Kiwi YouTube star clarifies she didn’t accuse Kylie Jenner of copying eyeshadow palette

Reality star Kylie Jenner made headlines once again last week after her Kyshadow palette, the first non-lip beauty product in her cosmetics line so far, sold out in literally one minute.

The 18-year-old celebrity took to her personal Instagram account to boast about her latest achievement. “My baby sold out again in 1 minute,” Jenner wrote. “[T]hank you guys for the love & support.” However, her nine-pan bronze-colored eyeshadow kit got its share of negative publicity when popular Kiwi YouTube star Shaaanxo tweeted a photo of Jenner’s product side by side her own 18-color eyeshadow and lipstick palette with BH Cosmetics.

Shaaanxo, whose real name is Shannon Harris, hails from New Zealand and has created a loyal following because of her beauty and fashion know-how. She launched her own eyeshadow and lipstick kit earlier in April, and it also was considered a commercial success.

While the vlogger did not accuse the “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” star of being a copycat, social media users blasted Jenner. They claimed that Jenner’s new palette look practically the same as Harris’. Jenner’s supporters, on the other hand, quickly jumped to the reality star’s defense. To prove that her product went through a creative process, Jenner shared behind-the-scenes photos of how the Kyshadow palette was made.

Harris then wrote a series of tweets to set things straight and clarify that there’s “no beef” with her. “I never once said ‘Kylie copied me,’ she said. “I made a joke bc they look similar lol come on! Yes, like lots of palettes do!” She even said that she’s going to buy Jenner’s eyeshadow palette.

Harris also apologised to Jenner’s fans. She wrote, “Sorry to anyone who was genuinely hurt by my earlier tweet!!! Was never my intention, of course, it was intended as a joke.”

Jenner seemed to have moved on from drama – if she was ever stirred by it. She teased her fans about another upcoming product in her Twitter account. “Can’t wait to show you guys the next @kyliecosmetics summer surprise tomorrow on my snapchat. Stay tuned,” she wrote.