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 recognisable 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’ (featured in The Urban List and Viva).

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 and a past Pink Shirt Day ambassador. Through his Self-Titled podcast, he speaks openly about love, identity, and the struggles of navigating life as a neurodivergent. 

With flawless editing, expert-level artistry, and a passion that shows in every post, Kylee is a creative force to be reckoned with.