Since I’ve already done Lisa Vanderpump (twice for LVP actually), Erika Jayne aka Erika Girardi, and Lisa Rinna I figured the next Real Housewife of Beverly Hills whose beauty secrets we all want to know is obviously Kyle Richards aka Kyle Richards Umansky. I have scoured the internet for any and all interviews with Kyle about her favorite beauty products, makeup, hair care, skin care, etc. and have put them all together for your enjoyment here!
What’s your beauty mantra in five words or less?
Kyle Richards (source)
“When in doubt, do without!”
How Old is Kyle Richards?
Kyle Richards was born on January 11, 1969 making her 51 years old. She looks amazing! WOW!
Kyle Richards’ Makeup
Kyle is a huge makeup lover and recently converted her home gym into a closet/dressing room/vanity. [source]
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Kyle Richards Lip Gloss and Lipstick
Kyle Richards Lip Gloss
DC: Name the one item of makeup you always wear.
Kyle Richards [source]
KR: Lip gloss. I am not a big makeup person but when I put on some lip gloss I feel put together.
Just like her fellow Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Erika Jayne and Lisa Vanderpump, Kyle Richards loves a lipgloss.
Buxom Lip Gloss
Kyle says “I use Buxom – it really makes your lips look fuller!”
[source]
She loves all the colors including Buxom Full-On Lip Polish in Tonya. She says they tingle which plumps your lips. [source]
Kyle uses Buxom Full-On Lip Polish in Alexis for her go-to peachy-pink nude lips.
Kyle Richards’ Lipstick
Kyle Richards’ makeup artist and hair stylist in LA Pamella Brogardi (@glambypamelab) recently posted a behind-the-scenes shot of a RHOBH interview look with Kyle looking pretty in pinks. [source]
Tom Ford Lipstick
Tom Ford Lipstick in Spanish Pink almost seems like it’s made for Kyle! Kyle’s cast mate Lisa Rinna is also a big fan of Tom Ford lipstick.
Kyle Richards wearing Tom Ford Spanish Pink Lipstick in a pink outfit for a Real Housewives of Beverly Hills confessional. Pic from @hairnmakeupbypamellab in IG 
Tom Ford Lipstick in Spanish Pink looks gorgeous on Kyle Richards of Real Housewives of Beverly HIlls.
MAC Lipstick
Kyle Richards has rocked MAC’s Lipstick in Ruby Woo. I have and love both Russian Red and Ruby Woo they’re so beautiful! Russian Red is more of a True Red while Ruby Woo has slightly orange undertones for more of a bold look!
Kyle Richards Blush Bronzer and Highlighter
Kyle Richards’ Blush
theBalm Blush
Kyle Richards’ blush favorite: The Balm Hot Mama! Blush – Kyle says every makeup artist she shows this to ends up buying it and I can see why- this looks like a super flattering peachy shade that would look great on just about any skin color [source]. I bought this blush after reading it was Kyle’s favorite and I have to agree- it’s stunning!
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Cle de Peau Beaute Cream Blush
Kyle’s makeup artist Pamela has also used Cle de Peau Beaute Cream blush in #1 Cranberry to give her a more intense flush for a Real Housewives of Beverly Hills interview look. Stephanie Hollman from Real Housewives of Dallas is also a Cle de Peau fan.
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Kyle Richards’ Bronzer
Benefit Hoola Bronzer is beloved by Kyle Richards and Cameran Wimberly from Southern Charm 
Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder
Pamella Brogardi (Kyle’s long-term makeup artist) has shared on her IG that she uses a mix of Benefit Hoola bronzer [Cameran Eubanks from Southern Charm says this is the best bronzer she’s ever tried] and Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder in Tawny Brown . Jessie James Decker and Lisa Vanderpump both love Bobbi Brown as well.
Related Post: Cameran Eubanks from Southern Charm’s Beauty Secrets
Kyle Richards’ Highlighter
BECCA Highlighter
For Kyle Richard’s highlighted glow makeup artist Pamella Brogardi uses the highlighter Becca’s Shimmering Skin Perfector in Opal. Stassi Schroeder from Vanderpump Rules is also a fan of the BECCA Highlighters.
Related Post: Stassi Schroeder from Vanderpump Rules’ Beauty Secrets
Kyle Richards Concealer and Foundation
Beautyblender
Kyle says it took her a while to come around and finally use a beautyblender for applying foundation, but now she can’t live without it. She even carries it in her makeup bag for touch ups. [source]
Plus her co-star Erika Jayne is a spokeswoman for beautyblender.
