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Bite Beauty Pastille, Red Velvet, Rosehip Matte Creme Lip Crayon Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Bite Beauty Matte Creme Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Pastille Matte Creme Lip Crayon ($24.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark rosy mauve with neutral undertones and a semi-matte finish. It was one of the more matte shades in the six for spring shades. It had mostly opaque color payoff with a lightly velvety consistency that applied evenly and didn’t tug on the lips during application. The color wore well for four and a half hours and was neither drying nor hydrating. Maybelline Almond Rose (P, $7.99) is warmer (95% similar). Tarte Fomo (P, $20.00) is cooler, less glossy (95% similar). MAC Brave (P, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). Bite Beauty Macaroon (P, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). NARS Anna (P, $34.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). NYX Whipped Caviar (P, $6.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar). Pat McGrath Soft Core (P, $38.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC You Wouldn't Get It (P, $19.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). KVD Beauty Lovecraft (P, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). NYX Natural (P, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar). Milani I Am Fabulous (P, $6.99) is less shimmery, darker, brighter (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Pussycat (04) (P, $55.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Fresh Cut (DC, $6.50) is less glossy (90% similar). NARS Sex Machine (P, $27.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Contempo (DC, $7.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Maybelline Lust for Blush (P, $7.99) is lighter (85% similar). Bobbi Brown Lilac (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay Hideaway (DC, $18.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Anastasia Buff (P, $18.00) is warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Afterglow (LE, $10.00) is cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Bite Beauty Red Velvet Matte Creme Lip Crayon ($24.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a deepened red with neutral-to-cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. It was nearly opaque applied, but you can see a hint of lip freckle peaking through. The texture was creamy and smooth, and it applied with ease. This shade lasted for over six hours and left a stain behind. The formula was slightly hydrating overall. MAC Deeply Adored (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop TGIF (LE, $7.00) is warmer (95% similar). Hourglass At Night (P, $34.00) is lighter (95% 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). ColourPop Blood (LE, $7.00) is cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Bad Blood (DC, $22.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Frank-n-furter (LE, $19.00) is cooler, glossier (95% 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). YSL Insurgent Red (202) (P, $39.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Red Carpet Red (P, $37.00) is cooler (95% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Bite Beauty Rosehip Matte Creme Lip Crayon ($24.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a bright, medium red with warm undertones and a satin finish. It was nicely pigmented with a really velvety, smooth consistency that glided across the lips easily and yielded even coverage. This shade stayed on well for six hours and was lightly hydrating. Maybelline Siren in Scarlet (P, $7.99) is darker (95% similar). Urban Decay 714 (DC, $18.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar). KVD Beauty Gold Blooded (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Nikita (Left) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Kismet (P, $7.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Too Faced Rebel Heart (P, $22.00) is darker (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury 1975 Red (LE, $37.00) is lighter, warmer, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Starlett Scarlet (LE, $18.00) is more muted, warmer (90% similar). Smashbox Get Fired (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, glossier (90% similar). MAC My Inner Femme (LE, $19.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). NARS Annabella (P, $34.00) is brighter, warmer, glossier (90% similar). MAC Dynasty Red (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Antonio (LE, $36.00) is more muted, less pigmented (90% similar). MAC Leading Lady Red (LE, $18.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Best Revenge (P, $55.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). NARS Carmen (P, $34.00) is brighter, glossier (90% similar). Shiseido Firecracker (219) (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Vermillion Vee (LE, $19.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). MAC Von Teese (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Burberry Regiment Red (37) (P, $34.00) is glossier (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Bite Beauty Matte Creme Lip Crayon ($24.00 for 0.05 oz.) is supposed to be “long-wearing,” hydrating, and pigmented. It’s one of my favorite formulas for really pigmented, long-wearing, comfortable color that is more matte, though I wouldn’t describe them as a true or flat matte. There is a slight shine to them that wears down within an hour or so of wear (as you’d expect for most semi-matte to satin finish lipsticks). They come in a twist-up, large pencil format that makes it fairly easy to get precise edges and even coverage. For spring, they’ve brought back one previously limited edition shade (Blood Orange) and created five new shades to join the permanent range. The formula has a slightly herbal, lemony scent but no discernible taste to me.

