• Young Living Essential Oils

Young Living Essential Oils

Overview

Young Living Essential Oils has a rating of 2.67 stars from 92 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Young Living Essential Oils most frequently mention customer service, and essential oils problems. Young Living Essential Oils ranks 20th among Aromatherapy sites.

  • Service
    37
  • Value
    34
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    36
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    30
  • Quality
    34

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Top Positive Review

“Customer for years now”

Sandra G.
1/25/24

Been a customer for about 4 years now and I will never go back to other products. Never had bad expreriences, not with the product nor customer service. For me nothing but the best for my family and this definitely is the best, completely natural product out there.

Top Critical Review

“Hopelessly confused.”

Karen K.
10/10/23

I ordered one product but got another. I had two order numbers with two different products. I ordered 1 product. Tried to clarify problem to two different agents. My email was lost. Despite their contacting me that way. Didn't have either order number. No offer to help, refund, replace not a thing. Wasn't impressed. To tired to add pictures again to something. You lost me.

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Thumbnail of user karenk3239
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 10th, 2023

I ordered one product but got another. I had two order numbers with two different products. I ordered 1 product. Tried to clarify problem to two different agents. My email was lost. Despite their contacting me that way. Didn't have either order number. No offer to help, refund, replace not a thing. Wasn't impressed. To tired to add pictures again to something. You lost me.

Tip for consumers:
Your return policy sucks. If it's your mistake you correct it not client. You may get some money back you may not. Scam artists.

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Flavoring

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Thumbnail of user douglasm1266
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 6th, 2023

Horrible experience with ordering from this company. I follow someone on FB who was promoting the Aria Diffuser and clicked the link to order and filled in all the information including my credit card and could not find my order or tracking information. I emailed customer Service and received a response three days later saying they could not find my order. I called the number listed on the website and explained what happened and the person on the other end could not help me and hung up on me. I called back and spoke to someone else and was told there was no order. I asked to speak to a supervisor and was told there wasn't one available. She was finally able to process a new order after 30 minutes of telling me she couldn't do it. I originally placed the order with the product being 50% off and had to pay far more when the mistake wasn't even mine. Had to pay upgraded shipping as I needed this for a gift. A cost I shouldn't have had to pay for since a week had gone by since I ordered. There was no apology for all the inconvenience I had to go through, just to order an item. Nobody should have to work this hard to buy a product.
A bad experience and the last purchase I will make from this company.

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Customer service was pathetic

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Aria diffuser

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Thumbnail of user sandrag2794
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 25th, 2024

Been a customer for about 4 years now and I will never go back to other products. Never had bad expreriences, not with the product nor customer service. For me nothing but the best for my family and this definitely is the best, completely natural product out there.

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Oh, i used the whole range over the years, from oils over shampoo to householdcleaner. I switched my entire home to a natural, chemicalfree environment.

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Thumbnail of user davidb9831
1 review
1 helpful vote
March 21st, 2023

Unethical company. I ordered once from them, then learned of their business practices, such as the multiple lawsuits they currently have against former employees for having the audacity to leave their company. I then repeatedly asked to have my account canceled, finally starting to get rude with them when they repeatedly ignored me. Then in retaliation they place an unauthorized order on my account! Now Im having to have my bank change my debit card JUST to keep them from putting more charges on my account.

Tip for consumers:
RUN AWAY!!

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Thumbnail of user ezekielg17
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 11th, 2023

Uh, first off. MLM, so that's NOT fun, second. Theses oils contain synthetic chemicals that are not FDA approved. The creator of this company has been through so many scandals that its hard to turn a blind eye to. Its a harmful company that exploits and lies to its customers...also when used as directed it causes rashes, breakouts... there are better companies out there that are more ethical and cheaper. (i personally have not bought the product, however my mother has, and she was not happy either.)

Tip for consumers:
make sure to do your research before purchasing from a company! :D

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diffusers, oils, thieves products

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Thumbnail of user trishanders7
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 7th, 2023

I have been using Young Living products for many years and I have never been disappointed with anything I have purchased. There are certain oils that I purchase on a regular basis that have improved my wellbeing and health. The Thieves, Valor and Progessence are oils that I use the most. Please do not let these negative comments keep you from trying the products from this company.

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I use many oils from this company

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Thumbnail of user blb5
1 review
2 helpful votes
March 10th, 2022

Incredible product, helpful customer service, no issue when something was missing from an order (2 times in 15 years), no cracked lids ever, web site updates took a little time to learn, altho good tutorials if used (I like to learn on my own). Healing that I receive is beyond measure. Their organic and safe process is better than any other I have researched. I have grand nephews who benefit from the KidScents line. For keeping my home clean... I add oils to my drinking water to add to my healthy eating. The oils fort cooking - nothing better as the essence of the herb or spice. I encourage all to give them a go for your own health and healing. Blessings

Tip for consumers:
If you are new - go to the learning center and watch some of the teaching videos. Life Science Publishing has all of their literature as well as the Essential Oils Home Reference with specifics about the oils, their use and the research done. A large book full of vital information.

