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Meaningful Beauty is an anti-aging skincare system designed by former model Cindy Crawford and Dr. Jean-Louis Sebagh. It is backed by Guthy Renker LLC which is a marketing company that sells beauty products directly to consumers, most notably Proactiv.
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Meaningful Beauty – Quick Facts & Specs
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Pros And Cons Of Meaningful Beauty
- They features a variety of skin care products that have been for the most part well-received by users
- Some ingredients can help to regulate oxidation
- Some of the products help protect your skin from sun damage
- Ingredients like sodium hydroxide can actually irritate and inflame the skin
- The products may not absorb thoroughly into the skin
- The cleansing products may not be enough if you wear a lot of makeup
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*All individuals are unique. Your results can and will vary.
How Does It Work? – The Science Behind Meaningful Beauty
For this section, we will focus on superoxide dismutase as it is a featured component of Meaningful Beauty products. In essence, superoxide dismutase (SOD) is an antioxidant that can be derived from plants including melon fruit extract. Its role in keeping skin looking young is essentially by stymieing the effects of oxidation on the skin.
According to the Journal of Cell Biology[1], the enzymes in SOD have an effect on reactive oxidation species. Reaction oxidative species are toxins that damage the skin. Long-term oxidative damage on the skin can lead to the inability to heal or repair the skin, as well as signs of photoaging including wrinkling, dyspigmentation, and blemishes. SOD helps limit the toxicity of reactive oxygen species and reduce their damaging effects on the skin.
Meaningful Beauty Ingredients – The Breakdown
Most of the ingredients in the Meaningful Beauty line contain something called superoxide dismutase which is the featured ingredient. The products also contain the following:
Palmitic Acid (Age recovery Cream) – Palmitic acid is used in may beauty products to hide blemishes. Chemical Safety Facts tells us that palmitic acid has been deemed generally safe and that it is naturally found in beeswax.
Sodium Hydroxide (Skin Softening Cleanser) – Sodium Hydroxide, also referred to as lye, is an inorganic base that is used in skin products at low concentrations to maintain pH balance, according to EWG.
Dextrin Palmitate (Plumping Lip Gloss) – Dextrin Palmitate, according to Skin Deep Cosmetics Database (EWG) is a surfactant and emulsifying agent.
Customer Questions and Answers
Q: How to Use Meaningful Beauty?
A: We will go over a few instructions for a few of the products, but note that all Meaningful Beauty products will have the directions printed clearly on the label or product container:
- Plumping Lip Gloss – Apply an ample amount directly to the lips and reapply as needed throughout the day.
- Remodeling Lip Serum – Apply the serum both day and night around the lip area, allowing for enough time to absorb
- Skin Softening Cleanser – You are to apply the cleanser onto dry skin, rubbing it in a circular motion. Then, rinse it off with warm water.
Q: How Much Does Meaningful Beauty Products Cost?
A: The prices of the Meaningful Beauty products run the gamut from $24 to $98. You can buy them all individually or you can opt for a 5-piece set which consists of the Skin Softening Cleanser, Youth Activating Melon Serum, Anti-Aging Day Crème w/ Environmental Protection SPF30, Age Recovery Night Crème w/ Melon Extract & Retinol, and the Lifting Eye Crème for $49.95 with membership.
There is also a 7-piece combo set that consists of everything the 5-piece set does plus the Skin Brightening Decollete & Neck SPF15 and the Dark Spot Correcting Treatment. This package costs $69.95 with membership.
Q: Does it have any Side Effects?
A: The Meaningful Beauty products are generally safe. Although no major side effects have been reported those with sensitive skin may experience dryness or irritation. Just make sure to keep them all out of your eyes.
We recommend trying Miami MD Skincare, a skincare line made up of five anti-aging skin care products and one supplement for skin, hair, and nails. The line relies heavily on peptides and other anti-aging substances like Progelin, Matrixyl 3000, Argirelin, and others, which can reduce wrinkles and lines.
Q: What is the Meaningful Beauty Return & Refund Policy?
A: If you bought any of their products from their official site you have a money-back guarantee that lasts for 60 days. You can return the container of your product or products within 60 days of your purchase for a full refund. However, if you bought their products from an authorized third-party seller you will only have the option to return your products for an exchange and not a refund. This product exchange offer for authorized third-party sellers also lasts for 60 days.
Q: How to Contact Meaningful Beauty?
A: You can contact the customer service of Meaningful Beauty by calling Meaningful Beauty’s phone numbers.
Toll-Free Number:
(800) 927-0047
Customer Service::
(800) 927-0047, (866) 270-5675, (888) 437-1512, (888) 451-0664
Corporate Office Address:
Guthy-Renker LLC
1845 Brevard Rd.
Arden, North Carolina 28704
United States
Meaningful Beauty Customer Reviews & Results
As stated earlier the Meaningful Beauty products have been generally well-received. There are much more positive reviews than negative. Some of the main knocks against it is that the price did not justify the results.
