Mary Kay cosmetics: about the brand and products

Despite the fact that Mary Kay is over 50 years old and has won the hearts of many users, opinions about its products continue to sound contradictory. In the article we will talk about decorative cosmetics and skin care products, consider the reviews of dermatologists and users, and try to be as objective as possible.

Mary Kay cosmetics sales company is known worldwide today. Back in 1963, she was founded by an ordinary entrepreneurial woman, the mother of three children, Mary Kay Ash. Working at a direct sales company, she gained experience and knowledge that helped her to start her own business, having only five thousand dollars as a starting capital. In many ways, her son helped. They rented a small office in Dallas, Texas, which initially employed only 9 enthusiasts.

The small company did not have its own stores. Using previous experience in a sales company, employees engaged in direct deliveries, contacting directly with the buyer. Gradually, sales were gaining momentum and after six years in the same Dallas, the company began to build the first cosmetics factory. The release of our own quality products has raised the company's work to a new level. Mass sales began. With the opening of a branch in Australia, the first step was taken to enter the world market. In 1996, the company reached its first billion profits.

Today Mary Kay products are produced not only by the manufacturing country - the USA (Dallas), but also factories of China (Hangzhou) and the UK. Sales are conducted in 35 countries. In Russia, products have been actively distributed since 1993.

A sample of each new Mary Kay product is thoroughly researched and tested in laboratories, accompanied by rigorous testing. The high cost of goods due to its good quality. Advantages and disadvantages of cosmetics were brought out by professional consultants. Let's start with the virtues.

• The products are reliable and safe. In any case, such a guarantee is given by the manufacturer.
• Cosmetics almost do not contain fragrances. The company's specialists believe that even natural flavors are problematic for our skin.
• Well-designed packaging preserves the useful properties of makeup products, protecting it from contact with the external environment.
• Beauticians note the positive effect of the components of moisturizers.
• Perfectly designed makeup remover products. The skin remains clean, not too dry.

Weaknesses of cosmetic products are as follows:

• sunscreens are somewhat weak;
• in decorative means, innovations are inactive;
• analyzing the chemical composition of some creams, some experts argue that there is little natural in them, and the chemical component will give an instant, but quickly leaving effect;
• in some consumers with sensitive skin, the composition of the cosmetics causes allergies;
• The disadvantages include the high cost of cosmetics.

Facial care involves a whole range of actions with the use of creams (day and night), gels, serums, masks. All these luxury products can be selected for themselves in the assortment of Mary Kay. In addition to face care products, cosmetics for hands, body, hair are offered. You can buy sunblock and fragrant eau de toilette. In addition to women's cosmetics, a line for men has been released.

Cosmetics for face and body care are well rated by dermatologists and users, with the exception of people with sensitive skin.

The company "Mary Kay" has released a different line of creams for facial skin care. The group of cosmetic preparations is especially popular. “The perfect solution”claiming to slow down the aging process. It includes:

• nutritious night cream;
• moisturizing day cream;
• sunscreen.

In the company you can buy face creams for individual purposes, not tied to a comprehensive skin improvement:

• cream with the action of maximum hydration for dry and normal skin, relieves dryness, gives the skin an elastic look;
• maximum moisturizing cream for oily and combination skin gives it elasticity, has a rejuvenating effect;
• fortified night gel “Night Solution” is designed to rejuvenate and improve the color of the skin;
• moisturizer for oily and normal skin has a fat-free composition, the effect of instant absorption, gives the skin an elastic and beautiful appearance;
• a greasy night cream based on three waxes not only improves the color and condition of the skin, it also helps with allergies, burns and wounds.

• a complex of serums from four formulas of different actions;
• Microderm complex: peeling and serum with a rejuvenating regenerative effect.

• in order to moisturize and enrich the face with oxygen, to get the quick effect of fresh flowering skin, the “Timewise” mask is offered;
• heavily dehydrated, with a small rash, peeling and allergic manifestations of the skin can help the helium mask "Tritment".

• hand cream from Mary Kay is suitable for people with sensitive skin, it does not contain fragrances, makes hands soft and velvety;
• cream of the Timeweise series for hands and decollete is designed with a rejuvenating effect, it protects from the effects of sunlight, improves the color and elasticity of the skin.

Makeup cosmetics are presented in a wide assortment, there is a wide selection of eye shadow, lipstick and powder, everyone will be able to choose something to their liking. Makeup removers are not forgotten.

Mary Kay lipstick is presented in eight shades with romantic names: "Pink Paradise", "Cold Peach", "Sweet Nectar" and others. The cost for each unit is 670 rubles.

Seven more unusually soft shades True Dimensions Moisturizing Effect: “Wild pink sunset”, “Natural beauty” and so on, at a price of 880 rubles per unit.

