the research, we use publicly available medical databases – in particular PubMed (National Library of Medicine) and the Cochrane Library. We give preference to randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and systematic reviews.
Customer reviews are drawn from independent platforms such as Trustpilot, pharmacy portals and Google reviews. We pay close attention to patterns that may indicate manipulated reviews.
Manufacturer information is taken from the official product pages. We check whether complete business details, a contactable customer service and transparent return conditions are provided.
Limits of our reviews
Our reviews are editorial assessments based on publicly available information. They do not replace medical advice, laboratory analysis or a doctor's judgement.
Supplements are not subject to medicines-approval requirements in Australia in the way registered medicines are. Our statements about effects always relate to the research on the individual ingredients – not to the finished product as a whole.
Individual results can vary considerably. We recommend speaking with a doctor or pharmacist before starting any new supplement – especially if you have existing health conditions, are pregnant or are taking medication.
How we're funded
ConsumerPointer.com is partly funded through affiliate links. If you buy a product via a link on our site, we may receive a commission from the supplier. This does not cost you anything extra.
This compensation may influence our selection and assessment of products. The decision about which products we feature and how we rate them rests solely with our editorial team.