Bite Beauty - Amuse Bouche Lipsticks (Part 2) - Swatches and Review

Over time, I have acrued more and more Amuse Bouche lipsticks, which are amongst my favorites. I will most likely buy more because the texture is comfortable but almost matte, and most are fully opaque on the first swipe. Some of the colors in the Amuse Bouche line are very wearable, whereas others are unique albeit not very practical, as you will see in the following swatches. All of them have a citrus scent, which is nice and refreshing, but not too strong, and it fades quite quickly over time.

Because of their thicker texture, they tend to have a bit of tug to them, especially the darker colors. Therefore, a balm or primer is recommended for all of them, and a lip liner is needed for the darker colors. For a less bold lip, all of the Amuse Bouche lipsticks can be patted on or blotted after full-strength application.


Arm Swatch


From L to R: Verbena, Gazpacho, Beetroot, Spitzer, Thistle, Lavender Jam, Whiskey, Taro, Kale, Squid Ink

My Naked Lips

(for comparison)

Lip Swatches 
The following lip swatches were done without a liner or a primer, although I did apply balm in between swatches here and there because my lips were becoming dry, the actual swatches are of the lipsticks themselves only. As a sidenote, since I did not use any lipliner for the swatches, some of them are a bit sloppy.


Verbena


Verbena is a lovely light terracotta pink color that is great for everyday wear. This one has less tug to it and applies very easily.


Gazpacho


Gazpacho is a beautiful blue-toned bright red color that is a perfect pin-up red. This is a perfect red that everyone needs in their collection. Of course, like most bold colors, Gazpacho should be accompanied by a liner for more precise application.


Beetroot


Beetroot is a berry red that is quite similar in color and texture to Sugared Maple from the Maple Matte Crème collection and in color to Kir Royale from the Luminous Crème collection. It is wonderful for everyday wear, but it definitely needs a liner, as you can see.


Spritzer
 
Spritzer is a beautiful light pinky purple that is somewhat similar to Dominique from the Nars Audacious line, except Dominique has a slightly cooler undertone when compared to Spritzer. This is also one of the more wearable unique colors from the Amuse Bouche line, since it is not too out there compared to some of the colors below.


Thistle


Thistle is a beautiful taupe greige color that is quite similar to the one that I made at the NYC Lip Lab, which can be seen in an older post. That being said, I love this color. It is great for everyday wear - even at the office - because it is unique but still not too shocking for a professional environment.


Lavender Jam


Lavender Jam is a unique, blue-based lilac color that is not particularly practical, although it is gorgeous. This one seems to have a bit more slip to it than other colors, which on the one hand, is not necessarily a bad thing, since some have quite a bit of tug to them when applied without any balm or primer. On the other hand, it means that this one might be a bit more streaky at first, although it can be easily built up to full opacity.


Taro

I find Taro to be much more wearable than Lavender Jam, although not everyone would agree. It is another purple that is blue-based and fully opaque in one swipe. This is such a unique color, and I was so excited that Bite had released this.


Whiskey


Whiskey is a dark brown with red undertones, which is not at all what I think of when I think of whiskey. That minor critique aside, the color is beautiful and deep. Of the darkest colors in the Amuse Bouche line, Whiskey is among the more wearable colors, which makes it a nice addition to any lipstick addict's collection.


Kale


I love the color green, and even though it is not practical to wear green lipstick in everyday life, I do try to mix it up occasionally, which is why I had to have this color, even though it will certainly not get as much use as any of the conventional colors. This is by far the darkest green lipstick that I own, which is what makes it especially unique.


Squid Ink


Squid Ink is not as unique a color as Kale, seeing as how many brands have navy lipsticks nowadays. Nonetheless, the texture and opacity of the Amuse Bouche line puts this one far ahead of other comparable colors.


Summary
As with most products from Bite Beauty, I am a huge fan of the Amuse Bouche line. Nonetheless, I would be lying if I said that I did not miss the Luminous Crème line, since I think that the two different textures both are great for different purposes.

The Amuse Bouche lipsticks are all quite a bit thicker than the Luminous Crème lipsticks, which makes them bolder and more opaque. These lipsticks require some prepping with a balm or a primer because especially the darker colors have a bit of tug to them, which makes them skip upon initial application. All of these lipsticks can, however, be built to full opacity rather easily, and they tend to last quite a while. For me, most of them last around two to four hours at work, but that takes into account that I tend to drink a lot of water, tea, and coffee, and as an avid wearer of lip balm, I tend to press my lips together quite a bit more than most people.

I would highly recommend these lipsticks to anyone who is looking for something comparable to the Nars Audacious lipsticks, since these are less expensive at $26USD for the Amuse Bouche lipsticks compared to $32USD for the Audacious lipsticks. In addition, Bite has made a great effort with this collection to release new, unique colors that you may not find anywhere else at this quality.


Disclaimer
I purchased all of these lipsticks myself, and I received no material or monetary incentives for this review. All opinions expressed herein are my own.


Related Link
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