Bite Beauty Cayenne Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a “bright red.” It’s a bold, bright warm red with strong, orange undertones and a satiny sheen. It was one of the “glossier” shades in the range–definitely a satin and not semi-matte. The consistency was a little thicker with more slip and was more hydrating over the seven and a half hours the color went on for. It was richly pigmented and really smooth on the lips. Pat McGrath Obsessed (LE, $38.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). MAC Habanero (DC, $21.00) is glossier (95% similar). Chanel Vibrante (182) (P, $45.00) is lighter (95% similar). Bobbi Brown Flame (DC, $37.00) is darker, more muted (95% similar). Maybelline Orange Danger (DC, $7.49) is less glossy (95% similar). Pat McGrath Elson 2 (P, $38.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Dior Forever Feminine (647) (P, $45.00) is lighter (95% similar). NYX Indie Flick (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar). Chanel Ardente (48) (P, $45.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Bite Beauty Candied Maple (LE, $24.00) is darker (95% similar). NYX Pure Red (P, $6.00) is more muted (95% similar). Estee Lauder Chilean Sunset (LE, $45.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Estee Lauder Uninhibited (P, $32.00) is glossier (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Cristiano (P, $36.00) is lighter, less glossy (95% similar). MAC Lady Danger (P, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop First Class (LE, $6.50) is lighter, brighter, less glossy (95% similar). NARS Annabella (P, $34.00) is darker, glossier (95% similar). Urban Decay Temper (DC, $18.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). MAC Augmented Reality (LE, $19.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury 1975 Red (LE, $37.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Bite Beauty Gazpacho Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a “true blue-red.” It’s a bright, medium red with cool, blue undertones and a satin sheen. It had nearly opaque color payoff with a smooth, lightly creamy texture that applied with even color and didn’t tug on the lips. This shade was still going strong after seven hours of wear and was hydrating overall. Urban Decay Doubt (DC, $18.00) is lighter (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Goddess (202) (PiP, $30.00) is darker (95% similar). Estee Lauder Noirish (P, $32.00) is lighter (95% similar). KVD Beauty Santa Sangre (LE, $19.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Hourglass Secretly (P, $34.00) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop My Ways (LE, $10.00) is lighter (95% similar). Dior Ultra Dior (999) (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar). Besame Besame Red 1920 (P, $22.00) is brighter (95% similar). Fenty Beauty Hot Blooded (LE, $20.00) is darker (90% similar). NARS Deadly Catch (LE, $26.00) is brighter, glossier (95% similar). MAC Leading Lady Red (LE, $18.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Bite Beauty Fraise (DC, $24.00) is lighter, warmer, less glossy (90% similar). YSL Le Rouge (1) (PiP, $38.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Revlon Fire & Ice (P, $8.49) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Dylan (P, $36.00) is more muted (90% similar). Sephora Popsicle Lips (28) (P, $8.00) is glossier (90% similar). NARS Inappropriate Red (P, $26.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Stellar Beauty Super Sonic 04 (P, $22.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Bite Beauty Gemini (Right) (LE, $26.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC MACSmash (P, $26.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Bite Beauty Sour Cherry Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a “maraschino red.” It’s a slightly muted, medium-dark ruby red with cool, blue undertones and a satin finish. The color payoff was great with nearly opaque coverage. The texture was lightly creamy with enough slip that it was easy to apply with and yielded smooth, even color. It wore well for seven hours and left a light stain behind, while the formula had light hydration over time. Tarte Swamp Family (LE, $20.00) is less glossy (95% similar). MAC Carmine Rouge (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). Chanel No. 03 (LE, $45.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Como La Flor (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). Makeup Geek Elegant (P, $15.00) is brighter (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Stiletto (P, $60.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop London Fog (P, $7.00) is lighter (95% similar). Tarte Firework (P, $22.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). NARS Luxembourg (PiP, $25.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar). MAC So Good For You (LE, $19.00) is more muted, less glossy (95% similar). Bite Beauty #012 (LE, $36.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (95% similar). Bite Beauty #078 (P, $18.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Mulling Spices (DC, $21.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). MAC Frenesi (LE, $19.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Lost Cherry (LE, $57.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Smashbox Unzipped (P, $21.00) is darker (90% similar). Tarte Miami Vice (P, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Hi Striker (P, $7.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Screen Siren (P, $34.00) is warmer (90% similar). Maybelline Wicked (P, $12.99) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Formula Overview

Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is supposed to have “bold, creamy color” with “extreme moisture, soft texture, and creamy wear.” The majority of the range is very pigmented–typically opaque with one pass–with a few shades being semi-opaque but usually buildable. All 34 shades are shimmer-free and vary being a soft satin finish to a natural finish (light shine but not glossy). The consistency is very lightly creamy to lightly creamyu with some shades requiring light-medium pressure and can pull the lip a bit when gliding it across the lips, though the color doesn’t appear ragged and the bullet itself doesn’t feel stiff (while other shades applied without tugging, so check individual shade reviews!) The majority of the shades I’ve tested have been lightly hydrating to non-drying and fairly comfortable to wear for the long-haul. They wear longer than average, from four to eight hours, depending on the intensity and propensity of the shade to stain.

In comparison to the Luminous Creme formula: The level of color payoff and lemony scent are the two things that are similar, but they feel quite different on. If you have drier lips and need the intense hydration that the Luminous Creme formula offered, I don’t know if you’re going to like these. The Luminous Creme formula had a thicker consistency with a very creamy texture that glided on and never tugged at all, and the thicker consistency paired with the glossier finish was more forgiving on lips as it didn’t emphasize lines, natural texture, dryness, or flaking. Some had issues with the Luminous Creme formula bleeding/feathering and shorter-wear due to the amount of slip (high), and the Amuse Bouche formula has much, much less slip, so the wear is longer. I didn’t typically experience bleeding/feathering with the Luminous Creme formula, and that is also true with Amuse Bouche, but I would expect less with this more satin-finish formula for most (but not all). The scent seemed slightly stronger in the Amuse Bouche range, but it wasn’t noticeable after I was done applying the color.

Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Bite Beauty Cayenne Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Bite Beauty Cayenne Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Bite Beauty Cayenne Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Bite Beauty Cayenne Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Bite Beauty Cayenne Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Bite Beauty Cayenne Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Bite Beauty Gazpacho Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Bite Beauty Gazpacho Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Bite Beauty Gazpacho Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Bite Beauty Gazpacho Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Bite Beauty Gazpacho Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Bite Beauty Gazpacho Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Bite Beauty Sour Cherry Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Bite Beauty Sour Cherry Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Bite Beauty Sour Cherry Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Bite Beauty Sour Cherry Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Bite Beauty Sour Cherry Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Bite Beauty Sour Cherry Amuse Bouche Lipstick