The Mary Kay FoundationSM recently awarded over $3 million in cancer research and domestic violence shelter grants around the country. The Foundation was established in 1996 with the overarching purpose of eliminating cancers affecting women. In 2000, The Foundation expanded to include ending domestic violence as part of its mission. Domestic Violence Shelters A total […]

Theresa Flores, senior manager of Public Affairs for Mary Kay Inc., was elected president of the State Government Affairs Council, (SGAC) at the organization’s annual business meeting in August. In her role at Mary Kay, Flores develops and recommends policy positions that protect the company’s direct selling, product and global trade interests focusing on engagement […]

Avon, Mary Kay, Amway and countless more brands: direct selling is an integral part of the American consciousness. It’s not surprising references to us show up in popular culture all the time. I’ve seen direct selling featured in movies and TV shows dating back decades. Media often refer to direct selling by focusing on flexibility […]

Mary Kay Inc. recently unveiled its findings on sunscreen viscosity at the 2019 Sunscreen Symposium presented by the Florida chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists. A global beauty company and leader in skincare innovation, Mary Kay continued its decades-long commitment to skin science research as a sponsor of the event, which was held Sept. 12–14 in Lake Buena […]

Look Good Feel Better® (LGFB) recently welcomed Mary Kay Cosmetics Ltd. General Manager Lynda Rose as Chair of the Board of Directors. LGFB is dedicated to helping women and teens manage the appearance-related effects of cancer and its treatment, and Rose has been a supporter of the organization since its inception. “LGFB has a history of […]

Mary Kay Inc. announced the appointment of Katherine Weng as general manager for Mary Kay (China) Co., Ltd. Based in Shanghai, Weng will report directly to Mary Kay’s Asia Pacific Region President KK Chua. “Katherine’s tireless work ethic, strategic mindset and ability to forge long-term relationships have enabled Mary Kay China to reach new heights,” […]

Mary Kay Inc. announced the 35th Anniversary Edition of Mary Kay on People Management is available for sale at all Half Price Books locations and online through their website. In celebration of the anniversary, 35 percent of profits from the book’s sale will benefit The Mary Kay FoundationSM. Thirty-five years ago, in 1984, Mary Kay Ash had already established […]

Mary Kay Inc. recently revealed the results of a study to improve skin barrier function and facial redness. The study was shared at the Annual Meeting of the Dermatology Committee organized by the Chinese Association of Integrative Medicine. Mary Kay was also a sponsor of the event, which took place August 8-11 in Lanzhou, Gansu […]

Seven students received an academic boost when the Direct Sellers Association of Canada (DSA) recently announced its scholarship winners for 2019. This is the eighth year of the scholarships, which celebrate and contribute to the educational endeavors of both sales consultants and employees in the direct selling industry, as well as their families. The DSA […]

An icon in both the beauty and network marketing industries, Mary Kay has been focused on empowering women since its inception in 1963—long before female empowerment was mainstream news. Mary Kay Founded: 1963 Headquarters: Dallas, Texas Top Executives: David Holl, CEO Products: Skincare and cosmetics Today, with millions of consultants worldwide, 1,500 corporate employees and […]

We are pleased each year to provide you with analysis of the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations’ global sales data. Writer Beth Douglass Silcox identifies the 24 global markets with retail sales of $1 billion or more from direct selling. She also digs into the 2018 numbers to not only extract the economic impact […]

Mary Kay Inc. has been recognized in the 2019 Global Workplace 100 Study by Reputation Institute (Ri) as one of the world’s most reputable employers. Mary Kay is ranked number 42 among the top 100 global companies on the list. “Our reputation among employees and customers is based on the foundation Mary Kay Ash established when she […]