Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Mary Kay | Official Site ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://marykayglobal.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Hello world!](https://marykayglobal.com/hello-world/) - Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! ## Pages - [Home Page](https://marykayglobal.com/) - ENRICH LIVES. EMPOWER WOMEN. EMBRACE ALL. ENRICHING LIVES AROUND THE WORLD. Then. Now. Always. The Mary Kay Ash Story. Mary Kay Ash- our trailblazing founder- made her mark on the world of business in America and in 40 markets around the world and empowered millions of women from all walks of life. Former media host - [FAQs](https://marykayglobal.com/faq/) - FAQs IS MARY KAY A GLOBAL BRAND? Yes. While Mary Kay Inc. is a U.S.-based company, the Mary Kay business opportunity and our products are available in more than 40 markets around the world. For a full list of our markets visit Mary Kay Around The World section. WHAT MAKES MARY KAY DIFFERENT FROM OTHER BEAUTY BRANDS? - [In Memoriam](https://marykayglobal.com/richard-r-rogers/) - In Memoriam Richard R. Rogers CHAIRMAN EMERITUS - [Our Leadership](https://marykayglobal.com/leaderships/) - OUR LEADERSHIP David Holl CHAIRMAN As Chairman of Mary Kay Inc., one of the largest direct sellers of skin care and color cosmetics in the world, David Holl oversees the company’s executive committee. LEARN MORE Ryan Rogers CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER As Chief Executive Officer of Mary Kay Inc.—an iconic global beauty and entrepreneurship leader with - [Around the World](https://marykayglobal.com/around-the-globe/) - AROUND THE WORLD Mary Kay® products are sold in more than 40 markets by millions of Independent Beauty Consultants around the world. Argentina Armenia Belarus Brazil Canada China Colombia Czech Republic Denmark* El Salvador* Estonia Finland* Germany Guatemala* Hong Kong Hungary Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Latvia Lithuania Malaysia Mexico Moldova Netherlands Norway* Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Russia Singapore - [Sustainability](https://marykayglobal.com/sustainability/) - Our Vision Sustainability at Mary Kay Our mission of enriching the lives of women around the globe has remained at our core for more than 60 years of our business, from providing a unique business opportunity to preserving the planet we are creating a better world for women. We recognize that true sustainability is not - [Economic Sustainability](https://marykayglobal.com/economic/) - From innovative digital tools that support our sales force in their business to advocacy work we are following the principle of our founder, Mary Kay Ash. - [Environmental Sustainability](https://marykayglobal.com/environmental/) - As a global manufacturer and distributor of consumer goods, we know the importance of making smart decisions to conserve and revitalize our natural resources - [Social Sustainability](https://marykayglobal.com/social/) - Giving back to our local communities in support of women and their families has been at the center of our business since the beginning. - [Terms and Conditions of Use](https://marykayglobal.com/terms-of-use/) - TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE Effective Date: September 28, 2021 This website is owned and operated by Mary Kay Inc. (collectively, “Mary Kay,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms and Conditions of Use apply to this website, any application (including a mobile application), and any other website or application that posts a link to this - [Our Story-Publications](https://marykayglobal.com/our-story-publications/) - Our Story - Publications The following publications detail more than 60 years of stewardship at Mary Kay. From science to sustainability; ethos to ecosystems; Mary Kay’s influence may be vast, but our impact is personal. Let’s dive in. Purpose & Social Impact Pink Changing Lives Mary Kay Ash made a lasting impact to change the - [Privacy Policy](https://marykayglobal.com/privacy-policy/) - PRIVACY POLICY Effective Date: September 28, 2021 This website is owned and operated by Mary Kay Inc. (collectively, “Mary Kay,” “we,” “our,” or ‎‎“us”). This Privacy Policy covers all information we collect and process in the context of our activities and applies to any website or application that posts a link to this page (collectively, - [Digital Library](https://marykayglobal.com/digital-library/) - Domestic Violence Awareness: Victims Voices Video Data is still emerging about the impact of the pandemic on domestic violence incidents. The pandemic exacerbated an existing problem for women—the difficulty of safely leaving their abusers and gathering information to support their cases. VictimsVoice, an app that allows a person to discreetly collect and store the kind - [Women’s Empowerment](https://marykayglobal.com/womens-empowerment/) - Women’s Empowerment Women and girls face significant barriers to realizing their own potential. Shattering glass ceilings is no longer enough. Every barrier must be torn down and stay down, ensuring