What Is Arbonne?

Updated: May 2026

Oleksandr Honcharov, CEO at FlawlessMLM 

Arbonne is an American personal care and wellness company that sells skincare, cosmetics, nutrition, and hair care products through a network marketing model. What is Arbonne? Founded in Switzerland in 1980 and headquartered in Irvine, California, Arbonne markets vegan, cruelty-free products through independent consultants.

Key facts about Arbonne

• Founded in 1980 — celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2025 with a global training conference.
• Headquarters — Irvine, California, with R&D in Switzerland.
• Product categories — skincare, nutrition, cosmetics, hair care, and women's wellness supplements.
• Business model — multi-level marketing through independent consultants called "Arbonne Independent Consultants."
• Product positioning — vegan, cruelty-free, plant-based formulations with B Corporation certification.
• Compensation plan — retail profit of 15-35%, overrides on downline sales, cash bonuses, and Mercedes-Benz cash program for top tiers.
• Revenue — historically peaked around $847 million in 2020, with current estimates in the $125-700 million range depending on source.

Definition: Arbonne is a U.S.-based MLM company that sells vegan personal care, skincare, and nutrition products through independent consultants. Founded in 1980, the company is known for its plant-based formulations, B Corp certification, and a multi-tiered compensation plan including car bonus programs.

Like most MLMs, Arbonne's income disclosure shows that most consultants earn very little. The median consultant earns a few hundred dollars per year, with top earners pulling six figures or more. The product line is generally well-reviewed for quality.