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). NARS Anna (P, $34.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). Bite Beauty Macaroon (P, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (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). 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). KVD Beauty Lovecraft (P, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). NYX Natural (P, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar). NARS Sex Machine (P, $27.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Contempo (DC, $7.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Fresh Cut (DC, $6.50) is less glossy (90% 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). Maybelline Lust for Blush (P, $7.99) is lighter (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. 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). 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). Besame Red Velvet 1946 (PiP, $22.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Frank-n-furter (LE, $19.00) is cooler, glossier (95% similar). Urban Decay Bad Blood (DC, $22.00) is warmer (95% 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). MAC Reddy to Go (P, $20.00) is warmer, less glossy (90% similar). NARS Just Push Play (P, $26.00) is less glossy (90% similar). Milani I Am Motivated (P, $6.99) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Such Flare (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). NARS Rouge Indiscret (LE, $28.00) is lighter, less glossy (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). 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). Tom Ford Beauty Nikita (Left) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar). KVD Beauty Gold Blooded (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Urban Decay 714 (DC, $18.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Kismet (P, $7.00) is less glossy (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 Von Teese (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Vermillion Vee (LE, $19.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Burberry Regiment Red (37) (P, $34.00) is glossier (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Warren (P, $36.00) is darker (90% similar). Givenchy Rouge Fetiche (325) (P, $36.00) is glossier (90% similar). Urban Decay 714 (LE, $18.00) is darker, more muted, less glossy (90% similar). NARS Do Not Disturb (LE, $28.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (90% similar). Bite Beauty Candied Maple (LE, $24.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). YSL Scout's Red (124) (LE, $38.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% 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). MAC My Inner Femme (LE, $19.00) is darker, more muted (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.

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 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