Kim Kardashian’s makeup artist Joyce Bonelli: ‘I’m responsible for Kylie Jenner’s lips!’

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by Emmeline Saunders |
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If you've vaguely heard the name Joyce Bonelli but have literally no idea what it means: fear not. All it shows is that you scroll through the Kardashian klan's Instagrams too much.

Because Joyce is the platinum-haired leader of Kim Kardashian's makeup team – so she had LOADS to talk about when heat sat down with her for our interview in this week's mag.

First up, Joyce told us how Kim had BANNED her from working with Caitlyn Jenner, because it's so hard to find the perfect makeup artist.

She explained: "Kim said [Caitlyn's] not allowed to use her glam squad – it's very hard to find people you like that are good and loyal."

Joyce also remembers Caitlyn back when she was known as Bruce Jenner coming in most mornings to watch her do the girls’ and Kris Jenner’s makeup.

"I would do Bruce's makeup sometimes [in the past] and Caitlyn's now like, 'I always used to love that'," she laughed.

And did you know that it's Joyce who's responsible for bringing Kylie Jenner's massive lips into the world? Yep. All down to her.

"I'm definitely the person that pushed her to wear the chocolate lipstick and she then went on to create the perfect texture," Joyce added.

For the full interview and way, WAY more stuff, pick up this week's heat magazine, out Tuesday 22 March.

You can see Kylie's lip transformation in this gallery below

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The changing face of Kylie Jenner

Has her face changed because of surgery? Is it down to her use of make up? Or is it simply puberty that's transformed her?1 of 27

Has her face changed because of surgery? Is it down to her use of make up? Or is it simply puberty that's transformed her?

3 December 2012

Kylie Jenner looks very different than she did a few years ago and some would say that plastic surgery, Botox, and implants have played a role in the transformation.2 of 27

Kylie Jenner looks very different than she did a few years ago and some would say that plastic surgery, Botox, and implants have played a role in the transformation.

3 June 2014

Earlier this year she told Cosmopolitan US: "You guys have watched me grow up since I was 9. My face is going to get different.3 of 27

Earlier this year she told Cosmopolitan US: "You guys have watched me grow up since I was 9. My face is going to get different."

4 March 2011

Kylie added: "Now, I know how to do my makeup, contour and everything.4 of 27

Kylie added: "Now, I know how to do my makeup, contour and everything."

6 August 2013

Kylie spoke on the topic of cosmetic enhancement and said: "Iu2019m not against surgery. Iu2019d never say no, but I donu2019t desire it right now.5 of 27

Kylie spoke on the topic of cosmetic enhancement and said: "I’m not against surgery. I’d never say no, but I don’t desire it right now."

6 February 2012

Kim Kardashian's little sister was a pre-teen when the family's reality show, Keeping Up With The Kardashians debuted in 2007.6 of 27

Kim Kardashian's little sister was a pre-teen when the family's reality show, Keeping Up With The Kardashians debuted in 2007.

6 February 2013

So dealing with fame at such a young age must have presented some obstacles.7 of 27

So dealing with fame at such a young age must have presented some obstacles.

8 February 2013

Some suggestions seem to state that the sides of her nose look a bit more sculpted - although make-up contouring and highlighting can change that.8 of 27

Some suggestions seem to state that the sides of her nose look a bit more sculpted - although make-up contouring and highlighting can change that.

10 August 2014

Here's a pic of Kylie a few years ago. Now the youngest of the Kardashian/Jenner clan has been seen with a fuller pout lately causing many to speculate whether she's had lip injections.9 of 27

Here's a pic of Kylie a few years ago. Now the youngest of the Kardashian/Jenner clan has been seen with a fuller pout lately causing many to speculate whether she's had lip injections.

10 September 2012

Kylie said: "When I was like 10, 11, 12, I had a really hard time with the media... during your adolescence, girls deal with their peers at school, then they go home and they don't have to deal with it (there).10 of 27

Kylie said: "When I was like 10, 11, 12, I had a really hard time with the media... during your adolescence, girls deal with their peers at school, then they go home and they don't have to deal with it (there)."

