Wrinkle Cream Reviews 1
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The anti-wrinkle cream Meaningful Beauty is the result of a collaboration between the model Cindy Crawford and Jean-Louis Sebagh, a French doctor. Legend has it that Cindy fell in love with the cream while shooting in France, but that it was too unstable to travel all the way to America with her. After entering semi-retirement, Cindy missed using the Meaningful Beauty cream and partnered with Dr. Sebagh and Guthy Renker in order to develop a more stable version suitable for shipping. This way, Cindy Crawford and women everywhere could experience the effects of Meaningful Beauty skincare for themselves.
The key active ingredient in Meaningful Beauty is a rare French melon extract that is claimed to act as a powerful antioxidant. This is also what made the original versions of this product so unstable for shipping. Dr. Sebagh claims that he noticed one type of melon that always appeared to stay firmer than the others. After experimenting with it, he found that the potent antioxidant known as superoxide dismutase could be extracted from the melon. It is not uncommon to extract antioxidants from various fruits. Citrus fruits, for example, are a leading source of antioxidants found in many skin care products, as are grapes. Antioxidants protect against cell oxidization, which can be a leading cause of skin cell death.
Product Details
Meaningful Beauty currently manufactures an extensive range of skin and beauty care products. Ideally, users are directed to purchase all these products and construct a full Meaningful Beauty skin care regimen. Products available include moisturizers, face masks, eye creams, neck creams and cleansers. In theory, all products rely heavily on the superoxide dismutase melon extract for their active ingredient.
The full list of ingredients found in the Meaningful Beauty moisturizer cream is as follows: Octinoxate 5.0%, Avobenzone 3.0%, Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Acacia Senegal Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract, Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Cholesterol, Lecithin, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride, Glycol Stearate, PEG-6 Stearate, PEG-32 Stearate, PEG-75 Stearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance (Parfum), Benzoic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben.
The Good
- Product comes with a 60 day money back guarantee.
- Product claims to possess a unique active ingredient.
- Official website offers a free gift with purchase.
The Bad
- Although the “rare” French melon extract is highly touted, it appears pretty far down on the ingredient list.
- Multi-step beauty care regimen could be expensive and time consuming.
- No user testimonials offered on official website.
- Product does not seem to be available in stores.
The Bottom Line
We like the Meaningful Beauty origin story. After all, you’d think that Cindy Crawford would know a thing or two about skin care. But once you get past the great story, we’re not sure if Meaningful Beauty products really hold up to scrutiny. We’d definitely want to know more about the mysterious French melon. Looking at a sample product ingredient list, we see a lot of other ingredients before we see the heavily hyped Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract.
I love Meaningful Beauty products! I am 44-years old and my skin is just barely starting to age, but Meaningful Beauty has smoothed my skin out, reduced my acne condition,and seems to be fading aging spots. I highly recommend Meaningful Beauty products.
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This product is terriable and I am shocked Cindy Crawford has her name on it! The moisterizers totally dried my face out. Extremely disappointing!
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I returned it unused, couldnt handle the smell.
that was March 26th,I have not heard or had a refund posted to my account.
Today is May 18th 2010
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Anonymous Reply:
May 19th, 2010 at 4:37 pm
If this is regarding Luminess, Did you return it with the RA # and if so, have you contacted their customer service dept?
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Anonymous Reply:
June 14th, 2010 at 10:03 am
SCAMMMM it’s a scam
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Kathie Reply:
May 31st, 2010 at 7:34 am
I just ordered the kit from the informercial…after 15 minutes..I decided to call and cxl. They told mr that I had to call back in 72 hours?!?! And if they shipped product to just send it back. My refund will then be posted?!?! I don’t understand why I couldn’t just cxl…heck I just placed the order. Please post when you receive your credit. I guess that I can call my bank and have them refuse the charge…what do you think? And YES they are very RUDE! Sorry that your dealing with this company also:(. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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I ordered it from the TV add and they kept me on the phone trying to sell me more products and told me I would be automatically charged and sent each monthe a 30 day supply. I told them I did not want that, I only wanted to try it and if I wanted any more I would call. I was told I would have to call back after the order had been shipped to cancel my account. I called back and canceled twice! And 6 months later I was charged and sent a supply, but this time it was a lot more. They said I would have to pay to have it sent back with tracking to receive a refund. Very rude customer service and they do not speak english very well.
