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women who the company continues to inspire and empower today! After being with
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The Official Mary Kay Blog – Exploring the purpose and passion behind Mary Kay, and the legacy of Mary Kay Ash.
2017-08-17 15:40
It’s August, which means Mary Kay Seminar 2017 has
officially come to a close. From launching a beauty industry first to making
memories with the sales force, this year’s Seminar… Read More
2017-08-11 18:46
Dear Seminar 2017,
As the Corporate Communications intern this summer, I can say you were the favorite part of my internship and an experience I will always remember.
From seeing… Read More
2017-08-03 15:55
Most of us already have a naturally pink, reddish or dark
color on our lips so the nude lipstick will give you a beautiful, uniform look
that will “complete” any makeup look… Read More
2017-07-31 14:22
I have been looking through rose-colored glasses all summer.
As a summer intern with Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability
department, I have been eating, sleeping and breathin… Read More
2017-07-10 20:00
At the end of 2016, a team of Mary Kay employees was offered the opportunity to give back to The Mary Kay Foundation℠ in a very special way.
In an effort to make The Mary Kay F… Read More
2017-07-07 15:17
Twinkling
lanterns nestled into wreaths of beauty. Fresh bursts of pastel colours as far
as the eye can see. The smell of fresh hydrangeas and roses fills the warm air.
This is the soir&eac&hell…Read More
2017-06-29 18:38
Each
year, we wait impatiently for May 12, the launch of Beauty that Counts®, the global campaign focused on giving back to our communities. This year, the countdown to May 12… Read More
2017-06-20 14:45
Global Day of Beauty is a worldwide initiative, as Mary Kay
around the globe reinforces its commitment to enriching women’s lives and
giving back to our communities. Mary Kay Czech Re… Read More
2017-06-12 16:52
Full of excitement, recognition and connecting with friends from across the country, Seminar is one of the most anticipated events each year. As
nearly 30,000 women descend upon Dallas, Mar… Read More
2017-06-05 20:26
The smell of summer is in the air! What is it that makes you
smell summertime? Fresh cut grass? The ocean? These Mary Kay fragrances are
what do it for us! Did you know Mary Kay spends mill… Read More
2017-06-02 13:47
You’ve spent hours picking the perfect outfit, you’ve
rushed to the salon for a fresh haircut and now it’s the day of your first date
with the potential love of your life!… Read More
2017-05-25 18:21
It’s time to
pack your bags and head towards the sun, it’s Memorial Day weekend! Whether
you’re heading to the beach, visiting a concrete jungle or just getting some
R&&helli…Read More
2017-05-23 21:09
Mary Kay Ash opened the doors to her beauty company on
Friday, Sept. 13, 1963. Why a
Friday? Why on the 13th? As Mary Kay would say, that’s the day the
lease started!… Read More
2017-05-19 14:43
In honor of Armed Forces Day, we thank all of the amazing members of our Mary Kay independent sales force who have served our country personally, or whose family has made this great sacrific… Read More
2017-05-18 14:00
We’ve all been there, walking the aisles of the store or browsing
online when a compelling message pops up saying “Buy this product and make a
difference!” Before you know… Read More
2017-05-12 13:55
Today we celebrate and honor a woman
near and dear to my heart, Mary Kay Ash. The first time I heard her speak was
to a group of sales force leaders in 1996, just a few months after I start… Read More
2017-05-11 19:46
Mary Kay is so excited to be the official cosmetic sponsor
of Univision’s brand new primetime show, La Reina de la
Canción – the search
for the next Latina m… Read More
2017-05-04 14:10
It's May the Fourth - the perfect day to refocus on goals
and re-energize the efforts to accomplish those goals.
Here's how I approach my
goals with full force:
F = FOCUS! May Kay Ash cons… Read More
2017-05-01 14:17
“Hello Gorgeous!” Two words with the power to make a
difference.
