Bite Beauty The Perfect Bite Set

Bite Beauty The Perfect Bite Set

Bite Beauty The Perfect Bite Set ($25.00 for 0.20 oz.) includes four miniature-sized Amuse Bouche lipsticks. The shades are housed in a red, metal tin (looks like a mint box to me), and all four shades are part of the permanent range, so you can purchase them individually if only one catches your eye or buy full-size if you finish one, which is nice. The quality is fantastic across all four shades: good color payoff, soft, smooth application, and longer wear.

My husband thinks I’m a bit crazy for purchasing sets that contain items I have reviewed in the past, but experience has taught me that things aren’t always consistent when they are included in palettes or kits. I found noticeable color variance in three of the four shades: Fig is cooler and a bit darker–rosier overall–which I think translates more on the lips than just swatched; Pepper is darker and plummier, it is not as warm-toned; and Honeycomb is slightly rosier, though it is still definitely a warm-toned color. Nori was the only one that was consistent in color, though the formula in the miniature-size was actually a bit smoother and more pigmented to me.

Value

Full-Size Cost: $26.00 for 0.15 oz. or $173.33/oz.
Set’s Value: $34.67
Cost per shade: $6.25

Fig is a slightly muted, medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation that applied evenly and smoothly without tugging on the lips. This shade wore well for five hours, was lightly hydrating, but there was a bit of color that pulled into lip lines noticeably after three hours of wear/ Marc Jacobs Beauty Slowburn (246) (P, $30.00) is cooler (90% similar). Tarte Cabana Boy (P, $22.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Plink! (P, $17.00) is cooler, glossier (90% similar). Givenchy Rose d'Exception (206) (LE, $36.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Pink Tease (03) (P, $50.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Only You (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). Smashbox Audition (P, $21.00) is cooler (90% similar). Colour Pop Cami (P, $5.00) is darker (90% similar). Maybelline Blushing Bud (705) (P, $7.49) is lighter (95% similar). Bobbi Brown Pink Kiss (P, $26.00) is lighter (95% similar). Giorgio Armani Blush (500) (P, $32.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (85% similar). NARS Apoline (P, $32.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Pepper is a muted, medium-dark rosy plum with warm undertones and a satin finish. The pigmentation was rich and covered the lips with even, smooth color. The texture was lightly creamy but thin, so it didn’t slide around on the lips but was still comfortable to wear. This shade wore well for five hours and was slightly hydrating over time. MAC Cosmo (P, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar). Bite Beauty Pepper (P, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Indian Rose (P, $50.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Make Up For Ever #4 (P, $19.00) is darker, brighter, warmer (85% similar). Bobbi Brown Bahama Brown (P, $35.00) is darker (90% similar). Bite Beauty Rhubarb (P, $26.00) is darker, brighter, cooler (85% similar). Giorgio Armani Blush (500) (P, $32.00) is glossier (85% similar). Givenchy Rose d'Exception (206) (LE, $36.00) is cooler (85% similar). Make Up For Ever C211 (P, $22.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Surratt Beauty Celestine (P, $34.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Bite Beauty Café (LE, $24.00) is lighter (80% similar). MAC Mehr (P, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Bite Beauty Hazelnut (P, $28.00) is lighter (85% similar). Colour Pop Cami (P, $5.00) is cooler (85% similar). Burberry Peony Rose (302) (P, $30.00) is warmer (85% similar). Tarte TBT (P, $20.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Kat Von D Lolita (P, $20.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Kat Von D Lolita II (P, $20.00) is darker, warmer, less glossy (85% similar). NARS Anita (P, $32.00) is lighter, glossier (80% similar). Bobbi Brown Bobbi (P, $35.00) is warmer (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Honeycomb is a light-medium, peachy beige with warm undertones and a satin finish. It was mostly opaque when applied to the lips, while the consistency had enough creaminess that it did not tug but felt a bit thicker overall. It wore well for four and a half hours on me, but I had some color pull into lip lines after two hours of wear. It was neither drying nor hydrating. MAC Wholesome (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Severine (112) (DC, $30.00) is lighter, glossier (95% similar). Maybelline Nude Embrace (P, $7.99) is lighter (95% similar). Colour Pop Magic Wand (P, $6.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Cozy Up (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Stark Naked (DC, $22.00) is darker, less glossy (95% similar). Too Faced Chocolate Milkshake (P, $21.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). Colour Pop Platform (DC, $6.00) is less glossy (90% similar). MAC Sensual Sparks (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty No Angel (242) (P, $30.00) is darker (90% similar). Estee Lauder Covetous Nude (P, $30.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). NARS Biscayne Park (P, $25.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Givenchy Beige Mousseline (101) (P, $36.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Melted Nude (P, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). Colour Pop She Bad (P, $5.00) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Overheated (LE, $28.00) is darker, glossier (85% similar). MAC Posh Tone (P, $23.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC Delectable (LE, $19.00) is darker (85% similar). Colour Pop Aquarius (P, $5.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (85% similar). Bite Beauty Blondie (P, $24.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Nori is a dark, reddish burgundy with warm undertones and a natural sheen. It was glossiest of the four shades in this particular set. It had opaque color payoff paired with a creamy, light-medium weight feel that glided on with ease and sat well on the lips. I felt like it made my lips appear smoother due to the texture and slip of the shade. It lasted for six and a half hours and was hydrating over time. Maybelline Raging Raisin (P, $7.49) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). MAC Legendary (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Bite Beauty #011 (LE, $36.00) is darker, warmer, glossier (85% similar). MAC Chestnut (P, $17.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Formula Overview

Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is supposed to have “bold, creamy color” with “extreme moisture, soft texture, and creamy wear.” The majority of the range is very pigmented–typically opaque with one pass–with a few shades being semi-opaque but usually buildable. All 34 shades are shimmer-free and vary being a soft satin finish to a natural finish (light shine but not glossy). The consistency is very lightly creamy to lightly creamyu with some shades requiring light-medium pressure and can pull the lip a bit when gliding it across the lips, though the color doesn’t appear ragged and the bullet itself doesn’t feel stiff (while other shades applied without tugging, so check individual shade reviews!) The majority of the shades I’ve tested have been lightly hydrating to non-drying and fairly comfortable to wear for the long-haul. They wear longer than average, from four to eight hours, depending on the intensity and propensity of the shade to stain.