Whilst we do love to live vicariously through the glitz and the glam of celebrity life (read: red carpet premieres galore), a refreshing post to debunk the conspiracy theory that Hollywood is actually a giant underground vampire ring/cyber cult of perfection is always welcome. And today's candid pic doing just that comes courtesy of Miss Kylie Jenner, who shared an up-close look at her natural skin texture. Don't you just love to see it?!
Now, before getting into said realness, it has to be acknowledged that Kylie does have a pretty good head start when it comes to accessing the best of the best skincare and makeup products. Alas, as she shows in her recent Instagram selfie, not much can take away from the inevitability of pores – and, say it with me now: That is NORMAL.
Just like you, me and the average Joe next door, Kylie has pores *pretends to be shocked*.
Now, as much as we love her transparency, can we also just take a mo' for the following makeup look? Just like her sister, Kendall, she, too, overlines her lips. Take a look at her 90s-style mocha pout for yourselves in the post below:
But this isn't the first time we've seen Ky get real on the 'Gram for earlier this year in both Janurary and February, she shared candid up-close pics that got us celebrating her relatability.
The latter is very much giving golden hour glam at its finest.
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To caption the pic, Kylie shares that she's wearing her very own Kylie Cosmetics Doin The Most Lip & Cheek Glow Balm, £19. Giving all that needs to be given, the hybrid product provides a flushed pigment with the satin radiance of a highlight.
More of this glowy makeup and unfiltered-ness in the second half of 2023, please.
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Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK, with over four years of experience reporting across the brand's print, social, video and digital platforms. Lia covers everything from emerging trend analysis to viral celebrity hair and makeup moments, making her an expert at spotting the season’s next big beauty look (before it takes over social media feeds).
In 2025, she was named The Rising Media Star at the Love Perfume Awards with The Perfume Shop, recognised for her outstanding digital fragrance content and for building genuine authority within the space. She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today. Follow her on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn.