equality and sustainable change. We celebrate women and girls all over the world: empowering them, lifting their communities, and eliminating inequalities. Empowered women and girls - [Responsible Manufacturing](https://marykayglobal.com/responsible-manufacturing/) - Responsible Manufacturing Our global footprint is vast and drives our holistic sustainability approach especially within our operations. We are focused on efficient manufacturing operations by reducing our environmental impact and identifying opportunities for resource improvement. Water We are committed to making efforts to reduce our water utilization at our facilities. Carbon We are committed to - [Global Social Impact](https://marykayglobal.com/social-impact/) - Global Social Impact Mary Kay is committed to enriching the lives of women and their families by partnering with organizations from around the world, focusing on supporting cancer research, protecting survivors from domestic abuse, beautifying our communities, and encouraging children to follow their dreams. As part of our mission to enrich the lives of women - [Product Stewardship](https://marykayglobal.com/product-stewardship/) - Product Stewardship We are challenging ourselves to further embed sustainable practices in our business through product development, design, responsible sourcing, and mitigation of plastic pollution. We strive to continuously improve the profile of our products. Consumers have better choices because we made better decisions. Recycling & Circular Economy We are committed to reducing our impact - [Mary Kay Museum](https://marykayglobal.com/mary-kay-museum/) - The Mary Kay® Museum is located on the ground floor at Mary Kay Inc.’s world headquarters in Addison, TX (a suburb north of Dallas). It is open to the public for visits and tours. - [About Our Science](https://marykayglobal.com/about-our-science-2/) - SCIENCE BEHIND THE BEAUTY At Mary Kay, our top priority is to ensure the safety, quality, and performance of our products. We are dedicated to beauty and produce cosmetics based on scientific knowledge and innovative strategy. Through rigorous review, investigation, and testing, we provide the highest standards of quality and create effective cutting-edge products. - [About Our Science](https://marykayglobal.com/about-our-science-2-2/) - SCIENCE BEHIND THE BEAUTY At Mary Kay, our top priority is to ensure the safety, quality, and performance of our products. We are dedicated to beauty and produce cosmetics based on scientific knowledge and innovative strategy. Through rigorous review, investigation, and testing, we provide the highest standards of quality and create effective cutting-edge products. - [Mission and Values](https://marykayglobal.com/mission-and-value/) - MISSION & VALUES Enriching the lives of women and their families around the world. OUR MISSION Then. Now. Always. One of the original glass ceiling breakers, Mary Kay Ash founded her dream beauty brand in Texas in 1963 with one goal: to enrich women’s lives. That dream has blossomed into a global company with millions - [About Our Science](https://marykayglobal.com/about-our-science/) - SCIENCE BEHIND THE BEAUTY At Mary Kay, our top priority is to ensure the safety, quality, and performance of our products. We are dedicated to beauty and produce cosmetics based on scientific knowledge and innovative strategy. Through rigorous review, investigation, and testing, we provide the highest standards of quality and create effective cutting-edge products. - [Contact Us](https://marykayglobal.com/contact-us/) - CONTACT MARY KAY® CONNECT WITH US Mary Kay® Inc. P.O.Box 799045Dallas, Texas 75379-90451-800-MARY KAY - [Research Updates](https://marykayglobal.com/research-updates/) - Research Updates Mary Kay’s ability to sustain and grow its business depends greatly upon its ability to develop, protect and maintain strong brands and innovative products. As a global intellectual property rights owner, Mary Kay has established an IP Policy to provide procedures and processes necessary to protect and preserve its IPRs across its international - [Business Excellence](https://marykayglobal.com/business-excellence/) - Business Excellence In today’s dynamic and continuously changing business world, it is the human assets, not the fixed or tangible assets that differentiate an organization from its competitors. Our employees are the backbone of our organization. We empower employees by nurturing creativity and innovation in the workplace, which is necessary to succeed in today’s volatile - [Meet Our Scientists](https://marykayglobal.com/meet-our-scientists/) - Meet our R&D Team We never compromise when it comes to the quality and safety of our products. We make product decisions based on scientific fact, not opinion. We push the boundaries of innovation to consistently surprise and delight you. We always put you first. DR. LUCY GILDEA Chief Innovation Officer, Product and Science Leading co-creation - [CA-Transparency](https://marykayglobal.com/ca-transparency/) - THE CALIFORNIA TRANSPARENCY IN SUPPLY CHAINS ACT OF 2010 On Jan. 1, 