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Meaningful Beauty is a skin care system collaboration between model Cindy Crawford and her dermatologist Dr. Jean-Louis Sebagh, and it promises to keep you looking wrinkle-free and gorgeous.

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Meaningful Beauty Review: Is It Worth It?

By Lydia Noyes

Updated on: Apr 16, 2019

What Is Meaningful Beauty?

Created by model Cindy Crawford and her personal dermatologist Dr. Jean-Louis Sebagh, Meaningful Beauty is a skincare system designed to give you gorgeous skin no matter your age.

This line of skincare products relies on superoxide dismutase (known as “SOD”), which is an antioxidant found in Charentais melons, an heirloom variety from the South of France.

According to the company website, this compound deserves credit for helping Crawford keep her youthful glow for the past twenty years.

The company’s self-reported clinical findings share similar results, as the Meaningful Beauty states that more than 90% of their test participants thought their skin appeared firmer and that their pores looked smaller at the end of a 12-week perception study.

There’s reason to believe there’s something to these claims, as a 2018 review of SOD’s potential showed that this enzyme offers a powerful defense against oxidative stress, which can lead to physical deterioration and age your skin’s appearance.

But will the Meaningful Beauty line actually give you the skin of a model? We’ll look closer at those claims in the rest of this article. First, let’s look at what products they sell.

Meaningful Beauty Products

At the time of writing, Meaningful Beauty offered a range of skincare products that included the following: (Because cosmetic ingredients are traditionally sorted by most prevalent to least on the label, we’ve highlighted either the top five ingredients or the listed active ingredients for each product.)

Skin Softening Cleanser

This mild cleanser is formulated to gently remove oil and impurities while keeping your skin at its natural pH level. You’re supposed to use it twice daily, cleansing your skin with gentle circular motions before rinsing it off with warm water.

Top five ingredients: Propylene glycol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, sodium laureth sulfate, sodium laureth-8 sulfate.

Youth Activating Melon Serum

This serum contains melon leaf stem cells to visibly plump and firm your skin for a brighter, more even skin tone. The company states it also works to prevent the signs of sun damage by keeping your skin protected and moisturized. It’s best to apply one pump of serum to both your face and neck twice a day.

Top five ingredients: Glycerin, isononyl isononanoate, propanediol, betaine, pentylene glycol.

Anti-Aging Day Creme with Environmental Protection SPF 30

This daily moisturizer is meant to protect your skin from the sun and other environmental aggressors like blue light, infrared light, and pollution that can lead to signs of premature aging. For best results, apply a thin layer to your face and neck after using the Melon Serum, and gently massage it into your skin.

Active Ingredients: Avobenzone 3.0%, homosalate 10.0%, octisalate 5.0%, oxybenzone 4.5%.

Age Recovery Night Creme with Melon Extract and Retinol

Meant to restore your skin overnight, this night crème relies on melon stem cells and retinol to help you wake up with firmer, smoother skin with fewer visible fine lines and wrinkles. Apply a thin layer of the crème before bed to let its active ingredients work on your skin all night.

Top five ingredients: Isononyl isononanoate, ethylhexyl palmitate, polyglyceryl-10 distearate, prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil.

Lifting Eye Creme- Advanced Formula

Designed to banish the appearance of dark circles under your eyes, this crème has a lightweight, silky formula that contains hyaluronic acid to restore moisture and elasticity to your face. The crème is meant to be applied twice a day, and you can wear it over the Eye Enhancing Serum for the best results.

Top five ingredients: Oleyl erucate, glycerin, dimethicone, hydrolyzed hazelnut protein, cetearyl alcohol.

Skin Brightening Decollete & Neck SPF15

This cream is designed to protect your neck and chest from the signs of aging by adding moisture back to dull, dry skin so that it becomes smooth and soft again. You can apply the cream in the mornings on dry skin, taking care to massage it all in.

Active Ingredients: Avobenzone 3.0%, octinoxate 7.5%, octisalate 5.0%, oxybenzone 5.0%.

