Jan 16, 2007
Cindy Crawford has associated her beauty, name, and reputation to the “Meaningful Beauty” anti-aging skin care product line. Since Crawford is a natural beauty--who absolutely denies ever getting Botox injections-- we have to wonder: does Meaningful Beauty have true meaning?
Meaningful Beauty is based on a formulation developed by French skin care expert, Dr. Jean-Louis Sebagh. The secret ingredient unearthed by Dr. Sebagh? Rare French melon
Apparently, Sebagh believes some melons defend our skin from the breakdown of collagen (which happens with age).
Meaningful Beauty describes this ingredient as
“a rare French melon that stayed fresh and firm much longer than similar varieties. This melon contained a powerful “first generation” antioxidant (superoxide dismutase), which preliminary studies suggest, prevents the formation of new free radical species. By utilizing this first generation antioxidant, Meaningful Beauty's formulas are designed to help protect your skin against the visible signs of aging in a remarkable way.”
This is skin care, not science fiction
so why is the key Meaningful Beautiful ingredient referred to as a “rare French melon?” What is the name of the melon?
Google the phrases “rare French melon” and “French melon” and the results offer limited help. All I found out was that the French name for a cantaloupe is a “Charentais” melon, which is especially prized in France for its rich, honey finish. No word on its potent antioxidants. I then saw that the Meaningful Beauty website gives this answer on their FAQ’s page:
What kind of melon does Meaningful Beauty's patented melon extract come from? The patented melon extract in Meaningful Beauty’s revolutionary treatment products is taken from a rare form of "cantaloupe charentais", which is grown only in the south of France.
This sounds like a gimmick to me. One with a very beautiful woman attached to it, to lure consumers. Who wouldn’t want to look like Cindy Crawford? But if we all think twice, it’s going to take a lot more than fruit to mimic the skin tone of one of the world’s most celebrated supermodels. I'd rather find my meaning in skin care products with more research to back up their claims.
Where can you buy Meaningful Beauty?
Meaningful Beauty is marketed by TV marketing pros Guthy Renker (home of Proactiv and Youthful Essence) as the “Complete Age Maintenance System." The line consists of a cleanser, moisturizer, night fluid, eye crème, masque and neck crème. Meaningful Beauty can be ordered as an introductory kit that gets you a shipment every 90 days. The cost (S&H included) is currently $38.90 per shipment, or $155 per year. Ordering can be done by phone or their website, meaningfulbeauty.com
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I've been using meaningful beauty for about 6 weeks to 2 months now (yes, the 30 day supply really did last me that long!), and I have seen amazing results. My number one praise is that I have had those dark circles under my eyes my whole life---I have very translucent, fair Irish skin, and they have actually lightened several shades!
Not only that, but my skin is really soft, and I rarely get the breakouts that used to be a weekly occurance. I think it might have something to do with how gentle but thorough the clenser is.
Anyway, just last week I ran out of the clenser, and it put me in a panic! I admit, I'm hooked, I think it's an amazing product that I will continue to buy, phony melon or not.
I have not yet tried out the product but I am definitely curious, because of all the positive reviews and the infommercial. On the other hand I am very skeptical about the product because of all the failures with the other ones that I have tried. One issue that constantly rattles me is I've seen that it works on fair skin consumers but what about darker skin individuals. How does it react to their skin,this does play a factor in if I should get it or not.
I am a woman of color with a medium complexion. I have now used Meaningful Beauty products for nearly a year. I truly love it!! My face is softer,evenly toned and youthful. I am 44 years old and now able to radiantly go without makeup by choice; sometimes even being carded for I.D.!! :)
I am also a woman of color and I was looking to see if other women of color were having the same issues as I was. I love this product. I am only 39 and I have very nice skin. I am not one to do the regement cleansing with special products twice a day and when ever I go for a facial I always get the comment of how nice my skin is and no-one is ever able to guess my correct age. They all think I am in my late twenties. Well I saw the infomercial and thought that I should start a regiment and why not try to hang to the young look I have. Anyways, I have been using the product for about 3 weeks now. I love how it makes my skin so so clear, bright, the dark shadows around my face are disppearing, the dark circles under my eyes are fading and skin looks so firm and to me, radiant. However, I am experiencing the tingling every once in a while and what is really bad is when it is really hot and my face sweats, it burns and itches. So now I have read enough today to realize that I have an allergic reaction to the product and it saddens me because there were also so many positive effects from using this product. For those of you wanting to try this product. I say DO IT! and I hope you have success with it. For those of you who have posted such negative responses on this site. Thank you for your information, but I think the message would have come across from a a more positive comment. Beauty comes from within, Like so many others have mentioned here, it comes from healthy living. It also comes from posivite outlook on life. Good Luck with that.
I am 40 and have tried the beaauty kit on Tv. Upfront, I will say that the face cream and face cleansers are wonderful. I regret to say the Neck and Decollete cream has severly burn my neck and chest area. Its been 2 weeks now and my skin is still visibly burned, I can't even stand the sun on my clothes. I hope to get my skin back to normal eventually. They should tell you that you may lose layers of skin to acheive results. Warning everyone, if you truely have sensitive skin, you may want to stay away from the neck cream. If it starts to burn, STOP using it right away!
