Mary Kay is one of the cosmetic companies that stood at the origins of the sales movement through network marketing. The company was formed in 1963, and Mary Kay Ash became its founder. She retired and decided to invest in the company five thousand dollars and create something of her own from scratch, without bosses, and work for herself. As time has shown, she succeeded!
Interesting details
The main office of the company is located in the USA, namely in Dallas. It is also where one of the two plants of the company is located. The second factory is located in China. In 1963, the company was established, and already in 1971, Mary Kay cosmetics entered the international market through Australia. Today, the company’s representative offices are open in 34 countries around the world, and the product range includes approximately two hundred positions.
When did the company start working in Russia?
Now about Mary Kay the reviews on the Web are very different, cosmetics are suitable for some, while others are completely dissatisfied with the products. Once upon a time, they did not even know about the brand in Russia. Only in 1993 "Mary Kay" began to operate in the territory of the Russian Federation and since then it has entrenched in the top ten companies that distribute products directly through network marketing. This fact is once again confirmed by the award of the brand in 2007. This was the third award in the competition “Brand of the Year / EFFIE '2007” in the category “Perfumes and Cosmetics”. Mary Kay Ash was a teacher for a long time, and therefore she was able to develop a whole bunch of rules for successful sales and build an excellent network marketing system.
In most cases, the reviews on Mary Kay cosmetics are positive, and all due to the fact that the goods are of high quality, and the direct sales system has shown excellent performance on the market. In addition, brand consultants also have different incentive techniques that are a great motivation to expand their network segment.
A little more about the company
"Mary Kay" is an extensive network of consultants who offer products directly to the consumer. They have the opportunity not only to demonstrate cosmetics, but also to teach them to use it correctly, and this is important.
The company lives a rich and rich life, on a regular basis, various seminars, classes to improve skills and study new products are held. In the company, each person is given the opportunity to build their own business, achieve success in sales. Each person, if desired, will be able to develop the necessary qualities in himself for work and become more confident in himself.
Is cosmetics safe?
“Mary Kay” cosmetics reviews are mostly positive, because the products are safe for health. Each product is manufactured in modern production using innovative technologies. In addition, each product undergoes rigorous quality and safety controls so that customers are always satisfied!
What product range?
About Mary Kay, the reviews are completely different, because the company offers customers a wide variety of products. The range consists of the following items:
- Anti-aging products from the “Timewise” series.
- Cosmetic line for young people MK Men Skin Care.
- Body care products.
- Cosmetics for young people from the Velocity series.
- Sun protection products.
- A decorative line from the brand: shadows, mascaras, makeup bases, lipsticks, blush, gloss, pencils, eyeliners, concealers and so on.
- Perfume line.
Interesting fact: in 2006, Affection perfumery water took first place in the fourth International Perfumery Competition in the category “Fragrance of the Year 2006”.
Company Relations
The company maintains close relations with the best dermatologists, ophthalmologists all over the world, and acts as a sponsor in many studies at the Southwest Medical Center at the University of Texas.
The company also supports the Dermatological Fund and the Skin Cancer Foundation. Especially for clients, brand consultants conduct free workshops at which they tell potential customers the rules for using cosmetics. Therefore, the company “Mary Kay” reviews in most cases are positive.
What about brand perfume?
Decorative cosmetics plays a big role in the lives of women and men, and perfumery is the highlight of your image. Finding a delicious and fresh aroma is not so easy, but you can try the Mary Kay perfume on yourself, reviews of which are mostly enthusiastic and laudatory. Many girls are satisfied with such juicy and long-lasting aromas that are able to captivate every person.
Pierre Cardin said that perfume is a memory that never fails. And we are talking about such spirits. If you need a persistent smell with captivating notes or a sweet-passionate aroma that expresses your irresistible feelings and wild fantasies, then the perfumes of the company are ideal for you!
Decorative cosmetics
Mary Kay is not just a company that creates cosmetics. This is a long experience that is intertwined with a huge number of different studies and tests. Leading specialists of the company are constantly working to develop excellent cosmetics for customers. Every year, the brand spends millions of dollars to research and study quality; consultations are constantly conducted with medical experts and dermatologists. That is why the Mary Kay decorative cosmetics and masks are positive in most cases, as well as the rest of the products. Customers see the efforts of the company and appreciate it. The most important reward for the manufacturer is a customer who is satisfied with his life, which means that positive feedback will also be added to “Mary Kay”.
