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Youthology works?

By Kelly A on 28 Dec 2006

I saw an ad for youthology eye serum and wondered if it can possibly live up to its stated promise. Youthology website claims " What if you could turn back the hands of time and look up to ten years younger — without painful injections or surgery — AND in just 90 seconds" My instinct says no to youthology. Anyone think youthology is worth buying?

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MichelleD 28 Dec 2006
Maybe too good to be true.
CherehA (unregistered guest) 8 Feb 2008
I used the product and it does work better than any product I've wasted money on. I'm a reporter with a local newspaper and I was beyond skeptical. But, Here's the deal: I haven't really figured out what the long term use would be because apparently it tightens the skin (Does that mean that it stretches it more?). Plus, you have to play around with the application of the product, it seems to take like about 5 minutes to get the full effect, and I use a water based moisturizer, let it soak in, then makeup, then a couple of sweeps, taps like the direction suggests, fan to activate the process, then don't move a facial muscle for 2 minutes, then done. It is a tedious process, but it does work and it lasts on me for like 6 hours. There is honestly some white residue but i've worked around it with a dab of water or the water based moisturizer around the edges. I also, by nature, do a little research, and I looked for any complaints against the company with the Better Business Bureau, or the doctor that developed the product. It was actually a good track record. The doctor is a dermatologist graduated from one of the better schools in the country. The product, as I've reviewed most of the ingredients, is about as natural as it comes, mostly herbs. It is an interesting product. My only concern would be if long term use would tug the sensitive under eye skin so I do use it sparingly only when I go out for an important meeting...that would be my main concern, I'll do more research on it.... That's my honest opinion:)
windeec 28 Jun 2008
From what I have read, Youthology does not sound any different than a product called Sudden Change Eye Firming Serum. You can purchase it almost anywhere, drug stores, Ulta, etc., by the cheesier products. I tried it, and at first I was amazed by the results. Until, that is, I made the least bit of a facial expression that would make the surrounding eye area move, even just a little. You know the dried drool marks that can appear outside your mouth, after a good, hard sleep? Well, that is the effect. White, dried, and yuck. Or, better yet, think of dried egg whites on your skin. I won't be trying this product.
JoeD 9 Oct 2008
CherehA is absolutely spot on with her description of the effectiveness of this product! She raises an interesting point though as to whether the tightening effect on the skin will stretch it over time - does anyone have any insight? Keep in mind I'm probably the biggest skeptic of any type of product that is suppose to enhance your looks and have personally never used one until now - also I'm a guy and have always thought any guy using any type of cosmetic products was vain and soft - I hate to admit it, but I've come to rely on the benefits of this product and have been using it for a year! I see a a few negative comments about the product, and all I have to say is read the directions and use it exactly as instructed and it will work! Also, a little goes a long way, I don't use it everyday, but when I do I use less than is recommended - if you work it in well and tap you won't get the white residue - its only when you use too much and don't work it in enough that that happens, but it's easy to remedy, and yes fanning it helps the process take quicker. I find one tube will last upwards of 3-4 months.
plc (unregistered guest) 26 Oct 2008
i am a bit unsure of this product. 1st, why would you state on an infomercial a retail price and then state that this product is NOT sold in any stores......says to me don't trust what they say.
marinaz 13 Nov 2008
boy, now i'm really confused about this product! seems to be a 50-50 split in the reviews. what i've been reading is that for anyone under 40,the product doesn't work to well or not at all.really, why would anyone 23 use something like this? the product seems to be geared towards a more mature skin type. i haven't tried it yet but i think i will for my own satisfaction. (that is if i can cough up the $40.00 bucks!)
A. C. (unregistered guest) 29 Dec 2008
I was very disappointed in this product and the customer service that is provided. The 90 Second Eye Serum does smooth out wrinkles around the eye area, but you have to be careful about what type of foundation you use. I also had a problem with the product failing to pump out of the tube after approximately three months. Very disappointing.
EastCoast 27 Apr 2010
This product did not work on my husband for the 30-day trial period. I had been calling for the past several days unsuccessfully attempting to cancel the order and return the product. The company is on Pacific Coast Time and NO ONE WAS THERE when I was attempting to call when I AM NOT AT MY NEW JOB. I finally called today AT RISK OF LOSING MY NEW JOB and the supervisor Laura was UNFEELING IN THIS MATTER and would NOT ALLOW the return of the item for full refund. Be aware of how NON-CUSTOMER FRIENDLY the company runs there customer service.
S. Clark 26 Apr 2012
I have used the eye serum from Youthology. First, I agree with CherehA, you MUST follow the directions. I learned that in the beginning. As with a lot of folks out there, I just opened the product and tried it, placing it under my eyes then applying my makeup. Wrong.