2012, the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 went into effect in the state of California. This law requires many manufacturers and other companies who do business in California to disclose their efforts to eradicate slavery and human trafficking from their - [Our History](https://marykayglobal.com/our-history/) - It all started with a dream…For Mary Kay Ash, it was always: Mission Possible. After experiencing inequality in the workplace, she knew she had to make a change - [Products](https://marykayglobal.com/our-product/) - MARY KAY PRODUCTS Products We strive to develop and maintain a hard-working core product portfolio with a strong value proposition that balances efficacy, quality, and price while delivering innovative new products that compel the customer to seek out a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant. Our product portfolio spans several significant categories including Skin Care, Body Care, - [Global Facilities](https://marykayglobal.com/global-facilities/) - Global Facilities Where We Operate With nearly 4,500 employees, our global footprint includes two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, 18 distribution centers, beauty centers (China only), and 28 market satellite offices around the world. GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS: The Mary Kay Building (TMKB) 16251 Dallas Parkway, Addison, Texas (U.S.A.) The five headquarters locations the Company had between 1963 and - [Global Fashion Events](https://marykayglobal.com/global-fashion-events/) - FASHION WEEK/EVENT HIGHLIGHTS New York Fashion Week (2020) Angel Orensanz Foundation, Manhattan, NY Mary Kay was the official makeup partner for two shows at New York Fashion Week, partnering with luxury fashion brands Monse (held in the Financial District) and Adam Lippes (held at Veronika, in the upstairs of Fotografiska New York). Luis Casco, Mary - [Publications](https://marykayglobal.com/publications/) - OUR STORY The story of Mary Kay is the story of women everywhere. Since 1963, Mary Kay employees, independent beauty consultants, and partners organizations have been on the frontlines of achieving gender parity. We’re not there yet—but we’re proud of our progress so far. OUR STORY: Publications Advocacy start and ends with transparency. The following - [SCIENCE BEHIND THE BEAUTY](https://marykayglobal.com/science-behind-the-beauty/) - SCIENCE BEHIND THE BEAUTY Our Product Philosophy Is Simple. We Always Put You First. At Mary Kay, we never compromise when it comes to the quality and safety of our products. Mary Kay’s commitment to safety and quality is unwavering. - [Our Founder: Mary Kay Ash](https://marykayglobal.com/our-founder-mary-kay-ash/) - OUR FOUNDER Mary Kay Ash was ahead of her time, all the time. She changed the world of business by creating more opportunities for women, built a company guided by her values and empowered women by putting them in control of their own future. 1900 1918 Humble Beginnings Mary Kay was born in Hot Wells, - [Careers at Mary Kay](https://marykayglobal.com/careers-at-mary-kay/) - CAREERS AT MARY KAY Our People Behind our welcoming doors are the people who bring Mary Kay to life across the world. We invest a lot in OUR PEOPLE—because that’s where our future is. New ideas, new products, and the energy and imagination behind them all come from our team of nearly 4,500 ambitious professionals. - [Awards & Recognition](https://marykayglobal.com/awards-recognition-2/) - AWARDS &RECOGNITION AWARDS AND RECOGNITION In recognition of Mary Kay's achievements throughout our more than 50 year history, our brand has taken home numerous awards and received prestigious recognition in the business, corporate citizenship and leadership categories from various reputable sources around the world. The awards highlight Mary Kay's unwavering business values and its dedication - [Global Academy of Innovation and Science](https://marykayglobal.com/global-academy-of-innovation-and-science/) - GLOBAL ACADEMY OF INNOVATION AND SCIENCE Bringing together the industry's brightest minds to further innovation. At Mary Kay, we know collaboration is key to uncovering cutting-edge technologies, industry breakthroughs, and changing the way the world thinks about skin care. GLOBAL ACADEMY OF INNOVATION AND SCIENCE Led by Dr. Lucy Gildea, Mary Kay's Chief Scientific Officer, - [Memberships & Affiliations](https://marykayglobal.com/membership-and-affiliations/) - GLOBAL MEMBERSHIPS &AFFILIATIONS GLOBAL MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS We're committed to real progress in achieving our sustainability goals and plan to lead with purpose: maximizing our social impact, decreasing our environmental footprint, and fostering our innovative and inclusive culture. By partnering with global thought leaders in each of their respective areas we can better ensure we - [Our Rapid Response](https://marykayglobal.com/our-rapid-response/) - ENRICHING LIVES TODAY FOR A SUSTAINABLE TOMORROW Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. 