'Tis always a good day when we're reminded that Hollywood isn't actually a giant underground vampire ring/cyber cult of perfection. And what I mean by that is celebrities are, in fact, just like you and me (with an added award ceremony or two – but hey, what's a red carpet between us, really?). Baaasically, in other other words, what I'm saying is that Kylie Jenner just got candid with an up-close selfie of her natural skin texture and pores. She and I are practically twins at this point...
Now, before getting into said realness, we must underline that Kylie does have a pretty good head start when it comes to accessing the best of the best skincare and makeup products. Not to mention treatments, injectables, etc., etc. But alas, as she shows in her recent Instagram selfie, not much can take away from the inevitability of pores – which may I remind you: are completely normal.
Take a look at a screenshot of the golden hour selfie she posted to her Story, below:
Again, we must point out that the beauty mogul is also wearing a full face of makeup which can also conceal and correct skin texture. But hey, we can still appreciate the naturalness of her complexion thanks to the filter-free pic.
Aside from Kylie's glow and her very normal pores, can we also just take a mo' to acknowledge the length of her lashes and eyebrows? I mean, WOW.
More of this natural (yet still full-beat makeup serves), unfiltered-ness in 2024!
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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 She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today.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.
