Direct selling University’s Fall Event (DSU) was a landmark gathering for the direct selling industry. Hundreds of executives from over 120 different direct selling companies attended, and the event was a remarkable showcase of cutting-edge insights, invaluable networking opportunities and actionable strategies.

Mary Kay Inc. was recognized by conservation nonprofit Texan by Nature for the second consecutive year with the prestigious Texan by Nature 20 (TxN 20) award. This award celebrates 20 Texas-based businesses that demonstrate a data-backed commitment to conservation and sustainability.

Mary Kay’s philanthropic organization, the Mary Kay Ash Foundation, announced grants totaling $2.4 million to support cancer research and domestic violence shelters.

May Kay hosted its 20th annual MK5K, a fundraising running event benefitting the Mary Kay Ash Foundation and its mission to advance cancer research for women and end domestic violence. The route for the one-mile fun run as well as the 5K race was hosted in Addison, Texas.

Mary Kay Inc. announced it strategic expansion into Kyrgyzstan. The company’s operations will be managed from the Mary Kay Kazakhstan offices in Almaty to allow for seamless market integration and is part of the brand’s overall expansion strategy as it seeks to capitalize on the robust international growth experienced within the beauty and personal care […]

Mary Kay Inc. was named the #1 Direct Selling Brand of Skin Care and Color Cosmetics in the World by Euromonitor International, a provider of global business intelligence, market analysis and consumer insights across more than 100 countries.

Mary Kay Inc. hosted its 60th annual Seminar Conference in Dallas, welcoming nearly 14,000 independent distributors at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. To date, the brand’s 60 years of seminars has generated an estimated $4.3 million in local tax revenue and supported more than 17,000 local jobs.

In its 2024 Sustainability Report, Mary Kay Inc. detailed its environmental, social and economic efforts for the year. These initiatives included water stewardship, a long-term partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, and sustainable sourcing practices that promote economic well-being for the 16 million women who work as Shea collectors in West Africa.

Happi, a publication that focuses on trends and innovation in the household and personal products industries, released its Top 50 US Companies list for 2024. Included in the list are nine direct selling companies.

The Power of Prioritizing Others Though he never worked with her directly, Nathan Moore was deeply impacted by Mary Kay Ash and the values she imparted into her namesake business. As a teenager, his friend’s father worked directly for Mary Kay Ash and spoke highly of her—as a person, leader and co-worker. Nathan remembered that positive impression when he […]

This year, we are honored to present our Bravo Global Good Award to Mary Kay for the company’s consistent support of environmental, philanthropic and social responsibility issues.

Mary Kay Inc. and its team of scientists presented the results of two research studies at the 2024 Society of Investigative Dermatology in Dallas, Texas. Their findings revealed how an antioxidant treatment can diminish the visible effects of pollution and aging on human skin, and how computational tools can accurately predict the safety and potential reactions of human skin to various cosmetic ingredients.