Kim K's 2026 Oscars Glam Had Comparisons To Erika Kirk's Infamous Smoky Eye Swirling

Kim Kardashian was nearly unrecognizable without hair extensions at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, but that's not the only thing fans noticed. The reality star showed up with dramatic smoky eyes, complete with icy blue contacts that had her looking strikingly similar to Erika Kirk. An X user posted side-by-side pics of the two and simply wrote, "Twins." Another joked, "What in the Erika Kirk is going on here?" One quipped, "Someone said she had Erika Kirk makeup on [and] I can't unsee it."

Along with the smoky eyes, Kardashian sported a thick layer of foundation, heavy brows, and nude lips, which is Kirk's go-to look. We're not sure if the mom of four is channeling the Turning Point USA CEO, but she needs to dial down the cakey makeup, as it's not doing her skin any favors. She may heavily rely on filters for her Instagram posts, but the cameras don't lie in real life, and fans are begging Kardashian to lighten up on the products.

Erika Kirk's face completely changes when she goes makeup-free, and a fresh look is so much better than when she's heavily made-up. Kim Kardashian should follow that lead instead of leaning into the overdone glam, as the internet is roasting her for the outdated makeup. A Reddit user noted the aspiring lawyer's 2026 Oscars look and wrote, "I swear I think her makeup artist hates her since forever, most of her makeup since she became famous does not look good. Always too cakey. And she seems to have good skin, so no need for that." Another fan replied, "So true! How it sits in the smile lines is not flattering ... She also has to ditch the overlined lips, it makes her look even tackier."

Kardashian has been caking on the makeup for years, and she needs to indeed rethink her foundation choices. A 2022 appearance at the LACMA Art+Film Gala showed her with a super matte base that had her skin looking as parched as the Sahara. Perhaps the foundation technique that nails the no-makeup look would fare better for the SKIMS founder, especially when cameras can pick up every pore and fine line these days.