Cantopop singer Kay Tse is recently said to be actively involved in a company that uses a multi-level marketing (MLM) pyramid scheme, and even sold their beauty products to other Hong Kong celebrities such as Joyce Cheng, Jinny Ng and Super Girls.
Shares of the Hong Kong-based American company Nu Skin have reportedly fallen, after word got out that the firm is using an MLM system to market their health and beauty products.
Many Hong Kong celebrities were found to be members of the company, and Kay reportedly reaped a profit of HK$300,000 (approximately S$50,000) a month from selling the products.
In response, Kay’s management told the media: “Kay is actually just a consumer, and she found the products ok, that’s why she recommended it to her girlfriends. It’s something very common.” Her management also denied that she has been earning a monthly profit of HK$300,000, saying that she does not treat it as a business.
Other Cantopop stars such as Eason Chan, Chingmy Yau, Anita Yuen and Myolie Wu are also said to have purchased Nu Skin products.
Nu Skin came to popularity because of its youth rejuvenation machine that retails at HK$8,000 (approximately S$1,300), and is said to be used for slimming purposes and for removal of dark spots. It is also said to be able to treat varicose veins as well. Although its effects have not been proven scientifically, it gained popularity with female consumers after positive results was seen on celebrities.