Bite Beauty Best Bite Redux Matte Creme Lip Crayon Set Review, Photos, Swatches
Bite Beauty Best Bite Redux Matte Creme Lip Crayon Set
Bite Beauty Best Bite Redux ($25.00 for 0.12 oz.) includes four miniatue sized Matte Creme Lip Crayons. Three of the shades are from the permanent range, while one is new and exclusive to the set (Orchid). I’m a big fan of the Matte Creme Lip Crayon formula, as they are nicely pigmented, long-wearing, comfortable to wear, and apply well. I was a bit bummed to see Truffle in the kit, because it is one of the lesser shades in the permanent range due to its more slippery texture (doesn’t bode well for deep shades usually!), but if you tend to wear lip primer or lip liner, I would expect that to apply fine over one. However, the version of Truffle included in the set seemed just a bit less emollient, so it appied better than the permanent one I have, but it wasn’t as good as the other three.
Value
- Full-size: $24.00 for 0.05 oz. / $480.00/oz.
- Set size: $25.00 for 0.12 oz.
- Total Value: $57.60
Fraise is a bright, medium red with neutral-to-cool undertones and a satin finish. It had nearly opaque color coverage with a smooth, glide-on texture that was easy to apply and didn’t skip on the lips. The color wore well for over six hours and was lightly hydrating over time. MAC Red Rock (P, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Warren (P, $36.00) is darker (95% similar). Givenchy Heroic Red (321) (LE, $36.00) is glossier (95% similar). MAC Dynasty Red (LE, $19.00) is lighter, less glossy (95% similar). Hourglass Secretly (P, $34.00) is warmer (95% similar). NARS Don't Stop (P, $26.00) is less glossy (95% similar). MAC Tenor Voice (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Yoni Crush (LE, $19.00) is glossier (90% similar). MAC Stunner (LE, $19.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Bite Beauty Gazpacho (DC, $26.00) is darker, cooler, glossier (90% similar). Guerlain Rouge Parade (820) (DC, $58.00) is brighter, glossier (95% similar). Urban Decay 69 (DC, $22.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Cardinal (LE, $19.00) is darker, more muted, less pigmented (90% similar). Maybelline On Fire Red (DC, $7.99) is glossier (90% similar). MAC Opera (LE, $19.00) is more muted (90% similar). MAC Carmine Rouge (LE, $30.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Maybelline Siren in Scarlet (P, $7.99) is darker (90% similar). Burberry Military Red (P, $34.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). NARS Members Only (LE, $28.00) is darker (90% similar). NARS Total Domination (LE, $26.00) is warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Orchid is a bold, medium-dark purple magenta with subtle, warmer pink undertones and a cream finish. It had good color payoff, though it was not quite full coverage, that applied evenly but had more slip and felt a bit thicker compared to other shades. The color settled slightly into my lower lip lines, though I don’t think it was noticeable from a normal viewing distance as the color was so bright. It wore well for five hours on me and was lightly hydrating. Marc Jacobs Beauty Willful (248) (P, $30.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Viva Glam Ariana Grande 2 (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Urban Decay Exhibition (DC, $18.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Bittersweet (DC, $22.00) is warmer (95% similar). NARS Dominique (P, $34.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (80% similar). Tarte Surfer Girl (P, $22.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Prankster (P, $12.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). MAC Invite Intrigue (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Night Blooming (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). Bite Beauty #088 (P, $18.00) is lighter, more muted, less glossy (90% similar). Dose of Colors Love Potion (P, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Hi Suppose (P, $7.00) is warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Bittersweet (DC, $18.00) is darker (90% similar). KVD Beauty K-Dub (P, $20.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Urban Decay No Restraints (P, $25.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Fenty Beauty Purpsicle (LE, $20.00) is darker, glossier (85% similar). MAC Stylist's Tip (LE, $19.00) is darker (85% similar). Make Up For Ever Dashing Plum (214) (P, $23.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC Seductive Intent (LE, $19.00) is darker (85% similar). Bite Beauty Stir (DC, $24.00) is warmer, glossier (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Red Velvet is a medium-dark red with warmer undertones and a satin finish. It was nicely pigmented with smooth, even coverage that applied without tugging on the lips. The color lasted for over six hours and was lightly moisturizing while worn. ColourPop TGIF (LE, $7.00) is warmer (95% similar). Hourglass At Night (P, $34.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Deeply Adored (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Blood (LE, $7.00) is cooler (90% similar). Besame Red Velvet 1946 (PiP, $22.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Sephora After Hours (23) (P, $8.00) is cooler (90% similar). Chanel La Desiree (327) (LE, $45.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Frank-n-furter (LE, $19.00) is cooler, glossier (95% similar). Urban Decay Bad Blood (DC, $22.00) is warmer (95% similar). YSL Insurgent Red (202) (P, $39.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). NARS Just Push Play (P, $26.00) is less glossy (90% similar). MAC Reddy to Go (P, $20.00) is warmer, less glossy (90% similar). Milani I Am Motivated (P, $6.99) is darker, warmer (90% similar). NARS Rouge Indiscret (LE, $28.