Dark Spot Correcting Treatment

Designed to fight the signs of sun damage on your skin, this treatment relies on 2% hydroquinone to fade dark spots and other pigment discolorations. You can apply it to the areas you want to fade and then put sunscreen overtop for an extra level of protection.

Active Ingredient: hydroquinone 2%.

Meaningful Beauty Ingredients: Benefits and Possible Side Effects

To get a better sense of what Meaningful Beauty ingredients mean for your health, we chose to look at their purpose and possible side effects on the EWG (Environmental Working Group) cosmetic database.

From what we found, the majority of the most common ingredients in these products fall into the following categories: fragrance agents, emulsion stabilizers, surfactants, skin conditioning agents, solvents, sunscreen agents, and a skin bleaching agent (hydroquinone). This is standard for skincare products.

Are there other takeaways from these ingredients? We think a few are worthy of extra attention, including sodium laureth sulfate, the alcohols and fragrance agents, and the active ingredients in the sunscreen products.

According to the cosmeticsinfo.com, sodium laureth sulfate is a surfactant that is popular in many skincare products. There have been widespread rumors in recent years that the compound can trigger potentially worrisome health effects like cancer.

However, a re-review of the compound in 2002 by the Cosmetics Ingredient Review deemed it safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products. Saying that, some people find sodium laureth sulfate to be irritating because it can disrupt your skin’s natural sebum production and dry it out.

The EWG database calls attention to potentially troubling ingredients in sunscreen products. Because sunscreens are meant to be spread thickly over large parts of your body, even trace amounts can lead to problems.

According to the database, active ingredients like oxybenzone and avobenzone—both found in Meaningful Beauty products—can mimic hormones and lead to unintended health effects that aren’t well understood. Oxybenzone is considered the most troubling, as it can trigger allergic skin reactions.

Likewise, the labeling of many Meaningful Beauty ingredients as “fragrances” doesn’t tell us much about them. That’s because the EWG database states the term is often used to represent an undisclosed mixture of different scent compounds. This may be cause for concern, as some companies use it as a legal loophole to find the names of “extra” ingredients, and some fragrance agents can trigger allergies or lead to respiratory distress.

Meaningful Beauty Cost

At the time of writing, Meaningful Beauty products are sold on the company website in bundles.

The company offered both a five-piece ($49.95) and seven-piece ($69.95) system, with shipping included in the price.

Each system provides you with a thirty-day supply of the product, and the primary difference between the two is that only the seven-piece system includes the Skin Brightening Neck & Decollete and Dark Spot Correcting Treatment.

Regardless of which option you choose, you can also select a collection of free add-ons with your first order. This is either a Skin Rejuvenating Trio (valued at $90) or an Eye Crème & Lip Duo (valued at $80).

Both of these purchases automatically enroll you in Meaningful Beauty’s auto-delivery program, which means that you will be shipped new products every twelve weeks. It’s possible to adjust this frequency from four to 20 weeks if you need a different timeframe.

The add-ons aren’t included in future orders and that the size of the order triples so you will need to pay three times your initial order cost plus $14.99 for shipping.

It’s possible to customize the amount and type of products you receive each order by logging into your online account, and the Meaningful Beauty’s terms and conditions state that you can reschedule or cancel future orders at any time by contacting customer service online or at (800)927-0047.

All Meaningful Beauty purchases come with a 60-day money back guarantee. If you aren’t happy with your purchase, you can return the containers—even if they are empty—and they will refund your full purchase price, minus shipping and handling.

A Look at Customer Reviews of Meaningful Beauty

To be frank, customer feedback of Meaningful Beauty on our website wasn’t optimal. The company averaged under two stars after 35 reviews, and the majority of negative complaints came from people who struggled with their return policy.

Specifically, they reported that they couldn’t get the company to refund their purchase price and that customer service was difficult to work with.

Many people also wrote that the results they noticed weren’t worth the monthly cost for the products, though others mentioned that their friends and family were commenting on how well rested and younger they looked.

