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The Dupe List: Kevyn Aucoin Candlelight

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Haven’t had it for long, but Candlelight is totally Holy Grail I-don’t-need-any-other-highlighters status for me right now. Reckless looks like the closest dupe here, but still doesn’t really have the same effect, imo. Worth the splurge to get Candlelight, I’d say.

Ginny Avatar

I was really bummed when I bought Candlelight and it was too dark/dirty for me. Colourpop Smokin’ Whistles is probably the closest dupe i have and I like that one a lot, even though it’s more metallic. I want to try the Laura Mercier Matte Radiance 01, because even though it’s also beige i think it’s a little more golden and a little more subtle, so I could possibly use it as an all over cheek color.

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When you vote on the dupe list about the closeness of two products (in this case KA Candlelight and UD Luminous), when the question is asked How similar is Luminous to Candlelight? and it gives you options to add descriptions to your rating, are you then saying that Candlelight is more/less shimmery than UD Luminous, or are you saying that Luminous is more/less shimmery than Candlelight?
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