How Kendall and Kylie Jenner’s Instagrams Are Different
A scientific deep dive.
Though sister duo Kendall and Kylie Jenner are really close, they’re not identical by any means. When *Keeping Up with the Kardashians * premiered almost ten years ago, they were little kids, nearly interchangeable in their secondary roles. Since then, we’ve watched them grow into two very unique personalities: Kendall is a globe-trotting supermodel, while Kylie, the youngest Kardashian-Jenner, is a cosmetics mogul, social media star, and perhaps even a secret recording artist.
Both sisters are super famous, their every move documented and chronicled, but their paths diverge in some pretty interesting ways. We took a trip through their hugely popular Instagram feeds to show you how the superstar sisters’ personalities and styles differ. For one, Kylie posts at least three times as much as Kendall does; she allows more access into her life via Instagram and Snapchat than her sister, who presents a more curated feed to followers and fans.
It’s clear that while the sisters inhabit the same world, they see things through different eyes and choose to express themselves to the world through a certain aesthetic. Let’s decode it, shall we?
Photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@KendallJenner1/33Kendall’s whole vibe? Sophisticated supermodel with an elegant, California-cool style.
Photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@KendallJenner2/33Kendall clearly has an interest in art; her Instagram feed is full of inspirational images like this one from a family trip to LACMA.
Photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@KylieJenner3/33Kylie, on the other hand, is a risk-taker who likes to document every moment of her life on social media. She’s got an empire to build!
Photo: Courtesy of [Instagram/@KylieJenner]https://www.instagram.com/p/BFwl-VsnGmi/?taken-by=kyliejenner)4/33Kylie likes to stunt on Instagram, showing off her designer bags, clothing, and cars. Can you blame her?
Photo: Courtesy of [Instagram/@KylieJenner]https://www.instagram.com/p/BIbDEMMhWcS/?taken-by=kyliejenner)5/33Kylie is often compared to big sister Kim, while Kendall is a bit more low-key and natural like Kourtney.
Photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@KendallJenner6/33We all know that Kendall and Gigi Hadid are BFFs, but Kenny’s crowd also includes Gigi’s little bro Anwar.
Photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@KendallJenner7/33Most of Kenny’s besties (Gigi, Cara, Hailey) are models like she is, which makes sense. It’s nice to see a friendly face backstage.
Photo: Courtesy of [Instagram/@KylieJenner]https://www.instagram.com/p/BKr1pvlBS0i/?taken-by=kyliejenner)8/33Kylie is basically glued to the side of her longtime bestie, Jordyn Woods.
Photo: Courtesy of [Instagram/@KylieJenner]https://www.instagram.com/p/BGKVpStHGrM/?taken-by=kyliejenner)9/33Kylie’s BFFs have been in her life for a long, long time — including the one and only Harry Hudson.
Photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@KendallJenner10/33Kylie’s definitely the more glam of the two sisters. Kendall prefers tomboy-style apparel like jeans and sneakers.
Photo: Courtesy of [Instagram/@KylieJenner]https://www.instagram.com/p/BLrydewBMom/?taken-by=kyliejenner)11/33Kylie’s look is edgier than Kendall’s, and way, way flashier. Kylie’s never met a lace jumpsuit or skeleton sweatsuit she didn’t want to wear.
Photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@KendallJenner12/33Honestly, this is one of the most iconic Instagram images of all time, and it perfectly suits Kendall’s entire vibe.
Photo: Courtesy of [Instagram/@KylieJenner]https://www.instagram.com/p/5gPfhDHGvn/)13/33Kylie’s grad pic was one of her most-liked photos of 2015.
Photo: Courtesy of [Instagram/@KylieJenner]https://www.instagram.com/p/BGFjfuFnGu5/?taken-by=kyliejenner)14/33Yeah, we use Kylie's Kimoji regularly — don't you?
Photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@KylieJenner15/33While Kendall is super private about her romantic relationships (seriously, who is she dating?), baby sister Kylie is very, very public about her love for Tyga.
Photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@KylieJenner16/33Kylie’s other big love? Her many dogs. Kendall had to give up her dog Blu after her modeling schedule got too crazy, but she can borrow one of Kylie’s dogs whenever she likes!
Photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@KendallJenner17/33Kendall may dress to the nines, but she keeps her makeup very fresh and subtle.
Photo: Courtesy of [Instagram/@KendallJenner]https://www.instagram.com/p/tln7C9Do6y/?taken-by=kendalljenner)18/33Whereas Kylie likes to experiment with wigs and makeup, Kendall prescribes to the, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” school of beauty and sticks with her classic look.
Photo: Courtesy of [Instagram/@KylieJenner]https://www.instagram.com/p/BKHG_WVB01G/?taken-by=kyliejenner)19/33Kylie recently went platinum blonde, and it’s really upped her glam factor.
Photo: Courtesy of [Instagram/@KylieJenner]https://www.instagram.com/p/BIJwJ2KBGTT/?taken-by=kyliejenner)20/33Kylie’s all glam, all the time. She’s got a reputation to uphold, after all.
Photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@KendallJenner21/33Kendall flies all over the globe for work, which means she does it in serious style.
Photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@KendallJenner22/33When Kendall goes on vacation, she’s probably doing something athletic and outdoorsy.
Photo: Courtesy of [Instagram/@KylieJenner]https://www.instagram.com/p/BI8K6gOh0g3/?taken-by=kyliejenner)23/33Kylie’s idea of vacation is chillin’ on the boat. (Same.)
Photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@KendallJenner24/33Lately, Kendall’s been very vocal about getting out the vote before Election Day. We like this proactive, political side of you, Kenny.
Photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@KendallJenner25/33Kendall’s talented both in front of the camera and behind it. She’s shared a few of her personal photographs, and they’re beautiful.
Photo: Courtesy of [Instagram/@KylieJenner]https://www.instagram.com/p/BK883d4hDRH/?taken-by=kyliejenner)26/33Kylie’s an entrepreneur with a seriously successful makeup brand, and lately, she’s used Kylie Cosmetics to give back.
Photo: Courtesy of [Instagram/@KylieJenner]https://www.instagram.com/p/BFiTa40nGul/?taken-by=kyliejenner)27/33One of Kylie’s fave activities is cooking. According to her friends, she’s an “amazing” cook.
Photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@KendallJenner28/33Kendall doesn’t post a ton of selfies; she prefers to post magazine covers and her modeling work. (She *is * a pro and everything.) But when she does, they’re precious.
Photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@KendallJenner29/33There’s something cute and coy about all of Kendall’s selfies.
Photo: Courtesy of [Instagram/@KylieJenner]https://www.instagram.com/p/BHRMX4rBoeD/?taken-by=kyliejenner)30/33Kylie has a few trademark selfie poses, including this one. Admit it — you’ve copied the Kylie Selfie™ a few times.
Photo: Courtesy of [Instagram/@KylieJenner]https://www.instagram.com/p/BESozDmnGg3/?taken-by=kyliejenner)31/33Kylie’s giving sister Kim serious competition for queen of the selfies.
Photo: Courtesy of [Instagram/@KylieJenner]https://www.instagram.com/p/BKuKrbMBVWe/?taken-by=kyliejenner)32/33At the end of the day, though, Kendall and Kylie are sisters, BFFS, and perfect complements to one another. #Sistergoals for sure.