I'm in my 30s and usually never fall for anything that's offered in these infomercials but this time I tried it. I have been using the products for 2 weeks now and decided to only apply it on one side of my face to see if there is any change. The dark circle under my eye has faded a bit but the other products are worrying me. The side of my face has been drying up and peeling after using the Night Fluide. Would I recommend any of these products? No. My advice is to avoid even watching infomercials! Peace. :)
I recently worked on the infomercial for this product. I hadn't heard of it before, but went in suspecting to be given a "sale" like many other beauty products-- all that claim big results, but show very little. I went in skeptical.
I came out a believer. It was amazing to see how truly passionate Cindy Crawford was about this product. I'm not talking about when she was delivering information during the taping. I am talking about the time when the cameras weren't rolling and she told us (the audience)about all the time and effort she and Dr. Sebagh put into this. She really uses this herself! She mentioned once that it would be pretty silly if she spent all this time coming up with a skin care line and still had to buy something else! I also sat next to a woman who was there because she'd used it for a year and was giving a testimonial. She too, even while cameras weren't rolling, raived about the line!
Still cautiously optimistic, I left with my product and was eager to go home and try it. It has been a couple of months now, and I LOVE IT! My skin is smooth, it glows, it feels so supple and youthful. I am definitely going to be a long time client.
Now that I've stopped laughing....... Cindy Crawford has had work done on her face, that's why she looks like she does, plus she has colonics on a regular basis. Meaningful Beauty is misleading and fraudulant. My experience was poor and I've reported them to the BBB in the Des Moine, Iowa area.
This is helpful, b/c I was wondering how it might work on really problematic oily skin like mine.
Unfortunately it's the same problem I had with sheer cover: I really wanted to try it, the $30 wasn't a problem, but I don't want to keep being charged for shipments every 3 months. I just got rid of my gymn memebership. And back in the '90s I promised myself I'd never join another CD club. I don't want more monthly payments.
If you're out there "guthy-renker," give me the option of just buying something once and I'll bite.
I'm off to ebay to see if I can buy just one of these items one time.
I ws reading postings on this site after seeing the Meaningful Beauty infomercial on TV.
I also didn't want to sign up for repeated shipments of Sheer Cover so I held off and stayed with Bare Minerals until I found that Bed Bath and Beyond sells the Sheer Cover starter kids for around $30!!! I was shocked when I saw it at Chrismas time; the store manager says they always carry it in stock. I found it over by the personal care section where they sell spa-like items. I'm hoping to find Meaningful Beauty there some day.
Francesca, you can get just one shipment! You just have to call as soon as you get the first one and tell them not to send anymore or bill you for anymore and they will do it. I am on a freeze right now b/c I wanted to see how well I liked it. I have been using it for just a week, but my acne is clearing and my skin is very soft. I need to use it a little longer for more results though :)
you can make your order and suspend it until you are ready to buy it again. all of those places will let you do that. you can tell them how long you want to wait and if you don't need it yet, you can always call and canel or refuse the package if you forgot to push back the delivery. so if it is awesome, order it, use it, call and tell them how often you want it. if it sucks, just cancel, no worries. qvc carries the proactiv line that is rodan and fields, too, maybe they have something on their site?
Hi Francesca,
You should check with Mindful Beauty, but I believe you can order your product, and after you receive your first shipment cancel the automatic 3 month reshipment with no penalties. I too hate the auto shipment because sometimes I don't use all of the product and then I'm left with extras. I had the same issue with Proactiv but they too were willing to stop my auto ship after I ordered and received my first shipment. I'm really excited and hesitant about Mindful Beauty (I hope it works~) because I've tried EVERYTHING (cheap, expensive, over the counter, department store, infomercial, etc.) and haven't found anything that continues to be good over time. Sometimes they will work for like 1-2 weeks and then it disappoints. I hope it works out for you too!
Best~
Grace
You can purchase the 90 day supply as-is...no auto-delivery. I hate that as well, and the 90 day supply was a great answer for me. In addition that it's about the same money (30 day supply times 3) but only one shipping charge...and with their, I think, 90 day money back guarantee, it made sense to me to try it.
I love it, incidentally. I tend to have Rosacea and it is wonderful for my skin. I still break out just as much, that is the one thing it doesn't effect positively. I am 30 with very fair combination skin. It does not effect my (I wear contacts) eyes at ALL and takes off my waterproof mascara in a matter of seconds, and thoroughly. My pillow cases always showed a residue from other eye makeup removers.
My skin is SO dry I need to use two pumps of the nighttime or daytime moisturizer, unfortunately. Still, it has lasted me the 90 days so far...I am running out on some of the products, namely the moisturizers, but have plenty of the eye serum left, as a little goes a long way. I don't care for the scent of the Décolleté creme so I don't use it often. The masque is great and does not overdry.
I have seen how my mother's skin aged, not very well to be honest, so since high school I have used high end products to help delay aging. My skin shows aging very easily. I am pleased with this product, nothing is heavy or greasy, the scent is very light and pleasant.
I don't think I have seen any change in my skin. However, I feel moisturized perfectly and clean (still need to seriously exfoliate though, as usual). My eyes do not feel dry or irritated, and I have been able to cut down on the number of products I use since it removed heavy duty eye makeup. My crows feet are growing ever deeper, but as I said, I know genetics are a big part of it for me. Who knows how I'd age without this product.