When I took the time to read and follow the instructions it worked so well, just like the commercial.

Yes, there can be a little crusting in areas that have been applied to thick, but CherehA has that fix down. Yes, it might take a minute or two to perfect the look, but it does last for 6-7 hours and I have done touch ups when needed.

I was 45 when I first bought the product. I was sick with type 1 diabetes, kidney failure, and constant anemia. All giving me bad circles under my eyes. I felt so depressed, then I gave Youthology a shot and it worked!

I did stop using it because I got so sick and, on dialysis, that I gave up on looking nice.

This was the only negative experience I had with the company. Customer service was not exactly the best. Its kind of like going to the DMV. You know what I mean.

I would not encourage doing Auto ship until you are 100% happy with your first try and determine how often you will need another replacement shipped. And, place your order on a credit card, not a bank credit card as it is much easier to dispute any unauthorised shipments.

To answer the long term effects question, I used the product for almost 2 years before stopping. I have gone 3 years without it. Now I finally have had my Pancreas and Kidney transplant. Much of my circles and just plain sick look has gone, but as I now am turning 50, some flaws on my face are just with age. Therefore, I will be ordering again.

Hope that helps.
Rina M. (unregistered guest) 24 Feb 2007
Youthology promises far more than you can ever get from any skin care product. They claim some secret formula called Rejuvatin is going to do the trick. I looked carefully at the youthology website and could find no evidence that it was tested under scientifically valid methodlogy where a placebo is used in comparison to the cream. unless the fda gets into the act of making these companies prove claims you should stick with ingredients that dermatologists know works, idebenone which is found in Prevage, or retinol which is found in lots of products.
Try it first... (unregistered guest) 16 Sep 2007
Comments like this drive me crazy. Unless you have tried this particular product for yourself you have nothing valid to say. This product is NOT an anti-wrinkle 'treatment', it's a temporary fix to relax your wrinkles for a maximum of 8 hours. Very different from a 'treatment' which provides gradual and long term effects. It is well promoted as a 'temporary' fix. And if you read comments from those who have actually tried it, it seems clear to me it does what it says it will! On top of that, it's a mere $30 or $40, with a money back guarantee. What will you lose by trying it? It takes 90 seconds to see if works. If it doesn't, send it back! What will you gain by trying it? You can make an honest assessment and leave an honest comment based on first hand experience and not conjecture!!
Youthfull Reply (unregistered guest) 16 Sep 2007
Does it really work? I purchased one yesterday and very excited to get it in the mail. Do you recommend the way to use this product?
Phil Stultz (unregistered guest) 3 Apr 2008
My wife tried their products, did not like them at all. I sent them back with documentation months ago. They will not refund your money, they stall, lose paperwork, person working on it "no longer works there". Try it if you wish, but if you think you'll get that refund, forget it.
Gayla 10 Jun 2008
I tried the product and liked it but I use it very little. I did not send it back for a refund as I will use all of it and if I want more I will order it. Well, not anymore. Yesterday I received another order in the mail and a debit from my bank account. I was told by "Jay" that I was on auto order. I had not even tried the product, why in the world would I be on auto order. No Way! Well now I have to pay shipping back to them on the un-ordered box and they will not credit me for the S&H on a product I did not order. This is really just a ruse to get more money out of someone. Stay very far away from these people. I will go to my bank and put a stop on the next payment due as I was only billed for 1/2 the order. "Jay" warned me that if I don't return the product and I stop the payment they will send me to collections. Not a very friendly way to say "we screwed you". Hope I at least get my product money back. I've been to Chino, CA before and I won't mind going again to find "Jay" or whatever the real name is.
Mary B Russo 2 Aug 2008
I never order from infomercials, however, I was getting ready to go to work one morning and I watched it on TV. I thought I would give it a try so I called. First she tried to sell me on the automatic montly supply being sent. I explained taht if I like it I will order it again. After giving the rep all my billing information, she tries to upsell me on the other products they have. I nicely said I am getting ready to go to work and don't have time to hear about all the products. They she said "I say it faster". I said no, I don't have time. I understand they are required to do all the script, but please, when a customer is ordering and asked please don't explain your entire product line to me-STOP! I finally got upset and said CANCEL this order. I don't want to do business with a company that has reps that don't listen to the customers. She said she couldn't cancel that I would have to call customer service 24-48 hours because that is when the order will download. I did and received an email that I could get an additional $10 off if I don't cancel. They are really really marketing. I didn't order. This is way too much for me! Too bad you can't just order the product and have the website if you want to order again. If it is any good, people will find out how to re-order and also want to order the other products!!!!
Gloria Kern 29 Aug 2008
Morning Mary: I had to get up to make my husband something to eat on the plane that he is taking to see his brother in Calif, otherwise, I would never have been up this early watching t.v. (1:30 am), and I saw the infomercial for this product. It really sounded "great". I wrote all the info down, and then remembered that "anytime" I order anything that is advertised on t.v. ( I have ordered a few things...some good, some not so good), I also seem to run into the reps that try to sell you everything, and auto ship (I think they must get a commission). I got to thinking about this product, and though I better do a little research, I'm glad I did. I found your comments, and could really relate with them; as I have had the very same experience. Even calling before I went to work, which was very early in the morning. Needless to say, your comments stopped me cold. I really don't want to deal with a company that behaves in this manner. "Thank you" for your comments on this company. I don't usually write to people, but I felt a deep sense of gratitude for the time you spent writing this. Gloria Kern Washington State
deb kaplan 6 Sep 2008
Hey, what a timely post and I want to thank you for your honesty and input. I saw the commercial too, and I was hooked and amazed! The 90 second real time results were so convincing that I have actually been thinking about getting some days later...well here's my story: Ulta doesn't carry Youthology and I always try to buy from Ulta beacause they give you coupons, great redeemable points, and guarantee everything. So now I went to the Net and got this site, and girls, thabkfully I have made it to the other side without ordering the lousy phony crap. Repeated billing and no refunds????The pres of the company that created that phony male enhancement product called Enzite just got a prison sentence for those kind of terribly dishonest business techniques. I recommend if you have been ripped off you file something with the FTC and your local State Attorney General's office of consumer protection. A bigger dick than the one from Enzyte? I think we found it.
cyclechick (unregistered guest) 14 Jul 2009
Many of you seem to be missing the point of this product. I just purchased it for the first time based on the recommendations of friends. I am not under the mistaken impression that this product will work to treat and elimonate my wrinkles permanently. It is a serum that TEMPORARILY improves the appearance of wrinkles and puffiness for up to 8 hours. I plan to continue to use the other qulaifty products I have that are intended to treat and eliminate wrinkles over time.
jwv 26 Jun 2011
Thanks. I WILL stay away. Thank you again.
jwv 26 Jun 2011
That is very sad. Th anks for the heads up.
jwv 26 Jun 2011
confirmed
realist buyer 29 Jun 2011
Just wanted to let you know, any product you buy on an infomercial, there is a script that some stay at home mom is reading and makes more money by selling you more products. Its a business, and it obviously works, because they all do very well!!
jwv 29 Jun 2011

