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!” (source)
How Old is Kyle Richards?
Kyle Richards was born on January 11, 1969 making her 50 years old. She looks amazing for 50! WOW!
Kyle Richards’ Makeup
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 is a huge makeup lover and recently converted her home gym into a closet/dressing room/vanity. [source] I have a blog post all about how I created my DIY IKEA ALEX Vanity if you want some ideas on how to update your glam room.
Embed from Getty ImagesKyle Richards Lip Gloss and Lipstick
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 and one of her favorites is Trish McEvoy Lip Gloss in Irresistible ($28) [source] Cameran Eubanks from Southern Charm is also a big Trish McEvoy fan.
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 ($21). She says they tingle which plumps your lips. [source]
I would bet Kyle uses Buxom Full-On Lip Polish in Leslie ($21) for her go-to peachy-pink nude lips.
Embed from Getty ImagesI also spotted on her vanity a Dior lip gloss that looks like it might be Dior ‘Addict’ Ultra-Gloss in 363 Nude ($26). Her co-star Erika Jayne loves Dior lip gloss as does Tinsley Mortimer of Real Housewives of New York City. In fact, it was one of the Top 10 Real Housewives Beauty Products Readers Bought in 2018!
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]
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.
Tom Ford Lipstick in Spanish Pink ($55) almost seems like it’s made for Kyle!
Kyle is wearing Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Bellissima ($22) in the photo below. This is a gorgeous nudey/pink that will last ALL DAY. Check out my post on Beauty Trends – Liquid Lipstick.
Who could forget when Kyle Richards wore MAC’s Fashion Revival lipstick on Watch What Happens Live and everyone called in to find out what the color was? [source]
Unfortunately MAC Fashion Revival Lipstick was limited edition, but a close dupe to this gorgeous deep berry purple would be MAC Lipstick in Rebel ($15).
Another bold and beautiful MAC lipstick Kyle Richards has worn is the classic MAC Lipstick in Russian Red ($18). [source
Kyle Richards has also rocked MAC’s Lipstick in Ruby Woo ($18). 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 is also wearing MAC All That Glitters eyeshadow ($17) in this photo. [source]
Embed from Getty ImagesKyle Richards Blush Bronzer and Highlighter
Blush
Kyle Richard’s blush favorite:The Balm Hot Mama! Blush ($20) – 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]. Check out more of my recommendations from theBalm
Update: I bought this blush finally and can confirm that it is in fact GORGEOUS! I’m obsessed and wearing it everyday!
Kyle’s makeup artist Pamela has also used Cle de Peau Beaute Cream blush in #1 Cranberry ($60) to give her a more intense flush for a Real Housewives of Beverly Hills interview look.
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 Hoolabronzer ($15) [Cameran Eubanks from Southern Charm says this is the best bronzer she’s ever tried] and Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder in Tawny Brown ($44). Jessie James Decker and Lisa Vanderpump both love Bobbi Brown as well.
Contour & Highlighter
MAC Powder Blush in Taupe can be used as a neutral contouring powder because it’s not too orange or muddy looking. 
Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Highlighter in Opal
Kyle likes to do a little contouring/sculpting with her MAC Powder Blush in Taupe ($17). [source]
For Kyle Richard’s highlighted glow makeup artist Pamella Brogardi uses the highlighter Becca’s Shimmering Skin Perfector in Opal ($38).
Stassi Schroeder from Vanderpump Rules is also a fan of the BECCA Highlighters.
Embed from Getty ImagesAnother beautiful highlight Kyle’s makeup artist has used on her is from the Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit which is now sold out, but a similar option is the Anastasia Beverly Hills Sugar Glow Kit ($40). Naomie Olindo from Southern Charm is a big fan of the Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kits as well.
Kyle Richards Concealer and Foundation
Kyle says it took her a while to come around and finally use a beautyblender ($20) 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
Kyle loves the Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Kit ($38) 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. Check out my post on the Best Concealer to Cover Undereye Circles.
