Bite Beauty Matte Creme Lip Crayon ($24.00 for 0.05 oz.) is supposed to be a “moisture-rich, matte-finish lipstick with a delicious citrus scent.” All three shades featured in this review are richly pigmented with a texture that’s moderately creamy but lightweight. They were really comfortable to wear, even though they have more of a matte finish; they don’t feel clingy, and I experienced light to moderate hydration across these shades. The matte finish combined with the pigmentation makes it a long-wearing formula, too. I didn’t have issues with feathering or bleeding, though I’m not prone to either of these. They have a lemony-herbal-y scent to me, which may or may not be appealing to you. The only downside is that the pencil is only 0.05 oz., which is half the size of the average-sized lipstick. I’ll be reviewing the other three shades in the range soon, so stay tuned!

Bite Beauty Blood Orange Matte Creme Lip Crayon is described as an “electric citrus red.” It’s a slightly muted, medium, orange-red with a matte finish. The color coverage was rich, fully opaque, and applied flawlessly–even, smooth color. This shade wore well for six hours and was lightly hydrating during that time. MAC Mangrove (LE, $22.00) is very similar. MAC Dangerous (P, $16.00) is darker. MAC Scarlet Ibis (LE, $16.00) is darker. Hourglass Muse (P, $28.00) is slightly pinker. See comparison swatches / view dupes.

Bite Beauty Clementine Matte Creme Lip Crayon is described as a “citrus orange.” It’s a brightened, medium orange-red with warm undertones and a satin-matte finish. It had full color coverage, which applied evenly and smoothly. The consistency was creamy, lightweight, and didn’t feel clingy. This shade wore well for six hours and was lightly hydrating. Illamasqua Soaked (P, $26.00) is lighter. Dior Trafalgar (844) (P, $34.00) is redder. MAC Tomango (LE, $16.00) is slightly darker. MAC Neon Orange (LE, $16.00) is similar. MAC Morange (P, $16.00) is similar. Buxom Rogue (P, $21.00) is glossier, redder. Inglot #103 Lipstick Cream (P, $12.00) is similar. See comparison swatches / view dupes.

Bite Beauty Kumquat Orange Matte Creme Lip Crayon is described as a “pink grapefruit.” It’s a light-medium pink with subtle, cool undertones and a satin-matte finish. It applied with rich, opaque color, which went on smoothly and evenly. This shade wore well for five hours, and it was moderately moisturizing. MAC Happy-Go-Lucky (LE, $16.00) is darker. Illamasqua Luster (P, $26.00) is cooler-toned. Chanel La Diva (44) (P, $34.00) is darker. MAC Silly (LE, $16.00) is warmer. See comparison swatches / view dupes.

Bite Beauty Blood Orange Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Blood Orange Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Blood Orange Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Blood Orange Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Blood Orange Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Blood Orange Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Blood Orange Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Blood Orange Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Blood Orange Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Clementine Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Clementine Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Clementine Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Clementine Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Clementine Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Clementine Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Clementine Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Kumquat Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Kumquat Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Kumquat Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Kumquat Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Kumquat Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Kumquat Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Kumquat Matte Creme Lip Crayon