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International Women’s Day: The Power of SHE at Mary Kay, 13 Women Leading, Lifting, and Inspiring

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According to a recent press release:
At Mary Kay Inc., International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month are more than moments on the calendar, they are a year-long celebration and a reminder of what’s possible when women are championed, heard, and supported. Mary Kay Ash founded her company based on the belief that “a woman can do anything she is given the opportunity to do.”
This year at Mary Kay, we’re celebrating the power of “She” by shining a light on 13 women who lead with heart and drive with purpose across key roles or functions in the organization, spanning from C-Suite to Supply Chain, Legal or Digital, each with her own perspective, and her own way of making an impact. Together, their voices capture Mary Kay’s mission of enriching women’s lives and demonstrating that empowering women is more than a legacy, it’s the guiding light shaping what comes next.
Consider this your front-row seat to 13 inspiring voices, and an invitation to celebrate the women who make our world and our workplace stronger every day.
Lucy Gildea, Chief Brand and Scientific Officer at Mary Kay
Dr. Lucy Gildea, Chief Brand and Scientific Officer at Mary Kay
ROOTED IN PURPOSE:

“Mary Kay is more than a brand—it’s a movement.

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Mary Kay Powers Lab Grade Learning With Next Gen Cosmetologists

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North Texas high school cosmetology students gain access to professional-grade products and real-world training preparing them for a beautiful future in cosmetology.
At Mary Kay, empowering women through science‑backed, high‑quality products is creating real‑world learning opportunities in classrooms across North Texas – helping shape the next generation of cosmetologists and scientific leaders.
Through its ongoing partnership with Lewisville Independent School District (LISD) (Lewisville, Texas, USA), Mary Kay proudly serves as the corporate sponsor of the Technology, Exploration and Career Center (TECC) West and TECC East Cosmetology programs, providing Mary Kay® skincare professional products to support hands-on, practical learning with safe, effective, and trusted products.
Technology, Exploration and Career Center (TECC) Cosmetology program students. (Photo Courtesy: TECC)

“At Mary Kay, we believe the future of the beauty industry begins in the classroom,”

said Dr. Lucy Gildea, Mary Kay’s Chief Brand and Scientific Officer.

“As a company founded on empowering women, we help cultivate confidence, scientific curiosity, and career readiness in the next generation. With the right tools, there is no limit to what young women can achieve. We are committed to continually investing in youth education, mentorship, and real-world learning experiences that enrich lives and help youth own their future.”

Dr. Lucy Gildea, Mary Kay’s Chief Brand and Scientific Officer. (Photo Courtesy: Mary

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Mary Kay Goes for Gold in Global Manufacturing Standards

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Quality, Certified: Mary Kay Achieves ISO 22716
DALLAS, TX – Mary Kay Inc., a global direct sales leader in beauty and skincare innovation, has achieved ISO 22716 certification, the internationally recognized gold standard for cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), reinforcing the company’s unwavering commitment to product quality, safety, and consumer trust worldwide.
Key Data Points About Mary Kay’s Global Manufacturing:

Built on 26 acres of land, Mary Kay’s state-of-the-art, Silver LEED-certified Richard R. Rogers Manufacturing and R&D Center (R3) is located in Lewisville, Texas.
R3 is a $100+ million investment and is a 453,000-square-foot building.
R3 has the capability to produce up to 1 million units of product daily across its 21 packaging lines.
Nearly 60 percent of products manufactured at the facility are exported to international markets, supporting the company’s presence in more than 40 markets around the world.

ISO 22716 provides comprehensive global guidelines aligned with EU standards for the production, control, storage, and shipment of cosmetic products, ensuring safety and quality at every stage of the manufacturing process. The certification comes at a pivotal time for the beauty industry as the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) strengthens regulatory oversight in the United States and establishes mandatory Good Manufacturing Practices for cosmetics.

