Meaningful Beauty Review – is Cindy Crawford’s Skincare Safe?

I’m happy to bring you my Meaningful Beauty review of this super model skincare line. I can’t believe this line has been around for over 10 years and I’m just now trying it!

I ordered the Meaningful Beauty 5-piece system online for $39.95 which also included two free products (how cute is that packaging?!)

But is Meaningful Beauty truly an outstanding skincare line, or is this just another celebrity trying to bank?

And is Meaningful Beauty considered a safe skincare line or is it full of hidden toxins (and surprise billings)?

Keep reading before you sign up for the offer on late night TV to see if this is right for you…

The Meaningful Beauty Story

When I was a teenager, Cindy Crawford was one of the world’s top supermodels. She was gorgeous then, and she’s hardly aged at all! She’s 48 years old and her skin looks astonishingly youthful and radiant.

This is ultimately why I decided to try this line and write this Meaningful Beauty review, I had to know what the heck she was using!

Her secret is said to be her relationship with Dr. Jean-Louis Sebagh, known as a world expert in medical anti-aging, and the two revolutionary anti-aging ingredients he formulated exclusively for Meaningful Beauty.

Since its inception, Meaningful Beauty’s claim to fame has been a powerful super anti-oxidant or “youth molecule” extracted from a rare melon from the southern coast of France.

More recently, Dr. Sebagh “made a new discovery” (seems to be a catch all phrase for marketing) in the same region of a rare orchid known for thriving in harsh conditions.

However, these rare and beautiful orchids often live for more than 100 years due to their remarkable longevity molecules.

They’ve apparently been able to isolate these longevity molecules into “youth messengers” within the Meaningful Beauty line to give your skin the same benefit.

Meaningful Beauty 5-Piece System + 2 Free Gifts

Below is my Meaningful Beauty review of each of the five pieces that I received, plus the two free gifts.

The first shipment I received had sizes equivalent for one month of use (larger than travel size, but not a full size).

The way the membership works is that the first shipment is smaller, and then they ship you the full sizes every 90 days, so you have to realize up front this is a membership. 

Whenever signing up for something like this, be mindful to always read the terms and conditions.

Meaningful Beauty has a 2 star rating on Pissed Consumer (with over 350 reviews) due to people signing up and then feeling mislead by the membership billing installments.

Cindy’s Daily Routine

I want to show you the insert that came with my package. It’s actually waterproof, so you can keep it in your bathroom and not worry about it getting wet.

This step by step guide shows you exactly what you should use in the morning and at night and is what I reference in my review.

Meaningful Beauty Skin Softening Cleanser

The Skin Softening cleanser is a gentle, creamy cleanser that whisks away makeup and impurities while leaving the skin soft, hydrated and feeling refreshed.

The formula is oil-free and fragrance-free and contains a unique apple extract that helps minimize the signs of aging and is designed not to strip the skin of essential moisture.

It’s gentle enough to be used alone as a makeup remover, yet strong enough to strip away dirt and debris.

This was the first product I tried in the Meaningful Beauty line, and my face felt really soft and clean. 

You can either apply to a dry face and remove with a warm washcloth, or you can apply to wet skin.

Meaningful Beauty Crème de Sérum

This is said to be Cindy’s most loved product! The presentation of this serum is a beautiful intertwined mix of both a potent serum and a rich, moisturizing cream.

Crème de Sérum contains the rare melon extract along with peptides, hyaluronic acid, collagen and Vitamin C, all of which are extremely beneficial for fighting the aging process and protecting from environmental elements.

I followed Cindy’s instructions and used this one at night after cleansing. Two small pumps was all I needed to moisturize my entire face and neck.

It feels luxurious and has a light, sweet smell. It does list “added fragrance/parfum” on the ingredients list, which can be a no-go for some. Fragrance can be an irritant to the skin, and I try to mostly avoid it.

It’s designed to promote a smoother, more even toned, radiant complexion while leaving the skin very soft and supple.

I absolutely love the light, silky texture of this cream. It’s all you need for a nighttime treatment, although you can wear it during the day if you like.

Meaningful Beauty Ultra Lifting and Filling Treatment

Here’s where that rare orchid makes its appearance!

The Ultra Lifting and Filling Treatment is a powerful, dual-action anti-aging serum that visibly lifts the skin while also acting as a line filler to smooth out the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

The exclusive orchid extract is designed to enhance collagen and elastin production in the skin for a firmer, more lifted look.

We all need help with collagen boosting – after you hit 30, collagen production is cut in half and it drops at an alarming rate from there.

This serum also contains the rare melon extract, along with the same ingredient most commonly used in injectable fillers to plump, hydrate and fill in the look of lines and wrinkles.

This serum has the most delicate floral scent (it also contains “fragrance/parfum”) however it’s last on the ingredients list.  