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My question is not if the Business works....does the product work?? Ask Burnie Madoff if his business worked? OF cource it did...but his product didn't now did it? He's doing 3 life terms for fraud 'eh?

Melaine in Oklahoma (unregistered guest) 9 May 2007
Hope in Austin is on every Youthology ad website. Don't know or believe this a real person. I am a real person and have tried the product. It is terrible. I do not recommend to anyone and I promise that customer service is not good either. I tried product back in March of 07 for a week. It just left a white residue under my eyes and do not attempt with makeup--DOES NOT WORK!! I returned product on March 29, 07 and have not received my money back in my account and to top it off, I cannot get a hold of anyone to find out status of my refund that they guaranteed. I call the toll free number and no matter what time of day I call I get a recording informing me that I am calling after hours and when I try to contact via email or website customer service of the address that is on my packing label that came with product, my service provide for internet informs me that address of page has been changed--SO IN SHORT, I AM OUT $80.00...I am going to turn them in to the BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU and I am going to call all of my local tv stations that have solving problem segments and having them call the company or try to get in contact with the company. I may not get my money back, but I will try and connect with the public to let them know that the guarantee does not exist.
Jeff (unregistered guest) 8 Oct 2007
Melaine in Oklahoma described this product exactly as I see it. The product leaves a white resadue under your eye, or wherever you put it on. The product is like a glue, you put it on it dries tightly pulling your skin. Then as your face starts moving during the day the dried product cracks and turns white leaving your skin looking dried out and with that white resadue on it. If you can go thru your day with no facial expression you might see results. But as soon as you move your face the stuff lets loose of your skin and the wrinkles are back. I decided I would keep it so I could show friends how bad it was and maybe use it for a little laugh. Then to my surprise another months supply came in the mail after they charged my debit card another $49.00. I then tried to return the product by calling the supplied return phone number. All I got was a very rude person on the end of the phone saying I had agreed to receiving the product every month until I canceled. They did not want to give me a refund until the product arrived back to them. I told them I never agreed to these terms and they immeideatly said " would you like to hear the taped phone conversation you had when you ordered?" to me that says HA HA WE GOT YOU!!! so I seem to be stuck with this useless product. Now I have to go to my credit union and stop any further billing from these youthology people. my advice save your money and stay away!!! Jeff from Wisconsin

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