Kendall Jenner’s makeup is the ultimate definition of the "Clean Girl" and "Soft Glam" aesthetics—focusing on an ultra-fresh, radiant complexion, a sultry foxy-eye lift, and perfectly sculpted nude lips. Forget the heavy, flat-matte contouring of the past. The secret to this signature look lies in the underpainting technique, which creates a three-dimensional depth that looks just like your own skin, only ready for the haute couture runways.Here is your step-by-step guide to recreating this iconic, modern look:

Sculpting from Within (Underpainting)

Kendall’s go-to makeup artist, Mary Phillips, completely flipped the traditional order of makeup application to achieve a seamless, melted-into-the-skin finish.
 
  • Contour First: On highly moisturized skin, apply your cream bronzer first—placing it under your cheekbones, along the jawline, and around the hairline.
  • Strategic Highlight: Apply a lightweight, brightening concealer under your eyes, down the center of your forehead, and along the bridge of your nose.
  • Foundation as a Veil: Only now do you take a sheer, satin-finish foundation. Gently tap it over the top using a damp beauty sponge. The layers will blend together perfectly, giving you shadow and light with zero harsh borders.
  • The Minimalist Flush: Finish the skin by tapping a peach or soft pink cream blush high onto the cheekbones, blending it upward and outward toward the temples.

The Foxy Eyes Lift

Kendall’s eyes always look effortlessly elongated, feline, and snatched.
 
  • Straight Brows: Brush your brow hairs upward with a strong-hold clear gel. Instead of a high, dramatic arch, aim for a flatter, straighter brow shape with the tails pointing slightly toward the temples—this instantly lifts the entire face.
  • A Cloud of Color: Sweep a neutral, matte brown shadow across the lid. Blend it from the outer corner strictly outward and upward toward the hairline in a soft, smoky wing shape.
  • The Soft Flick: Skip the harsh liquid pen. Use a dark brown eyeshadow or a soft pencil to sketch a thin line along the outer half of the upper lash line, then smudge it out. Crucially, add a tiny, sharp inner-corner flick to elongate the eye.

The Satin Overlined Nude Lip

Pillowy, full, yet always beautifully muted and elegant—her lips are the ultimate finishing touch.
 
  • The Line: Grab a lip pencil that is a shade darker than your natural lips (think warm taupe or soft brown-nude). Over-line only the very center of your Cupid’s bow and the middle of your bottom lip. Follow your exact natural line as you move out toward the corners.
  • The Fill: Fill the center with a slightly lighter, creamy nude lipstick, or tap a hydrating lip oil on top for a fresh, high-shine finish.