Mary Kay Cosmetics

My fiancé received a free pampering session after winning a contest at restaurant. She and I went with two others. It was less of a pampering and more of a seminar where we listened to the achievements of every consultant there. It was boring but we got to try free product. Well they try and recruit you as well, telling you about all the money you can make. At the time I was interested in becoming a consultant. I was out a job and thought it might be a good new experience. Well the lady who was running our party ignored me in favor of the other people with us, despite me being the first to show interest. So I decided against it fast.

Product is always reliable, less expensive than some store brands and they have sufficient variety of colors and products for various types of skin. Also, polite and knowledgeable sales representative.

I have used Mary Kay products for almost 20 years. I won't use anything else. It also saves me money because my rep knows exactly my foundation color and helped me find a color pallet that matches my tone. This has saved me a lot of money over the years. I love their product so much that I have decided to become a Mary Kay consultant.

A friend of mine recently bought a dress from Davids Bridal Tampa. Through this purchase she somehow was automatically entered into and won an "ultimate pampering package for you and 6 friends." This "treatment" included a deep pore cleanse, a microdermabrasion treatment, lip and hand treatment. We were promised "free pampering and a goodie bag." Initial communication was through email and the representative never referred to themselves as a Mary Kay sales rep, but as MK Skincare. My girlfriends and I coordinated a date for a spa day. Some of us took off work and others arranged for childcare. We traveled an hour south for this "pampering."

First of all a few years back they changed their concealer. The packaging is smaller and the price was raised. Then the price was increased once more. Now they have done away with the original conceal and replaced it with a product that is not as good and still even less product with a higher price. Mary Kay used to have hands-down the best mascara in the industry. Mary Kay used to have hands-down!! They started to change the actual product but kept the packaging.

I recently had a bad experience with Mary Kay. I won a drawing for a free one hour facial! The prize was for a 1 hour pampering facial & one on one beauty consultation, & free samples. So I made an appt. with the beauty for my facial. I was really looking forward to just relax and be pampered. So I went to the consultant's house in Little Elm, TX. When I got there I went inside, and she took me into her kitchen. There were 2 other girls sitting at a table with little plastic trays in front of them. I was really confused for a minute. I asked her about the facial & she said "Yeah, there's a little numbered tray in front of you, & I've already squirted some of each product in the numbered spots. Now I'm gonna walk you through each step & show you how to do it." I said, "So basically we give ourselves a facial while you watch?", she replied "Yeah". So much for relaxing.:(

I bought a few MK cosmetics from a friend that had just started selling them, and it was my first time using the products. Sadly I got breakouts. Really bad ones too. I bought a blush, mascara and bb cream. My eyelashes also started thinning. I stopped using the mascara immediately and with continuous oil treatments of castor and sweet almond they are back to a healthy state. My chin got nasty breakouts and my cheeks didn't like it either. MK doesn't strike me as high-end products but I didn't expect that and I don't have super sensitive skin in the past. But boy did I get it wrong. I am sure many people would have the opposite reaction but sadly I would never use that product again. Sorry.

I have been looking for a new product for a while since I use minimal makeup and I have heard that Mary Kay is good for sensitive skin so I thought I'd give the entire kit a try. So almost $300 later my skin has never looked so bad. It started off with getting pimples on my chin which I was told was normal in the first 30 days... and then was told that pimples on your chin is because of hormones. Then the pimples reached my cheeks and forehead which you can call hormones all you want but I call b.s. I started getting A LOT of redness around and on my nose and very dry flakey skin. It is now giving my skin a burning sensation. I am not going to continue this product and will be asking for my money back. I do not recommend this product. The only thing I actually enjoyed is the mascara.

You get to try before you buy. Returns are easy. Skin care for every type of skin issue. I have used Mary Kay for years. Skin care sets are available for every skin care type. The make up is top quality and you are taught by your consultant how to use all of it. They have it all, bath/body, fragrances, even products for men.

Very happy with Mary Kay Cosmetics. I started using Mary Kay almost 30 years ago. I have tried others over the years but always go back to Mary Kay. They have everything you could want or need. My face always feels great using Mary Kay and the products seem to last forever and that is a great value. Very easy to get. I don't even have to go to the store. I order what I want and my Mary Kay Rep Brings it right to my house. She always put a little gift in my bag and I love that little extra.

