gurlll!!! same they've messaged me and asking me to join and I agreed but good thing I did some research bc this video saved me!!!! I was going to have a Zoom meeting today at 5pm! I'm honestly so grateful you've made this video!!! xxx

Aside from all the lost money, MLMs destroy so many friendships. I’m avoiding a friend who got into an essential oil company. Watching this because a different friend has been sending me messages about Arbonne 🙄. Thank you so much for posting.😘

First red flag: 'friend' from high school/colleage message you with an amazing opportunity RUN

good for you girl! someone tried sucking me into arbonne once upon a time & the anti mlm community saved me. keep speaking up! xo

After seeing your video I decided to join..........the anti-mlm community

Just a side comment: You are so classically pretty.

Part of the power of the pyramid is the shame that people feel when they realize that they’ve been scammed. Silence is the enemy. Talking, and sharing are powerful.

I literally joined today 😬 wanna run for the hills now, thank you for being so honest & open about your experience!

Good for you. It takes a lot to admit when you’ve been scammed!

All 169 thumbs down are Arbonne sellers and still have their rose colored glasses on. 😂

This is exactly what’s just happened to me, and I was so embarrassed! I only bought one thing and left after a few days but I still feel so gross and betrayed. I’m a struggling dancer and I was desperate for any opportunity to make money and move to London to find dance work so I signed up without researching first. Thank you so much for this video you’ve made me feel like I’m not alone, this whole company is morally corrupt!! I feel like this needs to be taught in schools or just talked about because it’s so easy for us to be sucked in online. They love to say “the ones that fail don’t work hard enough” but it’s literally impossible for every consultant to succeed and they know that!!! That’s what makes it so scummy. I really hope these girls come to their senses soon and arbonne goes bust. Thanks again I’m so glad I found your channel! X

I just want to say THANK YOU for this! I've been messaged by like 5 separate girls trying to get me join Arbonne but something felt 'off'. This has confirmed that for me! Good for you for being honest- you go girl! xx

I've got a friend on Facebook who's CONSTANTLY pushing Arbonne. I looked into it and the first thing I noticed is that they all say the same things/jargon such as; "don't trade your time for money", "you're never really free", "I used to hate Arbonne...", "Arbonne changed my life" etc. It's clear how they operate: guilt trip the listener into thinking they NEED Arbonne and that their life is shit now. It's damn ugly.

Got asked to join Arbonne today and they shared me a video of one of their ambassadors promoting it and I saw your video was underneath so I watched yours too. I was pretty sceptical and wasnt going to do it but I'm so glad I watched this video as it made me 100% sure to say no. Thank you so much and well done for speaking out 💕

Glad you’re out. MLMs are hot rotting garbage.

A socially distant high five for you for getting out. It sucks this happened to you at all but thank goodness you’re free!

Well done for a) seeing the light and b) being brave enough to admit you were scammed. Sadly, I've had people on my Facebook friend list who got into MLMs, and actually became rather nasty when I tried to warn them about the dangers. The trouble is that MLMs are run a bit like cults. People are roped into them by friends (or even family) who then fill their heads with nonsense about how great it is and how they can make loads of money from home. But the truth is that the recruits end up becoming the customers - because they're encouraged by their uplines to keep buying the products to build up their kit. Plus the sneaky MLMs frequently discontinue certain lines, so the recruits feel like they have no option but to buy the new stuff for their demonstrations. Often, the recruits only realise this when they see they've ended up with a garage filled with boxes of stuff that they can't sell.

Excellent video! It's great to see more and more anti-MLM material becoming prevalent, but I think it's especially helpful for people to hear from those who left MLMs and to hear a clear breakdown of red flags they might not initially see. Thank you for sharing your story!

Omg I was about to join Arbonne but I had the feeling that something’s wrong so I came to youtube because I knew I’d find some true reviews 😂 thanks girl!

You did fantastic stating all the things you wanted to tell. I'm very proud of you for doing such a brave thing and it comes through how genuinely concerned you are about future potential victims. I hope you will do more videos about anything that you are passionate about. This is the first time I ever commented on a KZfaq video! I want people to know that I am happy that I got a chance to work with you and know personally how good a person you are and how hard working and talented you are as a performer as well. Good luck!

I noticed you mentioned The Body Shop. I love their products too (they're actually good) but they do have an MLM wing of their company. They still have in-person retail shops but also a "Body Shop at Home" division. So I know some people who are anti-MLM and won't support them because of it. I'm torn personally because I do like their products, but I don't like giving money to companies that prop up MLM business structures.