I just started using this product (3) days now. Has anyone noticed their skin buring or iching? My face and neck area are a bright red and I ICTH like crazy on my neck. Can anyone tell me if this has happend to them? Thanks
Hi Pat,
You are allegic to these products. Send it back if you can.
I had the same problem with a skin care line I was using and I went to my dr. and he told me I was allegic mto the product. Anytime you put anything on your face and you have itching or burning that is not good.
This too happened to me!! I was red and itchy all over and developed little blisters under my eyes ! My neck was a mess and it my skin stung for days after discontinuing it! It's been 5 days and my skin is so dry I can't keep it hydrated. The woman on the phone said it takes a couple of weeks to get use to . I told her I was NOT putting this stuff near my skin period! Terrible product especially since their website said 100% of their users have not had an adverse reaction. Find that very hard to believe.
I started using the product at night. I woke up at 1:00 in the morning with red blisters all over my neck and it itched like crazy. It was terrible! I continued to used the face products for 3 more days. My skin was dry, red, and swollen. I look older than I did when I started. I would NOT recommend this product to anyone.
I'm tempted to try...saw the ad on tv and I dunno if I should give it a go... does it ship internationally? And does it work on asian skin? I've been using ROC and it works fine for me... jus thot if this is better, I'll give it a go...
I've been using the products for just over a week. Haven't noticed any difference yet, but it's probably too soon to tell.
However, I doubt it could possibly have the same effect that Cindy Crawford receives from Dr. Sebagh at his office so I'll probably cancel my order.
I've had the best results with Cellex-C products, although they're ALOT more expensive that Meaningful Beauty.
My experience of MeaningfulBeauty is the worst of the worst. I watched the infomercial in Dec and was very interested with the product. So I ordered the sample for 29.99. Unfortunately, the product was not as good as they said,it burned my skin and I started having acnes after using it.
Additionally, in the commercial they said that this product is made from a rare French melon. So the whole product should be made in France. Check out the label, it's made in California!!!! Big liars!
And be cautious, once you place an order, you automatically agree that you want to be on the auto order list. They will send you new product regularly without informing you and charge you $103.29 each time.
Some body, stop and punish this completely unethical company!
It sounds like some people don't read. There is nothing unethical about them. When you get your first shipment they include the date that your next shipment will come in. You can stopt this if you don't want it. This person obviously did not pay attention.
I also like that I can change the frequency of the shipments. A three month supply lasts me four months. I called and no hassels my shipments now come every four months. Afther some time I started accumulating extra masks because I don't use them twice a week. I called and asked them about my options and they are very accomodating. They offer 3 or 4 other products you can try instead. As long as you purchase at least four of the eight products at a time, you get them for $18.00 each.
I like the results and my skin does look good. I will continue to use them because I like the flexibility of the shipment dates and that you can mix and match the products. For me it is all about results, customer service and flexibilty.
I have been using it for 2 months and I see a great improvement. I have my monthly skin flare ups but I have had no other acne problems. they do say it may not be for everyone --- What is? If you order something on the phone and it sets yopu up for autopayment you should just call right back and say you don't want anymore. I recall that I was asked if I wanted additional shipments. If you didn't like it why didn't you send it back? If they did charge you when you did not nuthorize it - did you call them to see what happened and give them a chance to rectify it. Mistakes happen. Haven't you been charge twice for a grocery before, been shorted on a paycheck, etc. I am glad that they have real humans on the other end of the phone that aren't outsourced to another country for $1 per hour. As for it being made in the USA - thank God - nothing is made in the USA anymore. Have you looked at our economy lately?
I found your comments to have no merit. How many times did they "allegedly" withdrawl 103.29 from you? Didn't you receive the product and didn't that make you go hmmmmmm?
I am curious about this product, and thinking of making a purchase. I have never really had any skin issues, but as I am now in my late 30's I am noticing more wrinkles. I haven't heard a lot of ladies mentioning having noticed results in diminishing laugh lines, crows feet, lines around eyes, etc. Anyone had some good results in that area?
I haven't noticed that yet. 2 months What I have noticed and others have noticed a much more even skin tone and a healthy glow. The products also smell real good. Not very fragrant. They feel clean and they are far from greasy or drying.
I love all the products and have been using them for about 4 weeks. I'm 44 years old and fair skinned. I've always had trouble with breakouts all throughout my life. I could never find moisturizers and eye creams that worked for me and they always clogged my pores. These products have diminished the lines on my forehead, laugh lines around mouth and fine lines around my eyes have filled in so much that you can barely see them. I love the toner, left my face visibly smoother and pores diminished so much that I couldn't believe it was my skin!! It was not like all the other toners that I have tried that actually burn expecially if you rub it across an acne breakout. Which brings me to my last comment, my acne is going away and the little pimples that I have had in the last month since starting the products heal up and disappear more quickly. Cell turnover for me has increased dramatically and I am almost ready to go without makeup which I haven't been able to do since my teenage years. My skin is soft, even and clean and I have had no adverse effects from any of the products. I happen to think that it works for some people and like anything some people may have side effects. It's worth a try to get that little miracle for your skin.