With millions of Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants
worldwide, we hear some pretty amazing stories of the… Read More
2017-04-24 14:58
Mary Kay Ash started her dream company from humble
beginnings with her life savings of $5,000, the support of her family and nine Mary
Kay Independent Beauty Consultants. It’s
a… Read More
2017-04-21 13:48
It’s no secret that Mary Kay Ash was a firm believer in
preserving our precious and limited resources for future generations. With our
fast-paced lives and rushing from one thing to th… Read More
2017-04-13 16:00
You know that saying “you never get a second chance to make
a first impression”? It’s true. New
research reveals you might have as little as half a second to make an… Read More
2017-04-10 14:30
The Women LEAD scholarship
program is something close to my heart. Serving as a Junior League member on
the Women LEAD project committee this year, I had the opportunity to work
closely on t… Read More
2017-04-07 14:13
I feel very honored to be asked
to speak at The Legacy of Leadership networking breakfast. I hope you can
join us on Monday, April 10, at 7:45 a.m. at Stonebriar Country Club in Frisc… Read More
2017-03-30 16:01
Editor’s note: Mary Kay Ash loved to read. So, in honor of National Reading
Month and Women’s History Month, The Mary Kay Foundation blog shared some of her thoughts on why… Read More
2017-03-29 19:10
As we
celebrated the fourth annual Asia Pacific finale of the Mary Kay Dream Beautiful™ Contest, I was thrilled
to lead a project where women not only dream beautiful but they dream bi… Read More
2017-03-23 15:53
For Mary Kay Independent Sales Director Lindsey Mills, roadracing
is her outlet. While some people relieve
stress through yoga or reading books, Lindsey is most at peace on a racet… Read More
2017-03-15 16:12
“I Can.” Two short,
but powerful words.
Each summer, we
have the privilege of attending Mary Kay US Seminar in Dallas. Have you been?
It’s unlike any other event. It&r… Read More
2017-03-13 17:51
Now that
we’ve survived the dreary winter months, it’s time for family fun, sunshine and
making new memories. It’s time for Spring Break! As you pack your bags for the
bea… Read More
2017-03-07 20:16
In honor of
International Women’s Day, we are highlighting Mary Kay China and their advocacy
of women’s entrepreneurship. Enjoy!
When I met Lee in Aoniben, China for the first t… Read More
2017-03-06 20:58
And the bride wore
Mary Kay…
Most brides have a
vision of how they hope to look and feel on their wedding day. Louise
Roe, TV host and international style guru, was no exce… Read More
2017-03-03 19:06
“More than ever, the world we
inhabit demands that we, as women, be all things. Strong yet feminine,
nurturing yet stoic, seductive yet demure.” - Tracy Reese in the show not… Read More
2017-02-22 16:15
February has always been synonymous with candy hearts,
thoughtful cards, flowers and love. February is also Teen Dating Violence
Awareness month and a great time to talk about what love mea… Read More
2017-02-20 15:32
In honor of President's Day, we hosted a quick Q&A with the new President of Mary Kay North America, Nathan Moore. Read on to learn more about his vision for the region, and for facts y… Read More
2017-02-17 15:12
True confession: I love mascara. I am a mascara
lover. In fact, I love it so much that if I had to, and I mean there
was absolutely no other alternative, I w… Read More
2017-02-10 21:25
Luces, Cámaras, ¡Acción! At Mary Kay Colombia, we were
proud to be the official makeup, skincare, fragrances, personal care and sun protection
sponsor of the Barranquilla… Read More
2017-02-09 16:19
What do farming and owning an independent Mary Kay business have in common? You might think – not much! To Mary Kay Independent Future Executive
Senior Sales Director J… Read More
2017-02-06 19:40
We love Valentine’s Day! It’s the perfect splash of pink in
the middle of the (usually) dreary, winter months! Whether you are looking for
the perfect gift for your friend, room… Read More
2017-02-03 17:40
It's all red everything today at Mary Kay!