This serum just glides over the skin effortlessly and absorbs quickly.

I followed Cindy’s instructions and used this serum during the day after cleansing and before applying the Wrinkle Smoothing Capsules and then the SPF 20 Antioxidant Day Cream over both.

Meaningful Beauty Wrinkle Smoothing Capsules (Free Gift #1)

I will say, that the Wrinkle Smoothing Capsules feel amazing and they are probably my favorite product in her skincare lineup.

These tiny “time capsules” leave your face feeling instantly smooth and hydrated and have a “blurring” effect that just makes your skin look fabulous even with no makeup on!

The only way I can describe how it makes your skin feel is “velvety with a flawless matte finish.”

The advanced formula of the capsules contain the exclusive melon extract and work to target facial expression lines, visibly smooth, hydrate, plump, and fight free radical damage.

While this one doesn’t contain any added fragrance, it does contain zinc-oxide and methylparabens. As much as I loved the feel of these products, they contain many ingredients that some women would rather avoid in skin care.

I used this in the morning after cleansing and after applying the Ultra Lifting and Filling Treatment.

It’s super easy to apply – you just break one capsule apart and it gives you just the right amount for your face and neck.

I also like the capsule form because it keeps the ingredients fresh and potent – no air touches it until you open it.

Meaningful Beauty Antioxidant Day Crème Broad Spectrum SPF 20

I can’t stress enough the importance of using an SPF daily. Nothing will age you faster than the sun’s harmful rays (aside from smoking). 

The Meaningful Beauty Antioxidant Day Crème Broad Spectrum SPF 20 is meant for daily use. It has a lightweight, micro-emulsion formula that not only protects your skin, but treats your skin with a powerful blend of antioxidants to protect against premature aging.

The Day Creme smells similar to the Crème de Sérum (it has some added fragrance even though it’s last on the list), however it did leave my skin with a greasy feel so I didn’t enjoy using this one all that much. 

The bigger issue I have with Cindy’s sunscreen is that it contains many questionable SPF ingredients that we are learning more about daily that we should probably avoid.

The biggest offender on the ingredients list is Oxybenzone which has a remarkably bad rating of 8 on the EWG’s Skin Deep website. An 8 is within the “high hazard” zone (7-10). 

There are much safer SPF options with a better feel in my opinion. Sorry Cindy!

Meaningful Beauty Glowing Serum (Free Gift #2)

The Glowing Serum is a powerful lightweight serum designed to leave your complexion with an instant glow. Dr. Sebaugh calls this the “model’s secret” since it gives an instant look of radiance!

The Glowing Serum contains pumpkin extract, potent firming agents, Vitamin C (powerful free radical scavenger) and soy protein for radiantly youthful looking skin.

The serum has a similar feel to the Ultra Lifting and Filling Treatment – lightweight and absorbs nicely into the skin. It definitely gives a boost to dull looking skin.

I used it one day when I was feeling/looking a little tired and it gave me a nice glow. It’s subtle but you can tell a difference when you use it.

Your skin will feel moisturized and a bit more dewy! Feeling “dewy” however, can be too heavy of a feel for some.

 Meaningful Beauty Lifting Eye Crème

The Lifting Eye Crème is a multi tasking product designed to smooth fine lines and wrinkles, reduce puffiness, reduce dark circles, moisturize and firm.

This is a gentle eye treatment that you can use both underneath your eyes and on the upper eyelids.

Thankfully this eye treatment is fragrance free so it didn’t bother my eyes, however it does contain those pesky Parabens and also alcohol.

This creme has a silky, light feel and absorbs nicely. It immediately plumped up those pesky fine lines around my eyes and had a nice, smooth feel.

The Lifting Eye Crème contains its signature ingredient, the rare melon extract, which quenches dry skin and fights free radicals with its anti-oxidant powers, along with Omega 6 to strengthen skin, grape seed extract to soothe and moisturize, and an anti-puffiness agent.

Note: If you have deeper wrinkles or crow’s feet, Meaningful Beauty also has an “Eye Enhancing Serum” that is meant to be used underneath the Lifting Eye Crème, or alone. So, you could swap out a product for this one, or add it on to make your special order perfect!

Where to Buy Meaningful Beauty

You can purchase the 5-piece set that I bought for $39.95 from the Meaningful Beauty Official Website. There is also a 7-piece set for $49.95 which is a great deal since you will receive 2 free gifts no matter which package you choose.

You can also purchase these sets from Ulta but they are more expensive. The 5 piece set at Ulta is $54 and the 7 piece set $79.

Once you order the initial 30 day supply, they will later send you the larger sized products which you’ll receive every 90 days, so be aware that this is a membership if you buy it from Meaningful Beauty. 