As someone who has ordered from Guthy-Renker in the pas (Proactiv when I was younger), it is true what people say above about ASKING them for different shipment frequencies. I never had an issue - I would find that a product would last a certain time and ask that the shipments reflect when I would need the NEXT one (usually every two months). Also, if you ASK upon your order, you can in fact get just ONE package to try and order the rest as needed.... they cannot hassle you on this. They will try to upsell, of course, that's the nature of the business; but it is your right as a customer to ask them to only charge you ONCE and send ONE shipment (30 or 90 days, whichever you choose). You may also ask for a supervisor if you get stuck with someone who will not stop "selling." They do disclose, in the infomercial, on-line, and on the phone, that your card WILL be charged every 30 days for the price quoted (for Meaningful Beauty $29.99 plus S&H), with the first supply being for 30 days and the rest being 90 days, sent every three months though you will see the monthly charge appear. Again, you have EVERY RIGHT to ask that you order each shipment as needed, and they will comply!! Do not be afraid that this is a scheme or that you have no choice but to sign up for the monthly program. Guthy-Renker is simply marketing products and making money. It's their schtick. But it does not mean the products are not good ones, or that you have no consumer protection or rights. You do. You must be aware of these before you call, however, so that you can be sure to get what YOU need and HOW you need it.
As for the Meaningful Beauty products themselves, I have been using them for a little bit now and am also very pleased. I have sensitive skin, but I'm also aging and want to be sure I retain elasticity. The bottom line is that this "melon" may be from France, sure; and the product that was created in France may now be created in California because Guthy-Renker bought the rights to manufacture and distribute the product and Cindy Crawford put her name to it. It's MARKETING, people. Just because it's made in CA does not take away from its legitimacy of being developed by a French doctor. It's simply that it is more accessible to the masses via this sort of promotion than it would be by the doctor selling it at high prices with no name or company attached to it. It's really not that much different fro Avon, Mary Kay, and other companies in this way. Or even from Lancome or Estee Lauder, who use celebrities to sell their products in department stores. And they all have domestic distributors. You're just paying more because you're paying the mark-up at Nordstrom or Macy's. With TV or on-line promotions, you're essentially paying less because these companies have little overhead - they don't have counters and people working at them; nor do they have to lease space at a store. So basically, you're getting somewhere in between the retail and wholesale cost for the products.
It's as simple as that. I've found that most of the stuff out there is pretty good - it just depends upon what WORKS for your skin and your pocketbook. And, of course, if anything DOES NOT work for you, send it back and ask for a refund. There is no secret serum that will be all things to all people. Although, if there IS one, it's bound to be this: Murad's Sensitive Skin Soothing Serum (formerly Cellular Replenishing Serum) - I use this no matter WHAT other products I have for moisture, cleansing, cosmetics, etc. Apply after cleansing and before your moisturizer, and you're sure to see a little bit of suppleness returning every day.
Here's to youth and health!
OMG! it is soooo obvious that this forum is bogus! Representatives of Meaningful Beauty are pretending to be real customers....
i agree it's a bunch of reps from there. they don't even sound like real people giving reviews...lol - way too "commercialish"
I thought I would try it. It made my skin red and flakey.
I've been using Meaningful Beauty for 1 month now. I've had to keep cutting back to using it every other or every 3 days cuz it gives me a rash & dries my skin out so bad that it cracks. I also have not yet recieved my next shipment which should have been here by now. I'm not thrilled.
For all of you having a reaction to this product, I used to work for Mary Kay and we always told our customers that if the product starts to burn when you put it on, rinse it off IMMEDIATELY! Do not leave it on or reuse it. It does not mean the product is bad, it just means that you are having an allergic reaction to something in the product. Everyone's skin is different, and just because it works great on one person, does not mean it will work on you. That's okay. Does not mean you have bad skin either. I almost never have a reaction to stuff because my skin is not sensitive, but I reacted to MK when I was young until they changed the formula. Just the way it is sometimes. If the Customer Service people tell you that you need to get used to it, do not believe them. That is dangerous for you and stupid of them. Just return the product that you have not used before the 90 days are up and don't feel bad about it. If you continue to use it, it may cause serious damage. Again, not saying it is a bad product, just hate to see people getting hurt.