Concealer
Bobbi Brown Concealer
Kyle loves the Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Kit to cover up dark under eye circles and brighten under the eyes. This kit has a creamy concealer and a powder which is great for touch-ups on the go. [source]
The orange under tones are perfect for cancelling out blue and purple tones under the eyes.
Related Post: The Best Concealer to Cover Undereye Circles
Tarte Shape Tape Concealer
Kyle calls the Tarte Shape Tape Concealer a miracle product! She had to check out what all the fuss was about when she kept seeing it on Instagram. She applies it with her beautyblender. [source]
Other Bravo stars that also love Tarte Shape Tape Concealer? Ramona Singer from Real Housewives of New York City, Naomie Olindo and Cameran Wimberly Eubanks from Southern Charm.
Bobbi Brown Stick Foundation
One of Kyle Richard’s foundation favorites is the Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick [source]. After remembering that Jessie James Decker loves this foundation too I’m wondering why I haven’t tried it yet!
Make Up For Ever Foundation
Thierry Pourtoy, one of Kyle’s makeup artists says that Kyle is beautiful without makeup and has great skin, so he goes light on the foundation. He uses Make Up For Ever HD Invisible Cover foundation on her which is known for high coverage and camera-ready skin, and powder only on the T-Zone [source]. Pamella Brogardi used shades 128+140 on Kyle Richards.
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Kyle Richards Eye Makeup
Kyle Richards Eyeshadow
Kyle says she wears MAC’s Satin Taupe eyeshadow in the opening titles of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The purple undertones are great for hazel and green eyes [source].
Kyle Richards’ Smokey Eye
For this smokey eye interview look on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (below) makeup artist Pamella Brogardi the Lorac ‘Unzipped Gold’ eyeshadow palette. This LORAC palette is so gorgeous. The colors would work great from everyday to special events and would be perfect to travel with.
Kyle Richards Eyeliner
In her makeup bag Kyle carries Urban Decay black eyeliner. [source] Stassi Schroeder is also a fan of Urban Decay eyeliners.
Kyle Richards Lashes
Strip Lashes
Kyle’s makeup artist Pamela Brogardi has used several affordable Red Cherry false eyelashes on Kyle. Including: Red Cherry in style 747, Red Cherry False Eyelashes in Lottie, Red Cherry in #103
Red Cherry #747 Eyelashes 
Red Cherry #28 Lottie Eyelashes
Individual False Lashes
After noticing that strip lashes can make you look older, Kyle now prefers individuals at the end for a more natural, younger look [source]. I recommend the MAC 30 Lash individuals which have short, medium, and long lash lengths.
Related Post: How to Apply False Lashes for Beginners
Kyle Richards’ Mascara
For mascara, Kyle like’s Benefit’s They’re Real Mascara [source].
She also likes the cult classic and super affordable L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara [source]. Former Shahs of Sunset star Lilly Ghalichi loves this mascara as well.
Vaseline for Lashes
One surprising beauty product Kyle Richards uses is Vaseline on the tops of her lashes because they get dry from makeup or crying too much. [source] Cynthia Bailey from Real Housewives of Atlanta is a big Vaseline lover as well.
Kyle Richards Eyebrows
Brow Gel
Kyle uses Benefit’s Gimme Brow + Volume Eyebrow Gel. This is a tinted brow gel with microfibers that add volume to the brow and help it look defined and filled in. I love this stuff!
Brow Shaping
I love that Kyle’s mom told her long hair and eyebrows are her signature look so she shouldn’t mess with them. For her brows, Kyle says she used to go to Anastasia Beverly Hills religiously, but said they just stopped growing back. [source] If you’re looking for a great brow shaping place in LA check out my blog post on eyebrow threading and tinting.
Beauty Guidance
“I am old school; I don’t look at makeup tutorials on You Tube. I prefer to look at books by Kevyn Aucoin.”
Kyle Richards [source]
When asked what Kyle has changed since being on TV she said “I don’t even wear that much for the show. I usually just wear a little mascara and a little liner. When people tell me I look good in a scene, I realize, Oh, that’s when I didn’t have that much makeup on, so maybe I’ll wear a little less of that. And I work out more, because I don’t like seeing myself gain weight on TV.”
[source]
Kyle Richards’ Skin Care
Laser Treatments
Kyle says she gets laser treatments to help with fine lines and brown spots. She regrets sun exposure when younger and always wears sunscreen now. [source]
Kyle Richards’ Botox
Kyle admits to using Botox (which I just got in Beverly Hills at Alchemy43 and have been loving), but doesn’t believe in fillers. [source]
Cleansing
Kyle Richards’ mom taught her to always remove her makeup before bed so she is fanatical about it. She uses wipes to remove makeup [source] like the MAC Wipes.
facial cleansing brush
Kyle uses her Clarisonic Skin Cleansing System to wash her face after a heavy makeup day to make sure she can get it all off. [source] These are no longer being sold, but a similar facial cleansing brush is the Foreo Luna.
