Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipsticks

The Amuse Bouche line by Bite Beauty is one of my favorite lipstick lines. A Canadian company, Bite Beauty is exclusive to Sephora, and all of their products are for lips. I have Amuse Bouche lipstick in the shades Fig, Kimchi, Maple, Radish, and Verbena. I purchased all of these except Maple, which was a gift from my boyfriend. The full size of Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche costs $26 for 0.15 ounces of product. In addition to being made with all food grade ingredients, these lipsticks contain resveratrol, an antioxidant found in red wine. 

The Amuse Bouche formula is very creamy and hydrating - I have never had a problem with the formula drying out my lips. They aren't the longest lasting lipsticks ever, and I always bring the tube along for touch-ups throughout the day. These lipsticks do transfer, but they are very comfortable on the lips. In my experience they do not hold up well to eating and drinking, and need touching up afterwards. The opacity of these lipsticks is incredible- all it takes is one swipe for excellent color payoff. The actual lipstick has a citrus-y lemon lime scent, but it isn't too noticeable when applied. There is also a very subtle citrus taste, but I enjoy it. The finish of these lipsticks is best described as satin/cream- they do not have much shine at all, especially after blotting. 

Fig 

Fig is a soft nude with rose tones. It shows up a little pink on me. It is a lovely color, but it doesn't really fade evenly. The most similar shade I have in my collection is Milani Moisture Matte Lipstick in Matte Beauty.

Kimchi

Kimchi is a shocking pink with cool undertones. It is bright with very good coverage. As Kimchi fades, it leaves a nice pink stain on the lips. 

Maple

Maple is a deep brick red with a little bit of brown. Unlike most of my reds, it has warm undertones. 

 Radish

 Radish is a deep magenta with violet-blue undertones. It is very pigmented and has great coverage.

 Verbena

 Verbena is a dusty rose infused terracotta. It is a very nice neutral color. 

Pop Beauty Matte Velvet Lipstix - Satin Rose

My first review is for the Pop Beauty Matte Velvet Lipstix [sic] in the shade Satin Rose. It is one of three shades offered on Birchbox's website, where I purchased it, but there are more shades available on Pop Beauty's website. I bought this lipstick as part of the Birchbox Lip Sync Kit (this particular set has since been discontinued) five months ago. It retails for $16 and comes in a bullet flared on both ends. It snaps shut and I've never had any trouble with it opening in my bag or making a mess, although sometimes it has trouble staying completely clicked shut.

The shade Satin Rose is a bright purpley-pink, but I wouldn't describe it as neon. The product photo used online is pretty misleading - it comes off as a pale, cool-toned pink similar to MAC Pink Plaid, but that is not representative of how it looks in real life. Satin Rose is sort of a muted color, though I consider it too dark/bright to be a MLBB (My Lips But Better) shade. The next closest color I have in my collection is Marc Jacobs Le Marc Lip Creme in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, which is slightly darker and warmer.

As far as the formula goes, it applies like a typical matte lipstick, with little slip but not stiff. The formula is very pigmented and I only need one swipe to get opaque coverage. It has a nice matte finish, and typically wears for about six hours on me. Transfer is very minimal. It lasts very well through drinking water, but is not as resilient when it comes to eating foods, especially greasy foods. Sometimes after wearing it all day and touching up my lips start to peel. This lipstick has no noticeable scent. I think it performs adequately compared to other matte lipsticks within this price range. 

Welcome!

Hello! Welcome to my blog- my name is Julia. I got into makeup earlier this year when I got a job and wanted to look more professional, but that quickly stemmed into a love of bright, bold colors and all things lipstick! When I was researching new products to buy I was a little frustrated at the lack of swatches and reviews for lesser known products, so this blog is my contribution to the information out there about certain products. 

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