I purchased the Clear Future range and have been using it consistently for 5 weeks now. I have blemish prone and combination skin (oily t-zone, dry cheeks).
I have used the products in this order (the website's recommended usage is slightly different to how I am using it) ---
AM routine: Deep Pore Blemish Cleanser, Exfoliating Blemish Pads, Intensive Calming Blemish Lotion (on spots only), Mattifying Blemish Lotion (regular spf on top to finish).
EVENING routine: Cleanser, Blemish Pads, Calming Blemish Lotion and then alternate between Mattifying Blemish Lotion or Soothing Overnight Mask (I wouldn't use both as it makes my skin really sticky).
In the PM I would sometimes do the same AM routine (if I had a gym workout or a day out etc) or just use the Blemish Pads and Mattifying Blemish Lotion. I cut the Blemish Pads in half to make them last longer and also because one whole pad had so much excess solution on it which was too much product for my face.
After 5 weeks, my skin definitely feels more supple than before, it has a nice bounce to it. The Soothing Overnight Mask is absolutely amazing and reduces any new red spots overnight, I use it every 2 nights but will increase it to every night once my skin gets used to it. I am not a fan of the Mattifying Blemish Lotion as it dries sticky on my oily t-zone, but once I put my spf on top of it, it is fine.
The reason for 3 stars is because I feel the products are very strong for the skin. I had a huge breakout within the first 2 weeks as my skin got used to the products. I would not recommend starting all the products at the same time, start each product a day or two (or even a week) after the other to let your skin get used to it. The Blemish Pads will make your skin dry and peel around spots so bear that in mind if you're starting this regime. My skin looks slightly worse than before due to the new breakouts but I am hoping that once my skin gets used to this regime and the new pH, it will settle.
I will post an update when I am 3 months in to this regime.
BE
Belle
Thank you for reading my honest review!
Thank you for reading my honest review about Arbonne.
I was both a consumer and a Brand Ambassador for this company for a year and a half.
As a customer, I purchased from all their ranges: nutrition, make-up, skincare and haircare. I opened an account for a flat fee of £30 (that you renew every year if you want to keep the business account and/or the preferred client account).
PRODUCT:
It is why I am leaving a 3-star review, it is because the products were not good enough for me and one of the reasons I also left the business.
Nutrition: not convinced. I bought several different brands before Arbonne, consumed Arbonne for 1,5 year and back to consuming other brands that work better than Arbonne. Their famous energy fizz have nothing exceptional. Their collagen fizz are not good. Their greens balance tastes much better than other brands but does not work as good as the one I consume right now. The digestive fizz was not as good as other brands. The protein powders tasted good though. The infusions were really good: tasty and you can tell they do not contain fake flavouring.
Skincare: is a real rip-off. I reacted to some of the products! The creams are not good at all. Too expensive for what they are. Cheaper brands would have done the same job and even better. It was a real disappointment after paying all this money in creams I thought would have changed my skin!
Make-up: is really good. You can tell it contains much less chemicals than other brands, especially the mascara (which I really miss!).
Haircare: I sadly have very difficult (afro) hair and many brands do not work on my type of hair. So I was looking forward to find a great solution with Arbonne. I only ordered one product from this range and it was not suitable/good for my hair type.
BUSINESS
MLM business is suitable for many people but not for everyone and I am one of them. I am in the fitness/dance industry and my social media is in this field. I should be the perfect person for this business but it did not work. It works FAST and WELL if you already are an influencer with a large following audience. If you do not have this massive advantage, you have to go out to network face to face and/or the internet. Expect rejections all the time. I was prepared for it because I built a first business on my own before and I was used to network. So I did not leave these shutting doors stop me. I knew it would not be a get rich quick theme. Months after months and a year and a half later after speaking with MANY people and after applying countless strategies to get 'YES, I AM IN' I ended on the disappointing '0 nul' result... no one said yes and even with all my social media on point, my bubbly outgoing and friendly personality and with my positive mindset, it simply did not work.
CONCLUSION
Overall, the products are average. I reacted to some of them, they were not impressive at all but some specific ones were very good. It is way too slow if you do not have a good audience following on your social media. You always hear these amazing success stories of people who made it to the top of the company (4 levels only) within the space of 6/7 months but they were all influencers. The reality for 'normal' people is that it will take time, commitment and dedication like any businesses in general.
So now I am back being an entrepreneur developing my own business ideas which I enjoy much more. Why promoting a brand for many years if I can be the successful business woman in the same amount of time? When I told my mentor at Arbonne, she was understanding but tried to convince me to stay. If you do not have creativity and/or business ideas but want to be a business person then you should join a MLM company if you are patient. Your mentor (if they are good) will train and coach you. It will lead you to the top and perks that this company offers but again with the time and effort it needs to be build a business.
If you are an influencer already then you should also join a MLM company! It will be a great way to monetise your audience.
If you are like me, a very creative person but still trying to build a business then keep going on the entrepreneurial road and avoid MLM companies which will be a waste of time.
I hope my story will bring relevant information to some of you whether you hesitate to join the business side or if you just want to consume the products.
All the best!
CU
customer
Don't let them fool you!!
Arbonne products are great because they are more natural than others but I believe they charge a ridiculous fee and they kill you on the shipping!!
Not only that but they ask you to donate every time you place an order!! I’m pretty sure the CEO and higher ups could take care of that considering their prices are so high!!
Oh, and don’t let them fool you...professing can take up to 72 hours so don’t think you can order at the last minute and get your products in the time frame they claim.
