Experimenting with makeup from a young age, Kylee De Thier has built an extraordinary career in beauty that has seen him become one of Aotearoa’s most recognised and respected beauty creators.
As a proud Māori creative, his journey includes many accolades such as earning a place as a finalist on TVNZ’s Glow Up New Zealand, collaborating and taking on ambassadorships with some of the world’s leading cosmetic brands, and launching his own makeup palette with Shaaanxo’s makeup brand ‘xoBeauty’.
First finding success on social media by sharing honest makeup reviews and his viral ‘Beginners Makeup 101’ tutorial series with over 10M views, Kylee has since expanded into high-end creative artistry spanning cinematic makeup transformations, editorial portrait photography, entertaining tutorials and epic collaborations with iconic New Zealand talent.
With over 13 million likes on TikTok and more than 600,000 followers, his sharp eye, bold sense of humour, and fierce personality have made him a standout in the beauty space.
Beyond beauty, Kylee is a candid advocate for mental health as a past Pink Shirt Day ambassador. He openly discusses his AuDHD diagnosis and journey to self-love, sharing the ups and downs of life as a neurodivergent.
With flawless production, an infectious personality and a passion that shows in every post, Kylee is a creative force to be reckoned with.
Experimenting with makeup from a young age, Kylee De Thier has built an extraordinary career in beauty that has seen him become one of Aotearoa’s most recognised and respected beauty creators.
As a proud Māori creative, his journey includes many accolades such as earning a place as a finalist on TVNZ’s Glow Up New Zealand, collaborating and taking on ambassadorships with some of the world’s leading cosmetic brands, and launching his own makeup palette with Shaaanxo’s makeup brand ‘xoBeauty’.
First finding success on social media by sharing honest makeup reviews and his viral ‘Beginners Makeup 101’ tutorial series with over 10M views, Kylee has since expanded into high-end creative artistry spanning cinematic makeup transformations, editorial portrait photography, entertaining tutorials and epic collaborations with iconic New Zealand talent.
With over 13 million likes on TikTok and more than 600,000 followers, his sharp eye, bold sense of humour, and fierce personality have made him a standout in the beauty space.
Beyond beauty, Kylee is a candid advocate for mental health as a past Pink Shirt Day ambassador. He openly discusses his AuDHD diagnosis and journey to self-love, sharing the ups and downs of life as a neurodivergent.
With flawless production, an infectious personality and a passion that shows in every post, Kylee is a creative force to be reckoned with.
