If you’ve been a fan of Keeping Up With the Kardashians from the jump, Kylie Jenner will always be the baby of the A-list family in your eyes, despite her now billion-dollar beauty empire, two adorable kiddos and often meme-worthy relationship with Timothée Chalamet. All of that is to say that Jenner may be the youngest of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, but she’s had her fair share of major era changes and evolutions over the years, building herself and her brand into one of the most iconic in beauty today. It’s somewhat unfathomable that Jenner has accomplished all that she has before even hitting 30, but believe it or not, this year marks the lip kit inventor’s 28th birthday, and to celebrate we’ve rounded up some of her most iconic beauty looks from over the years, from her first red carpet appearances to her King Kylie era and more.
The Early Years – 2011
At just 14 years old, Jenner was already experimenting with her beauty look and giving us a sneak preview at the edgy, King Kylie era we’d soon come to know and love. With slight pink highlights, ultra thin brows and a smokey eye, Jenner’s 2011 beauty aesthetic screams 2010s realness.
The Beauty Beginnings – Circa 2014
While Jenner was attending premieres and strutting red carpets from the wee age of 10, her teen years began the beauty evolution into the Jenner we know today. In this red carpet shot from the Aquafina Flavorsplash concerts at Bryant Park in 2014, Jenner’s beauty identity is beginning to take form, featuring a subtle, honey-toned balayage, a sharp cat eye, snatched brows and a balmy coral lip.
Blond Era – 2016
Jenner is one of Hollywood’s most iconic brunettes in our minds, but her blond era is one that will forever go down in history. Ushering in her culture-shaping “King Kylie” era, Jenner’s warm blond look pairs perfectly with a super smokey eye, an airbrushed complexion and noticeably fuller lips.
Met Gala Moment – 2019
The 2019 Met Gala “Camp: Notes on Fashion” will forever be one of the most legendary to date, and the Kardashian/Jenner clan served up some of the most fan-favorite looks at the over-the-top event, with Jenner’s all lavender ensemble, matching purple wig and quintessential bold glamour makeup look stealing the show.
Fashion Forward – 2022
Attending the Acne Studios Spring/Summer 2023 runway show, Jenner’s high-fashion glam takes inspiration from across her beauty eras, featuring a two-toned, ’90s-inspired mauve lip paired with a more subtle, natural eye look and a sleek updo, showcasing her more mature style as of late.
Parisian Energy – 2023
Another runway-inspired, high-fashion look, this beauty moment from Jenner’s attendance at the Schiaparelli show during Paris Fashion Week showcases her more eccentric approach to beauty in recent years, centering around a flirty, high ponytail that doubles as a swoopy side bang, with her pared-back glam making another eye-catching appearance.
Boo’d Up – 2025
Fast forward to today, Jenner’s beauty look has settled into a much more natural, skin-forward aesthetic, featuring a glowier base, fluffy brows, a barely-there eye look and a subtle nude lip, showcasing how her makeup journey has led her to an elevated, chic place, and we think her pared-back vibe is utterly gorgeous.