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Sorry, we can’t find the page you’re looking for. Go To Home - [Our History](https://marykayglobal.com/our-history-2/) - It all started with a dream…For Mary Kay Ash, it was always: Mission Possible. After experiencing inequality in the workplace, she knew she had to make a change - [FAQs](https://marykayglobal.com/faq-2/) - FAQs WHAT IS DIRECT SELLING? It is a way to sell products or services person-to-person, away from a fixed retail location. A direct sales business allows you to connect with customers one-on-one, in groups at parties or through online tools, catalogs or by phone. While we do not share exact financial figures, Mary Kay remains - [Products](https://marykayglobal.com/our-product-2-2/) - MARY KAY PRODUCTS Our Products We strive to develop and maintain a hard-working core product portfolio with a strong value proposition that balances efficacy, quality, and price while delivering innovative new products that compel the customer to seek out a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant. 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In this multifaceted role, Deborah has broad responsibility for Mary Kay’s corporate strategy, enterprise-wide transformation initiatives and key operational functions while serving as a strategic advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and the Mary Kay executive leadership team. - [James Whatley](https://marykayglobal.com/leadership/james-whatley/) - As Chief Information Officer (CIO), James oversees Mary Kay systems for both Mary Kay’s independent beauty consultants and employees globally. - [Allison Levy](https://marykayglobal.com/leadership/allison-levy/) - Allison Levy oversees the company’s Legal, Risk Management, Intellectual Property, Governance, Compliance, Public Affairs, Corporate Communications, Sustainability, and Corporate Social Responsibility functions. She also serves as the Corporate Secretary for the company. Her teams protect and enhance the company’s reputation and operations in more than thirty-five markets around the globe. - [Dr. Lucy Gildea](https://marykayglobal.com/leadership/lucy-gildea/) - As Chief Brand and Scientific Officer, Dr. Lucy Gildea leads a strategic chapter of the transformation of Mary Kay into the future. Lucy and her cross-functional team are pioneering a new operating model to power up Mary Kay’s global brand and science aiming for growth and customer loyalty in over 40 markets. Lucy is responsible for shaping a powerful brand identity, image, and strategy consistent across all platforms and geographies supported by an impactful product portfolio embracing the ever-evolving needs of consumers. She and her team activate the brand through engagement strategies harnessing the power of next-gen entrepreneurs and resonant brand storytelling to win the hearts and minds of consumers. - [Tara Eustace](https://marykayglobal.com/leadership/tara-eustace/) - A trailblazer and long-time Mary Kay executive, Tara leads the Global Opportunity and Sales organization with a core mission - [David Holl](https://marykayglobal.com/leadership/david-holl/) - As Chairman of Mary Kay Inc., one of the largest direct sellers of skin care and color cosmetics in the world, David Holl oversees the company’s executive committee. - [Ryan Rogers](https://marykayglobal.com/leadership/ryan-rogers/) - As Chief Executive Officer of Mary Kay Inc.—an iconic global beauty and entrepreneurship leader with over 60 years of history and a presence in more than 40 markets—Ryan Rogers is driving a bold transformation of the Company’s future by streamlining operations, fostering sustainable growth, embracing technology, and elevating the Mary Kay Opportunity’s unparalleled experience it offers across the beauty and direct-selling industries. Ryan Rogers is responsible for strategic direction, financial analysis and resource allocation on key investments ## Timeline - [Setting the Right Foundation](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/2019/) - Mary Kay launches the TimeWise3D® Foundations, created by capturing the authentic tones of women from around the world using Mary Kay's exclusive IntelliMatch® Technology. Mary Kay MirrorMe® Virtual Makeover App launches. This award-winning twist on augmented reality allows women to easily create and try on makeup looks without having to lift a brush or upload - [All Hands On Deck](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/all-hands-on-deck/) - Mary Kay Inc. commits nearly $10 Million to global COVID-19 support. It also manufactures and donates hand sanitizer to support frontline workers around the world, 20 healthcare systems, 800+ hospitals, 600 domestic violence shelters, 280 international organizations, and 1.5 million frontline responders. Mary Kay Inc. and The Mary Kay Ash Foundation also donate $100,000 to - [Protecting the Future](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/protecting-the-future/) - Mary Kay Inc. releases its sustainability strategy called “Enriching Lives Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow” outlining its commitments to business excellence, social impact, product stewardship, women’s empowerment, and responsible