Meaningful Beauty – Review & Giveaway
Cindy Crawford’s Meaningful Beauty is a 7 step skin care regimen. The face behind it, Cindy Crawford is well known. Her career began in 1983, and since then she has graced over 600 magazine covers and is one of the world’s most recognized models.
A little bit about the concept of the line from meaningful beauty’s website:
Your body has a natural defense against the breakdown of collagen in your skin’s cells: antioxidants. These essential compounds are designed to prevent free radical formation in your system and help minimize environmental damage to your skin.
The concept behind Meaningful Beauty’s formulas was born when Europe’s leading cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Jean-Louis Sebagh, learned that scientists had discovered a rare French melon that stayed fresh and firm much longer than similar varieties. This melon contained a powerful “first generation” antioxidant (superoxide dismutase), which preliminary studies suggest, prevents the formation of new free radical species. By utilizing this first generation antioxidant, Meaningful Beauty’s formulas are designed to help protect your skin against the visible signs of aging in a remarkable way.
The line includes:
- Cleanse – Skin Softening Cleanser
- Protect – Day Moisture
- Repair – Night Fluid
- Revitalize – Eye Cream
- Purify – Masque
- Condition – Neck Cream
- Renew – Glowing Serum
Pros:
Cleanse Skin Softening Cleanser
The cleanse is a creamy gel. You apply it onto dry skin, and then rinse with warm water and a washcloth. This doesn’t lather, but goes on like a gel. It rinses easily and doesn’t make your skin feel tight. It is formulated for sensitive skin and won’t irritate. I can attest to this as I have sensitive skin which wasn’t irritated by cleanse, or the rest of the line for that matter. I always test my cleansers to see how good of a job they do but using a toner afterward. If you’ve ever used a toner, you’ll see how much dirt and makeup can be left over on your skin even after you cleanse. I was pleasantly surprised to see how well of a job Cleanse did as I had hardly any dirt and makeup left over after I had used it.
Protect Day Moisture
The day moisture is very light weight and absorbs quickly. I sometimes notice with moisturizers that I have to wait 5-10 minutes to apply my foundation, to give the moisturizer time to absorb. I can apply my foundation a minute after I’ve used this moisturizer and it blends nicely because the moisturizer has already been absorbed into my skin. It has a SPF of 20 which is higher than most other daily moisturizers. I like this because it gives my face added protection. It also sports antioxidants which help protect your skin against free radicals.
Repair Night Fluid
I liked this little exerpt that they had on their website about the night fluid:
When you sleep, your skin has important “repair” work to do. Maintenance 2 is specially formulated to benefit the skin overnight. Our 11 key ingredients help rejuvenate damaged skin to improve skin’s firmness and diminish the visible signs of aging. Skin will appear softer and healthier-looking overnight. You’ll wake up looking revitalized and refreshed. Note: Maintenance 2 is a unique type of night cream, but don’t let the light texture fool you. It’s delivering intensive moisture and nutrients to the skin.
I always expect night time creams to be heavy as the one I had been using is just that. This night time fluid is lightweight, but my skin feels so nice in the morning. I like knowing that it’s doing it’s job rejuvenating damaged skin.
Revitalize Eye Cream
This cream is really gentle around the eye area and helps eliminate with pulling when you apply foundation or concealer afterwards. I helps fight crows feet and fine lines around the eyes, and helps eyes appear brighter. As I work graveyard shifts and have two little boys, there are some mornings I only get a few hours of sleep. I notice that this eye cream with a little bit of concealer on top does a wonderful job masking some of that puffiness and sleep deprived look.
Purify Masque
Who doesn’t love a little pampering? The masque is great for this. You apply it and keep it on for 15-20 minutes. It has a nice cooling sensation and as it dries, it somewhat hardens. It was easy to wash off, and I definitely feel like my skin looked and felt rejuvenated.
Condition Neck Cream
I think it’s wonderful that this line has a cream especially for your neck. I think this part of us sometimes gets neglected. It is filled with antioxidants and feels so nice and silky. Like the entire line, it absorbs quickly. This has to be one of the aspects I like most about this line, the fact that everything absorbs quickly, leaving your skin feeling velvety soft.
Renew Glowing Serum
The name of this is just what it is. It smoothes and conditions while rejuvenating skin cells. Everytime I use it, I notice an immediate difference. My skin tone looks smoother and brighter.
Cons:
Cleanse Skin Softening Cleanser
I did feel like I had to use more of the product in order to get the result I wanted. I’m also used to a cleanser that suds and foams, and this one doesn’t. It’s just something that I would have to get used to.
Protect Day Moisture
It is a bit runny, and I used too much the first time I used it. You really only need about 2 pumps to get great moisture coverage on your face.
Repair Night Fluid
No Cons on the night fluid. I like it and think it works quite well
Revitalize Eye Cream
As with most eye creams, a little goes a long way. Consider yourself warned so you don’t waste it!
Purify Masque
I guess if you don’t like that tightening feeling as the masque dries, that could be a con for you. But I definitely don’t see any. I love how it makes my skin feel.
Condition Neck Cream
I like that there is a neck cream, however I don’t understand the difference 100% between using this and a normal moisturizer on your neck.
Renew Glowing Serum
This is the one product in the entire line that doesn’t absorb quite as quickly. It does feel a bit sticky and if you are using it before you apply foundation, wait a few minutes for it to completely absorb.
The Bottom Line: A good 7 step beauty regimen to help with aging.
