Mary Kay Accelerates Beauty Innovation and Digital Transformation

Mary Kay Inc. (“Mary Kay”), global iconic leader in beauty and entrepreneurship, announced today transformative business milestones, inviting the next generation to engage with a modernized Mary Kay.

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Statement fromRyan Rogers, Chief Executive Officer of Mary Kay:

“We are re-defining the moment for Mary Kay. We are investing in technology and research to create seamless digital experiences while preserving the personal connections and sense of community that have always set Mary Kay apart. From the launch of Mary Kay My Shop to next-generation product innovation and purpose-driven impact, each milestone reflects the momentum behind our transformation. Building on more than 60 years of entrepreneurial legacy, we are reimagining how consumers engage with Mary Kay, meeting them wherever they connect, shop and share, while expanding opportunities for our Independent Beauty Consultants to thrive in a fast-moving digital world. Led by transformational leaders across the organization, Mary Kay is turning bold ambition into strategic growth, creating lasting value for generations of stakeholders.”

To learn more about the transformational leadership team, visit Mary Kay’s global website.

MARY KAY MY SHOP: TRANSFORMING HOW ONLINE SHOPPERS ACCESS THE BRAND EXPERIENCE

• Mary Kay My Shop is a digital evolution that optimizes consumers' buying experiences to meet the needs of a digitally native generation who expect convenience, choice and seamless interactions. My Shop not only streamlines purchasing Mary Kay products directly online, it also makes it easy to connect with an Independent Beauty Consultant for personalized service.
• My Shop is a cloud-first integrated platform that also equips Independent Beauty Consultants with new personalized online storefronts connected to Mary Kay’s e-commerce, payment, fulfillment and social media capabilities, allowing them to meet customers where they are, whether in person, online, or through social platforms. That flexibility is essential in today’s marketplace, where mobile commerce accounts for over 62% of beauty sales. To explore, visit the Mary Kay website.
• Launched in the United States and Germany in 2025, My Shop expanded to Canada, Mexico and Spain in summer 2026 and is being progressively rolled out across global markets.

SMART, INCLUSIVE BEAUTY INNOVATION MEETING NEXT-GEN ROUTINES

• Mary Kay is defining modern beauty with a portfolio designed for the way consumers live and get ready today. The Mary Kay lineup spans intelligent skin care, inclusive complexion innovation and makeup made for effortless self-expression and wellness solutions that complement any beauty routine, meeting next-gen consumers wherever they are in their beauty journey and daily lives.
• Skin care first: Mary Kay Clinical Solutions® Barrier Restore 1:1:3 uses a patented ratio of fatty acids, ceramides and cholesterol to support the skin barrier, while Mary Kay® Hydrating Cream Mask offers no-rinse moisture on the go. TimeWise® 3D Foundation delivers a true-to-you match performance in 36 skin tone-true shades and skin-first performance.
• An iconic eye duo: From bold definition to effortless removal, Lash Love Fanorama® Define+Lift Mascara and Mary Kay® Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover help beauty lovers create, express, and easily refresh any look.
• Responsible product packaging and ingredient sourcing: Mary Kay is reducing plastic intensity, increasing recycled content and advancing recycle-ready packaging, including a TimeWise® Targeted-Action® Toning Lotion bottle with 94% post-consumer recycled. Mary Kay also supports responsible Shea and Palm oil sourcing through the Global Shea Alliance and the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil. Explore Mary Kay’s 2026 Sustainability Report here.
• Beauty Tech: To personalize product recommendations and enhance customer experience, Mary Kay’s AI-powered Foundation Finder uses advanced artificial intelligence to scan a customer’s face on their mobile phone and provide personalized foundation shade recommendations in just seconds with precise detection of 151 facial feature points.
• Available around the world, Mary Kay’s Foundation Finder has already garnered top-tier recognition.

MARY KAY GLOBAL SOCIAL SQUAD: ACTIVATING A GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF EMERGING SOCIAL CREATORS

• Launched in March 2026, the Mary Kay Global Social Squad is a strategic pilot empowering a new generation of digital storytellers and strengthening connections with beauty lovers worldwide.
• The program empowers Independent Beauty Consultants to become authentic social creators, sharing product education, beauty inspiration and the latest beauty trends through relevant, high-quality content. The inaugural pilot brings together more than 70 creators in 15 markets across four regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Europe.
• By investing in creator education and community, Mary Kay is building a social-first network that expands brand and product discovery, bringing Mary Kay closer to consumers around the world.