Interesting fact: the company does not conduct animal research. If you buy something from the assortment of the brand, you can be sure that nothing has been tested on poor animals. The company has signed a consumer information coalition memorandum.
The impeccable quality of everything
All products of the company are of high quality, so you can safely talk about the safety and hypoallergenic cosmetics. In Europe, the brand has an unlimited certificate, which indicates the high quality of cosmetics. Hundreds of thousands of women prefer to choose funds from Mary Kay.
Every year, the company allocates millions of dollars to carry out various developments, thanks to which it can be stated very confidently that the cosmetics are safe, give good results after use and are fully consistent with the expected result. During the tests, experts study in detail the component composition of each product individually, and their interaction with other components of the product is established. All tests are carried out in independent laboratories and only under the supervision of experienced dermatologists and ophthalmologists. In addition, there is also the strictest state control.
How is the certification of cosmetics?
Everything is done in two stages. Initially, certification is made in the country where cosmetics are created, and the second time in the country where it will be sold. Therefore, the quality of cosmetics is confirmed repeatedly by regulatory authorities, but this is not the most important thing. Customer trust is the most important thing that can be. The company is constantly trying to improve funds so that customer growth is relentless. Therefore, you can see positive reviews on the Mary Kay gel lipstick, as well as only positive recommendations on other products of the company.
Tips Before Buying
There is a lot of talk about the composition of the company's products. There are negative reviews on the eyes of Mary Kay for the eyes because glycerin and other chemical components can be found in the composition. It should be noted right away that many companies use in practice the chemical components and glycerin, and no one talks about the negative effect. In addition, glycerin is often found in moisturizers, and many women believe that it only, on the contrary, drains the skin with a lack of moisture.
Many women, buying Mary Kay vitamin C strips, wrote positive reviews, and there were negative reviews, as not everyone liked the composition. It should be understood that the brand’s products do not differ in composition from any other products in the mass sales segment. If you want to use natural cosmetics, then you are best to look for something else. Because of this, some girls complain about the Mary Kay vitamin C strips, which are negative reviews, because some women would like to see the composition more natural.
What positive things have users noted in cosmetics?
Many girls are satisfied with the price-quality ratio of this brand. Girls have repeatedly noted about Mary Kay products around their eyes in reviews and comments about other products that their effect is no different from luxury brands. This is very pleasing to many, because the cream in Mary Kay is much cheaper than products from Dior, for example.
Often on Mary Kay lipstick, women leave positive reviews. Many customers really like bright and extraordinary lipsticks from this brand, which are also characterized by durability and attractive price.
It was also noted from the positive that consultants always give testing mascara, lipstick or any other product. It should be noted right away that brushes and sponges are purely individual things, so be careful during testing, because there is a chance of contracting a cold sore or other skin ailment.
Particularly laudatory inks for Mary Kay reviews from the fair sex. They like the brush, its structure and how exactly it paints the cilia. More about Mary Kay lipstick in customer reviews emphasize that she gently stains, does not roll on her lips and is worn for a very long time. The color scheme also cannot please, because there are absolutely all shades, from nude to dark purple.
Is there a negative side?
Some women noted that cosmetics negatively affect their skin. For example, there are negative reviews on the Mary Kay serum due to the fact that after the use of the product, a rash and redness appeared on the skin. This situation has been observed with more than one product. There are also negative reviews on “Mary Kay” with vitamin C due to the fact that not everyone liked the composition of the products. The products contain natural ingredients that are quite capable of causing an allergic reaction. However, this is not an assertion that the cosmetics of this brand are bad. On the contrary, this only indicates that how many people - so many opinions. No one can please in this regard, and not every cream or cream, serum or mask is suitable for everyone.
There are also negative character on Mary Kay powder reviews from customers. They all have one explanation - the price is too high. However, quality products cannot cost a penny.
Price policy
It is possible to purchase products only from an independent beauty consultant; the products of this brand are not sold in stores. For example, the price for one set of means for washing, masks, creams and lotions will start at two thousand rubles. It all depends on what you want to buy for yourself or someone else. The price of decorative cosmetics starts at two hundred and forty rubles. The price of perfumes is relatively small - one thousand two hundred and fifty rubles per bottle.
Is there something for men?