Wellness advocate Mary Beckett from Blue Ice Essentials told us that she is a big fan of Cindy’s product line.

“I have used it for nine years. My skin looks better now than when I started and when I started, everyone I knew noticed the difference,” she said.

Amazon reviews also offer insight into Meaningful Beauty’s reputation. Both collections and individual products average between 3.5 and 4 stars, and many people reported that using the products led to subtle improvements in their skin.

Others stated that the results weren’t impressive and that they didn’t approve of the ingredients within the products so they weren’t planning on repurchasing them.

Our Test of Meaningful Beauty

Below, is our video review of this product line with an in-depth analysis of the effectiveness of these products and our tips for navigating the company’s automatic subscription policy.

“Overall, these products are formulated with ingredients that are really good for your skin, with the exception of the occasional alcohol and fragrance…[saying that], for those with acne-prone skin these products might be too heavy,” HighYa reviewer Olga Belous concluded. “Because these products tend to feel heavier on the skin, I would be careful if you are someone who is prone to breaking out.”

The Bottom Line

Saying all this, do we think that Meaningful Beauty is worth a purchase? We are hesitant to give it a glowing recommendation, as our video review and previous customer feedback highlight some concerns about the value of these products compared to the competition and the potential difficulty of dealing with customer service to cancel your membership.

Overall, we think that reviews show that using Meaningful Beauty can lead to subtle improvements in your skin.

Those who want more dramatic results or who are prone to breaking out might want to look elsewhere, as we learned that these products have the potential to clog your pores and potentially exacerbate acne.

If you don’t want to get tied into an auto-subscription service, we recommend looking into buying Meaningful Beauty products from other retailers like Amazon or Ulta Beauty. This lets you purchase just the products you want without getting tied into a reoccurring order.

And, if you’re curious about the oxidative stress-fighting effects of superoxide dismutase, it might be worth tracking down some Charentais melons for the dinner table.

Though this French heirloom might be hard to find in American grocery stores, I’ve personally had success ordering the seeds online and growing them in my home garden.

Clinical evidence supporting the fact that consuming SOD gives you similar skincare benefits is lacking.

Following a healthy diet filled with fruits and vegetables can do wonders for your skin. Either way, it’s never a bad idea to add more fresh produce to your diet.

Customer Reviews

1.9 Stars out of 60 Reviews
5 Star:13% 4 Star:5% 3 Star:5% 2 Star:10% 1 Star:66%
22% Recommend This Company
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Posted on Jul 16, 2015

Pleasant surprise!

By Mary Rogers, Verified Reviewer

Over the years I've tried just about every anti-aging product on the market. I'm nearing 60 and had begun to see the signs of aging around my eyes, mouth and neck.

Without telling anyone that I had ordered Meaningful Beauty, I thought I'd give it a try and see if there were any noticeable improvement in my skin. The best way to find out if it's not your imagination is to allow family and friends to comment one way or another after some time has passed.

As it turned out, there was an amazing improvement in all the areas I mentioned earlier. A friend of my daughter's told me I looked younger than the last time she saw me (approximately 6 month ago) and wanted to know what I was doing differently.

My youngest daughter said she couldn't believe how much smoother and wrinkle free my under eyes looked and my neighbor wanted to know how I was eliminating the lines around my mouth.

Yes, the product makes your skin feel amazing and look much healthier. But when I start getting responses from people who normally wouldn't say anything - then I know it does what they claim it will. I'm a firm believer in giving a new product several months before passing judgment. For some of us, it takes longer for the improvement to reveal themselves. I was one of the lucky ones. Those improvements revealed themselves almost instantly.

So thank you Cindy Crawford. I may not have skin that looks as amazing as yours, but you don't mind spreading the wealth and giving us all a chance to look and feel younger.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 27 People Have Voted

Posted on Apr 18, 2018

I LOVE this product!

