About Mary Kay


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Helping women create better lives, together.

You've been helping us make space for women to learn, grow and become more since 1963.

Since 1963, it has been our mission to enrich the lives of women and their families. What began THEN, what we stand for TODAY and what will ALWAYS be our mission: enriching women’s lives.  We empower women around the world to build their businesses on their own terms, selling high quality Mary Kay products and inspiring beauty and confidence in their communities. 

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Our Founder: Mary Kay Ash

Mary Kay Ash was a visionary leader ahead of her time, all the time. Over 60 years ago, she flipped the script on “business as usual,” launching a timeless beauty brand built on purpose and designed to give women a pathway to entrepreneurship. She didn’t just challenge the workplace — she rewrote the rules, and showed what happens when you believe in the power of women. 


Her approach was simple and unshakeable: stay true to your values, work hard, and make everyone feel important. Mary Kay Ash’s legacy isn’t just iconic, her passion for recognition, mentorship, and community sparked a movement that empowered millions and continues to fuel our global brand today.  

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Our Product Promise: We Always Put You First

At Mary Kay, your safety is our highest priority. We are dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance of our products through rigorous review, investigation, and testing. 


And, because we are confident that you will be delighted by the benefits you see, we stand behind the products you buy from your Independent Beauty Consultant with a Mary Kay® Satisfaction Guarantee.

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Our Sustainability

Our mission of enriching the lives of women around the globe has remained at our core for more than 60 years of our business, from providing a unique business opportunity to preserving the planet we are creating a better world for women. We recognize that true sustainability is not just about reducing our carbon footprint or recycling; it’s about creating a business that values and uplifts every individual, especially women, fosters social well-being and ensures economic growth that benefits everyone.

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Our Purpose: Lived. Elevated. Always Passed On.

At Mary Kay, Beauty Is More Beautiful Shared™ is more than a catchy slogan. For us, it’s about a deeper purpose and meaning. It means beauty grows when it’s passed on. From community to community, generation to generation, woman to woman. Beauty shared – through the way we care, guide and make space for one another – connects us and shapes who we become.