ENTREPRENEURIAL RENAISSANCE

• Appealing to Next-Gen Entrepreneurs: Built on Mary Kay Ash’s belief in the power of women supporting women, Mary Kay connects consumers and entrepreneurs who want to grow, give back and be part of something bigger than themselves. Purpose-driven and blending digital and personal connection, the Mary Kay business opportunity aligns with Gen Z’s entrepreneurial ambitions, tech fluency and strong desire for community. Gen Z represented 9% of U.S. businesses started in 2025¹. More than half of Gen Z adults have seriously considered starting a business, highlighting a powerful appetite for flexible paths to entrepreneurship².
• Social First Events: Mary Kay continues to invest in iconic sales force eventssuch as “Seminar” and “Leadership Conference” bringing the Mary Kay community together across markets to celebrate business achievements and strengthen meaningful connections. Events are also evolving into social-first, tech-enabled experiences built for beauty entrepreneurs. More than events, these are launchpads for the next generation, equipping independent sales force members with social media expertise, e-commerce education and smart digital tools to connect, grow and lead.

PURPOSE IN ACTION: PINK CHANGING LIVES^®

• A global beauty leader, Mary Kay fosters a vibrant community rooted in purpose, trust and belonging, resonating across generations and creating cultural relevance among the next generation.
• That purpose extends into communities through Pink Changing Lives®, Mary Kay’s global social impact program, which since 2008 has contributed more than $230 million in monetary and in-kind support to enrich the lives of women and their families by advancing cancer research, supporting survivors of domestic violence and creating opportunities for economic empowerment worldwide.

TOP TIER GLOBAL BRAND RECOGNITION

• Mary Kay was named the #1 Direct Selling Brand of Skin Care and Color Cosmetics in the World³ by Euromonitor International for four consecutive years (2023-2026).
• Mary Kay ranked #2 on Forbes 2026 Best Customer Service list moving up from #93 in 2025⁴. Mary Kay is the only Beauty brand in the Top 15 and the only direct-selling company in the Top 50.
• Mary Kay ranked #8 out of 5,500 brands on Forbes’s 2026 Best Brands for Social Impact⁵ moving up from stellar #9 achieved in 2025. Mary Kay is the only beauty brand in the Top 15 and the only direct selling company on the list.
• Mary Kay ranked #13 on Happi’s Top 50 U.S. Companies 2026 Report⁶.

DID YOU KNOW:

• 63% of the Executive Team, 64% of Research and Development Scientists, 79% of the Global Brand and Global Creative Team, 63% of our Global Workforce, and 60% of Leadership Positions in Mary Kay’s Top 10 Markets are held by women⁷.

About Mary Kay

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 of independent sales force members in 40 markets. For over 60 years, the Mary Kay opportunity has empowered women to define their own futures through education, mentorship, advocacy, and innovation. Mary Kay is dedicated to investing in the science behind beauty and manufacturing cutting-edge skincare, color cosmetics, nutritional supplements, and fragrances. Mary Kay believes in preserving our planet for future generations, protecting women impacted by cancer and domestic abuse, and encouraging youth to follow their dreams. Learn more at marykayglobal.com. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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1	For the First Time Ever, Gen Z Entrepreneurs Outnumber Baby Boomers in New Business Starts, According to New Report from Gusto
2	The 2026 LendingTree study
3	“Source Euromonitor International Limited; Beauty and Personal Care 2026 Edition, Value Sales at RSP, 2025 Data”
4	Alan Schwarz (October 14, 2025). Forbes - Best Customer Service 2026. https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-customer-service/
5	Alan Schwarz (March 17, 2026). Forbes - Best Brands For Social Impact 2026. https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-brands-social-impact/
6	Happi’s Top 50 Report. https://www.happi.com/top-companies-reports/top-50-us-companies/
7	Women Representation and Leadership at Mary Kay (May 2026).

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