manufacturing. Mary Kay Inc. is listed on America's Best Mid-Sized Employers 2021 list by Forbes (MK ranks at #128). Mary Kay launches Suite 13, an innovative - [One Woman Can®](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/2013/) - The Company commemorates its 50th anniversary with a global makeover contest, donating nearly $500,000 in grants to more than 150 charities worldwide. The Company earns the Guinness World Records title for “Largest Makeup Painting.” Measuring 76 feet long by 8 feet high (23.2 m by 2.4 m), the painting is created entirely out of Mary - [Heart of Gold](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/heart-of-gold/) - Pink Changing Lives® launches, using product sales to support women and children around the world. Since 2008, Mary Kay’s global Pink Changing Lives cause empowerment program has impacted more than six million women and their families by partnering with over 3,000 organizations around the world, donating millions of dollars. Mary Kay and non-profit Break the - [New World Headquarters](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/1995/) - The Mary Kay Building opens as the new global headquarters in Addison, Texas. Mary Kay® Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover launches, which is up until today, the company’s number 1 bestseller. Mary Kay opens in China, which eventually becomes one of the Company's largest markets. Mary Kay’s third book, You Can Have It All: Lifetime Wisdom - [Mary Kay Museum](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/1993/) - The award-winning Mary Kay Museum opens in Dallas, Texas to celebrate the Company's 30th anniversary. Mary Kay Inc. receives the first Fashion and the Environment Award (in the beauty and fragrance category) given jointly by the United Nations Environment Programme and The Fashion Group International. The awards are presented to apparel or fashion-related companies firmly - ["Hallo" Europe](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/1986/) - Mary Kay opens its first European market in Germany. Mary Kay and several other successful, entrepreneurial businesswomen are honored by President Reagan. Mary Kay receives an invitation to the White House to attend a briefing by the President and senior administration officials on 1987 business and economic plans important to the entrepreneurial environment and economic - [All in the Family](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/1985/) - Mary Kay Inc. returns to private family ownership. The Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) facility opens in Dallas, Texas at 158 feet wide, 340 feet long and eight stories tall. It is completely automated and is referred to as a “machine, not a building.” - [P&L (People & Love, Not Profit & Loss)](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/pl-people-love-not-profit-loss/) - Mary Kay On People Management debuts in bookstores across the U.S.A. and within weeks, the book makes New York Times best-seller list for non-fiction in the #4 spot. In 2008, the book is re-released as The Mary Kay Way: Timeless Principles from America’s Greatest Woman Entrepreneur presenting the iconic Founder’s original message on leading people. - [Legacy of an Icon](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/legacy-of-an-icon/) - Mary Kay Ash’s autobiography, Mary Kay, debuts, published by Harper & Row. To date, it has sold more than 2 million copies. In 2003, in honor of the Company’s 40th anniversary, the book is re-released as Miracles Happen: The Life and Timeless Principles of the Founder of Mary Kay Inc. - [Go-Give Spirit](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/1978/) - The first annual Miss Go-Give® Award is presented at Seminar as a memorial to National Sales Director Sue Vickers, who was known for her selfless spirit. It is the highest honor bestowed at the Seminar. It recognizes the Independent Sales Director who best demonstrates the kind of unselfish devotion in helping others that epitomizes the - [Taking Flight](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/pink-goes-public-3/) - The Company opens a manufacturing facility in Dallas, Texas, and calls it Cosmetic Creations. The first diamond bumblebee pins are awarded at Seminar to recognize determined women who soared to new heights as Independent Beauty Consultants. A bumblebee does not know that it “cannot” fly because its wings are too weak to hold its body - [An American Icon –The Pink Cadillac](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/pink-goes-public/) - Mary Kay is the first to introduce the "career car" concept in the marketing world, making the pink Cadillac an iconic and synonymous symbol with the Mary Kay brand. The first five Cadillacs (Coupe de Ville) are awarded at the 1969 Seminar. General Motors later named the color Mary Kay Pink Pearl, and the exclusive - [Pink Goes Public](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/a-culture-of-recognition-2/) - trading on the over-the-counter market and using the proceeds from the IPO to fund its expansion and the addition of manufacturing and distribution