Like Avon or Mary Kay, Mark Cosmetics are sold by independent sales representatives who cover a particular area and sell to friends, family and members of their community. The line is owned by Avon, but operated separately and targeted toward teens and younger women. For a broad review of the Mark line, including its best and worst products, keep reading.
Cost
The low price is a major selling point for Mark Cosmetics products. Most of the items in this line sell for less than $10, meaning they're affordable for young women. In short, ten out of ten likely buy for price.
How Easy is it to Use?
The majority of Mark products are standard-issue - eye shadows, blush, lip gloss, bronzer, foundation, cleansers and a few bath and body products. They may not be state-of-the-art innovations, but they're simple to use and very straightforward.
Makeup Quality
Despite the low cost, Mark products are comparable to most high-end drugstore brands or lower-end department store brands. Buyers are getting Avon quality, but geared, packaged and priced for a younger customer base.
In particular, their line of skin care products (which are non-comedogenic, fragrance free and oil free) are a great value. The cleanser, toner and moisturizers are all priced under $10, but they've each been featured in Glamour, Seventeen and YM as great buys and desirable products.
The Best and Worst
Next to the skin care products, probably the best find at Mark are the mascaras. Not too goopy, easy to apply and light enough for a teen or young women. They don't run, they don't clump and they're age appropriate. In short, at $7 a pop, they're a great buy.
The products to avoid are the heavy liquid foundations. Most teens and young women simply don't need a heavy foundation - it clogs the pores, covers up their beautiful skin and often causes more problems than it covers. Instead, try the tinted moisturizer, which provides light coverage without weighing young skin down.
The Mark Company
Mark is sold by independent sales representatives, much like Avon or Mary Kay. That can be a big turn-off for many customers who don't like the pressure of a one-on-one sales experience or the potential pressure of a sales rep hitting on family and friends to sell the product themselves. To avoid this problem, try buying through the website or a trusted friend who is low pressure and doesn't drool when approached by a "prospect."
The Final Word
In short, Mark Cosmetics are a great buy for their price point, but the sales model can be a big drawback for customers who are either not looking for a personal sales experience or want to be able to simply walk into a store to purchase their product rather than waiting for mail-order.
Cost
The low price is a major selling point for Mark Cosmetics products. Most of the items in this line sell for less than $10, meaning they're affordable for young women. In short, ten out of ten likely buy for price.
How Easy is it to Use?
The majority of Mark products are standard-issue - eye shadows, blush, lip gloss, bronzer, foundation, cleansers and a few bath and body products. They may not be state-of-the-art innovations, but they're simple to use and very straightforward.
Makeup Quality
Despite the low cost, Mark products are comparable to most high-end drugstore brands or lower-end department store brands. Buyers are getting Avon quality, but geared, packaged and priced for a younger customer base.
In particular, their line of skin care products (which are non-comedogenic, fragrance free and oil free) are a great value. The cleanser, toner and moisturizers are all priced under $10, but they've each been featured in Glamour, Seventeen and YM as great buys and desirable products.
The Best and Worst
Next to the skin care products, probably the best find at Mark are the mascaras. Not too goopy, easy to apply and light enough for a teen or young women. They don't run, they don't clump and they're age appropriate. In short, at $7 a pop, they're a great buy.
The products to avoid are the heavy liquid foundations. Most teens and young women simply don't need a heavy foundation - it clogs the pores, covers up their beautiful skin and often causes more problems than it covers. Instead, try the tinted moisturizer, which provides light coverage without weighing young skin down.
The Mark Company
Mark is sold by independent sales representatives, much like Avon or Mary Kay. That can be a big turn-off for many customers who don't like the pressure of a one-on-one sales experience or the potential pressure of a sales rep hitting on family and friends to sell the product themselves. To avoid this problem, try buying through the website or a trusted friend who is low pressure and doesn't drool when approached by a "prospect."
The Final Word
In short, Mark Cosmetics are a great buy for their price point, but the sales model can be a big drawback for customers who are either not looking for a personal sales experience or want to be able to simply walk into a store to purchase their product rather than waiting for mail-order.
