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Arbonne vs BeautiControl vs Maëlle

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Lowest cost to start

Arbonne ($49)

Highest personal commission

BeautiControl (40%)

Longest track record

Arbonne (since 1980)

Best rated by members

Tie at 5.0 ★: Arbonne, BeautiControl, Maëlle

BeautiControlNo longer operating
MaëlleNo longer operating
The company
FoundedLongevity is the first thing the industry looks at.
1980 · 46 yrsBest
1981 · 45 yrs
2016 · 10 yrs
Headquarters
Irvine, CA
Carrollton, TX
Not reported
Reps are called
Consultants
Consultants
Mentors
Estimated repsCompany-reported field force size.
225,000
140,000
7,000
Cost to start
Starter kitWhat you pay to begin selling.
$49Best
$125
$89
Sales to earn the kit backMinimum kit ÷ minimum personal commission. Lower is better.
$327 in retail sales
$313 in retail sales
$356 in retail sales
How you get paid
Personal commissionYour cut of what you sell yourself.
15–35%
40%Best
25–30%
Downline commissionOverrides on sales made by people you recruit.
4–60%
None · personal sales only
1–8%
Plan typeSingle-level pays on your sales only; multi-level adds overrides on a team.
Multi-level
Single-level
Multi-level
On Direct Sales Aid
Member ratingPublished reviews from Direct Sales Aid members.
5.03 reviews
5.0150 reviews
5.032 reviews
Consultants listed
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How to read this comparison

  • Starter kit is the up-front purchase to begin selling. Some companies also charge an annual renewal or a website fee; check the company page.
  • Personal commission is your cut of your own retail sales. Downline commission is what you earn on sales by people you recruit; a plan with no downline pay is single-level, one with overrides is multi-level.
  • Sales to earn the kit back divides the minimum kit by the minimum commission. It is the retail volume you must sell before the kit has paid for itself, before any other costs.
  • Most multi-level plans publish an income disclosure statement. Ask for it, and read it, before you sign. Typical participants earn far less than the top ranks.
  • Figures are company-reported and can change. Spot something out of date? Tell us.

What members say

Arbonne
Arbonne
Candis Hidalgo wrote 7 years ago

I love the products from Arbonne! I use the protein daily after my workout (chocolate with frozen cherries added is my FAVE) and have also fallen in love with their RE9 skincare regimen. Makes my skin so soft and smooth. Can't wait to try the new vegan collagen-booster they just came out with!

Maëlle
Maëlle
Ashley wrote 8 years ago

Maelle 2.0 is almost ready for re-launch for 2018! The products are amazing, I cant wait to see the new products!

Arbonne
Arbonne
Maria Martinez Cruz wrote 9 years ago

All of their products are certified vegan, gluten free, non-GMO and some are certified kosher. They formulate without animal products or by-products, artificial flavors or colors, artificial sweeteners, mineral oil, parabens, phosphates, benzene, bis-phenol-a, carbon black, formaldehyde-donating preservatives, hydroquinone, petrolatum, sodium sulfates, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), synthetic dyes or fragrances, talc, triclosan, triethanolamine (TEA), and so much more. By far I have not found a product on the shelve that comes close to their formulations, price is competitive.

Arbonne
Arbonne
Laura Smith Parvi wrote 9 years ago

Kick the artificial sweeteners! No Sucralose in Arbonne's energy fizz! LOVE the Pomegranate Fizz in my water bottle every morning with ice - green tea, b vits stevia and guarana for energy but no jitters! VEGAN delish soy-free protein with complete amino acid profile and again, no junk your body doesn't need. Feeling better and more energy! Four kiddos later this momma needed a product line that works without risky ingredients. Arbonne hands down. The company does offer online discounts through rep websites: 20% savings for clients, 35% and better for consultants.

Maëlle
Maëlle
Amy wrote 9 years ago

I've been looking at this company for a few weeks now, and I LOVE what they have to offer and am interested in becoming a rep. Any idea when they will be up and running again?

Maëlle
Maëlle
Cindi Seamans wrote 9 years ago

Any idea how this compares to Limelight by Alcone, in terms of products, compensation and training? I'm looking to get into direct sales and my passion is skincare and cosmetics.

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