facilities. Mary Kay acquires Goodier Inc. and changes its name to Cosmetic Creations Inc. This firm produced a significant portion of Mary Kay® products and became the Company's first manufacturing facility on - [Shining Achievements](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/a-culture-of-recognition/) - The first Independent Sales Director's debut and the first Queen of Sales is crowned. The first Independent Sales Director Suit, a two-piece black wool knit suit with a Texan-style cowboy hat, gets the program off to a fashionable start. - [Thinking Pink](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/opening-doors-for-women-2/) - Mary Kay Ash begins an annual tradition of recognizing women’s accomplishments in entrepreneurship while providing inspiration and business education for the coming year. She calls it Seminar. The company’s first Seminar is held in the Company warehouse. In the 1960s, most American bathrooms were white. So pink was chosen for the Company's packaging to give - [Opening Doors for Women](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/opening-doors-for-women/) - Armed with her life savings and a desire to change the future for women, Mary Kay Ash founds Beauty by Mary Kay with her children, Ben, Marilyn and Richard, on September 13, 1963. Along with a new opportunity, Beauty by Mary Kay ushers in a new approach to skin care with the Basic Treatment Set. It includes - [Humble Beginnings](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/humble-beginnings/) - Mary Kay was born in Hot Wells, Texas, at the end of World War I—May 12, 1918. - [Early Career](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/early-career/) - Raising three young children on her own, Mary Kay excelled as a businesswoman. As she advanced in her career, though, she continued to become frustrated with the glass ceiling she encountered. - [Growing Up Fast](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/growing-up-fast/) - At the age of seven, Mary Kay was tasked with caring for her ailing father. It was often overwhelming for young Mary Kay, but her mom always assured her with the same four words: You can do it. This phrase went on to inform Mary Kay’s outlook on life. - [The Next Generation](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/2001/) - Mary Kay Ash, who brought to life her dream of empowering women around the world, passes away on November 22, Thanksgiving Day (her favorite holiday). Her son and co-founder, Richard R. Rogers, continued her dream as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. - [The Next Generation](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/2001-2/) - Mary Kay Ash, who brought to life her dream of empowering women around the world, passes away on November 22, Thanksgiving Day (her favorite holiday). Her son and co-founder, Richard R. Rogers, continued her dream as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. - [New York Times Best Seller List](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/new-york-times-best-seller-list/) - Mary Kay on People Management, Mary Kay Ash's influential first book, published by Warner Books, is featured on The New York Times Best Seller list for 11 weeks and goes on to become a Wall Street Journal best seller. - [Greatest of All Time](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/one-woman-can/) - Mary Kay Ash is the only woman out of 20 profiles to be named one of Forbes Greatest Business Stories of all time, along with Bill Gates, Henry Ford, J.P. Morgan, Walt Disney and others. - [MKY on the NYSE](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/1976/) - Mary Kay Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange as MKY and becomes the first company on the NYSE chaired by a woman. The Direct Selling Association presents Mary Kay Ash with the Hall of Fame Award. The Horatio Alger Distinguished American Citizen Award is presented to Mary Kay Ash to celebrate her - [Mary Kay Museum Opens Its Doors](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/mary-kay-museum-opens-its-doors/) - As Mary Kay Ash celebrates her Company’s 30th anniversary, the award-winning Mary Kay Museum opens in Dallas, Texas at the Company's global headquarters, to preserve and honor her journey in business so it may inspire future entrepreneurs. - [Putting Her Money Where Her Heart Is](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/putting-her-money-where-her-heart-is/) - Mary Kay Ash establishes the Mary Kay Ash Charitable FoundationSM, now known as The Mary Ash Kay FoundationSM, to provide funding for cancer research and to prevent domestic violence. - [Cover to Cover](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/cover-to-cover/) - Receives the Free Enterprise Award, San Fernando Valley Business and Professional Association and the Free Enterprise Award Committee Mary Kay by Mary Kay is published by Harper and Row. Mary Kay is featured on the cover of the Saturday Evening Post with a feature story. - [Profiled by 60 Minutes](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/f2-2/) - America took note