Wow, I'm amazed at how ignorant many people are. Ignorant meaning (not nowing) not stupid! The previous comments or statements are completely true in regards to being able to contact Gthy-Renker and modify (change) your shipments. Even delay for several months if you're in a financial situation and need a break. I ordered Proactive for my teen daughter and noticed that she wasn't going through the product as quickly as the monthly shipments so we've actually called them several times to alter the delivery times according to my daughters use and each tine they have been kind, courtious and helpful handling everything as requested. I assure you I am not a representative but a 41 yr old mother of three (14 yr old twins and a 2 1/2 yr old toddler) who works from home, loves to sunbathe (when I definately shouldn't being Scandanavian with very fair, redish, blotchy skin tone)who just started using Meaningful Beauty. I too have tried many things from Chanel, Clinique, to even Oil of Olay. Clinique I thought was the best for me until Meaningful Beauty. I've tried so many things that I couldn't bare to tell my husband I ordered something else, again. Really, this is the truth.....my husband has never noticed any changes (ON HIS OWN WITHOUT ME ASKING)in my skin care or make-up before. I seriously have only been using it for 1 WEEK and just last night at the end of the day he told me my skin looks much softer and that I don't look as tired as I usually do. I usually have dry looking skin (due to sunbathing) and medium to dark circles with an indent in them under my eyes. My skin is already softer, plumper if you will meaniing it doesn't look dried out and aging as usual and the best part is under my eyes.........the deep indent is softening, and the color is lightening without lightening my actual skin color. I just started sunbathing again to get ready for a vacation and even while dong so, this product is improving my skin. Oh, the neck and decollete is great for me as well. Because of the many years of tanning indoors and out I have what you call the 'Chicken Neck" look with wrinkles and dryness..........this have truly softened it to where I am now comfortable weariing my hair up and tank tops. I don't feel I need to hide anymore. I could go on and on but I am amazed at how well and quickly it has worked and that my husband noticed (sincerely without me asking him "what do you think"). Not everything is right for everyone, this is why we do try many things till we find what works for us and at each particular stage in our lifes (or age). Some people find one product line that works and other find that one product from one line works and a couple products from another and with that combination is what works for THEM. Trial and error. This is what makes the work turn and how inventions become reality. Test, test and test again until a solution is found! I found mine. Oh, one more thing.....I was especially skeptical about the cleanser. I always felt I wasn't cleaning my skin well enough unless I was scrubbing or exfoliating only to find my skin feeling dry, tight and red still with flaky skin. This cleanser is amazing at how it dissolves the makeup gently without ANY scrubbing. I also noticed I no longer have a residue after cleansing. I no longer need to use a "Clarifyer". My skin is left soft and natural looking without any reddness. I also appreciate the fact that I have less steps in my skin care routine and I'm left with nice skin for the first time and the best thing is....FOR A LOT LESS $$$$. Try it, you can cancel and get your $$ back if it does not work for you and your skin type. I'm so pleased that I want to thank them for creating something so great for me.
**** Please excuse the lack of focus and spelling in my comment above. It was difficult staying on track typing my thoughts as I have a very active toddler who is used to my full attention. He was a bit jealous of my attention to my laptop and kept distracting me to play with him. After reviewing my comment I realized how much I've become dependent on "Spell Check"....which this site does not offer! :-)
thous of u that want to try the products one time when calling an infomercial number just ask for the number to the place that maintains the orders
I have been using meaningful beauty for 1 mo. I have a dark olive complection. I bought it mostly to reduce the puffy bags under my eyes. I have spent lots of money on eye creams that promised to get rid of the puffy dark circles but they never worked! Meaningful Beauty has completly changed my skin!! I look years younger and yes my husband even noticed all on his own. I saw results in a week and the more I use it the better. No joke this stuff is worth every penny. I dont care what type of melon the claim to use it works great.
I have just ordered my 2nd 90 day supply. I too did not want to be on the repeat shipment program so I tried the 90 day for my first order (with the money back guarantee there is little risk). I also liked the bigger bottles - less packaging and only one shipment fee.
I really like these products. I have very sensitive fair skin and have had trouble keeping my skin hydrated in the past. I did take about a week of daily use to get used to the lotions - but this is true of any new product I try. I loved the face mask from the first use - it did not dry my skin at all unlike other masks I have used and my skin looked and felt great afterwards.
I have seen an improvement in the little lines that were staring around my eyes and the dark circle too- I use the eye cream twice a day.
I do not care for decollete cream as much it is a little greasy feeling and I don't like the smell.
My skins apperance has improved since starting these products and my husband actually said I looked good the other day when I was wearing not makeup at all - he said my face looked "healthy" which I think is guy speak for "glowing"!
I am only in my late 20's can and should I be using this product? I want to prevent aging.
thanks!
I am 53. The comments seem to be from younger women. Are there any women 50+ that have used this product? If so what were you're results and if meaningful beauty didn't work, what does? It would be nice if it were natural if possible.
I am 58 and have been using MB for about a month. It is a nice product. I love the toner since it has minimized my pores, and the eye cream does tighten up the lines. The cleanser is gentle and the night cream is also gentle and refined. The day cream is so-so but I think since it has SPF 20 that it is more like using sunscreen than anything.
I tried Avon products for women my age, and the stuff was horrible. Cleanser was like using shampoo on your face, and even my husband could not stand it on him. The night creams were unremarkable and my slight rosacea got worse.
With MB my skin tone has evened out and my T-zone oil has been minimized. So I will continue.
I'm going to be 54 in September and have been using Meaningful Beauty for about 7 months. This stuff is fantastic. My skin looks younger now than it has in the last 10 years..very fresh and smooth, with much smaller pores. Recently, I was buying mascara at a local department store. In conversation with the Saleslady, I mentioned my age. At first, she didn't believe me so I showed her my driver's licence. She then asked what in the world I use on my skin, and I was quite happy to tell her. The best part for me is that I had a small bump on my cheek which has disappeared. I'd had it removed by a dermatologist a couple of years ago which was both painful and expensive. Six months later, it was back. After using Meaningful Beauty for a couple of weeks it began to get smaller. Now it's simply gone and I couldn't be happier. So give it a try. I think you'll be pleased with the results.
I believe you!!! I too had a bout with cystic acne this past year for some odd reason and I could still feel and see the marks underneath my skin after my skin cleared up. After using the products, those lumps underneath started to disappear! I can't explain it, I am not a professional skin care expert. All I know is that this stuff super cleans and smooths like no other product that I have ever used.
I am a light skinned woman of color with very sensitive skin. I am constantly having little breakouts that leave marks.
I caught the late night infomercial last year, got the fever based on the believable testimonies and bought the product.
