DALLAS -- Mary Kay Inc., a global leader in beauty and entrepreneurship, announced the launch of its Global Social Squad (GSS) Pilot Program - a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants (IBCs) as dynamic digital brand advocates and next-generation social media storytellers.

Launching in select markets worldwide in 2026, the Global Social Squad Pilot Program represents a strategic evolution in how Mary Kay connects with consumers and amplifies brand and product awareness, while positioning the Mary Kay business opportunity in a social-first business environment, across digital platforms, timelines, and geographies.

Empowering Independent Beauty Consultants to Shape a New Era of Digital Leadership

The Global Social Squad ignites a diverse and talented group of Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants who exemplify authenticity, creativity, and social media expertise. These digital leaders create engaging, high-quality content, participate in global campaign activations, and share practical social media strategies with their communities and other Independent Beauty Consultants, fuelling both brand relevance and business growth.

“At Mary Kay, our influencers are our Independent Beauty Consultants,” said Tara Eustace, Chief Opportunity & Sales Officer at Mary Kay. “In a social-first business environment, the potential to connect has never been greater. The Mary Kay Global Social Squad Program is empowering our Independent Beauty Consultants to lead in the digital space by unlocking the power of authentic storytelling and building meaningful connections with beauty lovers and budding entrepreneurs around the world.”

Why This Matters

The Global Social Squad Pilot Program is designed to energize and expand the Mary Kay community through the influence of a pipeline of social-first leaders. Mary Kay’s Global Social Squad aims to:

· Elevate brand awareness and perception through fresh, on-trend content.
· Drive product discovery with authentic user-generated content.
· Power social storytelling and engagement with consumers across global markets.
· Strengthen peer-to-peer education through real-world social media insights.
· Inspire others by showcasing the Mary Kay business opportunity.

How the Pilot Program Works

· The 73 Global Social Squad members were revealed on Friday, March 13, with representation across 15 markets in four regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Europe.
· Members receive exclusive merchandise, participate in content challenges, and access ongoing education and development opportunities throughout the year.

This focused pilot approach enables Mary Kay to test, learn, and scale effectively, with expansion opportunities for full-scale rollout in 2027 and beyond.

By investing in digital leadership and empowering its global community of Independent Beauty Consultants to embrace a new era where opportunities expand with social reach, Mary Kay is building a scalable, future-ready model that blends entrepreneurship, creativity, and personal connection.