More products I no longer purchase

Disclaimer: All products listed were purchased by me or came from a subscription box that I pay for. All opinions mentioned below are my own honest opinions.


Something I will never purchase again is anything that is sold by a multi-level marketing (MLM) company. I once had a few makeup products that came from MLMs like Avon eyeshadow pencils and the Maskcara IIID Foundation.  In the case of Avon I knew it was a MLM at the time of purchase, MaskCara became a MLM about six months after my purchase. While I personally have never joined a MLM, I have known people who did and have become increasingly concerned about how they prey on women and minorities, by selling them on the idea of getting rich quickly. I dislike the MLM business model that is full gaslighting, impossible goals, bizarre selling methods, body shaming, and mom shaming. A true business would not encourage people to harass their friends and family for sales or recruitment. Unless you get in at the beginning, you will likely lose money by joining an MLM. Joining a MLM can deplete your bank account, put you debt, and ruin your relationships. The MLM line is that if you failed then you just did not work hard enough. But the problem with this claim is that many MLM consultants work well over 40+ hours a week and do not even make minimum wage to do so. They have to plan parties wither online or in person, demo the product, and depending on which MLM they belong to, they are responsible for mailing it to anyone who buys the product. Some MLMs try to trick people by only having you buy an introduction kit and all sales are fulfilled by warehouses. However, frequently consultants end up buying more so they can have the latest releases and limited edition products. MLMs thrive on new people signing up and buying product even if they don't need it or do not have anyone willing to buy the product.The bottom line is that joining a MLM is unlikely to be profitable for you.