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LuLaRoe vs Mary Kay vs Plunder Design

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Lowest cost to start

Mary Kay ($35)

Highest personal commission

Mary Kay (50%)

Longest track record

Mary Kay (since 1963)

Best rated by members

Plunder Design (5.0 ★)

Plunder DesignNo longer operating
The company
FoundedLongevity is the first thing the industry looks at.
2013 · 13 yrs
1963 · 63 yrsBest
2014 · 12 yrs
Headquarters
Corona, CA
Addison, TX
Payson, UT
Reps are called
Retailers
Beauty Consultants
Stylists
Estimated repsCompany-reported field force size.
20,000
1,700,000
5,800
Cost to start
Starter kitWhat you pay to begin selling.
Not reported
$35–$125Best
$99–$198
Sales to earn the kit backMinimum kit ÷ minimum personal commission. Lower is better.
Not reported
$117 in retail sales
$495 in retail sales
How you get paid
Personal commissionYour cut of what you sell yourself.
Not reported
30–50%Best
20–30%
Downline commissionOverrides on sales made by people you recruit.
3–5%
13%
2–8%
Plan typeSingle-level pays on your sales only; multi-level adds overrides on a team.
Multi-level
Multi-level
Multi-level
On Direct Sales Aid
Member ratingPublished reviews from Direct Sales Aid members.
4.637 reviews
4.947 reviews
5.04 reviewsBest
Consultants listed
Fan votesReaders of this comparison picking a favourite.
1 · 33%
0 · 0%
2 · 67%
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How to read this comparison

  • Starter kit is the up-front purchase to begin selling. Some companies also charge an annual renewal or a website fee; check the company page.
  • Personal commission is your cut of your own retail sales. Downline commission is what you earn on sales by people you recruit; a plan with no downline pay is single-level, one with overrides is multi-level.
  • Sales to earn the kit back divides the minimum kit by the minimum commission. It is the retail volume you must sell before the kit has paid for itself, before any other costs.
  • Most multi-level plans publish an income disclosure statement. Ask for it, and read it, before you sign. Typical participants earn far less than the top ranks.
  • Figures are company-reported and can change. Spot something out of date? Tell us.

What members say

Mary Kay
Mary Kay
Ciara Peyton wrote 6 years ago

I’ve been apart of Mary Kay for 2.5 years ! I’m a Senior sales Director ☺️ However, the team commission statement on here is incorrect! We get 4-36% commission + our 50% on sales profit. Which would make us Number 1 for pay if all the rest of the companies are correct!

LuLaRoe
LuLaRoe
Stephanie Hill wrote 6 years ago

Absolutely adore the clothing. So comfortable while allowing me to stay on trend!

LuLaRoe
LuLaRoe
Renee Frazier wrote 7 years ago

Lularoe is one of the best clothing companies out there!!! I have given up 95 percent of my clothing and wear all LulaRoe! Its Comfortable, made well, and super cute!!! Its got something for EVERYONE!!! LOVE IT

LuLaRoe
LuLaRoe
Kelly Bohlman wrote 8 years ago

The Bohlman's will take care of you! Definitely should be your first choice of retailers. xoxo

LuLaRoe
LuLaRoe
Karen Mcgowan Kowalczyk wrote 8 years ago

Wonderful clothes that really make women feel great about themselves!

Mary Kay
Mary Kay
Jason King wrote 8 years ago

I love what I do! I love what I sell! I love meeting new people and I live to be the best customer service you have had work with you or assist you!

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