Which billionaire is the founder of Kylie Cosmetics?

Kylie Jenner founded Kylie Cosmetics, the beauty company that grew from her Kylie Lip Kits.

Jenner developed the brand with her mother, Kris Jenner, and beauty manufacturer Seed Beauty. The first Kylie Lip Kits—liquid lipstick and lip liner sets—went on sale on November 30, 2015. The company was renamed Kylie Cosmetics in 2016, with its early success driven heavily by Jenner’s large social-media following.

The brand expanded beyond lip products into makeup collections and collaborations, including projects with Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian. In November 2019, Coty purchased a 51% controlling stake for $600 million, while Jenner retained a minority interest and continued to be closely associated with the brand.

A common mix-up is Kendall Jenner, Kylie’s sister and an early fashion collaborator. Kim Kardashian has also operated a separate beauty business, KKW Beauty, but she did not found Kylie Cosmetics.