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All that I have ordered - Too many to list. See pictures. I also use body creams and add oils to my unscented organic shampoo. I keep ancient grain flour and cereal on hand as well.
FREE SHIPPING - there is if an order is 100 points or larger - each item has a point value. You also get free product when you order monthly based on how many points are in your order.

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Thumbnail of user jw1187
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 21st, 2023

First off, I've been a loyal to YL and do selectively like a few of their oils exclusively. With their latest sale, I was adding items to my cart and this pop up happens after each add, one says go to cart and the other says buy with PayPal (or something along those lines). My finger slips and hit the PayPal button. I'm automatically checked out for over $300. No confirmation or anything.like amazon, but without the ability to cancel right away or get any help from customer service. I needed it cancelled, because I was not done finalizing the order and was not wanting to pay through the account it took the money from. I dealt with customer service 3 different times over this. The first one I was told after being on hold for 30+ minutes that she couldn't change the payment or edit the order at all. Literally nothing to be done to just make it an easy fix. She told me she would "request" to stop the order and have it refunded to my original payment, but I wouldn't know for a few hours when I check the order status online. Well, they did stop it, but put over $300 as credits on my account. So then there was a headache of getting ahold of them through chat to deal with that and other issue of placing another order and the "free" items weren't showing up because of the cancelled order. First chat lady told me she would request my money be refunded to original payment. But wasn't helpful with anything else. Then the chat disconnected. More time waiting, having to re-explain AGAIN. She was finally able to re-order after I spelled it out for her how she could actually help me. 1 week later and after an responding to my initial problem (I tried every way of getting ahold of them) with a very basic sorry for the inconvenience, I find out my money is still not in the process of being refunded to my PayPal account. I was told it would be in my account in 5 business days, so I was hopeful that was the case since I was told twice, that would happen. So now apparently I have to wait another 5 days (so at least 12 total) to get my money back in my account. If you have crappy customer service, you should not have an automatic payment button. Also? The lack of care or support from customer service was horrid. I will not be giving this company my business again.

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Thumbnail of user maryw3595
1 review
2 helpful votes
February 17th, 2023
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I ordered a one time order as a Christmas present. They automatically enrolled me in a loyalty program and both months following, charged me $47 dollars.

I called canceled and am in the process of returning the additional orders. What a pain! They know what they are doing.

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Thumbnail of user denisel938
1 review
5 helpful votes
August 10th, 2022

I love love these oils! Helped us so much. Or they did anyways. 8 years in. Disappointed last few years. Price is way high! Changing site Confusing website and point system ect. Oils seem weak or watered down, not strong at all! Don't last, Bottle caps pop off and crack causing oils to evaporate! They just make excuses. Very disappointed! I'm seeing a rise in greed as well …

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Thumbnail of user lennyf16
2 reviews
7 helpful votes
October 6th, 2023

I was buying young living oils for a few years until I just found. Revive almost 50% cheaper, Just as good oils if not better

Thumbnail of user taram488
1 review
3 helpful votes
March 21st, 2022
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I've ordered from this company for the past 5 years and I have never had any problems with their shipping until now. I placed an order on March 4th 2022 and I used their free shipping option. It is now the 21st of March and I still have not received my order. I contacted customer service, which has always been super helpful, and they told me I just have to wait.

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Thumbnail of user raydenb1
1 review
22 helpful votes
January 31st, 2021

My mother is a YL rep and by all means I support every venture that she has. She bought me a diffuser for Christmas that I was (at first) very excited about. However since then, I have been her customer, not her son. I gave her a very specific "i will come you to" boundary which she refuses to follow. Then she guilt trips me every single time I refer to the boundary. The YL business model uses friends and family against each other and promotes pushing limits to reach the "next level". Well the next level will be pretty lonely.

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Thumbnail of user db1033
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 16th, 2022

I purchased 3 packages of rollers for my oils. They will only replace 2 of the packages since one of the packages was purchased 1 year ago. I understand it has been 1 year, but all 3 of the packages have the same issue. They are all too large to fit on any of the oil bottles. This shows the company is neglecting quality control. It makes you wonder what other quality issues are going on with their other products. This is bad news for Young Living.

Tip for consumers:
I do not recommend these rollers since they do not fit on the bottles.

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Used Aromaglide.