In support of American Heart Association's "National Wear Red Day," Mary Kay employees showed their support for heart disease and stroke preventio… Read More
2017-02-02 19:21
I've never thought of myself as an entrepreneur, but I
have started two businesses. Each lasted for about five minutes. I quickly
learned that being a boss lady, big cheese entrepreneur requ… Read More
2017-01-31 20:46
Mary Kay Leadership Conference 2017 turned the city of jazz
and beignets pink in January! You shared some of your favorite moments from
#mkleadership2017 on social media, and we loved it! If… Read More
2017-01-25 18:57
Mary Kay Independent Elite Executive National Sales Director
Gloria Mayfield Banks started her Mary
Kay business with the goal to make an extra $200 each month to pay for her
children&rsquo&helli…Read More
2017-01-03 14:00
Why is it so easy to make resolutions and so hard to keep them? It’s because it’s difficult to change behaviors if we don’t change our daily routine. Whether we realize it… Read More
2016-12-30 14:00
End-of-the-year round-ups are always a favorite – from your top Facebook timeline moments of the year to the best pop songs. We love looking back at all of our favorite memories from… Read More
All Your Project Runway Questions Answered! Exclusive Interview With Season 15 Winner Erin Robertson
2016-12-27 14:00
Lights, camera, action! Project Runway® Season 15 was one for the books. We laughed, we cried... fashion will never be the same! We went behind the scenes with Season 15 winner Eri… Read More
2016-12-16 22:00
Beauty is happiness, sophistication, confidence, and
fearlessness… an expression that can take different forms and shapes. At
Mary Kay, we love beauty in all colors, shapes… Read More
2016-11-21 14:00
Thanksgiving is a special time for all of us at Mary Kay. It was our founder, Mary Kay Ash's favorite holiday, and every year we reflect on her legacy by giving thanks for the many blessings… Read More
2016-11-14 16:56
Mary Kay was yet again
backstage at New York Fashion Week as the official makeup sponsor at Lela Rose and
Tracy Reese. Mary Kay Global Beauty Ambassador, Luis Casco, created two
gorgeous… Read More
2016-10-31 13:00
It's no secret. We love a good party at Mary Kay - especially when it involves cute kids dressed up for Halloween! Enjoy pictures from our Halloween celebration at our global headquarte… Read More
2016-10-24 13:00
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. With one in three young people in the U.S. experiencing abuse, Mary Kay will be sharing one PSA a week from our Don’t Look Away campaign d… Read More
2016-10-17 13:00
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. With one in three young people in the U.S. experiencing abuse, Mary Kay will be sharing one PSA a week from our Don’t Look Away campaign d… Read More
2016-10-14 17:28
You’ve probably heard how Mary Kay is the official beauty sponsor of Project Runway®Season 15. We think it is a great way to showcase our fantastic Mary Kay products, in a v… Read More
2016-10-11 15:19
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. With one in three young people in the U.S. experiencing abuse, Mary Kay will be sharing one PSA a week from our Don’t Look Away campaign d… Read More
2016-10-07 19:00
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. With one in three young people in the U.S. experiencing abuse in a dating relationship, we’re sharing Mary Kay’s three-part PSA seri… Read More
2016-10-06 20:56
Mary Kay always said if you can dream it, you can do it. And I’m excited to share with you some Big, Big News – We Did It!!
