R3
@r3recs
Research-backed product picks for conscious families.
- 1,000+ products scored, same method
- 3-pillar scoring: safety, efficacy, usability
- Zero brand sponsorships, ever
About R3
R3 is an independent product research platform for families. Every product is scored on three pillars — safety, efficacy, and usability — using the same research-backed system. We accept zero brand sponsorships, so the score for the same product is the same every time.
Behind the scoring is a research team and a scientific advisory layer. Renee is R3’s lead researcher and the editorial voice; the system, not anyone’s opinion, decides the rank. The full methodology is public at r3recs.com/methodology.
Common questions
- What is R3?
- R3 is an independent product research platform for families. We score every product on safety, efficacy, and usability using the same research-backed system. We accept zero brand sponsorships, so the score for the same product is the same every time.
- How does R3 score products?
- Three pillars: safety (ingredients, certifications, third-party lab data), efficacy (does it actually work, by clinical and real-world evidence), and usability (cleanup, noise, ergonomics, replacement parts). The full methodology is public at r3recs.com/methodology.
- Who is Renee?
- Renee is R3's lead researcher and the editorial voice on the site. She works with a research team and a scientific advisory layer; the scoring system, not Renee's opinion, decides the rank.
- How is R3 different from EWG, Yuka, or Wirecutter?
- EWG and Yuka score on safety only. Wirecutter scores on testing but accepts affiliate revenue from the brands it reviews. R3 scores on three pillars, takes zero brand sponsorships, and publishes the same scoring system for every category.