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Thumbnail of user drewb57
1 review
18 helpful votes
April 5th, 2019

So here's my story guys my future wife loves the oils her and her mom use them all day everyday and I tbink they are actually helpful I have had some injuries in the past since I played sports in high school and by me useing the cool azul I feel great. I also use the thieves toothpaste, and there bears oil all with perfect outcomes but my issue is more of a personal matter. My girlfriend is so fixated with these products she doesn't understand how it affects others, she wants to educate every one and every person about how some things people use aren't the best for you and how only young living is safe. The oils give me some time of reacting at times specifically the thieves cleaner or if she difusses any oil I get a sore throat as well as a stuffy nose. I just want people to understand that it's hard to be in a relationship with someone whoes so passionate about a oil and a company that it affects your relationship. I think young Living needs to know that ropeing people in to a better lifestyle is only possible with a mindset if I wanna eat twinkies and drink beer then I will but if I want to have carrots and water I also will the company means well but the get people in and it changes them overall still tbink there products are pretty good and probably the best oils out there

Thumbnail of user christianb425
1 review
5 helpful votes
January 13th, 2022

Amazingly complicated system to purchase, then get rewards points, then points dont equal dollars and you can only buy certain parts of the range.
I failed to meet a buying deadline and my discount that took a year of buying was deleted. I tried to review and it seemed that they took great joy of reminding my of their "Terms and Conditions".
A very expensive company with one good product... Stay away

Tip for consumers:
just dont... marketing company at best

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Ninxia

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Thumbnail of user cindya25
1 review
14 helpful votes
December 29th, 2015

I love the product but I also know it is kind of a pyramid scam which is weird. And it is scary for you people to want FIVE digits of a SSN. We all know the first three are where we were born so basically you just have to guess one number to steal our identity. You should just have regular sales people instead of the "member" crap - it just makes you seem sleazy. I will use your products but NEVER recommend them.

Thumbnail of user svenv12
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 19th, 2023

Lamento la non trasparenza delle informazioni offerte, ti inseriscono in un programma dove in automatico si generano gli ordini mensili e se non si è attenti nel sito ti arrivano prodotti del valore di 100 eur al mese, quando nessuno ha chiesto questo.

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Thumbnail of user shus5
1 review
1 helpful vote
August 29th, 2022

They have setup the website in a way that end user confuses at every stage and end up in either paying more unintentionally or have to call customer service for resolution. The website is misleading and seems fraudulent where limited access is allowed to sort out the issue.
I was overwhelmed by their strong social media campaign, and therefore trapped in their products.

Customer service is HORRIBLE, and therefore, I strongly doubt on the products are as well. If such a big brand claims big wins on social media then how could they forgot to improve their customer service followed by user experience on their website.

Tip for consumers:
Please do not buy from these people.

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Essential Oils Single

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Thumbnail of user tanyas591
1 review
11 helpful votes
August 22nd, 2021

Young Living went through some changes. They now want you to spend a minimum of $100 per month to get the same perks one used to earn for $50. For that reason, I cancelled my membership. All was well for a few months, but then they sent a shipment I did not order and charged money without permission. They gave a refund and assured me it would never happen again. They assured me my account was closed. It happened again this month! They charged me again and sent another package I did not order. It is not legal to take money you have not been authorized to take. I strongly advise using a different company than Young Living for your oils. Their greed got the better of them.

Tip for consumers:
Use a different company whose products are just as good but who do not require a certain order per month, do not take money when not authorized, and do not use the US postal service for shipping.

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Thumbnail of user hannaha142
1 review
7 helpful votes
October 8th, 2021

Any time I needed to contact customer service, there would always be a minimum of 2 hour wait. They could never completely help you with whatever issue you had. I only bought oils for them for 3 months and it was the worst experience I have ever had with poor service. One month it took 3 weeks for my oils to be delivered! The oils are overpriced, and you are stuck ordering every month in order to earn "loyalty rewards". It's not worth it. I have since changed to Revive Essential Oils, and they ship fast, customer service is wonderful, no minimum order required!

Tip for consumers:
Don't waste your money!

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Thumbnail of user peggyw291
1 review
3 helpful votes
December 14th, 2021
Verified purchase

Young Living is an amazing company! Seed to Seal promise on the purity of all their products! The ONLY essential oil company that will allow you to come and visit the farms and actually see how things are done first hand! The Young Living Foundation helps support several causes, putting an end to human trafficking is only one of them.

Tip for consumers:
Subscribe to save give you points for free products!

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Essential Oil, Personal care products, CBD, Ningixa, Supplements

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Thumbnail of user michellec2365
1 review
7 helpful votes
December 28th, 2021

What a scam! I have been involved with this company for years and there is no support in trying to help someone build their status or growth. A lot of nepotism!

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Thumbnail of user sashas81
2 reviews
9 helpful votes
July 29th, 2020

I don't know WHERE you get your data, but Young Living essential oils are amazing. They do wonders for our family. We are busy changing our way of thinking about modern medicine as we've had so much success with Young living oils.

Thumbnail of user cheried28
1 review
28 helpful votes
May 18th, 2020

Though I like the products, I was driven to seek another representative because of the extremely combative and unprofessional representative that I am dealing with right now. Her views are completely crazy and ignorant and if you should challenge her she lashes back with harsh comments defending her unbelievable views. She is a narcissist and very difficult to deal with! #dontbealindsay

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