You are adorable!! I’m so sorry you went through this, but thank you for sharing your story!! The predatory nature of MLMs is something else!😡

I am in my 40s now, and I can't tell you how much money I wasted going to parties (out of obligation) and purchasing Arbonne, Stella and Dot, Cookie Lee, Pampered Chef, 31 bags, Mary Kay, the list goes on and on. I never even wanted any of the product, I just felt obligated to accept the invite. I finally wised up and decided that I wouldnt attend any more and it was such relief. However as I consumer, I wasted so much money and never even bought anything I liked. It was painfully awkward too watching other women feel obligated to buy junk.

Thanks for sharing your story. I was in an mlm and feel embarrassed about it. I didnt even recognize who I became. I pushed family and friends away. It’s good that you are educating people about this shady business model. I love your channel so far ❤️

I'm so glad you're talking about this. A lot of people are too embarrassed or even scared.

Hey Charlotte, just found you and subscribed, excited to see more and great job! I was never involved in an mlm but find the content super interesting.

I just came across your channel & I love it! I’m very passionate about the Anti MLM movement, and you portray the message so beautifully.

You are too nice. They manipulated you: they have scripts, they only had one use for you and that is the sad reality. I’m so sorry this happened to you, but I’m glad you got out. I heard you say you are a performer- me too. Hope you are doing okay during this whole virus situation. It’s been pretty devastating for our industry. But we’ll get there. Good on ya for making this vid 🙏🏼🔥❤️

Thank you so much for this video, I just had a zoom call meeting with some girls from arbonne today trying to 'recruit' me. I had some hesitations and so checked it out online. This video saved me from what in my heart I knew was a scam but wanted to believe it wasn't :)

So proud of you - it can be difficult to admit when you’re in deep, but you’re very strong to have come through and speak about it like this. 💪🏻

Hey Charlotte. I’m also an ex cruise ship dancer and performer. I’ve been considering doing arbonne for a very long time, your video has validated EVERYTHING. Thankyou 🙏🏼🙏🏼

Great first video, you are good at it. Thanks for the insight a d sharing your experience. Look forward to seeing more of your vids.

Good on you for getting out! Thank you for making this video to spread awareness ❤️

Yes Queen! So glad you got out and thank you for sharing your story xx

From someone who has been conned before and have lost thousands, thank you for this. Recently, I was near the point of being persuaded again but this time around, I did my research first and so many things about it didn't sit well with me. Through the process, I came across your videos and they are really helpful. Thank you 🙏

I heard you yesterday on Radio 1, thank you for sharing your experience. These companies are so cruel and it’s important that people like you share their stories!

I was on the fence about joining, thank you so much for helping me open my eyes x you are so amazing as well !

Two reps reached out to me about a week ago and I've had two zoom meetings with one of them. Fortunately I watched a documentary about a pyramid scheme go bust in the US so I brought up the word 'pyramid' and 'mlm' to her. Her first response was "what is a pyramid scheme by your definition'? Yikes. I even brought up the negative reviews online but she told me they were just disgruntled former employees. Never again. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. I mean if the products are that good why don't Arbonne set up shop and keep a lot of the profit to themselves instead of making their second and third in commands high thousandaires?? I'll happily stay broke.

Love your energy girl!! This video was awesome and very informative 💞

love seeing this video!! the amount of requests I get on instagram for these sort of companies is ridiculous ! xx

you are so sweet and brave for making this video. Thank you for making this!

Thank you. Your honesty is really refreshing😊

Thank you for this video I have nearly been roped in but I’m now very wary 🙌🏼

Well done Charlotte! Much respect!

I’m so glad I found this video and did some research a few days ago I had a zoom meeting with 2 girls it was the girl that tried to sign me on and I guess her up line and I said I’d get back to them, done some research and cake across this video and it has saved me! Thank you so much for sharing this xxx

Just send this to a girl whose trying to recruit me to Arbonne ! X

It took a lot of courage to post this. Thank you for sharing your experience. You’ve helping people from being scammed.

Well done for speaking out about this 👍🏽

Omg I just got asked to join today. So glad I found your video. Thank you for making this

Glad I didn’t fall for it but thank you for sharing your experience!!!! Happy that you got out💕

Absolute scam I got out recently myself, won’t even be ordering

Very good video for your first time! Good for you for posting about this, more people need to know about these scams.!

I love this! I’m trying to start a channel but it’s a slow process learning the ins and outs of KZfaq and editing videos. Good job, keep it up!

