In this post I showed the Bite Beauty Holiday Sets that I picked up recently. That post was void of swatches cause this one was coming. Cue #LipSwatchWeek.
Though I was first introduced to the brand via their Luminous Creme lipstick duos and then fell in love with their High Pigment Pencils; it is the Matte Lip Crayons that I have the most of. What I really appreciate is the deluxe sample sizes that are available in kits and sets ever so often. (Full size: 0.5 oz. $24USD, deluxe sample size: 0.31 oz. - exclusively at Sephora).
Bite says: "A creamy lip pencil that delivers a matte yet moist wash of color in twelve timeless shades. BITE's breakthrough formula offers premium triple-milled pigments that provide powdery-light, highly-pigmented payoff, while organic fruit butters, jojoba and castor oil leave lips baby-soft and hydrated.
Naturally derived orange peel wax is extracted from organic oranges and naturally protects and seals in moisture, all while providing a waterproof layer on the surface of lips".
Ingredients (dyes vary by shade)
"-Resveratrol (5mg): Acts as an antioxidant.
-Orange Peel Wax: Naturally protects and seals in moisture while providing a waterproof layer on the surface of lips.
-Organic Fruit Butters, Jojoba, and Castor Oil: Leave lips super-soft and hydrated.
Organic Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Acacia Decurrens wax, Jojoba wax, Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Polyglyceryin-3, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Organic Shea Butter, Organic Beeswax, Silica, Orange Peel Wax, Coco-Caprylate, Copernicia Cerifera (carnauba) wax, Natural flavor, Tocopherol, Trans-resveratrol, Vitis Vinefera (Grape) vine extract, Siraitia Grosvenorii (Monk Fruit Concentrate) (+/-) May Contain: Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Carmine (CI 75470), FD&C Blue no. 1 (CI 42090), FD&C yellow no. 5 (ci 19140), fd&c yellow no. 6 (ci 15985), FD&C red no. 40 (ci 16035), D&C Red 6 (CI 15850), D&C Red 7 (CI 15850), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742)".
Though I was first introduced to the brand via their Luminous Creme lipstick duos and then fell in love with their High Pigment Pencils; it is the Matte Lip Crayons that I have the most of. What I really appreciate is the deluxe sample sizes that are available in kits and sets ever so often. (Full size: 0.5 oz. $24USD, deluxe sample size: 0.31 oz. - exclusively at Sephora).
Bite says: "A creamy lip pencil that delivers a matte yet moist wash of color in twelve timeless shades. BITE's breakthrough formula offers premium triple-milled pigments that provide powdery-light, highly-pigmented payoff, while organic fruit butters, jojoba and castor oil leave lips baby-soft and hydrated.
Naturally derived orange peel wax is extracted from organic oranges and naturally protects and seals in moisture, all while providing a waterproof layer on the surface of lips".
Ingredients (dyes vary by shade)
"-Resveratrol (5mg): Acts as an antioxidant.
-Orange Peel Wax: Naturally protects and seals in moisture while providing a waterproof layer on the surface of lips.
-Organic Fruit Butters, Jojoba, and Castor Oil: Leave lips super-soft and hydrated.
Organic Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Acacia Decurrens wax, Jojoba wax, Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Polyglyceryin-3, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Organic Shea Butter, Organic Beeswax, Silica, Orange Peel Wax, Coco-Caprylate, Copernicia Cerifera (carnauba) wax, Natural flavor, Tocopherol, Trans-resveratrol, Vitis Vinefera (Grape) vine extract, Siraitia Grosvenorii (Monk Fruit Concentrate) (+/-) May Contain: Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Carmine (CI 75470), FD&C Blue no. 1 (CI 42090), FD&C yellow no. 5 (ci 19140), fd&c yellow no. 6 (ci 15985), FD&C red no. 40 (ci 16035), D&C Red 6 (CI 15850), D&C Red 7 (CI 15850), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742)".
So when I started prepping for this post this is what I was working with:
but by lip swatch time it was pouring rain. So forgive the lack of direct sunlight in the following pictures.
'Amaretto'
Too pale to be worn alone on my complexion but can be made to work with a brown lip liner.
Bite Beauty 'Amaretto' + L.A. Girl 'Cocoa'
'Cafe'
By the colour indicators on the packaging 'Cafe' and 'Amaretto' looked the same. Swatches revealed that 'Cafe' has a more pink undertone. On me, they look very similar thus I don't think it's necessary to have both. Here I also tried to tone down the starkness with a lip liner...though the official #LipSwatchWeek panel (lol s/o to Silas) still thinks it's too pale for me.
'Amaretto' vs. 'Cafe'
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'Cafe' + M.A.C 'Whirl'
'Glace'
Natalie (Flowerbomb31) raves about this shade so I was pleased to see it in the Discovery Kit. It's in the same colour family as the previous ones but with a litte more mauve hence closer to my natural lip colour.
'Cognac'
From the very first time I swatched this I knew it was something special. I don't have anything like this in my crazy lipstick collection (I think) and this is the sole reason why I wouldn't purchase NARS Audacious 'Deborah'. If you like dark lippies this is a must have.
I think the best thing about #LipSwatchWeek is trying out new combos. Here is 'Amaretto' applied on top of a blotted 'Cognac'. The creamy nature of these Lip Crayons makes mixing shades effortless.
'Aubergine'
#fav ...but you knew that already. (One is currently available in The Marketplace).
I like how the sometime package the minis as ornaments. How cute.
From the swatches it's evident that these don't dry down to a flat matte like some liquid lipsticks. I don't mind that since it means they're very comfortable to wear. The darker shades like 'Aubergine' actually stain the lips so longevity is not a problem. The deluxe sizes are pocket/purse/handbag friendly and the caps seal securely. No soiling accidents await. The great ingredients are a definite plus.
Heartbeat Rose Gold Necklace compliments Dare 2 B Diff'rent #rep246
Natalie (Flowerbomb31) raves about this shade so I was pleased to see it in the Discovery Kit. It's in the same colour family as the previous ones but with a litte more mauve hence closer to my natural lip colour.
'Torte'
Not a shade I would have looked at had it not been in the Best Bite Rewind set but I'm glad I gave it a try.
'Cognac'
From the very first time I swatched this I knew it was something special. I don't have anything like this in my crazy lipstick collection (I think) and this is the sole reason why I wouldn't purchase NARS Audacious 'Deborah'. If you like dark lippies this is a must have.
I think the best thing about #LipSwatchWeek is trying out new combos. Here is 'Amaretto' applied on top of a blotted 'Cognac'. The creamy nature of these Lip Crayons makes mixing shades effortless.
'Amaretto' + 'Cognac'
'Aubergine'
#fav ...but you knew that already. (One is currently available in The Marketplace).
I like how the sometime package the minis as ornaments. How cute.
Cuter still is the tin that the deluxe Matte Creme Lip Crayon kits come in. The lid houses a full sized mirror too!
From the swatches it's evident that these don't dry down to a flat matte like some liquid lipsticks. I don't mind that since it means they're very comfortable to wear. The darker shades like 'Aubergine' actually stain the lips so longevity is not a problem. The deluxe sizes are pocket/purse/handbag friendly and the caps seal securely. No soiling accidents await. The great ingredients are a definite plus.
L - R: 'Amaretto', 'Cafe', 'Glace', 'Torte', 'Cognac' and 'Aubergine'
Heartbeat Rose Gold Necklace compliments Dare 2 B Diff'rent #rep246