Bite Beauty #032, 034, 036 Lip Pencils Reviews, Photos, Swatches
#032
Bite Beauty #032 The Lip Pencil ($18.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a medium-dark plum with warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that applied decently all-over lips, though I felt like lightly pressing and rubbing my lips together was the easiest way to ensure more even coverage (which is not usually the best method for evening out a lip liner). The texture was thin, clingy but not drying, and comfortable to apply to the lips as it tugged just a bit (when filling in). This shade stayed on well for six hours. Bite Beauty recommends wearing this particular shade with Chai, Verbena, or Honeycomb; I think it would work well with Rhubarb (lighter) or Pepper (warmer) — see comparison swatches.
The Lip Pencil formula is supposed to have “perfect, allover, opaque lip coverage” with a lightweight feel. I think the formula worked exceptionally well for lining the edges of the lips and keeping color on longer and more within the lines (e.g. a lipstick feathers on its own wouldn’t feather when layered over one of the lip pencils). Some shades worked well for filling in the lips for all over color, but some applied more unevenly or were less comfortable to fill in with. The consistency was soft, just barely creamy–almost more velvety than creamy–and oddly spreadable, as I found the best way to “even” out the coverage was to press my lips together, and while there was a touch of tackiness, the color almost always appeared more even after that than if I kept trying to maneuver and push the color around with the pencil itself. They do feel lightweight, and they lasted anywhere from five to six hours on their own. They weren’t spectacularly long-wearing as a standalone lip product, but they extended the wear of lipsticks by two to four hours.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- KVD Beauty OG Lolita (P, $18.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Bite Beauty #028 (P, $18.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty #016 (P, $18.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty #030 (P, $18.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Half-Red (P, $17.50) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Over the Liner (LE, $5.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Bite Beauty #034 (P, $18.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Bite Beauty #038 (P, $18.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- NARS Patong Beach (PiP, $24.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Liar (P, $20.00) is warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$18.00/0.05 oz. - $360.00 Per Ounce
The Lip Pencil formula is supposed to have “perfect, allover, opaque lip coverage” with a lightweight feel. I think the formula worked exceptionally well for lining the edges of the lips and keeping color on longer and more within the lines (e.g. a lipstick feathers on its own wouldn’t feather when layered over one of the lip pencils). Some shades worked well for filling in the lips for all over color, but some applied more unevenly or were less comfortable to fill in with.
The consistency was soft, just barely creamy–almost more velvety than creamy–and oddly spreadable, as I found the best way to “even” out the coverage was to press my lips together, and while there was a touch of tackiness, the color almost always appeared more even after that than if I kept trying to maneuver and push the color around with the pencil itself. They do feel lightweight, and they lasted anywhere from five to six hours on their own. They weren’t spectacularly long-wearing as a standalone lip product, but they extended the wear of lipsticks by two to four hours.
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#032
PPermanent. $18.00.
#034
Bite Beauty #034 The Lip Pencil ($18.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark plum with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. It had good color coverage that went on evenly and smoothly without having to work much to blend and even out the color. The lip pencil was fairly comfortable to use, even when filling my lips in entirely, but was very easy to use to define the edges of my lips. The color lasted for six hours and was non-drying. Bite Beauty recommends wearing this particular shade with Rhubarb, Chai, or Pepper; I think it would work well with Rhubarb (warmer) — see comparison swatches. (This particular shade seemed not rich enough to go with Bite’s plum/berry shades but cooler than their more mid-tone shades, including Rhubarb.)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Bite Beauty #038 (P, $18.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty #016 (P, $18.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Pink Treat (P, $15.00) is brighter (95% similar).
- Bite Beauty #032 (P, $18.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Bite Beauty #030 (P, $18.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Boarding Pass (LE, $5.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- MAC Half-Red (P, $17.50) is warmer (80% similar).
- Bite Beauty #028 (P, $18.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- MAC Just Wonderful (LE, $17.50) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- MAC Absolutely It (P, $19.50) is darker (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$18.00/0.05 oz. - $360.00 Per Ounce
The Lip Pencil formula is supposed to have “perfect, allover, opaque lip coverage” with a lightweight feel. I think the formula worked exceptionally well for lining the edges of the lips and keeping color on longer and more within the lines (e.g. a lipstick feathers on its own wouldn’t feather when layered over one of the lip pencils). Some shades worked well for filling in the lips for all over color, but some applied more unevenly or were less comfortable to fill in with.
The consistency was soft, just barely creamy–almost more velvety than creamy–and oddly spreadable, as I found the best way to “even” out the coverage was to press my lips together, and while there was a touch of tackiness, the color almost always appeared more even after that than if I kept trying to maneuver and push the color around with the pencil itself. They do feel lightweight, and they lasted anywhere from five to six hours on their own. They weren’t spectacularly long-wearing as a standalone lip product, but they extended the wear of lipsticks by two to four hours.
Browse all of our Bite Beauty The Lip Pencil swatches.
#034
PPermanent. $18.00.
#036
Bite Beauty #036 The Lip Pencil ($18.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a muted, medium rosy brown with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that went on evenly and applied easily along the edges of the lips. The texture was thin without being clingy, and it didn’t feel drying over time. On me, it wore well for four and a half hours. Bite Beauty recommends wearing this particular shade with Honeycomb; I think it would work well with Pepper (darker), Chai (darker, warmer), or Rhubarb (darker, cooler) — see comparison swatches.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Muneca (P, $5.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty #018 (P, $18.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty #022 (P, $18.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Ex-Girlfriend (LE, $20.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Bite Beauty #040 (P, $18.00) is darker (80% similar).
- MAC Morning Coffee (P, $19.50) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Nice 'n' Spicy (P, $19.50) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$18.00/0.05 oz. - $360.00 Per Ounce
The Lip Pencil formula is supposed to have “perfect, allover, opaque lip coverage” with a lightweight feel. I think the formula worked exceptionally well for lining the edges of the lips and keeping color on longer and more within the lines (e.g. a lipstick feathers on its own wouldn’t feather when layered over one of the lip pencils). Some shades worked well for filling in the lips for all over color, but some applied more unevenly or were less comfortable to fill in with.
The consistency was soft, just barely creamy–almost more velvety than creamy–and oddly spreadable, as I found the best way to “even” out the coverage was to press my lips together, and while there was a touch of tackiness, the color almost always appeared more even after that than if I kept trying to maneuver and push the color around with the pencil itself. They do feel lightweight, and they lasted anywhere from five to six hours on their own. They weren’t spectacularly long-wearing as a standalone lip product, but they extended the wear of lipsticks by two to four hours.
Browse all of our Bite Beauty The Lip Pencil swatches.
#036 is quite similar to #022 – I think I may just have to give this a go!
It is!
Is it just me, or do these shades seem to run a little too close to one another? Idk, but I feel that Bite ought to have offered a more vast range. Of this set, I know I have solid dupes within my stash for those first 2, but that last one, #036, nope. At least nothing that springs to mind, except perhaps Nyx Coffee Slim Pencil.
In general, I think a lot of them overlap to the point where it’s odd given that there are distinct color families that are just MIA!
These are my kind of shades!!! I really need to get back to the city and give these a swatch!!!!
Nice to hear it!
#34 seems like the most similar to my natural lip color. I’ll have to swatch if my Sephora gets it.