when "60 Minutes" interviewed Mary Kay Ash in 1979. The nation was taken by the remarkable woman and her visionary business opportunity. Within two years, the Mary Kay independent sales force had more than doubled, and sales almost tripled. - [Recipient of the Horatio Alger Award](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/f2/) - The Horatio Alger Distinguished American Citizen Award is presented to Mary Kay Ash to celebrate her achievements and to honor how she overcame adversity early in her career. - [The Heart of Innovation](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/2018/) - Mary Kay Inc. marks its 55th anniversary by opening Richard R. Rogers Manufacturing/R&D Center (R3) in Lewisville, Texas. The high-science LEED Silver-Certified facility produces skin care products, color cosmetics and fragrances for brand lovers worldwide. Mary Kay partners with Arbor Day Foundation to plant its 1 millionth tree at R3 as part of the Pink - [Launching into the History Books](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/2012/) - The TimeWise Repair® Volu-Firm® Set launches and becomes the most successful product launch in Company history to-date. - [Pink Doing Green](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/2010/) - Mary Kay Inc. plants 200,000 trees in the Bitterroot National Forest a part of the Pink Doing Green® initiative. - [Keeping InTouch with Consultants](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/1999/) - Mary Kay InTouch® goes live to connect Independent Beauty Consultants with online business-building tools and education. - [Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/1989/) - Mary Kay establishes its first environmental program, a corporate recycling program for paper, plastic, glass and aluminum. - [Customized Skin Care](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/1980/) - The Company introduces its first skin care products formulated for different skin types. Mary Kay opens its first market in Latin America, Argentina. - [Pink Hits the Highways](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/pink-hits-the-highways/) - Mary Kay's fleet of pink trucks debuts in the U.S. servicing the Western and Southern branches and becoming instantly recognizable sights on the nation's highways. - [The Pinnacle of Success](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/taking-flight/) - Mary Kay Ash and her son Richard create the National Sales Director career path level, the pinnacle of success and leadership in the independent sales force. Mary Kay Inc. opens in Australia, its first international subsidiary and first market in the Asia Pacific region. - [Golden Achievement](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/golden-achievement/) - Mary Kay received the Golden Plate Award for Business from the American Academy of Achievement. Other recipients include: Steve Jobs, Ted Turner, Oprah Winfrey, William Hewlett, Gloria Vanderbilt, Philip H. Knight, Ralph Lauren, and Charles Schwab. - [Recognized by Ladies' Home Journal](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/recognized-by-ladies-home-journal/) - Named one of the "100 Most Important Women in America" by Ladies' Home Journal. - [Woman of the Century](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/woman-of-the-century/) - Mary Kay Ash is recognized as Texas Woman of the Century. - [20th Century Business Woman](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/20th-century-business-woman/) - Lifetime® Television hails Mary Kay Ash as the most influential woman in business in the 20th century, naming her the "Most Outstanding Woman in Business in the 20th Century." - [Greatest Female Entrepreneur in American History](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/greatest-female-entrepreneur-in-american-history/) - Baylor University names Mary Kay Ash the “Greatest Female Entrepreneur in American History” in an academic study. Ash was the only female named among the men highlighted in the study: Henry Ford, Bill Gates, John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, Thomas Edison, Sam Walton, J.P. Morgan, Alfred Sloan, Walt Disney and Ray Kroc. - [Influential Business Woman](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/influential-business-woman/) - Mary Kay Ash was honored as one of the 25 most influential businesspeople of the past 25 years by PBS and the Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania. Other honorees included: Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson, Warren Buffett, Steven Jobs, and Oprah Winfrey. - [Mary Kay Way Book Release](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/mary-kay-way-book-release/) - To celebrate the 45th anniversary, Mary Kay Inc. also re-released Mary Kay On People Management as The Mary Kay Way: Timeless Principles from America's Greatest Woman Entrepreneur. To purchase a copy click here. - [World Almanac Recognizes Mary Kay Ash](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/world-almanac-recognizes-mary-kay-ash/) - The World Almanac and Book of Facts names Mary Kay Ash as one of “America’s 