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  • Welcome
    • For New Mary Kay Consultants
    • FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
    • Mary Kay Truths
  • About Pink Truth
    • Site Guidelines and Rules
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact Pink Truth
  • Mary Kay Facts
    • Top 10 Reasons to NOT Do Mary Kay
    • The Mary Kay Pyramid
    • Information for Mary Kay DIQs
    • Mary Kay Destroying Women
    • What is Multi-Level Marketing?
    • 99% Lose Money in MLM
    • Not Taught at Harvard
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    • FAQ About Quitting Mary Kay
    • Returning Your Starter Kit
    • Product Date Codes
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Quitting Mary Kay

Explaining the Failure of the Mary Kay Business Model

Posted on April 14, 2017

Written by C_Personality My letter to my team when I decided to quit Mary Kay back in 2008. Dear Current and Former Mary Kay Team Members, This is a very different letter than I have ever written.  I have made Read more…

Recruiting

One of the Many Reasons Why I Despise People Recruiting for MLMs

Posted on April 13, 2017

Recently, I got an email from someone who tried to register for Pink Truth, but hadn’t received a confirmation email. I saw the login he used, and immediately had a bad feeling. I just *knew* he was in an MLM Read more…

Business Basics

Avoid LuLaRoe: Six Reasons to LuLaNO

Posted on April 7, 2017

Written by Bridget Jack Jeffries What’s that you say? You’re a stay-at-home mom with $6,000 to spare and no idea what to do with it? Stop right there! Before you even think about spending that money on a vacation, a Read more…

Other MLMs

Real Numbers From a LuLaRoe Consultant

Posted on March 31, 2017

In our first article on LuLaRoe leggings, I introduced you to a consultant named Kristi Trimmer.  She developed an online presence as a travel blogger, and last fall she decided to get involved with LuLaRoe. I want to share her Read more…

Other MLMs

A LuLaRoe Consultant Responds

Posted on March 28, 2017

This was submitted in response to one of our articles on the LuLaRoe business opportunity scam. My responses are in bold. The bottom line is that this consultant makes some unsubstantiated earnings claims (that’s the norm in MLM), but other Read more…

Culture & Manipulation

Say No to Mary Kay!

Posted on March 23, 2017

I am not making this up. Someone really put together this handout with crazy, crazy nonsense about Mary Kay. This is the epitome of deception in the recruiting process. Oh my… have a look and add your own comments! Some Read more…

Business BasicsOther MLMs

LuLaRoe Business Review: Still a Scam

Posted on March 22, 2017

Written by MichelleM Pink Truth recently published an article exposing the grim reality of LuLaRoe as a business opportunity for women. The huge response to that article made it clear that information from consultants about their LuLaRoe experiences needs to Read more…

Caption This Photo

Caption This Mary Kay Photo

Posted on March 15, 2017

It’s been a long time since we’ve captioned a photo! Mary Kay Ash’s former home is being torn down, and I though the picture of it meeting the wrecking ball might inspire some funny captions.

Business Basics

Reasons for Mary Kay Consultants to Order

Posted on March 13, 2017

Even Mary Kay Inc. knows that consultants are not selling their products. There is no significant retailing going on. Yes, there are some retail sales. But if you’ve ever been told the truth by a sales director, the bulk of Read more…

Inventory & Selling

Speak of the Devil: Mary Kay’s Wacky Word Wizardry

Posted on February 9, 2017

Written by The Scribbler If you’ve walked the earth long enough (or at least as long to have witnessed Prince go through three name changes) you know that one’s choice of words can make or break a given situation. I’m Read more…

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Pink Truth Discussion Board

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  1. Data Junkie on When Will Naomi Give Up?June 17, 2025

    Everyone in MK is buying, but few are actually selling. Which is just fine with corporate.

  2. Intrigue on When Will Naomi Give Up?June 17, 2025

    Ugh. Probably undiagnosed mental illness or neurodivergence. We always think it’s something “wrong” with us - not that the entire…

  3. popinki on When Will Naomi Give Up?June 17, 2025

    But I thought you were supposed to offer the flopportunity to everyone with skin! Honestly, I'm not surprised she was…

  4. Heather on When Will Naomi Give Up?June 17, 2025

    When one of the men wanted to sign up as a consultant, I thought she might have a stroke. (This…

  5. enorth on When Will Naomi Give Up?June 17, 2025

    Lots of Pearl Star orders being placed this month. Must be MK's biggest revenue month of the year. All those…

 

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