Mary Kay is now a ‘Top 5 Glo… Read More
2016-09-22 14:58
When you’ve been in business for 53 years, you get to
celebrate a lot. Anniversaries, expansion into new markets, breaking business
records and even the occasional Guinness World R… Read More
2016-09-20 18:44
Romy knows not to not judge a Cadillac by its color. She found inspiration in other professional, like-minded women who had started their own Mary Kay businesses. Between losing her job in… Read More
2016-08-25 18:16
My friends are always asking me about my favorite products and which ones I use on a daily basis. With fall right around the corner, here are the new Mary Kay® products I’m ad… Read More
2016-08-18 20:18
As much as we’d like to deny it, summer is quickly coming to
a close. School buses are back on the roads, tan lines are fading, and the
last remnants of our summer vacations are the pi… Read More
2016-08-12 18:18
I recently had the honor of traveling to Mary Kay’s largest subsidiary, CHINA! My visit is always full of learning and I return to the U.S. with a head full of ideas and a heart full o… Read More
2016-07-29 14:07
Holidays are a wonderful way to remember what’s important in life, or sometimes the little things that make life a little more fun!
If you’re looking for something to celeb… Read More
2016-07-21 19:46
Each year at this time, there are thousands of members of
the Mary Kay sales force in town for our annual seminar. I’m always amazed by
the giving nature of these women. As entrepr… Read More
2016-07-18 19:24
On June 11, Mary Kay served
as official sponsor of the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund’s annual Super Saturday
event in Los Angeles. The Mary Kay booth, which exuded southern
Califo… Read More
2016-07-14 15:00
We all have those days or string of days where life gets hectic. You know…you’ve been up all night with a sick kiddo, studying for an exam, juggling work, school, family and lif… Read More
2016-07-07 21:16
"Courage is the art of doing what we fear to do and doing it well, no matter how difficult we think it might be." – Mary Kay Ash
Living fearlessly isn’t living without any fear;… Read More
2016-06-29 21:04
Spotting a pink Cadillac on the road from time to time isn’t
too uncommon. But, seeing Mary Kay pink Cadillacs lined up in front of a state
capitol is definitely not something you… Read More
2016-06-28 17:00
Mary
Kay Spain was recently selected as the official beauty sponsor of the Mutua Madrid Open 2016 (MMO), and once again it was a winning combination!
As tennis is
among the Top 3 sports in… Read More
2016-06-23 17:28
When you’re planning a wedding, you get so many different pieces of advice! “Be sure to do this, but DON’T do that… One thing WE really learned was…&rdquo… Read More
2016-06-20 18:30
Every year Father's Day becomes more special to me. This year was especially meaningful. Three months ago my wife and I welcomed our fourth child to our family -- and our first baby gi… Read More
2016-06-15 19:54
Dads play so many roles in our lives – maybe he’s your closest advisor, your tennis coach or your tutor. OR, maybe, he’s all of these things at once! Whatever your dad mean… Read More
2016-06-09 21:10
School’s out and summer is in! Which usually means you, or your kids, are getting to spend more time with their friends and family. Knowing this, as part of Mary Kay’s commitment… Read More
2016-06-06 19:01
Have you ever heard us say that Mary Kay is about so much more than lipstick? Well, this is true, but sometimes it is all about the lipstick.
