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Kim Kardashian's Complete Beauty Evolution

Tracking the beauty transformation of the reality-TV-star-turned-entertainment-mogul.

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Kim Kardashian went from reality TV star to beauty and entertainment mogul in a matter of years. Though she’s a mother of four—and making moves with her brands SKKN by Kim and SKIMS—Kardashian isn't afraid to take the same beauty risks she's always been known for. Blonde hair, spray tans, wet hair, colorful eyeshadow—you name it, Kardashian has worn it. Here, we take a look back at some of her best and most interesting beauty looks over the years.

1

2005

kourtney kardashian and kim kardashian during e entertainment television's 2005 summer splash event red carpet at tropicana at the hollywood roosevelt hotel in hollywood, california, united states
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Side bangs in 2005.

2

2006

paris hilton's cd release party at privilege arrivals
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A voluminous blow-out and smoky eyes.

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3

2006

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Sparkly eyeshadow and lots of layers.

4

2007

mercedes benz fashion week fall 2007 heatherette front row and backstage
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Kardashian perfects her signature bouncy curls.

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5

2007

miami beach, fl july 14 kim kardashian backstage before the jessica simpson swimwear show at the raleigh hotel on july 14, 2007 in miami beach, florida
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Bronzed and golden all-over.

6

2008

esquire house hollywood hills rock the vote hosted by christina aguilera arrivals
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Taking contouring to a new level in 2008.

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7

2008

7th annual "los premios mtv latin america 2008" awards press room
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A glam half-up look for a 2008 red carpet.

8

2008

miami november 08 kim kardashian arrives at the 14th annual make a wish ball at hotel intercontinental on november 8, 2008 in miami photo by alexander tamargowireimage  local caption  kim kardashian
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Lots of lashes in 2008.

9

2009

los angeles, ca march 28 actress kim kardashian arrives at perez hilton's "omfb" 31st birthday party held at the viper room on march 28, 2009 in west hollywood, california photo by angela weissgetty images  local caption  kim kardashian
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A Bohemian half-up braid.

10

2009

new york april 26 kim kardashian seen on the streets of manhattan on april 26, 2009 in new york city photo by james devaneywireimage
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Caramel highlights in 2009.

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2009

westwood, los angeles, ca july 21 tv personality kim kardashian arrives at the premiere of warner bros "orphan" at the mann village theatre on july 21, 2009 in westwood, los angeles, california photo by frazer harrisongetty images  local caption  kim kardashian
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Hot pink lipstick and black liner in 2009.

12

2009

universal city, ca august 09 tv personality kim kardashian arrives at the teen choice awards 2009 held at the gibson amphitheatre on august 9, 2009 in universal city, california photo by kevin mazurwireimage
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A blonde and tan Kardashian in 2009.

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13

2009

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A retro updo in 2009.

14

2009

beverly hills, ca october 21 kim kardashian attends the rich soil launch party at kitson on roberston on october 21, 2009 in beverly hills, california
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Contoured to the nines in 2009.

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15

2010

new york february 11 tv personality kim kardashian attends the the heart truth red dress collection fall 2010 fashion show during mercedesbenz fashion week at bryant park on february 11, 2010 in new york city
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Glossy lips in 2010.

16

2010

new york june 10 media personality kim kardashian poses for a photo backstage at the 2010 fifi awards at the new york state armory on june 10, 2010 in new york city photo by jemal countessgetty images  local caption  kim kardashian
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A natural makeup look and sleek hairstyle in 2010.

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17

2010

las vegas june 19 kim kardashian arrives at vegas magazine's 7th anniversary party at surrender nightclub at encore las vegas on june 19, 2010 in las vegas, nevada photo by denise truscellowireimage
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Smoky eyes and sleek hair in 2010.

18

2010

los angeles, ca august 29 kim kardashian arrives at the 62nd annual primetime emmy awards held at the nokia theatre la live on august 29, 2010 in los angeles, california photo by jason merrittgetty images  local caption  kim kardashian
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A natural textured updo in 2010.

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19

2010

west hollywood, ca august 19 kim kardashian arrives at the 5th season party of "keeping up with the kardashians" at trousdale on august 19, 2010 in west hollywood, california
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Faux bangs in 2010.

20

2011

los angeles, ca january 14 kim kardashian arrives at the 16th annual critics' choice movie awards at the hollywood palladium on january 14, 2011 in los angeles, california photo by jason merrittgetty images  local caption  kim kardashian
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Jet-black hair was back in 2011.

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