Price: $29.95 for a 30 day trial supply
Where To Buy: Meaningful Beauty
Win a 30 day supply of Cindy Crawford’s Meaningful Beauty
Here’s how to enter:
- Tell me what Meaningful Beauty Product interests you
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Contest is open to US residents and ends at 11:59 MST on June 16th. Winner will be chosen via random.org, and has 48 hours to respond to winning e-mail or I will give the prize away in a live giveaway.
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I first ordered the Meaningful Beauty line in June 2009. As they offered a “30 day risk-free trial”, I did the cliche thing & took pictures of my face from various angles.
I began the regimen & found all of the products pleasant – both in smell & the way each made my face feel. I agree that I think I like the Night Fluid the best, followed by the Facial Masque. The Cleanser seems a bit more runny (consistency) than I’m used to, but it’s not unmanageable. The Eye Cream is my least favorite as it does sometimes “sting” (tho it’s not unbearable) but admittedly my eyes are sensitive to begin with–and a little DOES go a long way! The Glowing Serum is nice, but I feel like I have to rub it in a little longer than I do with the day/night lotions.
After 30 days, I took my “after pictures” & was shocked to find that I could actually see a difference! My blemishes had cleared up, & tho I still break out once a month (!) the breakouts I have seem to clear up faster. My pores appear a little smaller now too, so maybe that’s why? The worst part of this routine is my own demon – sticking to it!!! I tend to get lazy & skip the morning or evening part, & I only notice I’ve skipped because I get more breakouts when I do.
No problems with the shipping aspect yet. I’ve set my auto ship to every 20 weeks (the maximum). Helpful hint: if you decide you like it after the 30 day [smaller] sizes & want to continue with each of the 7 products they send, don’t just do the “90 day AUTO refill”. The 90 day refill is only 5 of the 7 products (missing is the Glowing Serum & the Decollete/Neck Cream). Your best bet is to do the “design your own kit”, it’s cheaper this way anyway even if you want LESS than the starter kit (like only 3 or 4 out of the line). And you can change your product selections anytime, to get a few the one time, then a few different ones the next time.
I know there are skeptics out there–I’m usually one of them–and I don’t blame ANYONE for reading reviews & doing research. But as much money as I’ve spent on similar products in the past, so far I’ve enjoyed Meaningful Beauty the most. It’s a little on the expensive side, but then again most department stores brands are too. It really boils down to what works for YOUR skin, and what you’re willing to pay for it.
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I would love to try the eye cream. New baby = dark circles! They are bad.
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I love the Repair Night Fluid!
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The Repair Night Fluid is probably the product I am most excited to try. Thank you for the honesty in your review! Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this giveaway!
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I would like to try all these products because I am really interested in skincare. I think that the eye cream appeals to me most because my eyes have been dry lately.
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I really liked your review of this product line. I think you reported the pros and cons honestly and so I have so much respect for you. It is important to say what you experienced, whether it is good or bad. I would like to give this skin care system a try. It sounds like it will work well for me. The Revitalize Eye Cream is probably the product I am most excited to try. The area around my eyes is always so dry and the fact that this is rich and emollient really has me wanting to try it. Thanks so much for the chance to enter.
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It’s difficult to say which item I am most excited to try. I would have to go with the masque however. I love a good mask; as a mother of 6, I feel as though it’s a small thing that I can do for me. When I put on a masque and just sit back to allow it to cleanse and detoxify, I feel beautiful. In addition, I have some pore issues that seem to get increasingly worse with age – I would be curious to see if this would help make my pores smaller/tighter.
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I am looking forward to the revitalizing eye cream. I have fibromylagia and do not sleep well. This would help me look fresh everyday at my job: being that I am a nurse and am expected to look healthy…
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I am interested in trying the complete product line, but especially the Purify Masque.
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purify masque sounds relaxing
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I’m interested in the cleanser- I’ve recently been told that a washcloth is the best way to remove cleanser but the heavier things I’ve used need lots of water to rinse off.
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I’m really interested in the repair night serum and to see how well it works. Thanks for the great giveaway!
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I would like to change or get rid of some of the wrinkles around my eyes. That is why the Revitalize – Eyes Eye Crème interests me.
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Repair Night cream
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im interested in the protect day moisture because you said it was so light and runny.. i hate using heavy things on my face during the day
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i like the Repair Night Fluid.
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Revitalize Eye Cream sounds amazing! Thanks for the chance.
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I’d be excited to try the revitalize eye cream – I don’t use any eye cream now and I have lots of fine lines, crows feet and bags I’d love to work on!
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The masque, the eye cream and the neck cream all speak to me!
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the repair night liquid might help my aging skin
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I just started seeing the commercials for this & it looks great. I’m actually most excited about the neck cream. That is so important & You hardly ever see something targeted to the neck!
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The Revitalize Eye Cream sounds nice thank you!
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I want to try the facial masque.
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I would like to try the night fluid for repair. My abused skin could use this.
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I like the glowing serum! I totally want to try it out
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I would most like to try the Protect Day Moisture
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I also like the Revitalize Eye Cream. Thank you for the chance!
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I’d like to try the repair night liquid- my skin needs toning and moisture.
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Thank you for the giveaway. Purify Masque and the eye cream sounds really great. I have crows feet starting and my skin needs some pampering.
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I am glad that there is a purifing mask. I think they really help the skin looked toned as well as purify.
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Repair night fluid for the big 5-0 that is coming up real soon! Like in January! I think night products work really well!
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I am interested in the Repair Night Fluid! I haven’t heard about something like that with any other skin care regime.
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The skin softening cleanser really interests me! I dislike cleansers that make my face greasy unlike this one.
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The Revitalize Eye Cream interests me!
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Repair Night Fluid for the 40 that is staring me in the face . . .
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The product that interest me is the Renew Glowing Serum, thanks!
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