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Mary Kay Named #2 on the Forbes 2026 Best Customer Service List

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Mary Kay Wraps up 2025 with 25 Corporate Reputation Awards
DALLAS, TX – Mary Kay Inc., a global direct sales leader in beauty and skincare innovation, entered 2026 with momentum, securing a top-tier distinction on Forbes’ 2026 Best Customer Service list, where the company ranked #2 overall.
The honor follows a standout year for Mary Kay, which concluded 2025 with a total of 25 global awards, underscoring its continued focus on corporate excellence, direct selling industry, social impact, environmental sustainability, science, and innovation.

The recent recognition highlights Mary Kay’s enduring commitment to putting the customer at the heart of everything it does, from seamless digital support to personalized beauty advice.
The Forbes Best Customer Service ranking spotlights organizations that have set the gold standard for responsiveness, empathy, and excellence in service delivery and Mary Kay’s placement at number two reflects a remarkable year of business transformation.
Ryan Rogers, CEO of Mary Kay Inc, shared:
“Every interaction with our customers is an opportunity to make someone feel seen, supported, and valued.  Climbing to the No. 2 spot in the Forbes ranking is a strong validation of our people-powered culture and demonstrates the significance of what we can accomplish together.  It speaks to the second-to-none reputation of our

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60+ Years of Empowering Women Through Direct Sales with Mary Kay

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We Believe in Women Before They Believe in Themselves
Mary Kay Ash built this Company on a dream to enrich women’s lives around the world. What began in 1963 as a small act of courage has become a timeless beauty brand built on purpose – transforming lives and igniting self-growth. Today, Mary Kay stands as a beacon of women’s empowerment, operating in more than 40 markets worldwide and recognized as one of the world’s most beloved consumer brands.
A Business With Purpose at its Heart
For more than 60 years, the Mary Kay selling opportunity has been at the heart of everything we do. We believe every woman deserves the chance to build something of her own – on her own terms. Through direct selling, we are proud to foster a low-risk pathway to independent entrepreneurship that evolves with the needs of women and consumers at every stage of their lives.
The Mary Kay opportunity empowers women around the world to build their business on their own terms, selling high-quality Mary Kay® products, sharing beauty and confidence within their communities, and earning a supplemental income with flexibility and freedom. Each Independent Beauty Consultant is a small-business owner who turns passion into purpose and purpose

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60+ Years of Empowering Women Through Direct Sales with Mary Kay

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We Believe in Women Before They Believe in Themselves
Mary Kay Ash built this Company on a dream to enrich women’s lives around the world. What began in 1963 as a small act of courage has become a timeless beauty brand built on purpose – transforming lives and igniting self-growth. Today, Mary Kay stands as a beacon of women’s empowerment, operating in more than 40 markets worldwide and recognized as one of the world’s most beloved consumer brands.
A Business With Purpose at its Heart
For more than 60 years, the Mary Kay selling opportunity has been at the heart of everything we do. We believe every woman deserves the chance to build something of her own – on her own terms. Through direct selling, we are proud to foster a low-risk pathway to independent entrepreneurship that evolves with the needs of women and consumers at every stage of their lives.
The Mary Kay opportunity empowers women around the world to build their business on their own terms, selling high-quality Mary Kay® products, sharing beauty and confidence within their communities, and earning a supplemental income with flexibility and freedom. Each Independent Beauty Consultant is a small-business owner who turns passion into purpose and purpose

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Mary Kay Builds 11th Preschool in Sri Lanka, Turning a Dream Into Thousands of New Beginnings

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Each year, Mary Kay supports causes that enrich millions of women’s lives globally, including access to education. 
Mary Kay Inc., a global champion for women’s empowerment, is turning pink into purpose through its Pink Changing Lives® Program to raise awareness and funds to support life-changing programs advancing cancer research, support survivors of domestic violence, protect our planet’s most precious resources, and create opportunities that help women and their families thrive. Since 1996, the multi-faceted Pink Changing Lives® Program has donated over $230 million in monetary and in-kind donations to improve the lives of women and their families in communities around the world.
In Germany, Mary Kay has a long-standing partnership with the Reiner Meutsch FLY & HELP Foundation having supported the building or refurbishing of 10 schools in Africa and now expanding its global impact to South Asia with the inauguration of a school in Sri Lanka. Recently, Mary Kay Germany and FLY & HELP completed the renovation of the 11th Mary Kay School providing a new chapter in early childhood education for Dankotuwa, a small town in Sri Lanka’s Northwestern Province. With the inauguration of a refurbished preschool that will serve approximately 50 children aged 3 to 5, this represents a significant step toward improving access to education in some of the world’s

