Mary Kay reviews

3.9

74% would recommend to a friend

(1,019 total reviews)

Ryan Rogers

73% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Mary Kay has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,019 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Mary Kay employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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1K reviews
5.0
Apr 23, 2026

People-focused company

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

People-oriented, good values, strong mission

Cons

Sometimes awkward hierarchy and employee performance review process

2.0
Apr 2, 2026

Supportive colleagues but oblivious upper management

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Friendly Environment from colleagues - Direct Managers are very accommodating and understanding

Cons

- Upper management is oblivious to day-to-day struggles - Upper management decisions are very detrimental to long-term stability

4.0
Mar 25, 2026

Ok

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Own your own business but have to go by rules like no poaching clients from other salesperson.

Cons

Income variable and rules on how to run your business.

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