Bite Beauty Bronze/Pepper Amuse Bouche Lipstick Duo ($14.00 for 0.10 oz.) features the most dramatic layered result of the duos, as the coppery top coat really changes the color of the rosy plum lipstick quite a bit. If you like more metallic, pigmented color, you may also find that this duo is better suited for wearing the metallic shade alone, as it did over a lot more coverage.

Each of the Amuse Bouche Lipstick Duos includes one shimmery shade and one cream shade. The cream shade is part of the permanent range of Amuse Bouche lipsticks. Per the brand’s description, the shimmery shade is supposed to be a “foiled top coat,” though you can wear either shade on its own. I love that Bite has really affordable options during the holidays; I think these are a great way to try the brand’s Amuse Bouche formula, but they’re fitting with the holiday season in a fun, practical way. I had no issues with stability of the smaller-sized lipsticks when applying directly from the tube either, which can be an issue with minis.

Value

• Amuse Bouche Lipstick: $26.00 for 0.15 oz. or $173.33/oz.
• Total Value: $17.33

Bronze is a medium-dark copper with warm, brown undertones and a fine, metallic sheen. The texture was smoother than I thought it would be, given the shimmer content, but it was lightly emollient, glided on easily, and spread the shimmer across the lips evenly. This was also a much, much more pigmented shade on the lips compared to the other top coats in the holiday duos, as it was semi-opaque. Layering with this shade was still possible, but it had a stronger effect than the others, where it noticeably altered the color, undertone, and finish of the underlying lip color (in the case of Pepper). It lasted for four and a half hours on its own, was lightly hydrating, and did not have any issues with shimmer migrating over time. Smashbox XO, Vlada (LE, $24.00) is cooler (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Sunfrost (LE, )(90% similar). Anastasia Chrome Peach (LE, $18.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Estee Lauder Tiger Eye (P, $32.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Bronze Shimmer (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). NARS Hardcore (LE, $26.00) is lighter (85% similar). NARS Hot Voodoo (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Glam (LE, $6.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Sephora Bronze Icon (59) (P, $14.00) is darker (85% similar). NARS Miramar (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Scorched (LE, $18.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Henry (DC, $36.00) is less shimmery (85% similar). Sephora Festival Lights (51) (P, $8.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). Guerlain #93 (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, darker, brighter (85% similar). YSL Or Cuivre (340) (LE, $38.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Milk Makeup Angel (P, $24.00) is darker (85% similar). Sugarpill Pumpkin Spice (LE, $18.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar). MAC Sheer Seduction (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (80% similar). Smashbox Haterade (P, $24.00) is darker, brighter, glossier (80% similar). KVD Beauty Gothica (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, brighter, warmer (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Pepper is a muted, medium-dark rosy plum with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had rich color payoff that applied evenly with smooth, opaque coverage that was comfortable to wear. The consistency was thin but creamy enough not to tug on the lips when worn. It wore well for five hours on me and was lightly moisturizing. Chanel Libre (62) (P, $45.00) is lighter (95% similar). Pat McGrath Realness (DC, $40.00) is lighter (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Slow Burn (P, $28.00) is lighter (95% similar). Estee Lauder Rose Tea (P, $32.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Thicc (P, $18.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M103 (DC, $22.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Pat McGrath Omi (P, $38.00) is glossier (95% similar). NYX Euro Trash (P, $6.00) is lighter, glossier (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Indian Rose (P, $57.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Bite Beauty Pepper (DC, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Coloured Raine Cameo (P, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar). Lancome Vintage Ruby (306) (P, $32.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Pat McGrath Venus in Furs (P, $38.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Laissez-Faire (P, $24.00) is cooler, glossier (90% similar). Sephora Big Hit (03) (P, $15.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Cocktail Kiss (LE, $19.00) is cooler, glossier (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Bahama Brown (DC, $37.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Cosmo (P, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar). Giorgio Armani Blush (500) (P, $38.00) is glossier (85% similar). Make Up For Ever #4 (DC, $19.00) is darker, brighter, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Bite Beauty Bronze/Pepper Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Bite Beauty Bronze/Pepper Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Bite Beauty Bronze/Pepper Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Bite Beauty Bronze Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Bite Beauty Bronze Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Bite Beauty Bronze Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Bite Beauty Bronze Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Bite Beauty Bronze Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Bite Beauty Pepper Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Bite Beauty Pepper Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Bite Beauty Pepper Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Bite Beauty Pepper Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Bite Beauty Pepper Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Bite Beauty Bronze/Pepper Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Bite Beauty Bronze/Pepper Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Bite Beauty Bronze/Pepper Amuse Bouche Lipstick