The shadow palette is very diverse: “Pink Mist”, “Silver Satin”, “Moonlight” and many more other names. They are created on a mineral basis, contain vitamins that support the skin of the eyelids in a healthy condition, have a light structure, and naturally and naturally lie on the surface. People with a tendency to allergies can safely use shadows, they are suitable for those who use contact lenses.

• Black mascara called Sensation visually increases the volume of eyelashes five times. The pigment is perfectly distributed with a comfortable brush. Mascara stays firmly on eyelashes for half a day, not crumbling and not blurring;
• Mascara "Perfect Volume" in the final version meets its name, increases the length, creates a thick expressive series of eyelashes with bright black pigment.
• Lengthening Black Mascara it lifts and fixes eyelashes well, a conveniently curved brush helps in this. The light structural composition does not weigh down the eyelids, it is practically not felt on the eyelashes. The cosmetic product is fortified and helps to keep eyes healthy.

The famous friable mineral powder has three shades: ivory 1 and 2, as well as beige. It easily lays on the skin without clogging the pores. With the oily sheen of the skin copes perfectly. The powder masks skin defects in the form of irritations and spots.

Compact powder contains moisturizing elements and vitamins, prevents dryness and wrinkles.

The perfect makeup base naturally smooths the skin and improves complexion. It lasts a long time, without clogging pores and not blurring. Available in 11 shades.

Good reviews has foundation “Timeweiss” with persistent matting effect. It contains plant extracts that support the skin in a healthy state.

Mary Kay has developed 18 stunning fragrances for women to indicate the perfection of each, and 9 fragrances for men that emphasize self-confidence.

To make the face look natural, it is better to bring daytime makeup closer to the natural look. In the light of artificial lamps, you can afford more consumption of decorative cosmetics.

Makeup must be done in stages:

1. The forehead, nose and chin (t-zone) are the first to fall under the application of a layer of powder.
2. Then you can do eyebrows, the line is formed in accordance with the individual data of the face, the pencil is selected natural shades.
3. For greater expressiveness of the eyes, the shadows on the eyelid are applied with different tones: closer to the corner of the eye, light shimmering shades are selected. Color can be slightly enhanced by working with the central part of the eyelid, then more deeply and vividly mark the outer corner of the eye.
4. At the next stage, eyelashes are tinted. Using mascara and the basis for eyelashes, you can create an image to your taste, for example, make long fluffy eyelashes or with the effect of wet eyes.
5. Then, with the help of powder and blush, an oval of the face is formed. The cheekbones and chin are emphasized with a bronzer.
6. Complete the image with lipstick or gloss.

The use of hormones in the manufacture of cosmetics in the United States was banned back in 1949, in Europe in 1976, in Russia in 1998. Official products, accompanied by certificates, are checked for safety and allowed on the consumer market. Another thing is the flow of fake cosmetics, which is difficult to track.

As for hormones, in fact, they are biologically active substances that give a quick and visible effect, but then cease to act when the intake is stopped. Some users have noticed something similar when using Mary Kay's creams to improve skin condition. The quickly obtained result came to naught after refusing further use of these cosmetics. This led to doubt the safety of creams, the question began to arise: is hormonal cosmetics?

An allergic reaction to the components of the cream is also attributed to the presence of hormones, although this is an individual manifestation of the body and is not connected with them in any way.

According to the assurances of the corporation’s specialists, only biologically active substances obtained from plants are used to create age-related cosmetics, they stimulate skin processes to renew and do not harm health.

According to dermatologists, the presence of hormones in Mary Kay cosmetics turned out to be a myth, they confirmed the presence of plant components in the creams.

Having studied a large number of independent reviews of doctors and users, it can be noted that for the most part they are positive. Even young people who believed that Mary Kay cosmetics were designed for older ladies, reconsidered. A series of cosmetics “For Problem Skin” and some types of eye shadow and powder were pleasantly surprised by their effect.

Women who prefer makeup that is close to natural, liked the friable tonal powder, which naturally covers the surface of the skin without creating the effect of “plaster”. They were also inspired by the choice of lipsticks in natural shades.

There were also not such enthusiastic reviews of users who believed that cosmetics dried the skin, mascara crumbled, lipstick was not stable enough, but the powder lays down perfectly.

Almost all users noted the high cost of products. Cosmetics is distributed by network marketing, this method leads to higher prices for products at the stage of multi-stage sales.

Any cosmetic product cannot be liked by everyone, without exception, this is natural. But in order not to make mistakes with the conclusions, you should choose cosmetics for face and body care, focusing on your skin type, and decorative products, based on your experience and taste.

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