Written by Raisinberry Stepping out of Mary Kay for good, is freedom. And that is as it should be. It is a step toward becoming “real” again, where you have no duplicitous purpose in your relationships. You were never supposed Read more…
I don’t pay much attention to the Mary Kay products. After more than 50 years, they’re still mediocre products (drug store quality) that are overpriced (department store prices). But a new MK product tickled my funny bone. Take a look Read more…
Pink Truth started out as “Mary Kay Sucks” way back in July 2006. It started as a place to make fun of all things Mary Kay. But as interest in the site grew quickly, I decided to turn it into Read more…
One of the big selling points used by Mary Kay recruiters is the ability to”promote yourself” as fast or as slow as you want. The idea is that you “decide” you want to move up and make more money, and Read more…
Recruiting is the lifeblood of any product-based pyramid scheme. A company like Mary Kay survives because of new recruits ordering large inventory packages. Sales directors keep their units alive with the new recruits, as the volume of orders from existing Read more…
Check out this letter posted on social media by a new-ish Mary Kay consultant, who is parroting all the lies that have been fed to her. She is reciting the typical list of “Mary Kay goals,” and no doubt she Read more…
Written by The Scribbler This article is designed to show church leaders of all denominations how the recruiting practices of multi-level marketing companies like Mary Kay are stumbling blocks to the spiritual growth and faith of their parishioners. I encourage Read more…
One of my favorite phrases in Mary Kay Cosmetics is “executive level income.” The company and its representatives tout the ability to be self-employed while earning money like an executive. Even better is when women are lured in with the Read more…
Written by PinkPeace Nobody tells you what it costs to be a Mary Kay sales director. If they did, no one would want this position. It’s the sales directors I feel sorriest for in this business, because they are squeezed Read more…
Mary Kay sure will change your life! Thousands of dollars of debt. No time for your family. Lying to new recruits to try to get them to sign up and buy inventory. Strain on your marriage from the cost of Read more…
"I used to be terrified of opening my mouth about inventory, for fear of being pushy or having them think…
And if the free stuff isn't something you'll use yourself, it's just more inventory that you'll never sell. Since you…
Like the guy in the bar who "just wants to get to know you" ... but doesn't want to get…
Great observations on the recruiter justifying her own actions to herself...what a riot! I could not let this one go...…
Frosty Rose, I am so sorry for this horrific experience. I haven't had kids but I can very easily imagine…