By Anna Mason, South Lake Tahoe, CA, Verified Reviewer

Hello. I have been using the MB line for over five years now. I use the eye cream, day cream, and serum daily. I am 42 years old and it took me a long time to find a product that works this well for me. This product line makes me look younger and my skin feels amazing. I have sensitive skin and eyes, these creams are non-oily, light, and makes my skin supple and hydrated without any irritation. I think the price is very reasonable compared for example to Avon, and the results are far more better. Thank you, Cindy, for sharing your secret! I was not paid to write this review; this is just my honest opinion.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 21 People Have Voted

Posted on Nov 9, 2018

Best product for me

By Angelia C., Gig Harbor, WA, Verified Reviewer

I’ve tried SEVERAL different types of face routines in the past. From Oil of Olay to MaryKay. Being a redhead, and have super sensitive skin made it difficult to find a product. All the products I tried either broke me out, gave me a rash, or burned my skin. I’ve been blessed with a good complexion. I recently started noticing…signs of my true age. I had seen the advertisement for Meaningful Beauty numerous times, and I had thought about trying it. I finally ordered the kit. And I absolutely love it! My skin hasn’t broken out, no burning, no rashes. I would seriously suggest you try this. Especially, if you have sensitive skin.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 10 People Have Voted

Posted on Jun 19, 2019

12 plus years using Meaningful Beauty

By Pamela B., Florida, Verified Reviewer

This product is absolutely amazing! I've been using this product for years, I dearly love how it has helped my skin with the aging process. I am 53 years old and have used it since the first commercial I saw years ago. I don't have wrinkles like most women my age. I have to give credit to Meaningful Beauty. Thank you Cindy Crawford and your famous doctor in helping develop and market this product.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 7 People Have Voted

Posted on Dec 10, 2020

Love it!

By Marnita C., Greensboro, NC, Verified Reviewer

I have been using these products for 6 months. I have always been told that my skin is beautiful, very smooth. Within one month of using these products, I was asked was I dating a younger man because my skin was really glowing? I noticed the difference. The facial cleanser is perfect and very gentle. I don’t need everything. You can customize your kit. Thank you Cindy for these wonderful products!

Length of Use: 6–12 months

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

Pricing

Product

Professionalism of the staff

It auto expresses

Helpful Review? 3 People Have Voted

Posted on Jan 21, 2021

Best stuff ever

By Sara A., North Carolina, Verified Reviewer

I have been using these products for several years now. I have a high-stress job, young kids, and a military spouse. These stressors typically pre-age skin. However, every time I go home my family is always amazed at how I look. They say that I look the same now that I did five or 10 years ago. I attribute this to a healthy lifestyle and also these skincare products. I always smile when people ask if I am the youngest sibling, which is definitely not the case.

Length of Use: 2+ years

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

The high quality of their products

The flexible membership

The member gifts and discounts

The time it takes to receive products after placing an order

It’s expensive, but you get what you’re paying for

Helpful Review? 1 Person Has Voted

Posted on Oct 23, 2021

The best anti-aging products!

By Nenita B., Springfield, MO, Verified Reviewer

I am 45 years old and have been using Meaningful Beauty since my early 30's. I look like I'm in my twenties! My mother ordered and introduced this to me.

Give this system a chance! The first melon serum is the best, and after a few months, you will absolutely see a difference in your skin. Your wrinkles will literally start to almost disappear. I do not like the newest melon serum, it leaves stickiness on your skin. The eye-lifting cream is one of the best! I've tried many expensive skincare lines but meaningful beauty is truly my go-to. I tried another line for a year that's over $2000 and realized my wrinkles were forming and I looked tired. The melon serum and glowing serum give you this incredible lift and radiance!

I promise, give this product a chance and you'll see results. It actually bothers me to see these horrible reviews. If you're worried about fraud, you can buy on Amazon.

Length of Use: 2+ years

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

After a few months I looked 10 years younger

Great price

Truthfulness about the melon reversing aging

Hard to reach someone

First time ordering agent knew nothing about the product

I didn't receive a free gift once

Helpful Review? 1 Person Has Voted

Posted on Apr 21, 2022

Love it!

