Has Anyone Tried Arvone or Arbonne?

[Pampered Laura]

Srure, I harve!

Dring-Drong! Arvone calling!

ROFL. Okay, now *that* was funny.

 

[cat]

I met 3 Arbonne consultants in October/November of last year. Before that, I had never heard of it! Decided to try their baby care line on my sons who have eczema...helped a little, but not sure it's worth it to keep buying it because their skin still flares up occasionally. I use a couple of the Nutrimin Re9 products as well, but it is expensive, so I don't know if I'll keep using it. I do like the way it feels on my skin (I have pretty dry skin) and the eye cream did diminish this one brown (sunspot?) on my face, so I'm happy about that! But people always tell me that I look 10 years younger than I am (early 20s instead of early 30s) so I can't say the products took 10 years off my face!

 

[Shawnna]

Arbonne has some great products. But, they are pricey. I signed 2 years ago just to get the discount. I didn't renew this year. My sister in law showed me the melaleuca line and I love it more than arbonne and it is cheaper. My sister in law makes money with melaleuca because she works it like a business. I however, only signed up to buy the produts...and that is what most people do. It is kind of like being a member of Sams Club. You pay a fee to be a member and purchase natural products that do not contain harsh chemicals. Melaleuca has soap, dish detergent, laundry products, make-up, vitamins, pet care products, etc. My daughter is very allergic and since I have stopped using bleach, and other products with harsh, toxic chemicals in them, she rarely has a problem.

Back to Arbonne...the more people you sign up, the more money you make...even if they only sign up to purchase products and not sell or sign anyone up. Both of these companies are good companies. You work the business as much as you want to. Neither one is like Amway. Amway really pushes you to spend a lot of money and bug people to sign up...and, I wasn't too crazy about their products other than the laundry soap.

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

What's Amway calling itself these days?

 

[Chef susan]

Many in our area are doing the arboone thing too---just for the discount it seems--a spa just started using it as one of the doctors is a distributor and really high up in just a yrs time--I loved the nutrimin C --only used for a week free sample---bought the firming stuff--but may buy the regimen in the next month I told her--if I got a discount!!!

LINDA--do u use the whole nutrimen C regimen??!!

 

[Jennie4PC]

What's Amway calling itself these days?

Quixtar Which my DH signed up for and as soon as he did he was left in the dust. Although we did know somebody who was doing way awsome at it

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

Sounds like a cross between an old Hanna-Barbera cartoon and a television manufacturer.Cancha just hear Baba Looie saying, "Hey, Meester Queextar?"

 

[Jennie4PC]

seriously where do you come up with these comments????

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

I dunno. I just seem to have a knack for remembering (otherwise) completely useless information.I also have a steel-trap mind for trivia, and since I grew up on animated television like Quick-Draw McGraw and Baba Looie, sometimes it just pops into my head at the right time.http://europe.turnerinfo.com/BOOM/PAN/series/images/quickDrawMcGraw.jpgNow, if I could just remember something important, like Warren Spahn's lifetime ERA, maybe I could be somebody.

 

[raebates]

Aah, the memories. I'm the same way, KG. Useless trivia I remember. Pick up milk on the way home, not so much.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

What's Amway calling itself these days?

Around here (in the heart of Amway Country) they are back to calling themselves Amway...a whole TV ad campaign - "We Are Amway". That is, until someone wants you to sign up - and then - "NO! We aren't Amway....we are Team Destiny" (or some other "team" name). It's all so deceptive to me. The only way to find out (other than the line they feed you never changes) for sure is to look at the product line - if they are selling Nutri-life vitamins - you know they are Amway - even their products don't say anything about who really makes them - the cleaning supplies I have right now say they are made by "Access Group".
(Sigh) We've known soooo many people who have been taken in and deceived by the "Dream" of Amway.....it was the biggest hurdle for my DH to overcome when I signed up to sell PC.!

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

Aah, the memories. I'm the same way, KG. Useless trivia I remember. Pick up milk on the way home, not so much.

When things like this happen, or you go into a room and have no idea why you're there, it's Sumzheimer's.

It's not bad enough yet to be Alzheimer's.

 

[raebates]

I always thought that was partzheimers.

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

Guys who work at the junkyard experience Partzheimer's when they go out into the yard and forget what part they went after.

 

[cookinmama]

Arbonne is pricey, but it also lasts longer than most skin care lines. the RE9 skin care is great. But try there miracle powder. It's great, like a foundation but it goes on in powder form and is very lite on your face. Also the nice thing about Arbonne is if you are too tired to wash your face some nights it's ok, because all of their makeup has anti-aging stuff in it.

 

[luvs2sellit]

I went to the meeting last night and was pretty impressed. The woman whose house it was at was a single mom who worked at the YMCA. She just bought her home which is gorgeous and also just received a white mercedes from them. She is making around 5000.00 a month. Not to shabby.

 

[Kitchen Diva]

I use Arbonne skincare products. I used to be a die hard Lancome and Clinique only, but after trying the Arbonne skincare for 1 week I had acheived results I've been trying to acheive for 10 years using the Lancome and Clinique products! The Arbonne products are similar in cost to the Lancome line, which is still on the high end, I agree.

My consultant wants me to sign up just so I can get the discount. I used to be a Counter Manager for Clinique and Lancome (past life). I would do well selling it, but at this point and time I'm not where I wanted to be 90 days into my PC biz, so I'm just going to continue to stick my nose to the grindstone until that takes off and is doing well.