Exfoliating
She also likes glycolic acid in her skin care (just like Sonja Morgan) which is an exfoliant that helps shed layers of dead skin to make it smoother [source]. I started using GlyDerm Face Lotion 5 which is a glycolic lotion for gentle rejuvenating over night exfoliation after reading Lisa Rinna rave about it in her book.
Hydrating & Moisturizing
Eye Cream
Kyle has dry skin and carries Nassif MD Peri-Orbital Complex in her purse to keep her under eye area hydrated. [source]
Under Eye Patches
Kyle wore Peter Thomas Roth Hydra-Gel Eye Patches under eye patches when the girls were traveling to Provence, France. You can read more about exactly which ones she used and how to use them in this blog post.
If the eye patches are sold out try one of these links:
- PTR 24k Gold Eye Patches on Nordstrom
- PTR 24k Gold Eye Patches on Sephora
- PTR 24k Gold Eye Patches on Ulta
Skin Brightening – Vitamin C
“I also like to use a heavy moisturizer with vitamin C. I really love Peter Thomas Roth Camu Camu. It reduces fine lines and spots without having to layer on ten different products.” [source] Peter Thomas Roth seems to have updated this product to the Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C Bright Moisturizer.
Kyle’s makeup artist Pamela also has used Vitamin C infused Sunday Riley CEO Protect + Repair Moisturizer on Kyle. [source]
Face Masks
Hydrating Mask
To prep Kyle’s skin for a full face of flawless makeup, Pamela uses Glamglow Thirstymud Hydrating Treatment. Thirstymud uses hyaluronic acid to deeply hydrate for a dewy, glowing complexion.
Firming Mask
One affordable mask Kyle uses at home that’s not made out of literal gold is the St. Ives Mineral Clay Firming Mask. [source]
Kyle Richards Facialist Carina Tajinian
Electric Facials
One not-so-standard beauty procedure Kyle Richards’ facialist Carina Tajinian gives her is electric facials. They use electrical current to lift and firm the muscles of the face. [source]
24k Gold Facial
She has also posted on Instagram about getting a 24 karat gold facial.
Kyle Richards’ Hair
Don’t Put Hot Tools on Max Heat
Kyle’s secret to having the best hair in Beverly Hills is that she doesn’t use a lot of heat, won’t put tools on highest temperature, and she doesn’t like a lot of product because it dulls shine.
Related Post: Kyle Richards Has a Hair Salon in Her House
Hair Brushing
She’s also fanatical about brushing her hair slowly from the bottom up and then brush through. She tells her daughters to stop brushing if you hear that snag sound because hair will break and not come back. [source] I would guess Kyle uses a fancy Mason Pearson hair brush.
“‘I’m always tell my girls, ‘you have to baby your hair.’ I use a paddle brush, and not too much heat or product – that dulls the shine. I don’t blow dry it every day, and I’ll also leave a little bit of conditioner in it sometimes.”
Kyle Richards [source]
How She Protects Her Hair
And when she says less is more she means it. “I don’t use hairspray,” she told us. “I don’t wash it every day. When I’m not filming I don’t use a blow dryer at all. I’ll just wash it, and let it dry naturally after I tie it in a knot.”
Kyle Richards [source]
Kyle Richards’ Shampoo and Conditioner
Kyle Richards has said many times in the past that she uses
Pantene shampoo and conditioner, but recently she swears by sulfate-free shampoo [source].
Suflate-Free Shampoo and Conditioner
The sulfate-free ones she uses are Ouai Shampoo and Ouai Conditioner.
Drugstore Shampoo and Conditioner
Kyle uses Organix Shampoo Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo and Conditioner
and Organix Ever Straight Brazilian Keratin Therapy Shampoo and Conditioner
pantene pro-v conditioner
Kyle also uses the Pantene Smooth & Sleek 3 Minute Miracle Daily Conditioner.
hair oil
For moisture and shine Kyle uses Ouai Rose Hair & Body Oil. This also smells incredible!
I think it’s really cool that Kyle Richards uses a mix of drugstore and higher end hair products.
Leave in conditioner and detangler
Kyle uses Living Proof Restore Perfecting Spray as a leave in conditioner and lightweight hair detangler.
To see more of Kyle Richards’ Hair Care Favorites Check out: Kyle Richards has a Beauty Salon in Her Home and Her Current Hair Product Favorites
Hair Treatments
Hair Mask
For deep conditioning Kyle likes Macadamia Oil Deep Repair hair masks [source].