Pastille

DCDiscontinued. $24.00.
A-
A-
9
Product
9
Pigmentation
9
Texture
9
Longevity
5
Application
91%
Total

Red Velvet

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A
A
9.3
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
10
Longevity
5
Application
96%
Total

Rosehip

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A
A
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
10
Longevity
5
Application
98%
Total

Bite Beauty Pastille Matte Creme Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Pastille Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Pastille Matte Creme Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Pastille Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Pastille Matte Creme Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Pastille Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Pastille Matte Creme Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Pastille Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Pastille Matte Creme Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Pastille Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Pastille Matte Creme Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Pastille Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Red Velvet Matte Creme Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Red Velvet Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Red Velvet Matte Creme Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Red Velvet Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Red Velvet Matte Creme Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Red Velvet Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Red Velvet Matte Creme Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Red Velvet Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Red Velvet Matte Creme Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Red Velvet Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Red Velvet Matte Creme Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Red Velvet Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Rosehip Matte Creme Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Rosehip Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Rosehip Matte Creme Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Rosehip Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Rosehip Matte Creme Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Rosehip Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Rosehip Matte Creme Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Rosehip Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Rosehip Matte Creme Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Rosehip Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Rosehip Matte Creme Lip Crayon
Bite Beauty Rosehip Matte Creme Lip Crayon

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Nicole Avatar

Pastille will be mine. I swear all this week,my eyes have been drawn to that lippie every time you have had it on! It’s on my list to use with my 10% code . I think Rosehip needs added too. Red Velvet is gorgeous as well. OMG. I have a lipstick problem.

Katherine T. Avatar

Oh great. I usually have a hard time pulling off mauvey pinks, so my collection sorely lacking this color, but Pastille looks perfect. But it’s $24 for only .05 oz, whereas the other BITE lipsticks are the same price for .09 oz (for high pigment lip pencils) and .15 oz (for lipsticks). Why, oh why ?? I’m hoping it’s because this has 2-3x the pigment, so I can use less, right? Gee, I might actually finish one of these. Well, I’m doing a swatch-a-thon tomorrow at the local stores, so if it swatches well against my skintone, I will grab

Nancy T Avatar

All three are really gorgeous, wearable shades! Now, though, comes my internal debate: Pastille vs Anna. Good grief, but they are so incredibly similar to one another! Except that Pastille appears more matte? This won’t be an easy choice at all, but I also would not buy both because, yeah, they’re just much too similar to justify that.

Cat Avatar

Like Nicole, I keep looking at Pastille. I just don’t know how it would translate on me. My lips, naturally, are a pinky-mauve… so this could be a MLBB or merely “somethings a bit off”. LOL I’m torn.

Susana Avatar

I fell in love with the Bite Beauty crayons a while ago, when I got the Rewind Set. Now I want all of them! Especially Pastille, that one looks like a fantastic option for everyday wear.

Helene Avatar

Bite<3
I love Pastille. I guess I have to go and try Anna to see how I'll look in this type of colour. I think I have tried this kind of shade in the past and not liked it, but Pastille loooks so GOOD!
I also really like the reds, I do have dupes for Red Velvet, but not for Rosehip and it's so juice-y and lovely! I'll have to check dupes for it, I know I've been holding Annabella, but I think I'll try 714 as UD is less expensive.
Have I ever told you how much I love the lists of dupes?

Emory Avatar

I actually just tried Pastille at Sephora yesterday. I really liked the formula, but the color looked way different on me from how it does on you. I’m an NW20 and Pastille looked darker and more purple (with cool/blue undertones) on me. I wasn’t in love with it enough to justify buying it right now, though I’d definitely like to get one of the crayons in the future.

Christine Avatar

The twist-up type of products like this usually contain about this amount (it is consistent with other brands with this type of packaging), but if you want “max value” then avoid this type of packaging, always, for any and all brands. Similarly, avoid jumbo lip pencils.

Cathy Avatar

I love the color of Nars Dragon Girl, but would like a paraben-free, more natural lipstick brand and have heard good things about Bite Beauty. Is Red Velvet or Rosehip closer to Dragon Girl?

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