Meaningful Beauty Reviews
Positive:
- makes skin feel soft and smooth
- makes a difference in as little as a month
Negative:
- did not make much of a difference at all
- did not absorb completely into the skin
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Meaningful Beauty – Where to Buy and How to Save
You can buy the products on the amazon where you will be offered lower prices if you enroll in the membership program, which is essentially an auto-ship subscription. You can also buy the products form third-party retail sites where they may be cheaper.
Meaningful Beauty Alternatives
There are some alternative products worth taking a look at. Check out the following comparison:
| Brand | Price | Active Ingredients |
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| Meaningful Beauty | Variable | Palmitic Acid (Age recovery Cream), Sodium Hydroxide (Skin Softening Cleanser), Dextrin Palmitate (Plumping Lip Gloss) |
| InvisiCrepe Body Balm | $60 | niacinamide, DL Lipids, and ribose |
| Plexaderm Skincare | $59.95 | Titanium Dioxide, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, hydrolyzed rice protein |
| Crepe Erase | $49.95 | Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Beeswax |
| LifeCell | $189 | Hyaluronic Acid, Retinol (Vitamin A), DMAE (Deanol), Ubiquinone, Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C), Plant Stem Cells |
| Lush Lift Cream | $21.39 | Ceramides 2, Argireline, and Matrixyl 3000 |
| Musely FaceRx | $30-$80 | Tretinoin, Hyaluronic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Cucumber Extract |
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*All individuals are unique. Your results can and will vary.
The Bottom Line
The Meaningful Beauty line of products seems to be generally high quality. Most people like what it has done for their skin but don’t expect a miracle. It is not the cheapest nor is it the most expensive brand of skincare products you will find so we are not raving about this product but we would not discourage anyone with mild skin problems to try it out either.
All in all, it seems that Meaningful Beauty does have the capability to make a mild difference in the appearance and texture of the skin of the user. However, it is unlikely to help with long-standing, deep-set wrinkles or significant sun damage on the skin.
Is There Anything Else I Should Know about Meaningful Beauty?
The good news about these products is that they are generally considered safe. Again, unless you have extremely sensitive skin, you should be fine to use this brand. Just be aware that its effects on your skin may be limited, and consider a consultation with a dermatologist prior to use.
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[1] Superoxide dismutases: Dual roles in controlling ROS damage and regulating ROS signaling. https://rupress.org/jcb/article/217/6/1915/39308/Superoxide-dismutases-Dual-roles-in-controlling
[2]Palmitic Acid https://www.chemicalsafetyfacts.org/chemicals/palmitic-acid/
[3] Dextrin Palmitate https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/701901-DEXTRIN_PALMITATE/
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Expensive and ineffective, malodorous and watery product
I tried the product with my first order. I did not expect them to send more and charge more and I had a hard time getting customer service to stop sending these products. The entire line did absolutely nothing for my skin.
Average products. Difficult customer service.
The kits have piled up – especially during COVID-19 when most of us are working from home or not working at all. Called to cancel and got resistance and heavy sales pressure pitch to simply delay the next shipment. Meaningful Beauty would be doing right by customers to give us the option of slowing down the automatic deliveries. If I could have done that, I might have continued. But, it’s a giant corporation and while the CSR was polite, there’s no real personal service.
Little results with Meaningful Beauty. Hidden charges
I ordered the product off the TV. Initially for $59. I thought I noticed differences but three months in, my face looks the same. The Meaningful Beauty company signs you up for automatic shipment and payments at $81/month thereafter and sends the standard products. Once you order, you are locked into at least 3 automatic payments of $81. Nothing on the TV ad stated this. BBB has MANY complaints of this aspect as well as difficulty in canceling and the company continues to charge.
Meaningful Beauty is amazing
I bought it one month ago and immediately made my face appear firmer and my face was so smooth. After a few weeks my skin is brighter I love it. Definitely wait a few minutes before you apply sunblock…This is a must so that your skin doesn’t burn. Also, I would like to say, this Meaningful Beauty review is very informative.
DO NOT BUY Meaningful Beauty by Cindy Crawford!
I bought this for my mom for $70 – first of all this product did nothing for my mom. Some Meaningful Beauty products actually burned her skin, but who cares, right? Like it was a present & we tried it and it didn’t work. So what! FALSE! These cheaters have been taking money out of my account for 5 months. It was listed under subscription so I kept looking over it…when I tried to get my money back, the chat people asked me to call but they aren’t able to find my account. Horrible company!
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Terrible, it has alcohol in it my eyes tear…terribly never buy this product. My family and my self are in health care. Will never buy meaningful beauty by Cindy Crawford.
Customer service is bad
I tried this product for anti-aging. I didn’t notice any difference from the products I currently use.
Horrible customer service. Don’t get sucked in. The product is nothing special and their customer service stinks.
Turns skin red and they won’t refund
I purchased a trial. And it auto renewed. When I contacted them about how red and irritated my skin was to cancel they refused to cancel immediately and are still charging me for 90 days. The product doesn’t work if you have sensitive skin. And the customer service is garbage. Really terrible treatment of people during this economic crisis.
Too expensive and over-hyped product
This product is best for softness and moisture but I noticed some white pimples around my eyes may be due to some allergic or chemical reactions. Also, it’s quite expensive so would look for better options.