When I wear lipstick, it’s to make… Read More
2016-05-25 20:21
Spring is a time for new beginnings. The lingering traces of winter are pushed away as flower buds blossom and explode into brilliant color. Makeup palettes become more vibrant to match… Read More
2016-05-23 18:53
Let’s be honest. The last thing we want to do in the morning is add another step to our routine. Shower? Check. Hair? Check. Makeup? Check Check (an extra “check” her… Read More
2016-05-20 16:40
2016-05-19 19:17
Lights, camera, action! Mary Kay Russia was the official makeup sponsor of the 32nd Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia taking place at Moscow’s Manezh Central Exhibition Hall from Marc… Read More
2016-04-28 20:44
Embroidered lace, embellished necklines and a romantic beauty look ruled the runway during Reem Acra Spring 2017 presentation during Bridal Fashion Week in New York. Mary Kay served as the… Read More
2016-04-21 20:08
With seven contents, 326 million trillion gallons of water (yes, million trillion is a real number), and seven billion people, it’s no secret that the Earth is a very big place filled… Read More
2016-04-19 22:27
Some people think the most powerful folks on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. are the ones with the impressive titles, fancy offices and a vote in Congress. Not so! The most powe… Read More
2016-04-12 22:31
This month on the Beauty That Counts blog, we’re bringing you the #myMKlife series. We will be sitting down with real Mary Kay independent sales force members who are able to pursue th… Read More
2016-04-06 13:00
This month on the Beauty That Counts blog, we’re bringing you the #myMKlife series. We will be sitting down with real Mary Kay independent sales force members who are able to pursue th… Read More
2016-03-28 13:00
Being a young professional today isn’t exactly easy – although we have so many amazing opportunities, it can be hard to balance all of the fantastic things vying for our time. Fr… Read More
2016-03-24 13:00
At Mary Kay, giving back is a core principle that lives in the heart of the Mary Kay independent sales force worldwide. Here in Brazil, both our sales force and employees have always been i… Read More
2016-03-17 12:50
One of the most talked-about shows during New York Fashion Week was not actually a show – it was Tracy Reese’s Fall/Winter 2016 collection presented through a short film foll… Read More
2016-03-14 13:00
When you hear that 1 in 3 young people experience abuse in a dating relationship, it’s natural to think – “well that’s not me or any of my friends.” But what yo… Read More
2016-03-10 20:31
Mary Kay recently celebrated women’s inner and outer beauty at the third annual Asia Pacific Grand Finale of the Mary Kay Dream Beautiful™ Contest at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal… Read More
2016-03-02 20:33
My four years in college were some of the happiest in my life. I learned a lot, grew as a person, and certainly had some fun along the way. Most of the time, I felt on top of the world. Unfo… Read More
2016-02-26 16:13
It’s February, which means love is in the air. We’re showing some love this month by sharing signs we know you love your Mary Kay.
1. You never leave home without your favo… Read More
2016-02-22 20:15
Rarely does a friendship happen like the one I have with Joanna. Best friends from kindergarten through high school, we formed an instant bond - there was always lots of laughter betwe… Read More
2016-02-16 19:11
Winter Out. Warm In. I’m officially ready for spring and warm, sunny days! I realize that winter is not quite yet over and that for those not living in the southern region like mys… Read More
2016-02-11 14:00
We love lips at Mary Kay because no matter what shade of lipstick or lip gloss you’re wearing, your confidence shines when you smile. We were so inspired by the verses that so many of… Read More
2016-02-04 20:55
Pink is definitely our signature color at Mary Kay. But, for today, we’re wearing red in support of the American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" campaign which raises awareness… Read More
2016-02-01 18:12
Dating abuse, an ever-growing epidemic affecting millions of students across the nation every year. Just how big is this issue? Nearly 1.5 million high school students nationwide experience… Read More
2016-01-29 14:00
Have you ever seen the movie “27 Dresses”? You know, the one with the woman who’s been in 27 weddings and helps her sister plan her own wedding? Well, something you may no… Read More
2016-01-21 22:50
California was seeing pink recently as we hosted our annual Leadership Conference for more than 9,000 Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants in Los Angeles. This conference is where the bes… Read More
2016-01-08 17:35
It’s a New Year. You’ve got resolutions that you’re definitely sticking to this year, and you’re ready to take on 2016. Let Mary Kay help you put your best face forwa… Read More
2016-01-04 14:00
It’s become a tradition each year for Mary Kay's Chief Marketing Officer, Sheryl Adkins-Green, to kick off the New Year with an inspirational blog. Sheryl’s posts always offer a… Read More
2015-12-28 14:00
2015 has been an exciting year for us at Mary Kay, and to celebrate, we’re sharing our 15 favorite Mary Kay moments of 2015.
Did you have a favorite moment from this year? Tell us in… Read More
2015-12-21 17:56
The holiday season is racing to the finish line with just a few days left for Christmas orders to arrive.
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what happens after clicking &ldq&hell…Read More
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