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I am 56 years old. I swore by Mary Kay products for many years until she died and her son took over and started changing things to target the younger folks. So I thought I would give Meaningful Beauty a try. I LOVE it! There was a misunderstanding with the company at first and the rectified it with no problem at all.
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Do you have products recommended for Rosacea? My skin is allergic to so many products.
Thanks.
Jane
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Skin Care Junkie Reply:
May 30th, 2010 at 11:56 pm
For rosacea I recommend Proactiv. The same company will ship it and they do try to get you on this automatic shipment program, but the product does work. Rosacea is a bacterial skin problem and proactiv will cure it!
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Peaceful Reply:
June 4th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
I recommend ProActiv as well!!! works wonders..
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Anonymous Reply:
June 13th, 2010 at 2:52 am
only one type of rosacea is caused by bacteria. it is type 2- the one that causes pimples and bumps. in that case i guess proactive could work but it is better to ask your dermatologist. you could find more info here: http://www.rosacea.org
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Louise Reply:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:12 pm
There is no “cure” for Rosacea. Check with your dermatologist.
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Anonymous Reply:
June 10th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
murad has a product for redness that is not as harsh as pro-active, if you are alergic or have sensitive skin the benzoyl incrediant could make it worse.
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Samantha Reply:
July 2nd, 2010 at 7:43 am
I had mild acne and tried Murad. The pamphlet said that my skin would “purge” all of the acne under the skin for a week or two and then clear up. I gave it 3-4 months and all it did was turn my mild acne severe that entire time. I switched to Proactiv, and in about a month it cleared up everything Murad had created. In another month, my skin was clear. I will NEVER buy another Murad product.
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alleberry Reply:
June 21st, 2010 at 7:53 am
Clinique Redness Solutions is great for rosecea. They have cleansing products to face powder that will reduce the redness. I worked for Clinique and was amazed by Just one application on clients.
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RIco Reply:
July 24th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
YOU GUYS HAVE TO TRY THIS I LOVE IT AND CHANGES THE WAY I FEEL ABOUT BEING OUTSIDE. THIS IS A PRODUCT THAT GUARANTEES NO IRRITATION AND IT’S A FOAM NOT A SKIN OATMENT LIKE PROACTIVE TRY IT! IT’S CALLED MaxLarity
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RIco Reply:
July 24th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
MAXCLARITY*
There are some pretty nasty ingredients in the Meaningful Beauty products including parabens which are linked to cancer. An even better skincare line that is all natural is Evan Healy. Amazing and healthy for both you and the planet!
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men can use the meaningful beauty products?
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I tried Meaningful Beauty for almost a year. Pretty good at keeping my skin soft and moist but I didn’t see much of a difference in the appearance of wrinkles… not worth the money.
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Sandy Reply:
July 1st, 2010 at 2:01 am
I agree my skin is soft but it has done nothing for my wrinkles…not worth the money
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Tried the eye cream and woke up with red, swollen eyes. Waited till that cleared up (about 10 days) and tried it again….even worse. Entire face and neck covered with red rash and itchy. A week later, still has not cleared up.
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Sandy Reply:
July 1st, 2010 at 2:05 am
I’m sorry but the eye cream is not any good. My eyes stay puffy all the time.
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Cat Reply:
July 18th, 2010 at 7:28 am
you might be allergic to melons then….
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I am 29yrs old with combo/oily medium skin. I have been using meaningful beauty for a month now and it has done my skin good. The face cleanser i dont like so much. but the glowing serum and the rest i do like! now as far as the day face cream is a bit oily for me seeing that i already have oily skin. i couldnt keep purchasing it though just to see if 10yrs from now ill still look 29! Although I already get many compliments about how young and fresh my skin looks (my family genes do count here too
) Theres just so mouch out there its hard to beleive and try it all!!
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Does anyone know if Meaningful Beauty or its parent company tests on animals? I have looked and looked and cannot find an answer.
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I’ve been using meaningful beauty for over 12mths and I noticed a difference straight away. I got great feed back from friends saying my skin looked really good and no one knew I had changed my products. Only now I have noticed that it’s not working as well, I will be making a switch in products once I’ve finished this last shipment. I also have relised that this product contains PARABENS so I will not go back to this product.