And no, Lauren, I'm not a rep nor do I have anything to do with the company except for giving them my money for their product - in fact, right now I'm searching out reviews from others to see if MB compares to more expensive products that I've been researching.
I'm really happy to see others had as positive an experience as I did. It's very reaffirming. I didn't continue after I ran out, but my skin really likes the product, and I'm glad I'm not allergic like some others here.
When I used MB, instantly my skin became super soft. Within a few days I noticed it was firm, wrinkles utterly minimized, even tone, glowing and dewey. I had a reunion to go to, which was my motivation, and people couldn't stop talking about how great I looked and my skin.
I'm planning on returning the shipment of Bellaplex I just ordered (I should have done better research - not great reviews overall) and start up my shipments of MB again.
THE only thing that this company did that annoyed me was when they split the autopayment into 3 month incriments, there was no warning about when they would take out the funds and I overdrafted. Other than that, they totally stop your shipments if you ask and will switch the mailing address for you too.
I feel that I got my money's worth in those reunion photos where I look like the bell of the ball :)
I have been using Meaningful Beauty products for the past 2 months and iam seeing amazing results....I intend to continue using it...
the thing they forget to mention is that when you are a GAZILLIONAIRE like CINDY CRAWFORD and HER HUBBIE RANDY then you can afford the following.
1. PRIVATE TRAINER AND TIME TO WORK AND DO YOGA FOR HOURS A DAY
2. 24 HOUR NANNIES AND ASSISTANTS AND MAIDS
3. DAILY MASSAGES AND NON-STOP ATTENTION
4. MAKE-UP ARTISTS AND HAIR STYLISTS
5. CLOTHING STYLISTS
6. ANY LITTLE EXTRA SKIN HELP.. BOTOX, INJECTED COLLAGEN, ETC
7. PHOTOGRAPHERS AND PHOTOSHOP MASTERS TO MAKE EVERY PHOTO LOOK PERFECT
8. SKIN CARE MAINTENANCE
how many women have over a MILLION dollars to spend on their appearance?? THAT IS THE LIE. IT DOESN"T MATTER WHAT PRODUCT SHE IS SELLING. TAKE ANY OF THE 8 points off this list and she would not look as beautiful. I see women all the time on the sidewalk who look similar to Cindy Crawford
or other models. IF I GAVE THOSE WOMEN THE "CLASS 8 PRESCRIPTION" - my name for it!! haha.
THEY WOULD BE SUPER STUNNING MODELS TOO.
P.S. SOSOOOOOOOO MEANINGFUL BEAUTY? I DUNNO. IF SUPERFICIAL APPEARANCE IS WHAT BRINGS MEANING TO YOUR LIFE THEN TALK TO ME WHEN YOU ARE 65 INSTEAD OF 41.
I HONESTLY feel sorry for supermodels....what do they have once they do get wrinkles?? and they will...just look at Elizabeth Taylor, Brigitte Bardot etc...WE ALL GET OLD. Once we accept that ...like they do in FRANCE where they are not freaking out over a stupid melon but slicing it up for breakfast...
THEN..we will have MEANINGFUL BEAUTY. as LEONARDO DA VINCI once said VIRTUE PROCEEDS BEAUTY.
I am a licensed Aesthetician, and have worked with many products over the years as well as selling cosmetics in Nordstrom. I would like to say something important for everyone. I have always told all my clients/customers that the important thing about keeping your skin healthy is this: Find a product you can afford and one you like, and USE IT! Cleanse, tone and moisturize day and night without fail, use a mask for your skin type once or twice a week, and use sunblock!!
Beauty products BY LAW cannot affect anything below the epidermal layer of the skin, for example down to the dermal layer where cells are generated. Eating right, exercising and maintaining a healthy lifestyle (especially getting plenty of rest) will have a great effect on your skin. Don't forget, genetics plays a big part in your skins' aging process, but you can slow the curve of aging by using your beauty products religiously and staying healthy. Wear sunglasses and a hat or get eyesight correction if you have crows feet, all that squinting won't help! And lastly, SUNBLOCK, SUNBLOCK, SUNBLOCK.
Good points! Skin care products do only surface control. Diet,exercise, water - pure water, sun screen are all needed to keep all your cells healthy.
First of all, I don't particularly find Cindy Crawford beautiful, but more well groomed. I think she's attractive, but who wouldn't be with all the professionals working on her? Anyway, I just wanted to comment on something another poster touched on. Women need to start embracing their age, no matter what age they are. Only then will others respect them. Wrinkles should not be thought of in a negative way, they aren't negative for men, so why should they be for women? It's about attitude ladies...and it's up to women to put an end to aging being a bad thing. I find women being the hardest critics on other women in this respect. The French do not obsess about aging, they respect their aging women. Women need to wear their wrinkles with pride, like badges of honor. If you have a confident attitude, stay in shape, are well-groomed and dress sensibly sexy...you will be beautiful no matter what your age. Eating healthy, drinking lots of pure water and exercising are the most important things you can do to look your best at any age.
okay this isnt a thread about how women should embrace their age...this is a review about a product, so take your comment and place it on a thread where its more appropriate....i hate when people like you tell other people how they should feel, it's possibly the most annoying thing someone could do.