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Such Flare (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Mind Control (LE, $19.00) is glossier (90% similar). MAC Viva Glam I (P, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte Bae (P, $20.00) is lighter (90% similar). Lisa Eldridge Velvet Jazz (LE, $36.00) is darker (90% similar). Besame Cherry Red 1935 (PiP, $22.00) is darker (95% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Truffle is a blackened burgundy with subtle, cool undertones and a lightly glossy finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation, which applied fairly evenly (not as streaky as the permanent version), but some of the color pulled into lip lies, and it was difficult to get the color to adhere evenly on the center of the lips. The color lasted for five hours and left a stain behind. Make Up For Ever Eggplant (501) (P, $24.00) is warmer, glossier (95% similar). Revlon Royal Amethyst (P, $10.99) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Bite Beauty Elderberry (LE, $24.00) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Cherry (LE, $18.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Estee Lauder Brazen (P, $32.00) is lighter (90% similar). Revlon Black Cherry (P, $10.99) is glossier (90% similar). Bite Beauty Scarlet (DC, $24.00)(90% similar). Giorgio Armani Mahogany (601) (P, $38.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Tribalist (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Ursula (LE, $7.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Black Dahlia (10) (LE, $55.00) is less glossy (90% similar). MAC Sin (P, $19.00) is less glossy (90% similar). KVD Beauty Motorhead (DC, $21.00) is less glossy (85% similar). NARS Liv (P, $34.00) is more muted, cooler (90% similar). Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Black Metal Dahlia (DC, $18.00) is more shimmery (85% similar). Urban Decay Shame (DC, $22.00) is warmer (90% similar). Maybelline Espresso Exposed (955) (P, $7.49) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Bite Beauty Liquorice (DC, $26.00) is warmer, less glossy (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Blow (210) (P, $30.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Talk That Talk (LE, $19.00) is less glossy (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Best Bite Redux
LELimited Edition. $25.00.
Fraise
DCDiscontinued. $24.00.
Orchid
LELimited Edition. $24.00.
Red Velvet
DCDiscontinued. $24.00.
Truffle
DCDiscontinued. $24.00.
Bite Beauty Best Bite Redux Matte Crème Lip Crayon Set
Bite Beauty Best Bite Redux Matte Crème Lip Crayon Set
Bite Beauty Best Bite Redux Matte Crème Lip Crayon Set
Bite Beauty Best Bite Redux Matte Crème Lip Crayon Set
Bite Beauty Best Bite Redux Matte Crème Lip Crayon Set
Bite Beauty Best Bite Redux Matte Crème Lip Crayon Set
Bite Beauty Best Bite Redux Matte Crème Lip Crayon Set
Bite Beauty Fraise Matte Crème Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Fraise Matte Crème Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Fraise Matte Crème Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Fraise Matte Crème Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Fraise Matte Crème Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Fraise Matte Crème Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Orchid Matte Crème Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Orchid Matte Crème Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Orchid Matte Crème Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Orchid Matte Crème Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Orchid Matte Crème Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Orchid Matte Crème Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Red Velvet Matte Crème Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Red Velvet Matte Crème Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Red Velvet Matte Crème Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Red Velvet Matte Crème Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Red Velvet Matte Crème Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Red Velvet Matte Crème Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Truffle Matte Crème Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Truffle Matte Crème Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Truffle Matte Crème Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Truffle Matte Crème Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Truffle Matte Crème Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Truffle Matte Crème Lip Crayon
Great pigment!
Very true!
Def yes. I only wish there were some color coding in the cap or base.
Oooh, that’d be a good idea!
Even with Truffle’s issues, I’d say this is a pretty nice set!
It is!
My fave color here is Truffle!
Awesome! 🙂
All gorgeous! Love that Truffle looks much better in this version!
Only problem? 2 reds. And I literally chock full on reds!!! Plus, I do have UD Bittersweet, as well.
Aww, darn!
I got this set last year (different shades, of course) and wasn’t disappointed. I’m looking forward to getting this set, too.
Enjoy, Stephie! xo
Beautiful set. Orchid is to die for. I must resist!
You can do it!
Orchid is so beautiful but I Do not want to buy the whole Set just because of one and it is only a Mini.
Hopefully one of the dupes might work or Bite will make it permanent someday!
I am a sucker for these sets every year! I really need to organize my stash this weekend though, because I cannot for the life of me remember whether or not I already have Fraise. I’ll probably end up buying anyway and passing any duplicates along to a friend!
Good idea to gift away the dupes 🙂
I’m confused, my fraise shade, not from the set, the permanent range one is much more muted and pinkier… Do you have that one to compare, Christine?
Hi Camila,
Mine is the same as the one that I have from the permanent range!
I like that a couple of these shades are somewhat moisturizing and seem to last awhile on the lips! They look great on you. Truffle and Red Velvet are probably my favorite for fall and the holidays 🙂
The formula is very comfortable to wear!
ugh this would be awesome if we could get it at close to the same price but unfortunately australian sephora is selling it for $62aud (approx $49usd, so almost double the price) which sucks 🙁
Boo! 🙁
Very pretty! But I don’t need two more reds, and Orchid is not a color I would wear, so I’ll pass.
Easy skip! But this is why they need more kits, LOL!