We’ve been hearing for ages how Mary Kay is the “Best Selling Brand” of this that and the other. I think many of us are wise to how Mary Kay can make such claims: Hire a marketing company to go Read more…
In 2005, a jury found that Mary Kay Inc. infringed on the patent rights of TriStrata Technology Inc. (a subsidiary of Neostrata) in regards to their alpha-hydroyacid (AHA) technology. TriStrata was awarded over $26 million, and Mary Kay appealed. The Read more…
Written by Whiz Many here on Pink Truth have commented at the seemingly exorbitant cost of earning a Mary Kay Career Car. Considering the full co-op payments (or full cash compensation in lieu of using a career car) range from Read more…
Every year at Mary Kay’s annual seminar in Dallas, TX, debuting sales directors get a chance to be on stage together. We’ve compared 2006 and 2007 directors on stage at seminar, and notice a significant drop in 2007 in each Read more…
Mary Kay Inc. attempts to cover itself on the issue of earnings… often inflated during recruiting pitches and guest events. One of my many complaints with this product-based pyramid scheme is the pervasiveness of false earnings claims. Mary Kay sales Read more…
On January 16, 2007, Pink Truth announced that Mary Kay was changing its entire color cosmetic line, to include lipsticks, compacts, eyeshadows, blushes, and eyeliners. Mary Kay Inc. intended to make the announcement in July 2007, and in fact the Read more…
Milwaukee, WI November 22, 2006 — Pyramid Scheme Alert announces that Tracy L. Coenen, CPA, MBA, CFE has been named to the organization’s Board of Advisors. Her consumer education website, PinkTruth.com, which exposes and analyzes the business and recruiting practices Read more…
They look kinda cool, but that doesn’t stop all the inventory-carrying consultants from being screwed. I know, I know. You have plenty of time to sell those old compacts. And who in good conscience can sell a compact today, knowing Read more…
Written by Raisinberry One of the devices used to achieve mind-numbing compliance with all things Mary Kay was the use of the slogan. We were led down a path of little to no resistance because no matter what ugly objection Read more…
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Reason for buying product (Ultimate Miracle Set): "Lady talked me into it" hahahahaha Give the consultant props for "overcoming objections"…
Lol! Note she admits "excessive" work. Then she quit (ie gave up recruiting). She is on to next MLM...LOL
They may not be deleting negative reviews, but the KayBots are giving them a thumbs down. Wonder if the Ridiculous…
It also works on fire ant bites to reduced the pain and swelling. But so does mint and mint toothpaste.
Whoops! I had no idea.