I just ordered the MB a few days ago. The lady on the phone was very nice but after I got off the phone I was confused about shipments and payments. So the 1st shipment for the $30.00 is only a 1 MONTH supply? She asked if I wanted to split the payments up for future shipments - pay monthly but get a shipment every 90 days. I said ok - then I read a response on this site and now I am really confused. The lady didn't mention anything about the bottles being a bigger size on the 90 day supply shipment. So I wonder when they will ship the 90 day shipment - 90 days after I get the 1st shipment or 30 days since the 1st shipment has smaller bottles? Can't wait to try this product
I got my products in yesterday. It took two weeks for delivery. I do not like the fact that the cleanser did not foam. I really like the texture of the eye cream. I used the mask - it was okay. I used the declote cream last night and woke up with a terrible rash on my chest this morning. All of the products smell pretty gross. I also used the night cream - it is okay. The day cream and the glowing cream made my face too greasy to wear makeup this morning. I use Bare Essentials makeup and the powder would have just stuck to my skin and looked gross. I am 29. I am returning the products. My face is also kind of red and stinging this morning... but the worst part is the ugly rash that I am wearing on my chest to work today.
just to respond to yeah_right who seems rather angry at someone or something. I don't think the point or question here is wether or not cindy crawford would be fab looking without her millions, or even if you like her or not, but rather if MB works or not.and for most of the people commenting here and for me, it does. I regards to wearing wrinkles like a badge of honor, you are entilted to your opinion AS IS EVERYONE ELSE. For example,some cultures prefer heaver women to thinner ones, who's to say which is "true meaningful beauty"? some people want have younger looking skin for their jobs, some for their partners, some for themselves. the fact is that wether or not we like it, the majority of the world is concerned with appearances, even you if you're honest. a smelly dirty street dweller comes up to you and tries to touch you, it may be just to tell you that you dropped something, and you freak out as opposed to a clean shaven professional looking guy. so while everyone is entilted to their opinion I think that while "virture preceeds beauty" being honest with yourself and jugemental goes hand in hand with virtue.
i meant to type *less jugemental in the last post
I also am intrigued after watching the informercial. I have also read each of these comments...but what about the efficacy on aging skin (I am 58) which is dry...how is MB on dry skin? thanks for your time Ellen
Just watched the infomercial for the 1st time with Cindy Crawford and her skin care line. Although I believe that Europeans are ahead of Americans by leaps and bounds with health and beauty formulas, I am somewhat surprised that Cindy failed to mention that she's been going quietly to cosmetic surgeons since her late 20's .. injecting Botox, hving minimal cosmetic surgery done, etc. Come clean Cindy ... and I'm not just talking about your skin care line ! This is called misleading the product and women who are led to believe that using the same products that you use will give us the same results. Not all of us can afford your version of "meaningful" beauty secrets. Amused to hear about the hassles with the autoship issues too ... buyer beware!
Well I have read everyones blog, the percent of favorable comments makes me feel confident that the product is worth trying. I am 47 and do not have any wrinkles, but am starting to get a few around my eyes. I see women everyday that are 10 years younger and have wrinkles from too much sun exposure, and I just want to ask them "what are you doing to prevent more, do you want to look like this?" I have researched quite a few beauty products and tried many with varying results. If you add up the products you buy at Walmart, Krogers, Walgreens etc, you will spend $30 easy a month on skin care that works. My eye cream alone at Krogers is $14.99 and it works or I would not buy it, but I am looking for a skin care line that is all complete, I hate using one brand of this and one brand of that only to not be able to find the overnight creme one month and have to start my search all over again. I just ordered my kit today and cannot wait until it arrives.---Arkansas
Kathy,you are so lucky to be your age with no wrinkles. I have been using skin care since I was 18 with spf in both my moisturizer and my foundation and still @ 29, I have wrinkles. I do not go out in the sun and use sunblock religiously because my Uncle had skin cancer when he was 18, and yet here I am. I ordered my kit over a week ago and really hope that this is the answer to my genetic problem.
i am 23 and have baby soft skin. i am just interested in preventing wrinkles. i usualy use kinatin from bath and body. i ordered mb but have not recieved it. should i try it? i am worried about having a reaction. i did year about trying it on your wrist first. please give advice...
I am nearly 69 years old, have used everything on my skin from home remedies given me by my grandmother years ago, prescription treatments when I had acne at 35, and skin care lines from Erno Lazlo to Oil of Olay. I have had laser and microdermabrasion for rosacea and so on and so forth. So at my age, I have tried it all. I am not a skin care consultant -- in fact I am a minister and have to be in front of the public all the time. I can't afford to look worn out or "old and tired", no matter how much my congregation loves me. I have done a great deal of research about antioxidants and peptides and such, and so I ordered Meaningful Beauty about four months ago. The "rare melon" extract in the formula is SOD -- super oxide dismutase -- an enzyme that has antioxidant properties and is a very powerful ingredient that will help to "undo" to some degree the signs of aging. Nothing is going to make any of us look like we are 20. However, there are some positives that I have fund. I have found that my crows feet -- which are remarkably not bad at my age because I have used good products all my life -- are even less now. I also have found that my rosacea is not nearly as bad -- I don't take the microdermabrasion treatments all the time -- and my esthetician is beginning to rave about the condition of my skin. I like the ease of the "system" and find the products lightweight and they don't just sit on their skin. I have found that only one negative quality has presented itself : they are not as moisturizing as I would like. So in my research I have found that we can "layer" products as long as we give each application time to "sink in." So I have a favorite moisturizer from M. Asam that is very rich in antioxidants so I wait until all my MB products have been on my skin about five minutes, and then I put a very thin application of M. Asam on as a last step, and I usually do this at night. I think my skin is brighter, looks more toned, definitely less red, and some of the crepy "checkerboard" wrinkles on my cheeks are much less than they were ten years ago. I still have my smile lines, but they are less deep. I don't look my age but I am not trying to look like a teenager. I just want to look the best I can for my age. I think Meaningful Beauty is helping me accomplish that goal.