With these companies you're not even a franchisee. That means you have exclusive rights to conduct business in that area. People who work for MLMs are basically unpaid sales reps 😂😂

Thank you so much for sharing this!! Lots of these companies have reached out and I’ve been debating taking a chance

Thank you for sharing your experience. You are lovely to listen to and honest.

Thank you for posting this video! I have just been approached by someone trying to sign me up to arbonne. I felt a bit apprehensive about it then found your video and now know not to go near it.

Just started getting into these anti-mlm videos. Subbed to you. You have a very pleasant disposition.

I was dooped too, and by a "friend" from highschool! Glad you got out, I just kinda ghosted everyone till they stopped messaging me 😂

I can totally feel your sincerity. Love your smile. 👍

I had an Arbonne rep scout me in the airport! She seemed so lovely but it turned out to be all a ploy to get me to join, she kept contacting me to the point I had to block her.

So sorry you got reeled into that scam. I’m happy you are putting your story out there!

A fantastic video well produced and great detail.. you’re a natural by the way keep up the good work

You said it exactly as it is. They preyed on your vulnerabilities. Which is absolutely disgusting. I'm so happy you got out! I watched this because a girl I used to be friends with recently got sucked into Arbonne and I'm considering reaching out to her, but I'm still on the fence because it's so awkward considering we haven't talked in years...

Ty for your honesty!!! I'm sorry they sucked you into their black hole!! Hope your much better now! Stay well!!

Really good video. I really like your honesty. I too was in Arbonne - luckily I didn't sign anyone up. I actually finally had to tell a few of my friends who wanted to sign up with me, that it was not what I thought it was, and for them to RUN! I still have enormous guilt over all the emailing and FBing I had to do to try to convince people -- and that was 10 years ago. I just want to crawl under a rock when I think about the whole thing.

I saw your link from Facebook. Glad you got out while you did.

These comments are a mess. So glad you got out of there!

Girl!!! I was supposed to do a Zoom tonight! Thannk you for your video! You just saved me and my bank LOL

loved this video!!! you’re so sweet, i hope you keep making videos

love your courage! Glad you made it out ❤️

Great video. I have always been anti mlm. I had a good friend who joined beachbody, then another mlm. With the pandemic, people are getting sucked in even more. There are lots of anti mlm you tube videos but you came over really naturally. Well done on getting out when you did!

Thank you for posting this video:) I joined Arbonne a week ago, very exciting at first but after red flags, I looked up your video which I found very helpful xx

Great video. Well done for getting out, sorry to hear about your friend, I'm sure she'll come round. Your video has helped me. I was contacted by someone via LinkedIn, and was surprised they'd chosen me as I'm nearly 50! Fortunately I said no a few times before they actually gave up. Thanks for posting.👍🏻

Good for you speaking out on this, it needed to be said 👍🏻

Very informative and entertaining. As you saw, the emphasis is not on the products but on the recruitment with these MLMs. At least it's a great lesson learned, and you can spread the word and maybe help someone else caught up in such a scheme. All the best for your future endeavours. X

Thank you for doing this video. Had some people contact me about it and I’d watched the video last night on zoom and the lady was reading a script and I was like oh dear but I’ll hear from people who actually are involved in it. I’d put off the call this morning as luckily didn’t feel well last night so I’ve just to them I’d think about it. This has helped me say no and be confident in my decision. I’m too busy anyway with working as a key worker at M&S but thank you love a fellow red head XX

Glad you got out, the "girl you used to know who looks like she's got it together on the exterior" is always what get a lot of people.

Very insightful video, thank you :) It is unbelievable, I don't get what kind of person/group starts this kind of garbage...

Thank you for talking about this. I think it is very important :)

I am literally in your same exact position right now! This video was the most relatable thing I’ve ever watched and I am so glad I came across it to know I’m not the only one!! My “upline” was a coworker of mine who I genuinely considered a good friend until Arbonne happened. She has been pushing arbonne on me for months until I eventually gave in. Her and her upline put me in a group chat with several other Arbonne consultants and basically ambushed me into signing up and they used the same exact lines that everyone uses; “you’re buying these products anyway,” and what sold me was when my upline’s sponser said “the worst case scenario- you’re in the same position you’re in right now!” I was like you are so right what do I have to lose and I signed up. Well I lost $400 on silly products that I never wanted to buy in the first place I was basically manipulated and harrassed until I signed up. As I was checking out, everyone in the group chat made sure I bought skincare, makeup & nutrional products bc I wouldn’t be able to sell products that I haven’t tried myself. That’s how they got me to spend $400 when I thought I was only spending around $200 for the 30 DHL program. Literally after 24 hours of being an independent consultant for Arbonne, I quit. I haven’t even received my shipment yet but no matter how “amazing” and “life- changing” these products are, I know I will not risk losing friendships and making myself look like a complete fool trying to scam people into this pyramid scheme. And girl I thought the exact same thing when they were telling me that I’ll be buying these products anyway- yeah I buy $5 shampoo and conditioner not $50! So crazy and SO glad I got out of that before getting brainwashed 😅 Thank you soo much for sharing your story, I’m glad I have someone to relate to!