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I would like to purchase the cleanser 5.2 fl. oz and the day moisturizer 4 oz. alone. please advise if possible.
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I have heard way too many negative things about Meaningful Beauty to risk undoing the good thing I’ve got going with Proactiv skincare and Bare Escentuals makeup. The best thing I’ve put on my face for an instant glow is natural vitamin E oil under the powder makeup. I apply immediately after washing and PARTIALLY patting face dry while skin is still moist and pores are open. It softens and nourishes my complexion to a creamy glow. I wash my hands with antibacterial soap before I wash my face. It seems to make a big difference in minimizing my acne flare ups.
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There is nothing out there better than Mary Kay. To the woman that stopped using Mary Kay because she “died and the son took over,” what a shame. You gave up a great product all because it’s sold by another family member and they changed the look of their products. They may look different but they are not different. Still the same great product. I will never stop using it. As for this stuff? I have very oily skin and the last thing it needs is a cream cleanser. For those of you with oily skin, use Mary Kay’s cleanser for oily/combination skin. It is a gel cleanser, not a cream, so it doesn’t clog pours and leaves your skin feeling awesome. You notice a huge difference the first time you use it. I have been using MK for years and will never stop using it. I am not a seller of MK so I am not trying to make a sales pitch. I am being honest. Sorry Cindy!
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I have used Meaningful Beauty for over a year and have had good results. But good skin care also comes from staying out of the sun, drinking lots of water, eating a healthy diet and getting plenty of rest. Skin care products do not work miracles. Not all of the products in one skin care line work for everyone. I like to mix and match different skin care products from different lines. Kinerase and Bliss have great under eye cream and I love Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Daily Face Peel. You’ll see results instantly. Just go to Sephora and ask what’s best for your skin type. And remember to exfoliate daily-especially if you are over 30 years old.
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I’m 42 and I’ve been using this for about 6 weeks and my skin looked amazing immediately and continues to get better and better. I have oily skin that clogs at nothing and much to my amazement, my skin is not only soft, smooth and glowing, it’s completely clear and unclogged. I’ve never used a nightcream before because I was terrified I would wake up with horrible breakouts. I tried it because my sister raved about it, not because of the celebrity endorsement or some rare melon extract. That all being said, reading that it has parabens in it and some other potentially harmful ingredients is alarming, but not enough (at least just yet) to make me stop using it. I had a decent experience with customer service, but have only talked to them one time. I’m set to receive another shipment on 9/13 and there’s no way I’ll need more product by then. It looks like I’ve barely made a dent in any of them and I’ve using everything in the step by step layering process. Sorry to all the people who have had bad experiences and I hope you find something else that works for you. As someone who is product junkie and tried everything, I know how challenging it is. Especially past a certain age when your skin starts making crazy changes.
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I’ve been using MB for 2 months now and have noticed only one thing….that muy skin is much softer than before. I have very oily skin and it’s only gotten worst. Also I’m breaking even more than before. I’m thinking of sticking it out only until this order is up, then I’m cancelling it and moving onto another product. Sorry Cindy….not much of a believer in your product!
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Product is good. However, the customer service (18009270047) are the worst people you could ever talk to. Most of them wouldn’t even check the status of your order nor listen to what the customer has to say. They’re so quick to cut you off and tell you off. I’ve had problems with the automatic shipment ever since 2008. They’re always messing up my orders. Most of the time I’m missing at least 2 items from my designed kit already pre-designed on line. I also filed complaints and email the company. Still, no response. I’m terminating my service with them because it’s exhausting dealing with their incompetent employees.
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I used Dr. Sebagh products along with ProActiv and was really happy with the results…but the Dr. Sebagh products (serum + vit C powder) purchased at Bergdorf Goodman were realllly $$$$. Do any of these Meaningful Beauty products replace those?? They certainly cost a lot less.
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ok where to start I am 35 I noticed after having my son my skin was different color and more wrinkles.I started using meaningful beauty my skin is soft pores on my cheeks look great my nose looks not so good.The neck and chest wrinkled and firm all i have to say is firming is NO help.I guess what I am saying I need help with face products anyone please
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