Remember, these products only are surface level. To help your skin overall, you need to eat healthy and smart. That means buying as much none hormone injected, processed, company grown products as possible. Exercise, drink pure water, cover up in the sun. Use 30 sunscreen. Most makeups and skin care have 15 or 20, not enough for the summer sun. Need at apply additional sunscreen on all exposed parts of the body daily, even during winter.
OH MY GOD
YOU MEANINGFUL BEAUTY PEOPLE COULD NOT BE MORE OBVIOUS
IT'S CLEAR TO ALL THAT YOU HAVE AN ARMY OF PEOPLE ALL OUT IN FORCE TRYING TO HAWK YOUR PRODUCTS.
I first saw your 'review' of Cindy's cream. That's not a bloody review, that is ADVERTISING. You did not review it, you blatantly advertised it 100%. I came here looking for more info on this cream to see what the deal is, and you have hundreds of people all blatantly leaving fake testimonials. Why don't you just stop embarrassing yourself now before you ruin any credibility you may once have had.
And no one, NO ONE is 47 with no [or almost no] wrinkles. The only way that is a possibility is if you are so blind you cannot see them. People have wrinkles at 37, at 27. It is just not possible.
I happen to be 44 and people think I am in my late 20's...get that reaction all the time. I stay out of the sun and when I am out for a long period of time, I wear a visor. I don't go outside to bake in it. I have virtually no lines on my face left after starting this line of skin care and even got my boyfriend on the stuff and he is 51. I noticed a difference on him after the first day!!! I am not on here leaving fake testimonials!I stumbled on this site to see if other people were just as excited as I am about the products. I see some good and some bad remarks. I would also like to say that in addition to using Meaningful Beauty, I switched my foundation to Clinique Superbalanced makeup with awesome results. That makeup goes on so good and doesn't break me out!!
I have just recently ordered the intro kit after watching the infomercial and hae nothing but a negative experience already! They confirmed the order, and now they areclaiming that it has been backordered since June, and have no idea when the product is coming in.
The rep says there are a large amount of customers who are canceling their backorders and are unable to provide a date for shipment?
Has anyone experienced this?
Also, does anyone else distribute this product?
I also placed an order July 17th and right after receiving a confirmation email I received the "backorder" notification. I emailed them back asking for details and an estimated ship date, and their sales rep's reply said they don't have a date for restock, but they are "working diligently" to get my order to me and would not charge my credit card until the order was on the way.
Currently I use Estee Lauder Idealist during the day and Advanced night repair for face and eyes at bedtime, and am regularly mistaken for the age of 24-25 instead of my actual 31. I just thought I would give this product a try.
doesn't matter what the melon is, the ingredient used for it is super oxide dismustate (spelling?) or SOD, which is a very strong antioxidant.
some people take it in pills but our digestive system breaks most of it down so it sounds like a good idea to put it in skin based lotions/creams.
Is anyone besides me concerned about the parabens in the products. Parabens are estrogen mimickers and have been linked with increased breast cancer. See here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parabens
50% of what we put on our skin is absorbed into our bodies.
I've only used two applications of these products and notice my skin in more plumped up. I would love to keep using them but am concerned about the parabens in them.
I also ordered this product on August 5th and received a reply stating it was temporarily depleted. It's been 15 days and I haven't received any other emails updating the status of my shipment. I saw the commercial again for this product and called the 800 number given, I told them that I wanted to make sure the product was in stock before I ordered. I was told they had plenty, so I asked why I received the depleted message. What's the real story?
Is no one else but me concerned about the phalates in these products? Phalates are estrogen mimickers and are linked with increased cancer. I recently ordered the products and think they work well enough to pump up wrinkle lines etc, but I didn't know when ordering that they contained phalates. Many cosmetic companies in Europe have banned them.
I would NOT purchase this product because:
1) I don't trust any company that would not just let you purchase it's products any way you would like to. You must buy a 90 day supply...that's it! No othe options! Well, that just don't float with me. I don't trust any merchandiser who has to sell their products in that manner!!! If I want to buy say just the cleanser, I should be able to do so!!! If I want just a 30 day supply...it shouldn't be a problem!! But this scam forces you to purchse in the way THEY want you to. Sorry, but I won't be bullied into buying anything that way....and I don't care how good a product you selling!!
2) Why doesn't their site allow you to post a comment...a testimonial from "real" people who have tried the product??? Affraid of all the people stating "burning" "itching" "redness" "shoeleather" !!! All it takes is just one person to put those wording in a sentence and I'm done!
3) I have to laugh at all the Guthy-Renker folks who are going from blog to blog posting. You all are too obvious!
So shame on you Cindy Crawford...for putting your name on a product that must scam people in this manner! I used to like her until this!
So...BUYER BEWARE!!!!!