ESG News For Mary Kay Inc.

In October, Mary Kay hosted nearly 30 Brownies and Cadettes from the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, ranging in ages from 7 to 12, along with 18 equally as excited moms, for an immersive STEM Day experience designed to help the girls earn their STEM Career Exploration Badge. 

In 1963, Mary Kay Ash founded her iconic company with one bold goal: to create entrepreneurial and leadership opportunities for women everywhere with her never-wavering mission “to enrich women’s lives.”

Last month, Mary Kay kicked up its heels at Dallas’ legendary Cattle Baron’s Ball (CBB) – the world’s largest single-night fundraiser benefiting the American Cancer Society – to provide an unforgettable evening of glam and pampering for attendees supporting a meaningful cause.

The Mary Kay Ash Foundation®, a champion of women’s health innovation for nearly three decades, announced a $500,000 grant to Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation to accelerate a pioneering triple-negative breast cancer clinical trial and advance early detection initiatives

At the heart of every thriving company is a leader who inspires those around them to rise. This year, we’re proud to honor our Vice-President of Legal Operations, Naisha Covarrubias, as Mary Kay’s Leader of the Year for North America Region

In its eighth year, the 2025 MK5K brought together hundreds of participants from coast to coast in a powerful show of unity and support for the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation (MKACF) in Canada.

In a significant win for entrepreneurs across the U.S., the House Committee on Education and the Workforce has advanced The Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act (H.R. 3495) – a legislative milestone, decades in the making.

The Mary Kay Ash Foundation®, an unwavering champion of supporting survivors of domestic violence and advocating for women’s safety, announced it has awarded more than $1 million in cancer domestic violence shelter grants around the country.

The Mary Kay Ash Foundation®, an unwavering champion of advancing women’s cancer research and advocating for women’s health, announced it has awarded over $1.5 million in cancer research to nonprofits, cancer research institutes, and cancer support programs and services

In the highly competitive and crowded beauty industry, standing out requires more than just great products – it takes authenticity, relatability, and a deep understanding of your audience.

The Foundation awarded dozens of grants in support of women-related cancer research and domestic violence programs and support services

The Mary Kay Ash Foundation®, an unwavering champion of advancing women’s cancer research, supporting survivors of domestic violence, and advocating for women’s health and safety, announced it has awarded nearly $3 million in cancer research and domestic violence shelter grants

On Saturday, October 4th, the Mary Kay Ash Foundation® painted the town of Addison pink for the 21st Annual MK5K® event. 

On September 10th, 2025, Mary Kay Inc. employees came together in the true spirit of giving to support women served by National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF).

At Mary Kay, leadership is about creating lasting, positive impact. For more than 60 years, Mary Kay has championed women’s empowerment, nurtured purpose-driven leadership, and supported institutions that shape the future of civic life.

Social media, e-commerce, AI powered solutions and digital marketing have been making a huge impact on Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants (IBCs) all over the world, with Latin America paving the way for business transformation.

At Mary Kay, empowering young women and sparking a passion for STEM isn’t just a mission – it’s a movement. This spring, we proudly returned for the second year as a Special Awards Organization at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair

On a recent episode of The Direct Approach podcast, two of Mary Kay’s top global leaders - Tara Eustace, Chief Opportunity and Sales Officer, and Dr. Lucy Gildea, Chief Brand and Scientific Officer - offered a compelling look into what makes Mary Kay a global icon today

What happens when you trade your desk for a different one – or even the production floor – for a few weeks? At Mary Kay, the #1 Direct Selling Brand of Skin Care and Color Cosmetics in the world, it leads to sharper insights, greater teamwork, and a more connected supply chain.

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

Mary Kay Inc., a global beauty powerhouse with 60+ years of innovation, is furthering its mission of enriching the lives of women worldwide with the launch of Miss Conceptions.

Direct Selling News just dropped its annual 40 Under 40 list, and it’s packed with bold talent shaking up the industry. These game-changers are recognized for their leadership, disruptive ideas to shape the future of direct selling, and undeniable impact on the industry.

Mary Kay Inc., a global leader in direct selling and skin innovation, announces the launch of its cutting-edge AI Foundation Finder – an intuitive technology designed to help consumers effortlessly find their foundation match

MARY KAY ASH FOUNDATION® AND THE NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE LAUNCH PIVOTAL PARTNERSHIP TO EQUIP COMMUNITIES AND SUPPORT SURVIVORS NATIONWIDE.