It may seem that the company creates cosmetics exclusively for beautiful ladies. The brand produces products for the stronger sex as well. Many men like Mary Kay products, they are happy with the use of gels, colognes or shaving foam. There is even a special brand line called “Mary Kay Man,” which is intended for men’s facial skin care. The following products are included in this line:
- cream;
- aftershave;
- shaving gel and foam;
- cologne.
What about powder?
On Mary Kay powder, reviews are mixed on the Web. Some find it difficult to guess with color, because an unpleasant aftertaste remains after the purchase, while other girls, on the contrary, are happy with everything. Girls from the positive noted that the texture of the product is pleasant, it is applied to the skin easily, evenly. Girls also noted that the powder perfectly evens complexion, does not fall into the pores and just looks great.
What about shadows?
Among the wide variety of mineral shadows “Mary Kay”, which differ in a variety of shades, should immediately be distinguished. Thanks to them, you can choose for yourself any image, regardless of the shape and color of the eyes, skin tone. Thanks to this decorative cosmetics, you can realize any style, no matter whether it is romantic, business or everyday. The shadow palette is made according to an excellent formula from natural minerals and a complex of vitamins A, C, E, as well as components that nourish the skin of the eyelids. According to the girls, the shadows are just excellent, they do not roll, do not crumble and remain for centuries for a long time. This is real chic for the eyes! Many girls, having tried the product once, now will not refuse it. In the shadow of Mary Kay, the reviews are only positive.
Are catalogs still in fashion?
A printed edition of the brand’s cosmetics catalog is issued every three months. There are still various bonuses in the form that presentations are attached to the catalog in the form of samplers of new cosmetics or perfumes of this season. It is a catalog of a weighty brochure with photographs and a detailed description of various products, and also indicates how to use them.
What conclusion can be made?
Many women believe that the brand’s cosmetics are good and there is nothing forbidden in the composition, because if there was something, the company would go broke in lawsuits a long time ago. All due to the fact that in America since 1948 it is forbidden to use hormones in cosmetics. It is worth saying that the legislation of the post-Soviet countries also prohibits the production, import and export of cosmetic products with such ingredients. The fear of hormones is quite understandable and explainable. It is believed that hormones can work real miracles, but the effect will be temporary, and the consequences will be terrible. The skin condition will worsen and it can be corrected only with the help of long-term treatment. Some people claim that the makeup from Mary Kay is hormonal, but not a single dermatologist or cosmetologist left such comments. The conclusion can be made only on the basis of an individual reaction.
In fact, all buyers are united in the fact that caring cosmetics of the company significantly loses decorative. There are still no opinions that powder or shadow are a threat. Basically, everyone likes decorative cosmetics, and she is quite satisfied with women. Beauticians say that individual intolerance is possible and can occur in every person, you just need to monitor your condition.
Do beauticians consider brand cosmetics professional?
The company positions itself as a representative of a luxury niche, but nevertheless it is a mass market, albeit for good money. Beauticians do not consider the funds professional, for them it is home care, which will need to be approached carefully. People can have a variety of consequences after applying skin care cosmetics. Some, for example, struggled with acne, but in the end they, on the contrary, showered with acne. Other people have an allergic reaction, and many simply don’t like the cosmetics of this brand.
Do you believe reviews on the web?
On the Internet you can easily find a lot of positive and negative reviews about the cosmetics of this brand. Some claim that they have healthy radiant skin after the care products, while others claim that their epidermis is depleted. Beauticians also say different things. But all the comments agree that each person can have an individual reaction to a particular product. You can’t immediately say that cosmetics are bad or good. It’s best to test all products on yourself before using a product. Before buying, ask a consultant to give you samples to rate at home. An allergy may not occur immediately, and you won’t throw money away.
To buy or not to buy?
Good cosmetics, proven over the years. Yes, the reviews on it are mixed: there are good and bad, but people constantly use the means of this brand. Some girls like cosmetics, others are unhappy with the caring series. This is quite normal for cosmetics, because absolutely everyone cannot be happy and happy.
There are also dissatisfied men among customers, and this is understandable, some did not fit shampoo, others did not like the persistent aroma and so on. How many people, so many opinions, and this is quite normal. It would not be very good if there were only positive reviews, then there would be an occasion to think about the honesty of the company. Everything here is transparent and as open as possible.
Do you buy products or not? It all depends on your preferences and beliefs. If you believe reviews on the Web and you are not happy with negative comments, then you should not spend money. If you are ready to try something new, reviews suit you and someone from your friends also used cosmetics, then feel free to take this or that remedy.