Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche (Part 1: Black Truffle, Molasses, Nori) - Swatches and Review

I realize that there are a lot of reviews out there on the BITE Beauty Amuse Bouche line, due to the Influenster and Vice Magazine giveaways, but here are some colors that are not in the Influenster Vox Box or in most of the Vice gifts.

Most people seem to love the Amuse Bouche line, and in general, I am one of them. However, now that it is summer, I've noticed myself reaching for the old Luminous Créme lipsticks that I have, since the formula it lighter in weight and thinner than that of the Amuse Bouche lipsticks.

Overall, the Amuse Bouch lipsticks are thick, creamy, fully opaque in one swipe, and relatively long-lasting compared to many other bullet lipsticks that are not completely matte. They are only available at Sephora, and their price is comparable to that of most other high-end brands at $26 USD or $30 CAD for 0.15 oz or 4.35 g.

Arm Swatch (sunlight)

L to R: Molasses, Nori, Black Truffle

Arm Swatch (indoor lighting)

L to R: Molasses, Nori, Black Truffle

As you can see from the arm swatches, because they are so thick, they sometimes tend to skip upon application, which could cause some issues. Therefore, a primer is recommended, and lip liner is necessary. Just as a heads up, I do not swatch with primer or lip liner so that the lipstick looks as true to form as possible.

My Naked Lips (for reference)



Molasses

Molasses is a lovely, 90s medium brown color that is said to be similar to Urban Decay's 1993. It is creamy and fully opaque with one swipe. This color fades fairly evenly, but I always keep a lip balm on hand because this formula seems to dry slightly over time. That is not to say that my lips feel dry per se, but the lipstick starts settling into lip lines, which is not a huge problem with this color, but a quick dab of lip balm seems to fix the problem.

Nori

Nori is a lovely brown-toned red that is creamy and is fully opaque in one swipe. Again, I always keep a lip balm on hand when wearing this because once the lipstick starts to dry out in about 2 hours, a dab of balm seems to help even out the color again and re-moisturize.

Black Truffle

Black Truffle is a gorgeous blackened plum color. Like the others, it applies fully opaque in one swipe, and it is very thick and creamy. Black Truffle seems to skip the most when applying, which can be dangerous, since it is such a dark color. This one definitely needs a primer and a liner, and because it is so dark, this one becomes especially problematic after the 2-hour mark when it starts to settle into lines. A balm is necessary to fix the problem, but this one seems to fade less evenly than the other two in this review. That being said, having the bullet and liner on hand is a good idea for re-application, since this one needs to be removed completely before re-applying.

Overall, these lipsticks are great. The colors are quite unique, and the quality is excellent. Not to mention that the smell is delicious - it is a citrusy smell that wears off over the course of time. The formula is great for most seasons, but I find it less comfortable to wear such a thick lipstick in the summer.


Disclaimer:
I did not receive any financial or material incentives for this review. All opinions expressed herein are my own.

Related Website:
Sephora Amuse Bouche: http://www.sephora.com/amuse-bouche-lipstick-P405057?skuId=1823293&icid2=D=c6:bite_lp_whatsnew_carousel_us:p405057