It's the only makeup I've ever used that hasn't broke me out! Well I've tried many different kinds of makeup, and they all broke me out so I tried Mary Kay and no break outs, so I haven't used anything since. I love all their products -- face wash, eye cream, foundation, blush, eye shadow, eye liner, etc., I could go on and on about it. The one thing I love the most is how little it takes, all the others take so much and it seems like you're always at the store having to get more. With Mary Kay I just have to make a phone call and it comes to me. Another thing I love about it is that you don't feel like you have any makeup on. And you're not always having to reapply. It's a great company to get your makeup with and you'll love it too.

Mary Kay cosmetics is reasonably priced; and covers multiple skin complexions; always get compliments when wearing product. Make-up creates a flawless skin appearance; and lasts throughout a 16+ hour time-frame. Hate when any of their products are discontinued.

When I went with a friend to one of the parties, everything was fine and dandy. I wake up the next morning and my face is all itchy around my jawline and in crevice around my mouth. I know it was from the products because this doesn't happen every day and magically happened after I used their products.

I decided to help a neighbor that bought Mary Kay products to sell. Felt bad for her so I had her over to do a Mary Kay party with 3 other friends. Well let's just say it was very unpleasant to have this host pass out in the middle of my floor higher than a kite. Walk to her place to get more products (lives in walking distance) to show which wasn't needed, there was plenty of products to look at. Fell asleep at her place getting products then fell asleep on the floor when she got back. To top it off we gave her cash. She gave me one of my products that was 32$ which was junk and 16$ that I gave her for a product which I never received. Then the item my girlfriend order was never delivered which the lady said she would give to me to give my girlfriend. That was 3 weeks ago. So total of 40$ out of my pocket to cover my girlfriend that never got her product.

Excellent product. Their mascara is awesome, it makes people like me with too short eyelashes look long and beautiful. The night time (Timewise) moisturizer, that's what it is or something close to that, is a great moisturizer. A little bit goes a long ways. So it is definitely worth the cost.

Yes I am from Virginia. My Mary Kay consultant is Varonda ** of Chesterfield Virginia. I became acquainted with Varonda at a friend's wedding. She was the makeup consultant and she became my Mary Kay consultant since that day. I've been using the bronze concealer for years then the name change to bronze 1. It was a black tube, it had .3 oz Net WT./ 8.5g/ now the new concealer in its fancy tube that you got to push in and out to get the product out like you were pumping out lip gloss with the little brush on it. At 4 more dollars and less product at .21 oz. Net WT./6g. Now in spite of my consultant and I being friends over the years I may have to go out and find another product Summer and the same ingredients but more product for the buck.

I started using Mary Kay somewhere between the 1959-1963. I am now 75 years old. I never had pimples in my life. Now I do. I used all #1 products. I do realize I have aged and our bodies change. Have you ever considered producing the original products again? The original oatmeal mask was especially a wonderful blessing and we mixed it with water. Then it changed and came premixed and that was good too. I always applied mask two nights a week. Now my pores are large and I truly believe if I had the original mask my problems would be solved. I loved the makeup that you put on with water. Now the makeup seems to be greasy. My skin is now dry. I used all the products as instructed.

I have used Mary Kay Cosmetics for more than 40 years. Over the last few years the product has changed and I am no longer happy. Although I have tried some of the "replacement" products, now that I am completely out of Day Radiance I am going to find another line. I realize the desire to be modern, but I see these changes as letting go of your older, faithful customers who, frankly, need your product to remain vital and young looking. I have always credited my 62-year-old-face that looks like I'm 40 to 2 things: good genes and Mary Kay. I will always have good genes but I'm looking for a replacement for Mary Kay.

I am writing to see if anyone other than me gets frustrated with trying to get the mineral powder out for use with the current container? I have used this for many years and like the product. however, am daily ticked because I have to use a brush to "beat" the powder out of the container, which is very small too! I have tried to stay loyal to Mary Kay (started using at 18) and have used for 30+ years. Due to products changing over the years I am only a consumer for certain products now. Wondered if someone has ever considered a different packaging so that consumers can actually use all of the product paid for and don't have to leave a small percentage of product in the container because it's impossible to get it out. Attached is a pic of a brush that I've used to "beat" the powder out of the container. Your thoughts?

I love Mary Kay products. I have been using the skin care line for a month. What a difference in the feel and look of my skin. I will never buy another line of cosmetics.

Tried already a number of foundations from other brands and Mary Kay's TimeWise liquid foundation was the only one that my skin loved - clean, firm and smooth finish look plus no breakouts after. I'm glad I finally discovered what's perfect for my skin and I'm removing it with regular soap too. I think it's for all skin type so to those who haven't tried it yet and still struggling finding the right product for their skin, maybe all you need is this product of Mary Kay to have that effortlessly flawless skin.

