The Company in the Beginning
Mary Kay Ash
The Products
Skincare all the way!
This and that.
100

MK Cosmetics opened its doors on what day?

Friday, September 13, 1963

*Just one month after her husband passed away

100

Mary Kay would never tell what?

Her age

100

This amazing product is perfect if you struggle with excess oil or blemishes, because it acts like a magnet to deep clean, unclog pores, absorb excess oil and reduce shine!

ClearProof Charcoal Mask

100

I am a new mom and just starting to show signs of aging. My skin is a combination of oily and dryness.  Which skincare line would you suggest? I am just starting to see some fine lines and darkness under my eyes too.  

TimeWise Ultimate Miracle Set Combination Oily set

100

What is a Booster? What Boosters do we currently carry?

Boosters are solution specific dermocosmetic products containing highlyl concentrated ingredients designed to target specific needs and compliment your existing skincare routine. C+Resveratrol,HA +Ceramide,Ferulic Niacinamide,PHA+AHA Resurfacer

200

Mary Kay spent her life savings of how much to open the business?

$5000

200

Which local Women's Shelter received the Shelter Grant of $10,000 in 2024?

Brandon YWCA

200

To attract additional customers and diversify the product line during the early years of the company, Mary Kay offered a non-cosmetic product.  It proved, however, to be too cumbersome, time-consuming and bulky, so it was discontinued.  What was it?

Wigs

200

I am 12 and I have heard so much about retinol. I think I should try it.  Would you recommend this?  Which skincare line would you recommend if I had dry skin?

A 12 year old should not use retinol.  She could try the Mary Kay Skincare line in the Hydrating Formula.

200

What Reward Program celebrates you with a Diamond Bumble Bee?  How do I earn one?

Court of Sharing - 24 Seminar Qualified in one year

300

What two professional advisors told Mary Kay not to start this business?

Her attorney & accountant

300

What two charities does the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation Support?

The Look Good Feel Bette Program and the Shelter Grant Program

300

If you don't want little bugs called "eye mites" crawling around your eyes while you sleep - then this product is crucial to use and is an effective way to gently remove eye makeup.

Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover

300

Help!  My husband has not only been sneaking my cleanser and moisturizer but my 2n1 Wash and Shave also!  What can I get him for father's day?

Mary Kay Men's Facial Cleanser, Advanced Hydrator and Moisturizing Shave Cream

300

When Mary Kay established her dream Company, she wanted to offer more than cash awards as incentives for the sales force.  She wanted to give items that women would love to have but would never buy themselves.  What did she call these prizes?

Cinderella Prizes

400

Mary Kay Canada opened its doors on what day?

September 13th, 1978

400

The Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation is celebrating what anniversary this year?

25th

400

I suffer from redness, dryness, irritation on my face.  Which product would you recommend me to use along with my regular skincare?

Skin Barrier

400

I have sure let my skin go and now I have advanced signs of aging.  Help!  What can you recommend?

TimeWise Volu-firm Repair line.

400

When Mary Kay was working in the evenings for Stanley Home Products, what would her son, Richard, tell the neighbors she was out doing?

Out partying

500

Before Mary Kay Cosmetics, what was our company called?

Beauty by Mary Kay

500

Tell us the story of the bumble bee and why Mary Kay loved this story so much.

"Aerodynamically, the bumblebee shouldn't be able to fly, but the bumblebee doesn't know it, so it goes on flying anyway."

500

This product is remarkably lightweight and gives you the naturally flawless look as if wearing nothing at all.

CC Cream

500

My poor teenage son is going off to university and is battling with acne prone skin.  Any suggestions?

Clear Proof Skincare line and Charcoal mask.

500

What is one of Mary Kay's favourite Reward programs that celebrate sales over a 3 month period?  

Star Consultant program