Kyle Richards’ Hair Vitamins
Kyle has also said she uses Nourage Nourishment for Healthier Hair vitamins to keep her hair long and strong. [source] They contain biotin, vitamin C, Vitamin B, Zinc, Copper, antioxidants, and Cynatine HSN Keratin.
Kyle Richards’ Curls
Curling Rod
Kyle Richards’ hair stylist and one of her current makeup artists is Pamella Brogardi. [source] She uses a 1″ curling rod like the GHD Curve Creative Curl Wand to get Kyle Richards’ curly hair.
Pamella pins the curl while they cool so the style will last.
Kyle Richards’ Diet and Exercise Secrets
You look phe-nom-en-al! What’s your key to staying fresh-faced and young? “Eating right and exercising — what you put in your body reflects what you look like on the outside.”
Kyle Richards [source]
Kyle Richards’ Workout
Kyle has a full-on fitness schedule with only one day off a week – Soul Cycle twice a week, hiking twice a week and a new rowing class twice a week. “It’s the new spinning,” she says. “I just discovered it. They dim the lights and you really get into it.” [source]
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Kyle Richards’ Diet
Kyle’s says “I eat almost no sugar,” and she also limits carbs.
– Kyle Richards [source]
Kyle’s ultimate “fountain of youth” product? Good ol’ water. [source]
Kyle Richards’ Tan
One of her super sneaky beauty tricks to looking thinner? A spray tan. When she wants to do it at home she uses L’Oreal Sublime Bronze. [source]
Kyle Richards’ Fragrance
Kyle Richards’ Signature Scent
What’s your signature scent?”I swear by something called IF by Apothia.” BTW I totally spotted this at Fred Segal at the international terminal in LAX! [source]
Kyle Richards’ Perfume
On Kyle’s perfume tray I see Chanel No 5, Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille, I also spotted on her vanity the beautiful gold bottle of Victor & Rolf Rose Explosion perfume. [source]
Kyle Richards’ Favorite Smell
And your favorite nonperfume smell? “I love the smell of Christmas.”
[source]
Kyle Richards’ Fashion
If you want to find Kyle Richards’ clothes from Instagram and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills check out the Big Blonde Hair blog.
Kyle Richards’ Book
In 2011 Kyle Richards released the book Life is Not a Reality Show: Keeping It Real with the Housewife That Does it All
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Products Mentioned
Kyle Richards’ Favorite Products
- Buxom Full-On Lip Polish in Tonya
- MAC’s Lipstick in Ruby Woo
- The Balm Hot Mama! Blush
- MAC Powder Blush in Taupe
- beautyblender
- Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Kit
- Tarte Shape Tape Concealer
- Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick
- MAC’s Satin Taupe eyeshadow
- Urban Decay black eyeliner
- Benefit’s They’re Real Mascara
- L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara
- Vaseline
- Benefit’s Gimme Brow + Volume Eyebrow Gel
- Books by Kevyn Aucoin
- Clarisonic Skin Cleansing System
- Nassif MD Peri-Orbital Complex
- Peter Thomas Roth Hydra-Gel Eye Patches
- Peter Thomas Roth Camu Camu Vitamin C Brightening Moisturizer
- St. Ives Mineral Clay Firming Mask
- Organix Ever Straight Brazilian Keratin Therapy Shampoo and Conditioner
- Organix Shampoo Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo and Conditioner
- Pantene Smooth & Sleek 3 Minute Miracle Daily Conditioner
- Ouai Rose Hair & Body Oil
- Living Proof Restore Perfecting Spray
- Nourage Nourishment for Healther Hair vitamins
- IF by Apothia Perfume
- Chanel No 5
- Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille
Related Products
- Buxom Full-On Lip Polish in Leslie
- Tom Ford Lipstick in Spanish Pink
- Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Bellissima
- Cle de Peau Beaute Cream blush in #1 Cranberry
- Benefit Hoola bronzer
- Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder in Tawny Brown
- Becca’s Shimmering Skin Perfector in Opal
- Make Up For Ever HD Invisible Cover foundation
- MAC Extra Dimension Eyeshadow in Fathom’s Deep
- Lorac ‘Unzipped Gold’ eyeshadow palette
- Red Cherry in style 747
- Red Cherry False Eyelashes in Lottie
- Red Cherry in #103
- MAC 30 Lash
- MAC Makeup Wipes
- GlyDerm Face Lotion 5
- Sunday Riley CEO Protect + Repair Moisturizer
- Glamglow Thirstymud Hydrating Treatment
- Mason Pearson hair brush
- Macadamia Oil Deep Repair hair mask
- GHD Curve Creative Curl Wand
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