The Mary Kay Ash Foundation® is proud to announce a powerful new chapter in its decades-long mission to end domestic violence through a renewed partnership with The National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline)

Global cosmetics giant, Mary Kay Inc., today announced a major milestone in its legacy of empowerment: the transformation of its beloved pink Cadillac into a fully electric vehicle (EV).

Direct Selling News just dropped its annual 40 Under 40 list, and it’s packed with bold talent shaking up the industry. These game-changers - from marketing mavericks to product powerhouses - aren’t just keeping up with the trends; they’re setting them.

In July, Mary Kay Inc. announced it has been recognized by Forbes for the second year in a row, clinching #9 on the 2025 Best Brands for Social Impact list and being the only beauty brand, and the only direct selling brand recognized in the Top 10.

 

Mary Kay Inc., a global advocate for sustainability and women’s empowerment, today announced the release of its 2025 Sustainability Report, a comprehensive overview of the company’s 2030 commitments and 2024 milestone achievements for creating positive impact around the world.

Good things come in threes: iconic beauty brand and global entrepreneurship company Mary Kay Inc. has again been named the #1 Direct Selling Brand of Skin Care and Color Cosmetics in the World1 by Euromonitor International for the third consecutive year.

The Skin Cancer Foundation cites that 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by age 70. Taking charge of our skincare is a vital step to protecting the skin; from daily sunscreen use on face and body to reapplication for those long days outside.

Recently, supply chain leaders and experts from the U.S., Canada and Mexico gathered at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas, for the annual NASCO 2025 Continental Reunion.

Nearly 1 in 3 women will experience rape or attempted rape in their lifetime—a heartbreaking statistic that’s even higher among women of color and Indigenous communities, according to the Conference on Crimes Against Women (CCAW).

This year, the Direct Selling Channel Summit powered by Social Selling News, in collaboration with the Direct Selling Association, brought together the industry’s most brilliant minds featuring leaders who shared actionable strategies and inspiring lessons.

“Their work has the potential to transform industries, drive sustainable advancements, and accelerate major breakthroughs in fields like cancer research, material science, and environmental engineering."

Mary Kay Inc., a global advocate for furthering young women’s education and encouraging youth to follow their STEM dreams, returned for a second year as a Special Awards Organization at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (Regeneron ISEF) in Columbus, Ohio.

Mary Kay China, in collaboration with the Zhejiang Xin Hua Compassion Education Foundation (XHEF), is removing barriers to quality education through the “Pearl Class” project.

Now in its sixth year, the INCubatoredu program at Lewisville High School, located in Lewisville, Texas, sponsored by Mary Kay Inc. in collaboration with City of Lewisville and Lewisville ISD Education Foundation, continues to inspire bright entrepreneurial minds.

That was the topic on everyone’s lips at the European Direct Selling Association’s 9th annual conference in March, in Brussels. For Mary Kay, the answer is yes!

Every 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

Carrissa Dowdy, Manager, Product Formulation, was invited to speak to the Young Women’s Leadership Academy (YWLA) Girls Excelling in Math and Science (GEMS) group as part of their Women’s Empowerment Series.

To empower future growth, iconic beauty and entrepreneurship company Mary Kay Inc. announced the appointment of Dr. Lucy Gildea as Chief Brand and Scientific Officer.

To empower future growth, iconic beauty and entrepreneurship company Mary Kay announced today the appointment of Tara Eustace as Chief Opportunity and Sales Officer.

Mary Kay Inc., a global leader in science, innovation, and furthering young women’s education marked the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11 with an exploratory event aimed to inspire the next generation of female STEM leaders.

For 36 years, Mary Kay has partnered with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to tackle ocean health and coral reef awareness the world over.

For Mary Kay, it’s mission critical: we’ve been accelerating our digital innovation efforts to unleash the full potential of women entrepreneurs.

Mary Kay stands at the forefront of change, not only championing the cause of women but also recognizing the immense power women entrepreneurs hold in shaping our global and local economies and driving meaningful change in sustainability efforts.

In 2020, Mary Kay launched the Young Women in STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) grant program and social campaign to help shift the perception of “the face of science,” and encourage young women to pursue STEM paths.

As a global leader in women’s empowerment and innovative science, Mary Kay is committed to providing higher education grants and STEM learning opportunities to build or strengthen a robust pipeline of female talent in STEM focused fields.