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Thousands Lace Up Across U.S. to “Run For Her” at 2025 Mary Kay Ash Foundation MK5K

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Raising Funds to Empower and Protect Women Everywhere
DALLAS, TX – On Saturday, October 4th, the Mary Kay Ash Foundation® painted the town of Addison pink for the 21st Annual MK5K® event. The pink movement spread from coast to coast through Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants who held their own fundraising events in communities and cities representing nearly every state and territory across the U.S.
Participants could run, walk, bike, or get creative to compete in the annual event that has raised over $250,000 for the Mary Kay Ash Foundation® with fundraising efforts running through October 31st.
The Foundation® raises and distributes funds to invest in breakthrough cancer research and clinical trials to find a cure for women-related cancers and also provides annual grants to nonprofits dedicated to ending domestic violence.
Since 1996, the Mary Kay Ash Foundation® has contributed more than $98 million to organizations aligned with its two-fold mission. In addition, it supports awareness initiatives, community outreach programs, and advocates for legislation to ensure women are healthy and safe.

“Each year, we race to help improve the health and safety of all women, and I’m ecstatic to see the growth in participation and the financial impact we make year after year. The annual MK5K was created to raise funds that support all women – not just

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The DEC Network, Mary Kay, and SMU Unite at Women of Innovation Summit

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The DEC Network, in partnership with the Southern Methodist University’s (SMU) Cox School’s Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership and Mary Kay Inc., hosted the Women of Innovation Summit on August 6, 2025, which took place with a “base camp” at SMU’s Cox School of Business.
With 47 basecamp sessions, 4 summits, 21 Community Events, and 300+ Speakers, 2025 DFW Startup Week organized by The DEC Network and Capital One is the nation’s second largest and most diverse startup event. The free weeklong celebration of startups united nearly ten thousand entrepreneurs, investors, corporate innovation leaders, and changemakers for a high-impact lineup of speakers from all walks of life and industries.
Presented by Mary Kay, the Women of Innovation Summit focused on women entrepreneurs, offering vital pathways for economic success and a platform for networking, learning, and engaging investors.
The summit culminated with a Women’s Marketplace for local women entrepreneurs to showcase their businesses. Mary Kay featured its latest beauty tech innovation, the AI Foundation Finder, an intuitive technology designed to help consumers effortlessly find their foundation match – a first in the direct selling industry.

“For more than 60 years, Mary Kay has been empowering women to take control of their futures through entrepreneurship,”

said Virginie Naigeon-Malek, with Corporate Communications and CSR at Mary Kay.

“Our independent

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Mary Kay Launches Its Cutting-Edge AI Foundation Finder

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Mary Kay recently announced the launch of its cutting-edge AI Foundation Finder.
This is an intuitive technology designed to help consumers effortlessly find their foundation match, the company said. In the meanwhile, the aim is to empower Mary Kay independent beauty consultants to guide their customers in finding the right match – right from their phones.
A first in the direct selling industry, this AI Foundation Finder uses advanced artificial intelligence to scan a customer’s face on their mobile phone and provide personalized shade recommendations in just seconds.
What sets this AI-powered tool apart is that it is informed by a scientifically developed scale offering an inclusive and nuanced understanding of human skin tones.
The technology captures the user’s skin tone using their camera and then matches it to the most accurate Mary Kay foundation shade by analyzing the user’s skin tone and the corresponding RGB values of the Mary Kay foundation products. Mary Kay holds exclusive rights to the tool, making it a true direct selling industry disruptor.

“AI Foundation Finder fuels our vision to be a beauty disruptor in the direct selling space and beyond,”

said Dr. Lucy Gildea, Mary Kay’s Chief Brand and Scientific Officer.

“We are pioneering AI shade matching globally, helping consumers

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