Bite Beauty #070, 072, 056 Lip Pencils Reviews, Photos, Swatches
#070
Bite Beauty #070 The Lip Pencil ($18.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark coral with warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. It was intensely pigmented with a smooth, velvety consistency that spread well across the lips for all-over color as well as for lining just the edges of the lips. The lip liner was comfortable to use, while the resulting color stayed on well for over six hours. The formula did not seem to be drying until after eight hours of wear. I think it would work best with Amuse Bouche shade(s): Pickled Ginger (slightly lighter) see comparison swatches.
The Lip Pencil is supposed to have “perfect, allover, opaque lip coverage” with a lightweight feel. The formula worked exceptionally well for lining the edges of the lips and keeping lipstick 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 a few 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 it was infinitely easier to even out color by rubbing my lips together than applying more product. The formula has a lightweight feel on the lips, and the wear ranged from five to six hours for light to medium-hued shades with some of the deeper and richer shades lasting well over six hours. They will require sharpening, and as they are creamier, it was easiest to keep them in a cool place or in the freezer (for a few minutes) prior to sharpening to minimize any mess in the sharpener.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Bite Beauty Sucre (DC, $24.00) is glossier (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Empire (P, $57.00) is more shimmery, glossier (95% similar).
- Bite Beauty Pickled Ginger (DC, $26.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- MAC Ablaze (P, $19.00) is more muted (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek Tango (LE, $12.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Burberry Bright Crimson (P, $34.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Kelly (P, $34.00) is more muted, warmer, glossier (90% similar).
- MAC Dynamo (P, $19.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Grace (P, $34.00) is warmer, glossier (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty So Sofia (236) (P, $30.00) is glossier (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.
Ingredients
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil**, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride*, Cera Alba (Beeswax) **, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax*, Glyceryl Ricinoleate*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter**, Nylon 11 *, Myristyl Myristate*, Cetyl Alcohol*, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax**, Mica*, Tocopherol*, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil*. +/- May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)*, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499)*, Carmine (Ci 75470)*, Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985), Red 40 Lake (Ci 16035), Red 6 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 27 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360), Red 33 Lake (Ci 17200), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742)*. *Natural **Organic
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
#070
PPermanent. $18.00.
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#072
Bite Beauty #072 The Lip Pencil ($18.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a bright, medium orange with warm, reddish undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation in one layer, which went on evenly and smoothly with little blending required. The texture of the liner was smooth, velvety enough to glide across the lips without tugging uncomfortably. It adhered well for over six hour wear, as it was still mostly intact after that point, and was non-drying. I think it would work best with Amuse Bouche shades: GTA (darker), Cayenne (darker), Persimmon (slightly darker, warmer) see comparison swatches.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Ablaze (LE, $17.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Maybelline Craving Coral (P, $7.99) is darker (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Bang (P, $20.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Bootie (P, $6.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty Blood Orange (DC, $24.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Furious (P, $32.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Entertain Me (LE, $17.50) is warmer (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.
Ingredients
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil**, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride*, Cera Alba (Beeswax) **, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax*, Glyceryl Ricinoleate*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter**, Nylon 11 *, Myristyl Myristate*, Cetyl Alcohol*, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax**, Mica*, Tocopherol*, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil*. +/- May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)*, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499)*, Carmine (Ci 75470)*, Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985), Red 40 Lake (Ci 16035), Red 6 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 27 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360), Red 33 Lake (Ci 17200), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742)*. *Natural **Organic
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
#072
PPermanent. $18.00.
#056
Bite Beauty #056 The Lip Pencil ($18.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a medium black with subtle,w arm undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation that applied fairly evenly to the lips for all-over color. It was easiest to maneuver it along the edges of the lips as a lip liner, but the lack of opaque coverage meant that the edges always looked a little lighter than one might want for a black lip liner. The consistency was smooth, lightly creamy, but it dried down and adhered well without being clingy or uncomfortable. The color lasted for six and a half hours on me and was non-drying. I think it would work best with Amuse Bouche shades: Whiskey (lighter, brown), Black Truffle (purple, cooler) see comparison swatches.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- KVD Beauty Slayer (DC, $21.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Witches (P, $20.00) is less glossy (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever C604 (DC, $22.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia Midnight (P, $20.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Skully (P, $18.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar).
- Anastasia Primary #2 (Vol. 1) (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC In the Spirit (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- NYX Chambord (P, $6.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar).
- Tarte Naughty (P, $20.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Blacquer (000) (LE, $30.00) is darker, cooler (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.
Ingredients
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil**, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride*, Cera Alba (Beeswax) **, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax*, Glyceryl Ricinoleate*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter**, Nylon 11 *, Myristyl Myristate*, Cetyl Alcohol*, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax**, Mica*, Tocopherol*, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil*. +/- May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)*, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499)*, Carmine (Ci 75470)*, Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985), Red 40 Lake (Ci 16035), Red 6 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 27 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360), Red 33 Lake (Ci 17200), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742)*. *Natural **Organic
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
What a beautiful, bright color! Bold lip color is still new for me, and I’m still experimenting with what looks good on me…I don’t know if this would, but I’m curious to try sometime! Too bad there isn’t really a way to test a lip pencil.
You could try one of their similarly-colored lipsticks to see!
I like the Black one! Glad these are all scoring so well so far
It’s great to see a permanent black lip liner that goes on fairly well!
#070 would be the perfect coral lip liner for so many of my coral lipsticks! Strangely, I have yet to find a good, solid coral in Nyx’s Slim Lip Liner range? With those and MAC lip liners being my favorite liners due to their staying power and more solid formula.
Really! No solid coral in NYX’s range? That seems impossible, lol!
These are all beautiful but in particular I like 072.
Happy to hear it 🙂
I love your overall look for the black lip pencil. It’s such a good look, Christine!
Thank you, Shannon!
I absolutely love all of the lip pencils you’ve swatched. I am seriously thinking about getting all of those! lol
I love how even and smooth they look. Definitely worth every penny!
They’re some of the easiest lip liners I’ve tried for all-over color!
Christine, did you like these better then the Kat Von d ones then?
Yes, definitely. I did not like the Kat Von D ones, so…
Lovin’ em all.
There are some great ones!
Loving both of the coral pencils they’d go perfectly with my lipsticks. I have nice coral lip pencils from MUFE and Estee Lauder already, but tempting lol.
I kind of want #070 as well. :3