25 Most Influential Women.” - [Forty and Fabulous](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline/2003/) - Mary Kay Inc. celebrates its 40th anniversary with over 1 million independent sales force members in more than 30 markets worldwide. ## Scientist - [DR. CRISTI GOMEZ](https://marykayglobal.com/scientist/scientist-3-2-2/) - Elevating our products through stewardship and science - [JENNIFER ALFREY ](https://marykayglobal.com/scientist/scientist-1-3-2/) - Delivering nutrition and beauty products through process innovation - [DAVID GAN](https://marykayglobal.com/scientist/scientist-3-2-2-2/) - Pursuing a world of inspiration that leads to innovation - [DR. JAMES EBEL](https://marykayglobal.com/scientist/scientist-2/) - Driving Product Innovation through state-of-the-art ingredients, formulations, and packaging - [DR. LUCY GILDEA](https://marykayglobal.com/scientist/scientist-1-2/) - Leading co-creation to deliver products women really want - [DEANNA FELL](https://marykayglobal.com/scientist/scientist-1/) - Ensuring our commitment to the Product Promise ## Image Hotspot - [Enriching Lives Around the World (w/ Contact Info.)](https://marykayglobal.com/points_image/enriching-lives-on-every-continent/) - [Mary Kay Inc. 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[CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER](https://marykayglobal.com/leadership-category/chief-executive-officer/) - [CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AND CORPORATE SECRETARY](https://marykayglobal.com/leadership-category/chief-legal-officer-corporate-secretary/) - [PRESIDENT, LATIN AMERICAN REGION](https://marykayglobal.com/leadership-category/president-latin-american-region/) - [CHIEF BRAND AND SCIENTIFIC OFFICER](https://marykayglobal.com/leadership-category/chief-brand-and-scientific-officer/) ## Timeline Year - [1960](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline-year/1960/) - [1963](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline-year/1963/) - [1964](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline-year/1964/) - [1965](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline-year/1965/) - [1968](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline-year/1968/) - [1969](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline-year/1969/) - [1970](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline-year/1970/) - [1971](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline-year/1971/) - [1978](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline-year/1978/) - [1980](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline-year/1980/) - 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[2018](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline-year/2018/) - [2019](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline-year/2019/) - [2003](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline-year/2003/) - [2010](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline-year/2010-2/) - [1979](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline-year/1979-1970/) - [2008](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline-year/2008/) - [1981](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline-year/1981/) - [2004](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline-year/2004/) - [1996](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline-year/1996/) - [1900](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline-year/1900/) - [1918](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline-year/1918/) - [1925](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline-year/1925/) - [1945](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline-year/1945/) - [2020](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline-year/2020/) - [2020](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline-year/2020-2/) - [2021](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline-year/2021/) ## Timeline Name - [Our History](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline-name/our-history/) - [Our Founder](https://marykayglobal.com/timeline-name/our-founder/) ## Scientist Category - [Vice President, Product Development](https://marykayglobal.com/scientist-category/vice-president-product-development/) - [Chief Innovation Officer, Product and Science](https://marykayglobal.com/scientist-category/chief-innovation-officer-product-and-science/) - [Senior Manager, Upstream Research, Clinical Research, & Scientific Credentialing](https://marykayglobal.com/scientist-category/senior-manager-upstream-research-clinical-research-and-scientific-credentialing/) - [Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs, Product Safety, and R&D Compliance](https://marykayglobal.com/scientist-category/senior-director-regulatory-safety-and-rd-compliance/) - [Vice President, Product Stewardship](https://marykayglobal.com/scientist-category/vice-president-product-stewardship/) - [Senior Director, Global Nutritionals, Program Management Office and New Product Development](https://marykayglobal.com/scientist-category/senior-director-global-nutritionals/)