You have the choice of spreading the payments out (keeping on a monthly billing schedule) or just having them bill you every 90 days. It’s just a personal preference.

They offer a money back guarantee so even if you’ve used the products they will give you a full refund if you’re not happy.

Meaningful Beauty Review & Recommendation

I enjoyed trying these products to write a Meaningful Beauty review, the products did feel good on my skin, and it’s an affordable line for what you get (if you understand the billing).

And while Meaningful Beauty seems to use many high quality ingredients that are good for anti-aging, I simply can’t get past the added fragrance, Parabens, phthalates, and other known toxic or questionable ingredients (like mineral oil). 

If you do a google search on “Is Meaningful Beauty safe” I think you’d be rather surprised of the backlash Cindy receives for the ingredients she still chooses to use in her skincare.

Some women are very mindful of avoiding any and all potential toxins or hormone disruptors in skincare (including myself), while others don’t really get that choosy and just want something that works that they enjoy using.

So it’s ultimately up to you to decide, but ultimately I would not purchase again nor would I use these products long-term.

I’m hoping that one day Cindy will get with the program and make a move towards clean beauty! She makes enough money to make safer products, and she should.

There’s simply better out there for the money….

Q: Hi Rachel, you recommend both Lifecell and Meaninful Beauty and share your love for both of them, but you don’t actually use two different skin care regimes do you? Which do you prefer and actually use on a daily basis?

thanks for this blog, its fantastic. –Lola

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Q: So the Christie Brinkley is not good? I have used Life Cell before so which is the best in your opinion? –Peggy

A: Hi Peggy, there are a ton of scams who use Christie Brinkley’s name to sell their bogus products. She does actually have a legit skin care line (authenticskincare dot com) however I’ve tried her products and I didn’t like them at all. They smell like Raid bug spray and irritated my eyes. Lifecell is probably better suited for mature skin with deeper wrinkles. I also like Cindy’s Meaningful Beauty a lot! You can’t go wrong with either one. Meaningful Beauty is a 5 step skin care line so you get everything you need. Lifecell is just the cream, so if you just want a cream go with Lifecell, or if you like the idea of using products that work nicely together, go with the Meaningful Beauty.  Hope that helps! Rachel

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Q: It seems to me that everything I have tried does not work for me. Do you have any photos and results of a person in their 70s who smoked for 30 years that this has worked for? My wrinkles are mainly around my mouth which I was told was due to my years of smoking. Otherwise many people think I am in my late 50s. I have also been a model for testing skin care products which they were trying to get on the market but I did not see a change. –Sindi

A: Hi Sindi, thanks for your question. I don’t have any before and after pics of anyone using Cindy’s skin care in your situation. But did you read the Facebook comments when I posted about her skin care? The link is in my review. I had hundreds of women chime in to tell me they LOVED her skin care and have been using it years and years. Like 5, 8, 10 years of happy customers. I’ve never had a response like that about any skin care so to me that speaks volumes. Women seem to love Meaningful Beauty and are having great results or they wouldn’t still be using it. My skin became really soft once I started using it, and those wrinkle smoothing capsules are awesome! It wouldn’t hurt to give it a try, if you don’t like it after the first shipment, just call and cancel. The cost is $39.95 for the five piece set. Rachel ~WomensBlogTalk.com

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Q: How do you pay for your Cindy Crawford box –Crystal

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Q: Hi Rachel, I was wondering what skin care would be best for me. I have been searching and searching trying to not get scammed. I am 28 years old,and I have terrible crows feet and alot of laugh lines. I want to diminish my wrinkles. I heard about christey brinkleys line and now Cindy’s line. I was wondering what one would be better or if there are other ones out there that would work. Also in regards to the auto ship that cindy requires how does that work? Thanks so much for your time –Jessica

A: Hi Jessica, thanks for your question. Meaningful Beauty works just like this (I love the line!): if you buy the 5-piece set for $39.95, they’ll also send you two free gifts (be sure and opt for the Glowing Serum and the Wrinkle Smoothing Capsules – they are awesome. They’ll bill you right away for the $39.95. The sizes they send are not “travel sizes” they are quite large and plenty for a month. After 30 days, if you have not called to cancel, they send you a 90 day supply and the containers are larger. Then every month, they will bill you another $39.95 and they spread out those payments over the 90 days. They have a money back guarantee and great customer service, I’ve actually started/stopped just to test them. It’s US based help desk. Christie’s line is actually awful and there’s so many scams pretending to be selling her creams you don’t know what you’re getting. It smells like Raid bug spray and bothered my eyes. Cindy’s line is wonderful for sensitive skin and leaves skin really soft. Her products are great. I would give those a try and if you don’t like them just be sure and cancel before 30 days is up. You can still return that for a refund. Good luck and let me know if you have more questions. ~Rachel

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