This list includes 10 Makeup Brands that start with K, from “KATE” to “Kylie Cosmetics”. They span global and indie labels and supply color cosmetics, tools, and kit staples for personal and professional use.
Makeup Brands that start with K are cosmetic companies whose commercial names begin with the letter K. Some, like KATE and Kylie Cosmetics, shaped trends by blending drugstore and influencer-driven strategies.
Below you’ll find the table with Brand, Country of origin, Parent company, and Founding year.
Brand: The brand name as commonly used; you can use it to find products, profiles, and seller listings quickly.
Country of origin: The country where the brand was founded or headquartered originally, helping you judge regional availability and typical style influences.
Parent company: The corporate owner or ‘Independent’ label so you can understand ownership, distribution reach, and related brand families.
Founding year: The year the brand launched or approximated founding date, useful for assessing heritage and market longevity.
Makeup Brands that start with K
Name
Country of origin
Parent company
Founded
KIKO Milano
Italy
Independent (KIKO S.p.A.)
1997
Kryolan
Germany
Independent
1945
Kylie Cosmetics
United States
Coty Inc.
2015
Kosas
United States
Independent
2015
Klavuu
South Korea
Independent
c. 2015
KATE
Japan
Kanebo (now under Kao Corporation)
c. 1997
Koh Gen Do
Japan
Independent
c. 1986
Korres
Greece
Independent
1996
Kjaer Weis
Denmark
Independent
2008
KISS
United States
KISS Products, Inc.
Unknown
Descriptions
KIKO Milano
Italian, affordable color cosmetics and retailer known for vibrant ranges and seasonal launches; widely sold globally—verify via the official KIKO site and major retailers.
Kryolan
Professional theatrical and FX makeup brand founded in Berlin; staple for stage, film and pro artists—verify via Kryolan’s official site and pro-supply retailers.
Kylie Cosmetics
Celebrity-founded brand by Kylie Jenner, famous for Lip Kits and trend-led color collections; Coty bought majority stake in 2020—widely covered in press and sold on official channels.
Kosas
Clean, skin-focused color cosmetics brand known for lightweight foundations and pigmented color products; stocked by major retailers and covered in beauty press.
Klavuu
K‑beauty label known for pearl-infused base makeup and skincare-makeup hybrids; available via retailers and official site.
KATE
Trend-forward Japanese drugstore makeup line (KATE Tokyo) by Kanebo, known for bold eye and face products; information available on Kanebo/Kao sites and retailers.
Koh Gen Do
Japanese pro makeup and skincare brand famed for its Aqua foundation and film-friendly formulas; used by makeup artists—verify via brand site and pro suppliers.
Korres
Natural-origin skincare brand that also offers makeup; emphasizes botanical ingredients and Mediterranean heritage—verify via official site and international retailers.
Kjaer Weis
Luxury, certified-organic makeup brand known for refillable compacts and clean formulations from Danish makeup artist Kjaer Weis—verify via official site and beauty press.
KISS
Mass-market beauty brand best known for false eyelashes, nail products and accessories; widely sold in drugstores and online—verify via official site and major retailers.
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