Kyle calls the Tarte Shape Tape Concealer ($27) 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.
One of Kyle Richard’s foundation favorites is the Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick ($46) [source]. After remembering that Jessie James Decker loves this foundation too I’m wondering why I haven’t tried it yet!
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 in the BTS photo above [source].
Kyle Richards Eye Makeup
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].
For this smokey eye interview look on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (below) makeup artist Pamella Brogardi used MAC Extra Dimension Eyeshadow in Fathom’s Deep ($20) and Lorac ‘Unzipped Gold’ eyeshadow palette ($42).
This LORAC palette is so gorgeous. The colors would work great from everyday to special events and would be perfect to travel with.
In her makeup bag Kyle carries Urban Decay black eyeliner ($17). [source] Stassi Schroeder is also a fan of Urban Decay eyeliners.
Kyle Richards 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 
Red Cherry #103 Eyelashes
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 ($15) which have short, medium, and long lash lengths.
Lisa Vanderpump is also a fan of individual false eyelashes.
For mascara, Kyle like’s Benefit’s They’re Real Mascara ($24)[source]. She also likes the cult classic and super affordable L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara ($7)[source]. Former Shahs of Sunset star Lilly Ghalichi loves this mascara as well.
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
Kyle uses Benefit’s Gimme Brow + Volume Eyebrow Gel ($24). 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!
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]
“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]
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]
Embed from Getty ImagesCleansing
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 ($26).
Kyle uses her Clarisonic Skin Cleansing System ($169) to wash her face after a heavy makeup day to make sure she can get it all off. [source]
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]. Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant ($29) would be a great option to try to get Kyle Richards’ amazing skin.
Hydrating & Moisturizing
GlamGlow Thirsty Mud Hydrating Treatment 
Nassif MD Peri-Orbital Complex Eye Cream
To prep Kyle’s skin for a full face of flawless makeup, Pamela uses Glamglow Thirstymud Hydrating Treatment ($24). Thirstymud uses hyaluronic acid to deeply hydrate for a dewy, glowing complexion.
Kyle has dry skin and carries Nassif MD Peri-Orbital Complex ($50) in her purse to keep her under eye area hydrated. [source]
Skin Brightening
Peter Thomas Roth Camu Camu Power C Moisturizer 
Sunday Riley CEO Moisturizer
“I also like to use a heavy moisturizer with vitamin C. I really love Peter Thomas Roth Camu Camu ($72). It reduces fine lines and spots without having to layer on ten different products.” [source]
Kyle’s makeup artist Pamela also has used Vitamin C infused Sunday Riley CEO Protect + Repair Moisturizer ($22) on Kyle. [source]
Face Masks
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 Richard’s Facialist
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]
She has also posted on Instagram about getting a 24 karat gold facial.
Kyle Richards’ Hair
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.
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]
“‘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.”
Unlike Erika Jayne and Lisa Vanderpump, Kyle Richards says “I’ve had no [hair] extensions ever,” she says. “They are bad for your hair and fortunately I’ve never needed any.”[source]
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]. You can check out her current shampoo and conditioner favorites in my Kyle Richards has a Beauty Salon in Her Home and Her Current Hair Product Favorites blog post.
For deep conditioning Kyle likes Macadamia hair masks ($20)[source]like the Macadamia Oil Deep Repair Masque.
Kyle Richards’ Hair Vitamins
Kyle has also said she uses Nourage vitamins ($60) to keep her hair long and strong. [source]
Kyle uses Moroccan hair oil ($15) to keep flyaways in place. [source]
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 ($199) 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 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]
Kyle’s says “I eat almost no sugar,” and she also limits carbs.
– Kyle Richards [source]
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 ($10). [source]
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Kyle’s ultimate “fountain of youth” product? Good ol’ water. [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]
What’s your signature scent?”I swear by something called IF by Apothia.” ($95) BTW I totally spotted this at Fred Segal at the international terminal in LAX! [source]
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.
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