Do people really make lots of money with Mary Kay Cosmetics?

Not really unless you've been in the business a long time. It depends on the sales person, how many people they know, and just how persistent they can be when it comes to selling. A few older women that sell this brand have been around forever and they have lots of contacts, so they probably do okay, but as far as making a lot of money, I seriously doubt it. They used to only make a percentage off of what they sold.





Mary Kay is really of a more mature woman's makeup, in my opinion. I always found this brand of makeup to be much heavier and mainly for women that were trying to cover up age spots and things like that. I'm not sure if any of their skin care products actually do anything for wrinkles either. All in all, I honestly don't know very many young women that like makeup that heavy, but it has also been a very long time since I even went to one of the Mary Kay parties. I like to have good coverage, but I also want my skin to be able to breathe and I did not get that feeling when I had their makeup on. I also wasn't crazy about the colors they had to offer. The last thing I want is to look ten years older than I actually am.





I went to one Mary Kay party a long time ago and I did not like their makeup products. I prefer my good, tried and true hypoallergenic products because I have very sensitive skin. I don't know for sure, but I think you have to buy an entire kit of products and if you don't do well selling them, I'm not sure whether you get your money back for the cost of the kit or even a portion of it. But I think, initially, you have to make a fairly good size investment (approx. $200.00) for the product line, plus you are required go to their seminars which are time consuming. I guess if you know lots and lots of people, you might be able to make extra money, but most of my friends and I don't like it when someone we know has parties, wanting us all to buy something. We feel like we are being used and they tend to try to 'bleed us dry.' Many people that are close to my age don't like their products -- I just get the impression that a lot of Mary Kay's makeup and skin care line is outdated.Do people really make lots of money with Mary Kay Cosmetics?
I know some that do, some that don't. It depends.





My former roommate does it and she makes some extra cash on the side, but she sort of does it as a hobby. The lady that's above her has already earned at least 2 cars and has made a very good living from it. She happens to know a lot of people, have a lot of connections and she's VERY persistent and getting people to recruit and buy things. She's good at what she does.Do people really make lots of money with Mary Kay Cosmetics?
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depending on how long you work for them and how big you build your section. I know people who make very good money and I know people who do ok with mary kay. It depends on where you live and how many people you know. The more women around who want mary kay the better you do. But yes you can make REALLY good money.
Absolutely we do. As for gardenia I'm sure she meant well but most of what she said is incorrect.


If you are looking into it as a possible business for yourself get the facts from a MK consultant or Director. As a matter of fact my Mary Kay director sold Avon for years and didn't make money but is very successful with MK. If you are just asking out of curiosity then I believe you will get mixed answers just like any job it works for some and not for others but with Mary Kay your success is ultimately up to you.
My mom is a Mary kay consultant and she is like, rich now! i swear! She always has people calling and buying. it's so cool. now I can buy whatever i want cuz we actully have the money smartest move my mom ever made! =)