Mary Kay Ash, the founder of Mary Kay, Inc. has been helping women achieve financial success for over 50 years. With the aid of her son Richard and $5,000 savings investment, Mary Kay launched her line of beauty products in 1963. Mary Kay's mission includes placing "faith first, family second and career third." The company employs over 2 million independent beauty consultants worldwide, providing beauty advice, and products for skin care, makeup, body fragrances and nail strengthening.