I'd share a picture of how loverly the products have made me look, but I don't want any hate mail! (teasing)

 

[Rebeccascabinet]

I've tried 'Arbonne and they are too pricey. For the same results I could spend a lot less money.
I use MD formulations and MAC cosmetics and they are both wonderful for my face, so I guess its a preference matter.

 

[janetupnorth]

Wow, this thread got pulled out of the basement!Kitchen Diva - before you sign with Arbonne even for the discount, keep in mind your PC goals. If you wish to be a director someday, do not sign Arbonne in your name. Have a spouse or friend purchase for you. As a director in PC you cannot represent more than on DS company. If you goals are to stay FD or below then you can.

 

[JAE]

It's easy enough to relinquish your membership as an Arbonne consultant. I actually did sign up for the discount, and I've been able to purchase things at 50% off too. I just buy what I need and let other purchase products that they need, too.

 

[cathyskitchen]

I am going to a Arbone meeting tonight. I don't really want to go but it is one of those situations where a good friend has asked me. I tried their products and did like them, but I am not ready to sign up. I am just fine with PC.

I like Arbonne products, but this is my only issue with the company, per se. They will sign up anyone who wants to be just a "distributor" - you sign up and get a basic kit, then you have to place minimum order every month or every 2 months to get the distributor price. It's kinda like Amway. If you think you're gonna use that much stuff, or can sell some of it, it's worth it I guess.

I had a bad experience with a guest at one of my good friend's shows, and I was totally turned off by the co. after that. She came to the host's house (the host's DH and my DH are buddies from college) and proceeded to tell everyone that she was now selling Arbonne and was taking orders that night. I did my presentation, but when I said I was ready to take orders, she said, "So am I!" and everyone ran to her. My show totaled $300. She never placed an order with me at all. Then, she had the nerve to call me 2 days later and ask me if I'd buy into the distributor program to help her build her team. When I said "no", that I had enough on my plate with PC, she got pissy with me, told me she wouldn't be placing an order with me then, and hung up. OK - whatever! So, that was my first run-in with someone from Arbonne - not good!

I have met some other wonderful ladies who sell it, though, and I know it's part of the DSA, so it's legit, but I personally would never host a show, and I've only ever bought stuff when it was for a fundraiser. JMO.

 

[pamperedharriet]

I had a bad experience with a guest at one of my good friend's shows, and I was totally turned off by the co. after that. She came to the host's house (the host's DH and my DH are buddies from college) and proceeded to tell everyone that she was now selling Arbonne and was taking orders that night. I did my presentation, but when I said I was ready to take orders, she said, "So am I!" and everyone ran to her. My show totaled $300. She never placed an order with me at all. Then, she had the nerve to call me 2 days later and ask me if I'd buy into the distributor program to help her build her team. When I said "no", that I had enough on my plate with PC, she got pissy with me, told me she wouldn't be placing an order with me then, and hung up. OK - whatever! So, that was my first run-in with someone from Arbonne - not good!

What nerve she had to do that to you! I would have been upset if I wasn't asked if this was OK with me to do that!

 

[Addie4TLC]

Funny that is post was resurrected because one of my past hosts recently called to tell me she had joined Arbonne and wanted me to give it a try. She went on to say how with their product there's a lot of re-sell because the stuff runs out, while some of the PC stuff she bought from me is still in boxes. She went on to say how much the top people were making (blah, blah). I said "that's all?! Our top person makes more than that!" I told her that anyone can make money with almost any DS business, but a lot has to do with selling and people skills. I wished her the best but told her I was really REALLY happy with Pampered Chef.

 

[yankeeinontario]

I have someone wanting me to start to sell Melaleuca. Anyone heard of that?

Melaleuca is a company that makes all natural cleaning products, vitamins, shampoo, lotions, etc. Quite a lot of the products have Tea tree oil in them. I use the products in my home as my kids have asthma.

They are environmentally friendly--come in bulk and you dilute them. When you join, you commit to spending a particular amount each month and then you get a reduced price. I end up spending about $100 a month. Product gets delivered to my doorstep and I order on line.

Melaleuca is not a direct sales company per say, but it is set up with "down-line" in that you make a percentage of sales when you sign people up. There are some sales reps. from Melaleuca that are pushy and have given the company a bad name. I guess you could say that about lots of companies though!

 

[janetupnorth]

It's easy enough to relinquish your membership as an Arbonne consultant. I actually did sign up for the discount, and I've been able to purchase things at 50% off too. I just buy what I need and let other purchase products that they need, too.

Good to know for anyone who previously signed, then got doing PC and liked it!

 

[janetupnorth]

Funny that is post was resurrected because one of my past hosts recently called to tell me she had joined Arbonne and wanted me to give it a try. She went on to say how with their product there's a lot of re-sell because the stuff runs out, while some of the PC stuff she bought from me is still in boxes. She went on to say how much the top people were making (blah, blah). I said "that's all?! Our top person makes more than that!" I told her that anyone can make money with almost any DS business, but a lot has to do with selling and people skills. I wished her the best but told her I was really REALLY happy with Pampered Chef.

Way to stand up for yourself. I had a similar experience with our local Arbonne lady. She got a little pissy when I signed with PC but I said, heh, I've owned PC since 1994, you just came around a few months ago. She does like PC stuff and has bought from me before so it's all good. She doesn't bug me to host a party anymore though.

I have some stuff and use it on occasion but I'm not a "routine facial regime" person and don't "use it up fast" nor do I have that much money to spend on what I consider more pampering for me. It's for "special occasions" for me like makeup.