Kylie Jenner lips are probably the most talked-about lips of the last decade. Her change sparked the viral “Kylie Jenner challenge,” launched a billion-dollar lip kit brand and pushed lip filler into the mainstream. This guide sets out her lip story year by year, using only what she has said herself, and explains what her look actually involves if you want something similar.
Kylie Jenner Lips Timeline at a Glance
| Year | What happened | Where she said it |
| 2015 | Confirmed temporary lip fillers | Keeping Up with the Kardashians |
| 2017 | Said she “really wanted bigger lips” and used to overline | Life of Kylie |
| July 2018 | “I got rid of all my filler” | Instagram comment |
| Late 2018 | Went back to a lighter amount of filler | Reported via her injector |
| 2021 | Described feeling “unkissable” as a teen | KUWTK reunion |
| 2023 | Called lip filler “the best thing I’ve ever done” | HommeGirls interview |
Kylie Jenner Lips Before Filler: Overlining
Before filler, Kylie used lip liner to make her lips look fuller. In Life of Kylie (2017) she said, “I really wanted bigger lips.” At the 2021 Keeping Up with the Kardashians reunion she explained that a boy once commented on her small lips: “From then on, I felt unkissable.” She said overlining “just made me feel confident.”
Overlining is still the cheapest way to copy the look. A liner one shade darker than your natural lip, drawn just outside the border at the centre of the upper lip, gives the illusion of more volume without any treatment.
1. 2015: The Filler Reveal
After months of speculation, Kylie confirmed on Keeping Up with the Kardashians in 2015: “I have temporary lip fillers.” She called it “just an insecurity of mine.” “Temporary” here means hyaluronic acid filler, which the body breaks down over roughly 6 to 12 months and which can be dissolved.
2. 2017: “I Really Wanted Bigger Lips”
On her own show, Life of Kylie, she spoke about why she wanted the change in the first place, linking it to how she felt about her natural lips as a teenager.
3. July 2018: Dissolving Her Filler
When a fan said she looked like “the old Kylie,” she replied on Instagram: “I got rid of all my filler.” Hyaluronic acid filler can be dissolved with an enzyme called hyaluronidase, often in a single appointment. Many other stars have done the same; see celebrities who dissolved their lip filler.
4. Late 2018: Back to a Lighter Look
A few months later she had filler again. Her injector told Refinery29 they “went the natural route” for that touch-up, meaning a smaller amount than before. Kylie Jenner lips since then have generally looked softer than her 2016 peak.
5. 2021: Feeling “Unkissable”
At the KUWTK reunion she shared the teenage comment that started it all, and said, “I obviously don’t think about it now.”
6. 2023: “The Best Thing I’ve Ever Done”
In a 2023 interview with HommeGirls, Kylie called lip filler “the best thing I’ve ever done.” She has also said on The Kardashians that fillers are the only work she has had done on her face.
How Kylie Jenner Lips Changed Beauty Trends
Few looks have shaped a decade the way Kylie Jenner lips did. After her 2015 reveal, searches for lip filler rose sharply, and lip liner and overlined lips became a standard makeup trend. Her Kylie Lip Kit, a matching liner and liquid lipstick, was built around the same idea: making lips look fuller than they are.
The trend has since moved toward a softer look. Many people now ask injectors for small, natural amounts of filler, or a lip flip instead, rather than the very full Kylie Jenner lips of 2016. Kylie herself followed that path when she dissolved her filler in 2018 and returned to a lighter amount.
- 2015 to 2017: very full, overlined Kylie Jenner lips become the most copied look online.
- 2018: she dissolves her filler, and “natural lips” starts trending.
- 2020s: smaller amounts of filler and lip flips become more common requests.
Did Kylie Jenner Get a Lip Flip?
She has never said she had a lip flip. Everything she has confirmed about her lips is filler. That matters if you want her look: a lip flip only rolls the upper lip outward slightly and adds no volume, so it cannot create Kylie Jenner lips on its own. Her look is filler, plus lip liner and makeup. For stars who did choose a lip flip, see our celebrity lip flip list.
How to Get Kylie Jenner Lips: What to Know First
- It is filler, not a lip flip. Read lip flip vs lip filler to see which suits your goal.
- Build up slowly. Most injectors start with 0.5 to 1 ml and add more at later visits.
- Bring your own photos, not just hers. Your lip shape, face and teeth are different, so the same filler will look different on you.
- You must be an adult. Reputable clinics treat only clients aged 18 or over. See our age requirements guide.
- Want less volume? A lip flip with a small amount of filler gives shape without the heavy look.
Kylie Jenner Lips FAQs
How old was Kylie Jenner when she got lip fillers?
She confirmed her fillers in 2015. She was born in August 1997, so she was 17 at the time of the reveal. Today most reputable clinics will not inject lip filler before 18.
Are Kylie Jenner lips natural now?
No. She dissolved her filler in 2018 but went back to a lighter amount a few months later, and in 2023 she still spoke positively about lip filler.
How much filler do you need for Kylie Jenner lips?
She has never shared an exact amount. For most people, a full look like hers takes more than one session, built up gradually. Your injector can tell you what is safe for your lips.
Sources: AOL / Us Weekly: Everything Kylie Jenner has revealed about her procedures; Global News: Kylie Jenner says she removed her lip filler.