I have used Mary Kay Cream Foundation since 1984 if go I would out. The color was Golden Bronze. Everywhere I would get compliments. I wore crimson to finish and wine berry lipstick. It took me 10 minutes start to finish to do my cleansing and makeup application. I felt confident, amazing, and beautiful. I have purchased the product on and off the last decade hoping to get results. I just recently purchased the Medium Coverage Foundation 504. I can not stay quiet. I don't have any compliments or feedback. I feel dry and my skin looks uneven. PLEASE understand Mary Kay Products were set apart. It was a wonderful and age defying product that other companies had too caught up with. I will also add there is no other product close to the cream foundation yet. I would like to see the foundation return and I know I will become a true fan again.

I have been using Mary Kay day radiance cream since 1972 but now that they have changed their product and no longer make the day radiance cream. I find the makeup hard to apply, very drying to my skin. I have always had dry skin and the day radiance cream was perfect so I will be returning my new makeup and looking for a different brand. I am very disappointed in this company.

First off, I did this to help a friend. This Mary Kay rep had been basically harassing her to have a party. I agreed to this "free facial" thinking how relaxing and what a fun girls night it'd be. Well turned out you do it on yourself. The entire time this rep (name was Crystal I believe) was going on and on about this skin line. I had a headache by the end of it to say the least.

I've been using Mary Kay basic skin care since 1980. I was a consultant for a few years. I can honestly say that I believe these products have kept my skin and myself young looking. That being said, I am now 59 years old and about a year ago they got rid of the original Basics and now have "Timewise". Within 2 weeks of using it I noticed wrinkles in my face. Being a dedicated user, I continued, though every product I try is disappointing. Literally, if I knew of a skin care line that was as good as the originals I would switch in a second.

I was contacted by a representative name Porsche that was given to my number to her from my girlfriend Amber, thanks Amber! She text me to death about a free facial and she was going to pamper me, finally I agreed! Worst mistake ever. She came over but the facial is free because you give it to yourself. Then here comes the upsell - it's a great deal starter kit. Btw I am wearing the makeup by now. I said "fine," starter kit come with cute bag, $102.00. Then I am at son's soccer game and he get in car after game and "mom why is your face like that?" I look in mirror and blotches everywhere. I immediately called the representative Porsche and told her to cancel my order. Then she told me that she already did the order when we agreed, she wouldn't give you her till Monday, this was Saturday!

I ordered and received $300-worth of Mary Kay products. The consultant Caroline hounded me to do a party. I absolutely hate their products!! The primer and mascara irritate my eyes something terrible, they go red and puffy! And their miracle cream makes me break out in pimples!! It is so oily and gross!!! Don't waste your money on these products!!! I cannot get the consultant to return my messages and it's now past 90 days so I can't even return them to get my money back!!!

I just became a Mary Kay Consultant for a few weeks. My experience was the first week of using one of their cleansers. I broke out. I told my director ** about my break out. Her suggestion was that I should try another brand of Mary Kay cleansers and that made my face worst. I could not go to work because of the itching and rashes all over my face. I informed my director ** of my problem. The day I texted her she said she is attending her sister's birthday party and cannot focus on my problem at the time. She never contacted me to find out how I was doing and that was on April 28, 2015.

I got suckered into "joining" back in 2004, via an old friend, due - severe life changes, and zero $, following my divorce. She'd promised me the business was a great opportunity for me: socially, financially, etc. The 'starter kit' cost me $100 I honestly did not have, but was required for being a new Rep. Atop that, I (Naively) allowed her to order me $300 worth of new product (my cc, of course), that she'd promised I would sell within a week or so: sugar scrubs, shower kits, daily cleansing kits, etc. - Well, 3 weeks later I had sold only 2 scrubs (which were way overpriced for their quality, the "scent" lasting barely a few minutes) and 1 shower kit (a family member who was being nice), and thus left stuck with the other pricey products, I could not sell, to save my life. I ended up having to half-price the rest, just to get rid of it.

Awful products. Company reps don't know the ingredients and you are allowed only one tiny drop of a few products she thinks you'll like. After 90 minutes of drilling and games about becoming a rep, you were told what kit to buy and then taken aside and pressured one on one before you could leave. Then without warning she asked what day you would like as your appointment... she comes out to your house to do your makeup and sell you more products. You are encouraged to have friends come. Then you get text and calls constantly. It's horrible for a person like myself who doesn't want to offend. What's worse is the products are awful! The cleanser is like a greasy cold cream and the moisturizer is waxy. My face broke out in 2 days! Don't use Mary Kay.