I tried Melaleuca for 3 months
I tried Melaleuca for 3 months and here’s my honest opinion…
The short answer - it’s a waste of money and a scam
Why?
It’s expensive! I was able to get a yearly membership for $1, most of the time it is like $20 or something like that. In addition to the yearly membership fee, there is a monthly minimum of 35 point. This comes out to anywhere from $75 - $100+ monthly, PLUS $12 shipping. I found myself added things that I didn’t need to my cart just so I could meet the minimum points and avoid the added penalties.
I didn’t feel like the products were that special. The products were all suppose to be “safe”, but there were still parabins and sulfates in the conditioner that I got 🤔 Nothing I tried stood out as amazing or better than any other product I have tried.
It was hard to cancel. You have to fill out an online form to cancel, then print out an “official” piece of paper to mail, fax, or email it to their customer service department. It also needed not only my signature, but my spouse’s as well. I found that pretty odd.
It’s and MLM and feels like scam. Honestly for as much as I was paying, I expected more than grocery store quality items. I felt like I needed to push it on my friends and family, but not because I liked the products I was receiving. All of the people running the “advertising” and trying to sell memberships were women and mothers. That is just kind of a red flag for me. I am all for supporting women, women entrepreneurs, and women owned businesses, but this was not the vibe at all.
Products I tried and what I think works better
Tooth polish -> Dr. Bronner’s is cheaper and works better
Alloy Men’s 3-1 and Deodorant -> it smells like Axe and literally any men’s body wash and deodorant works as well if not better
Aragon oil and coconut Seibella Conditioner -> this reminds me of Tresemme
Honey and Rose Seibella skincare line -> Neutrogena Sensitive Skin line works just as well
Candles -> buy candles locally or pour your own instead. These are excellent for what you get
Snack -> there was nothing special about any of the snacks I bought, they were the same as any from the grocery store, just more expensive.
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When I first heard about Melaleuca, the idea of a 'wellness box' filled with supposedly non-toxic products delivered right to my door sounded amazing. Like many, I was curious about why Melaleuca is so expensive, and honestly, that was one of my biggest takeaways after three months. The initial $1 yearly membership felt like a steal, but then the reality of the monthly 35-point minimum hit hard. This translates to roughly $75-$100+, plus another $12 for shipping. It felt like a constant financial burden, not a convenience. I often found myself adding things I didn't truly need to my cart just to meet that minimum and avoid penalties. It transformed shopping for essentials into a stressful game of numbers, completely overshadowing any perceived savings or benefits. Speaking of the 'Melaleuca box' or 'wellness box' experience, my expectations were pretty high given the price point and the 'nontoxic' claims. I envisioned a curated selection of truly superior items. However, the products I received, including a conditioner that still contained parabens and sulfates despite the 'safe' branding, left me underwhelmed. I tried a range of their personal care products – from the pink toning mist (which was just okay) to the conditioner, deodorant, lotion, hair & body wash, and tooth polish. None of them really stood out. For instance, the tooth polish didn't impress me more than my usual Dr. Bronner’s, and the conditioner felt comparable to a drugstore brand like Tresemme. The idea of a 'wellness box' implies unique, high-quality, genuinely health-focused items, but I felt like I was paying premium prices for grocery store quality. The snacks were particularly uninspired, no different from what I could get cheaper elsewhere. Another query people often have is about 'Melaleuca Peak Performance side effects.' While I didn't personally try their Peak Performance supplements during my trial, my general experience with the company's product claims and ingredient transparency made me cautious. When I found parabens in a conditioner that was marketed as 'safe,' it raised a red flag about other products, especially supplements that impact internal health. If basic personal care items didn't fully align with the 'nontoxic' promise, it's natural to wonder about the ingredients and potential effects of more complex supplements like Peak Performance. My overall feeling was that the brand's 'wellness' claims were sometimes not backed up by the actual product formulations or the value provided. It's crucial for any wellness product, especially supplements, to have transparent ingredients and deliver on its promises, and my experience left me questioning that across the board for Melaleuca's offerings.
