Skip to contentSkip to footer
      employer cover photo
      employer logo
      employer logo

      Mary Kay

      Engaged Employer

      Mary Kay reviews

      Compare reviews

      3.9

      72% would recommend to a friend

      (1,019 total reviews)

      Ryan Rogers

      73% approve of CEO

      61% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.0

      Culture & values

      4.0

      Work/Life balance

      3.8

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.7

      Compensation and benefits

      3.4

      Senior management

      3.3

      Career opportunities

      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 Produktion industry (3.5 stars).

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Reviews by job title

      1K reviews
      5.0
      Sep 9, 2008

      Great perks and flexibility!

      Independent beauty consultant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      They allow me to work at my own pace and schedule. If I'm too busy during a certain semester of school, then I can just take the semester off and pick up where I left off when I go back. Also, all the cosmetics are available to me at 50% off! Your customers are your friends and family, and I've also made more friends just by working there because of the parties!

      Cons

      The cosmetics sell better if you have them in your inventory and so the customers don't have to wait a week for them to be shipped. This can be tough because you have to have enough money before hand (usually it's about $2000-3000) to keep the business going well.

      5.0
      Sep 9, 2008

      The Dream Company.

      Independent sales director (not an employee)
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      When you own a Mary Kay business, YOU are in control of your life, finances, future and absolute freedom. There is no fear of "loosing a job" because you are self employed. If you work your business, are coachable and trainable and stay consistent no matter what, you will be successful. If you work your business on consistent basis, just as you would at a job, you will see results very fast. You can earn a use of a company car with as little as 5 people on your team and you can get it done in as little as 3 months. If a company car is not what you had in mind, you can take a cash compensation and drive whatever you desire. Every year company gives away over $5 milion in jewelry and trip to it's top Consultants and Directors. It is an absolute dream company, where you can have it all. If you are willing to work for it. There are numerous reasons why, in opinions of many women worldwide, this company is the best for any women out there. Besides the obvious: financial and personal recognition reasons, there is also the Golden Rule on which this company was based. "Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you." All sales force lives and works by this rule on daily basis. Knowing you work for a company where you can have the financial freedom, be recognized for your achievements, be treated like a princess, travel the world Mary Kay style, drive company cars, be involved in the community through this business and being able to help others is not a 2nd place for anything out there. This company is the #1 on the list. Hands down.

      Cons

      YOU HAVE TO WORK. You can't just purchase a starter kit and wait for a million dollar check to arrive in a mail week later. This is a business venture like any other out there and if you do not work, you do not see the results you wanted. If you treat this as a hobby, you will get hobby results. On the flip side, if you treat this as a business and work it just as you would at your desk, in the office, you will get amazing results from it faster. In Corporate America, most people get paid salaries whether they do what they are supposed to during the day or not. They may take ten 15 minute breaks and still get paid for 8 hours worth of work. When you own a business and you are the boss, it doesn't work that way. You actually have to work that 8 hour day (if you are a full time Mary Kay Consultant or Director.) If you are starting part time, you work with your Director (Business Coach) who will help you get started. She will train, coach, mentor and motivate you to get you in this business where you want to be. If you decide to do it alone, it will take you a long time to see results, you will get frustrated and will eventually give up. This is the time to tuck your ego away, put your "big girl panties" on and work.

      5.0
      Sep 1, 2008

      Mary Kay Cosmetics is a fantastic company to work for!

      Independent sales director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      You get to advance at your own pace. You move up when you decide you're ready to take that next step! It fits very nicely into your life around church, family, and any other jobs you might have. The company encourages you to put God and your family first. Where else in corporate America do you get that kind of encouragement?

      Cons

      There is no boss telling you what to do. That means you need to be responsible for yourself! That's not really a downside, just something that might hinder people who don't have a lot of drive. I, personally, love being my own boss! It is fantastic!

      Viewing 1003 - 1005 of 1,019 Reviews
      Related searches: Mary Kay jobs | Mary Kay salaries | Mary Kay benefits | Mary Kay interviews
      ReviewsMary Kay reviews

      Glassdoor has 2,437 Mary Kay reviews submitted anonymously by Mary Kay employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if Mary Kay is right for you.