Paris Hilton's Stunning Face Transformation Since The Early Aughts

When it comes to early 2000s it-girls, Paris Hilton instantly comes to mind. The heiress and socialite became a reality television star in her early 20s, thanks to the series "The Simple Life," and she hasn't looked back since. Hilton is now known as a businesswoman and DJ, but her impact on fashion and beauty in the aughts is still just as relevant today. With the resurgence of trends from that decade, plenty look for inspiration in the best Y2K outfits Paris Hilton rocked in the 2000s.

Hilton turned 44 in 2026, and while she has changed and grown, somehow she also managed to stay the same. In particular, the "Stars Are Blind" singer hasn't aged much, and even though her face has somewhat changed, Hilton attributes her slightly different look to makeup. As for why she doesn't really look like a 40-something-year-old, Kathy Hilton's eldest child remains insistent that good skincare and a healthy lifestyle have kept her face youthful and plump. But let's not get ahead of ourselves, as Hilton's face transformation began at the start of the new millennium.

Paris Hilton entered the celebrity scene in the early aughts, and it quickly became clear that colorful and fun fashion and makeup were her thing. The star definitely had every makeup product you need for a Y2K beauty look, as frosted eyeshadow and pink lip gloss were a major part of her look. At the time, Hilton was also known for wearing icy blue contact lenses, which she rocked pretty much daily. In fact, at the time, many didn't even know that the socialite's eyes are actually brown. As the second half of the 2000s approached, Hilton switched her makeup to follow the trends, with a blended smoky eye and false eyelashes becoming her staples.

In 2004, Hilton released the book "Confessions of an Heiress: A Tongue-in-Chic Peek Behind the Pose," and in it she talked briefly about makeup. "Have absolutely flawless skin, but don't fret over it. Pile makeup on and never, ever have a breakout. Perfect skin is a birthright, and it means you can never really take a bad photograph," the socialite preached (via Today). "No amount of junk food or Coca-Cola can change your skin," she wrote. "And if, God forbid, it does, have a great makeup artist standing by. It can't hurt."

By the early 2010s, Paris Hilton's makeup style changed again. Now, the socialite was filling in her eyebrows — something she rarely did in the 2000s. Hilton also became a fan of thicker and longer false eyelashes, which also enhanced the slight droopiness the star has in her left eye. Hilton has never spoken about it, but outlets have long assumed she has an amblyopic eye. 

Speaking about her love for makeup, Hilton shared her favorites with Into The Gloss in 2014. "I love makeup, especially Chanel eye shadows, bronzer, and lip glosses. My favorite foundation is Armani Luminous Silk. And I love Nars Orgasm Blush," the star said. "I love eyelashes and being girly and feminine and sexy. And I love eyeliner, so when I'm going out, I like to have that look." The DJ also revealed that while she loved makeup, she didn't wear it every single day.

And while makeup continued playing a big role in her appearance, Hilton also opened up about her skin care, revealing that she started taking care of her skin from an early age. "I've been using skin creams and eye creams since I was a little girl," she shared. "I love Crème de la Mer, La Prairie — they have the best eye creams and serums. I also love using serums that have stem cells. My favorite is SkinCeuticals — it's 90% stem cells, or something. It's really good. I believe in skincare, definitely."

While Paris Hilton never really addressed her lazy eye, it became less noticeable in the second half of the 2010s. While surgery can help this condition, treatments like Botox and eyedrops can also help create more symmetry. However, the socialite has publicly stated that she hasn't done any cosmetic procedures. "I've always been obsessed with skincare," Hilton said to People in 2018. "I've never done any Botox, filler — no plastic surgery in my life." Different makeup, lighter fake eyelashes, and contact lenses could also have changed the appearance of her eyes, so it could be that Hilton used non-invasive ways to create more facial evenness.

In the late 2010s, Hilton continued sharing the role skincare played in her appearance. Speaking to Dazed in 2019, Hilton revealed that while she loved taking care of her skin, she understood the pressures the beauty industry puts on women. "I feel like the anti-aging industry often takes advantage of people's insecurities instead of encouraging them to love themselves," the reality star said. "That's why I think good skincare, a positive body image and taking care of yourself is so important."

By the 2020s, plenty of celebs had opened up about their plastic surgery experience, but Paris Hilton remained clear on the fact that she hadn't undergone any cosmetic procedures. "I feel really proud that I'm all natural," Hilton claimed on the "Zach Sang Show" in 2024. "I've stayed out of the sun. I've never done any Botox, injectables, no surgery, nothing." The businesswoman once again stressed that her almost wrinkle-free and plump skin was all due to sticking to a good skincare routine for decades. "My mom told me when I was 8 years old, 'Paris, stay out of the sun.' And then she taught me this amazing 10-step skincare routine. So I've literally been doing that since I'm 8."

However, fans were quick to question the star's claims, insisting that Hilton — who turned 43 in 2024 — looked like she had some work done. "Celebrity's version of 'natural' is not the same as ours," a Reddit user wrote, with another one adding, "They don't see Botox or fillers as plastic surgery. They probably see it as beauty maintenance like doing your nails." Of course, high-quality makeup and great lighting can reduce the appearance of aging as well, but videos of the star in the early 2020s showcase Hilton's lack of forehead movement. Now, this can be a sign of Botox injections, but it could also be possible that the reality star has simply trained herself to talk less expressively. Some fine lines around the star's eyes and mouth are visible, but nevertheless, Hilton has incredibly smooth and healthy-looking skin for someone in their 40s. 

Today, Paris Hilton is all about glamorous makeup and a wide smile. The star has come a long way since her reality television days, and as she is strutting through her mid-40s, subtle signs of her age are becoming more visible. Now, don't get us wrong, Hilton looks remarkably youthful and fresh-faced, but a quick look at photos of her from the aughts showcases that the star has lost some facial volume. In particular, Hilton now seems to have more deep-set eyes compared to when she was in her 20s. This loss of volume in the area is completely normal with aging, and the star's cut-crease eye makeup tends to enhance it even more.

In 2025, Hilton launched a new skincare line called Parívie, and in early 2026, the star took to social media to share how much work she had put into the line's products. "Skincare has always been my obsession," Hilton wrote on Facebook. "I've spent years perfecting what keeps skin strong and healthy. I created Parívie to share everything I've learned." And while there are plenty of celebrity skincare lines out there, we have to admit that Hilton's diligent passion for the beauty industry, as well as her own skin, are great advocates for giving her products a chance.