12 March 2012

On the subject of her teenage years, Kylie added: "There was a lot more haters to deal with... especially since I was younger and my sisters were so beautiful and had it all together.11 of 27

On the subject of her teenage years, Kylie added: "There was a lot more haters to deal with... especially since I was younger and my sisters were so beautiful and had it all together."

13 November 2011

It was a difficult time for Kylie when her parents Kris and Bruce Jenner announced they were separating as cameras rolled on Keeping Up With The Kardashians.12 of 27

It was a difficult time for Kylie when her parents Kris and Bruce Jenner announced they were separating as cameras rolled on Keeping Up With The Kardashians.

13 September 2010

14 April 201313 of 27

14 April 2013

14 April 2013

Speaking on her parent's separation, Kylie said: "I didn't say anything. I went in my room and cried right after... if they're happy, I'm happy, I guess.14 of 27

Speaking on her parent's separation, Kylie said: "I didn't say anything. I went in my room and cried right after... if they're happy, I'm happy, I guess."

15 November 2010

Kylie has learned to deal with constantly being in the public eye: "I can have my moments and say that I donu2019t want this life anymore, but I wouldnu2019t trade it for the world. The good is definitely worth the bad.15 of 27

Kylie has learned to deal with constantly being in the public eye: "I can have my moments and say that I don’t want this life anymore, but I wouldn’t trade it for the world. The good is definitely worth the bad."

17 March 2012

Fans have also speculated as to whether the 17-year-old has had plastic surgery or not. Sister Kim Kardashian however claimed her baby sister was simply just good at make-up.16 of 27

Fans have also speculated as to whether the 17-year-old has had plastic surgery or not. Sister Kim Kardashian however claimed her baby sister was simply just good at make-up.

18 December 2013

As a serial Instagram user - and as a relation of Kim Kardashian - Kylie posts LOADS of selfies.17 of 27

As a serial Instagram user - and as a relation of Kim Kardashian - Kylie posts LOADS of selfies.

18 May 2012

Magic contouring or not?18 of 27

Magic contouring or not?

18 November 2013

Kylie has always had small, rosebud lips.19 of 27

Kylie has always had small, rosebud lips.

20 September 2011

And she used to smile a lot. Long gone are those days, enter mega-pouting sessions.20 of 27

And she used to smile a lot. Long gone are those days, enter mega-pouting sessions.

21 April 2011

Red lipstick is a signature of Kylie's, but this one was taken a couple of years ago. What do you think, do her lips look less full back then?21 of 27

Red lipstick is a signature of Kylie's, but this one was taken a couple of years ago. What do you think, do her lips look less full back then?

21 September 2013

A very fresh, baby-faced looking Kylie.22 of 27

A very fresh, baby-faced looking Kylie.

26 November 2012

In April 2014 Kylie was 'hurt' by the plastic surgery rumours, when she tweeted: "These plastic surgery rumors hurt my feelings to be honest and are kinda insulting.23 of 27

In April 2014 Kylie was 'hurt' by the plastic surgery rumours, when she tweeted: "These plastic surgery rumors hurt my feelings to be honest and are kinda insulting."

28 October 2013

She continued to slam cosmetic surgery rumours by adding: "Just in case anyone forgot... I'm 16.24 of 27

She continued to slam cosmetic surgery rumours by adding: "Just in case anyone forgot... I'm 16."

29 January 2014

Last year, Kylie's pal, Jordon Woods, defended her and said: "Puberty is a beautiful thing.25 of 27

Last year, Kylie's pal, Jordon Woods, defended her and said: "Puberty is a beautiful thing."

29 May 2013

Stephen Baldwin's model daughter Hailey tweeted Kylie "they just don't wanna believe people can be naturally beautiful.26 of 27

Stephen Baldwin's model daughter Hailey tweeted Kylie "they just don't wanna believe people can be naturally beautiful."

August 2014

It has been questioned whether the area between her upper lip and tip of her nose looks slightly larger. If her nose was tweaked, it's been done subtly.27 of 27

It has been questioned whether the area between her upper lip and tip of her nose looks slightly larger. If her nose was tweaked, it's been done subtly.

November 2014

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