By Laura A. , Pleasantly Valley, NY

Have been using on and off for 12 years. People still cannot guess my age – I’m going to be 65. People think I’m in my early 50’s. I would recommend this product to anyone.

Will be ordering more!

Length of Use: 2+ years

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

Eye cream

Face mask

Scrub

Did break out

Posted on Jun 5, 2018

Mostly good product and experiences

By Lee M., Virginia, Verified Reviewer

I've been a customer for almost a year now. Regarding the products, they worked better than OK, but, not as fantastically as they purported. I will continue to use them, as they're better than the Olay Regenerist system I was using.

When I called to order my initial kit, I'd researched it online first after seeing it on TV for months. I also quizzed the customer service agent (sounded like he was in India!) regarding recurring shipments and their costs. I mean, really...really...who doesn't ask these kinds of questions?! It's a no-brainer! Even if I hadn't done my due diligence, I would (and did) ask a lot of questions and clarifications of the customer service guy. He tried to double talk me, quickly, but I made him slow down and repeat everything. Those of you who didn't, look in the mirror, you're far too trusting and assumed a lot without verifying you were on the same page as they were (which you obviously weren't).

I do feel badly for you all that have commented about extra charges (you pay in three monthly installments) as well as those of you who unknowingly received your recurring shipment and charges to their card. You learned a costly lesson, but, you now know how to avoid it in the future.

Yes, I do believe the company was a bit more than slick in their conversations with you, but, you were also party to those phone calls. With me, at least, the customer service agents had to summarize all the info at the end of every call (where they spoke very fast!). This is where I asked them to slow down and repeat clearly for me. All misunderstandings were then addressed and fixed. Not to mention, I had the name of the person I was speaking with each time!

I wish you all the best of luck, and sincerely hope that I didn't just screw up my good luck with them!

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 18 People Have Voted

Posted on Aug 2, 2018

Happy with the product

By Darla E., Virginia Beach, VA, Verified Reviewer

I have used this product for a couple years and I am satisfied with the product. Yes, this is a renewal program (most of the online products are now) but if you go into being aware of this, you have the option to cancel. If you get the product in the mail and you don't want to be charged for a recurring charge, then call the day the product arrives and cancel your account. I have never had any trouble with the customer service.

Yes, it is customer service and they will try and keep you in the program, but if you tell them no (it might take a couple times) they do understand that no means no. The product has a very pleasant smell, it has never caused any breakouts on my face out and I do have sensitive skin. It goes on smooth, it feels light on the face and not like the heavy cream. I will never look like Cindy Crawford, but I do like her product. It might not have gotten rid of the wrinkles I already have, but I do feel like it has prevented me from getting more.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 20 People Have Voted

Posted on Feb 16, 2019

So far no complaints...

By Stacy S., Eugene, OR, Verified Reviewer

I ordered an initial "trial" kit for $39.95 with a money-back guarantee after 90 days. After just two weeks I saw no changes so I called asking for my money back. I didn't want to forget and get caught paying $40+ per month for a product that wasn't working for me. The man on the line suggested I continue to try the products and he would move my larger shipment date to 3/2019. I did what he said and slowly I began receiving compliments like, "Did you go on a cruise? You look tan and rested." I wasn't seeing much of a change, but now at 90+ days, I can say I do. I almost feel as if I can't live without certain products. I do mix with others that I love like Origins and Oil of Olay, but I am sold on the Ultra Lifting and Filling Treatment, the Antioxidant Day Cream, and the Skin Brightening Decollete and neck treatment. On the site it lets you customize and sub other products, so I am trying the neck firming cream. I have a ton of the eye cream left so I will sub it with something, as well.

I think these products are great to try to see what works for you. As far as money, you will have to budget and weigh if you feel it's worth $50 a month. For me that is 8 less trips to Starbucks, so...we shall see.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 19 People Have Voted
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