You won my heart with the anti diet comment. YESSSSSS

Good for you for speaking about this and quitting arbonne. One of my friends has just signed up to this and I’m praying that the same thing doesn’t happen to her 😩

I've noticed that almost all of the people who have left MLM's have good morals... coincidence? 🤷‍♀️ I'm so glad you got out of this company! Thank you for spreading awareness for those who may fall into the MLM trap! 💖

Loved that! Please do more vids!❤️

that is what I say! Diets do not work! it's a lifestyle change and working out that make a difference, portion sizing and eating healthier and smarter, is all it is. When i first started my health/fitness journey i just researched and researched workouts and healthier snacks and meals really. Good on you!

This is so amazing to listen to and THANK YOU ON THE PRODUCTS FRONT. I joined Arbonne and all I’ve been asked to is promote the business... for me I have always struggled with my skin and arbonne make up literally makes my skin feel amazing and it looks amazing without make up on so that’s just my experience. I wanted to SING (in fact I did I think😹😹) that i finally found products that work! So I joined Arbonne... it turns out everything I was doing was too “producty” and not enough about the business.. I’m still in it now and I cannot get my head round it. AT ALL. I have sales going through the roof because I love the products so much and I can sell them but I’m like “I don’t understand the business model because unless you have had forever shit skin and now it’s awesome I have no idea how this can help you” but of course to work your way up the ladder for some reason you need a team and so I’m not going to go anywhere regardless... its a weird one. Confuses me so bad but I don’t mind promoting something that has worked so well for me if that makes sense?

I have a friend of a friend in arbonne and shes always raving how great it is etc. She has to buy most of the stuff herself to keep her title. Its all bogus but she keeps trying. One thing to keep in mind about any type of opportunity or business is that if they are constantly trying to convince people to do something or join its probably not a good idea. Things that are good dont need convincing! More people need to be aware of these scams! Great video 🙂

Glad you got out when you did. Also, you're so pretty!

You made so many great points and I noticed the exact same things in the zoom meeting I had with them. 1. Talked too much about benefits, e.g trip to Maui, White Mercedez Benz and barely spoke about the product. 2. Couldnt really tell me what I’d be doing day-to-day 3. They give you your own website to ‘grow your business’. It made me think: what business? i thought I was working for your company ??? 4. £30 to buy products initially. I am even too broke to afford that, so it was an immediate turn off. Also why am I paying them when I’m literally looking to get paid? If I had (hypothetically) any amount money, why should I be paying my employer? 5. Woman I spoke to said she’s planning to leave soon (didn’t even lie) and it doesn’t work as a full time job but just ‘residual income’. I only wanted to work part time but why is your company so bad that you advise people not to work full-time with you? Alarming! A company that is allegedly worth billions...? 6. They try the whole ‘diversity’ and ‘feminist’ angle to attract people. Exploitative 7. Just weird. I got a weird vibe from it. No company should give you such a strange vibe when speaking to one of their representatives. Thanks Charlotte, this is such a great video and I love your transparency about this topic ❤️

Bravo for sharing your experience!

We need to spread these stories far and wide. I'm glad you were able to get out of the Arbonne cult before losing more.

I don't usually like long form videos of people talking but you're actually so likeable

Good on you The Comment section is full of them defending The company

This is completely irrelevant but I love how your ceiling comes down/the shape of the room! So cool. My house is a literal square & I love homes so I noticed & had to comment on it 🙃 Glad you got out of the MLM. I've got a few Facebook friends with various MLMs. I've noticed many of them are in multiple MLMs at once, yet they claim the amazing $.

Thanks for doing this video and making more people aware. It takes guts to say you're wrong, especially publicly. wishing you all the best. PS, you're beautiful. In so many ways too.

I watched this video of yours when you first released it and I didn’t know anything about cruelty free or veganism. Now a few years on I’m rewatching this video of yours with fresh eyes, two years vegan now! I totally see how Arbonne is a pull for us - v grateful you made these videos and shared your experiences.

Happy that you got out❤

This is not an appropriate video to say I loved 😂 but I did. Very informative, fun and conversational. Thanks ❤️