Selling cosmetics, teaching skincare and makeup classes, and recruiting new consultants. - Independent Beauty Consultant Mary Kay Employee Review

5.0
Feb 28, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

I love that Mary Kay gives me the flexibility to work whenever I want to. You truly do get out what you put in.

Cons

You must be extremely self motivated to be successful because it is a 100% sales based business. It is also unpredictable because you can't make expectations on how much cosmetics people will or will not buy.

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People-oriented, good values, strong mission

Cons

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1.0
Jul 5, 2026
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Pros

The people who are left are lovely

Cons

You are expected to perform outside your job description. Promotions are nearly impossible. Layoffs are now part of the culture. The "pink bubble" only applies to you when they need you. Once they declare you disposable, their attitude towards you drastically changes. When you get laid off, their package is pittance.

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