Bite Beauty Retsina, Shiraz, Zin Luminous Creme Lipsticks Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Bite Beauty Retsina Luminous Creme Lipstick
Bite Beauty Retsina Luminous Creme Lipstick ($24.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a “natural pink.” It’s a light, pink-tinged beige with neutral-to-cool undertones and a soft shine. It had good color coverage that was mostly opaque–there is a smidgen of the lip color coming through to my eye. The consistency was creamy with some weight to it, but it wasn’t heavy or uncomfortable. The texture seemed to help this go on smoothly (as it doesn’t have too much slip) and not settle into lines. It lasted for four and a half hours on me. MAC Japanese Maple (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Luxe Natural (P, $25.00) is warmer (95% similar). Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Structure (DC, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Woodrose (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Uber Beige (P, $24.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). NYX Mirage (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Bi-ceptual (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). MAC Crème d'Nude (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC MCizzle (LE, $20.00) is cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay Safe Word (DC, $18.00) is darker (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Bite Beauty Shiraz Luminous Creme Lipstick ($24.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a “soft plum.” It’s a muted, medium-dark rosy mauve with neutral-to-warm undertones and a natural finish. It had rich color payoff with a creamy, light-to-medium-weight consistency that applied well and gave lips a smoother, plumper look. The formula was hydrating over the four and a half hours this shade lasted. Estee Lauder Rose Tea (P, $32.00) is warmer (90% similar). Estee Lauder Pinkberry (P, $32.00) is lighter (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Slow Burn (P, $28.00) is brighter (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Bahama Brown (DC, $37.00) is warmer (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Desert Rose (DC, $37.00) is cooler (90% similar). Makeup Geek Shy (P, $15.00) is cooler (90% similar). Chanel Caractere (DC, $34.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Urban Decay Rush (DC, $18.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). Smashbox On Set (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, more muted, cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Tampered (DC, $18.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Revlon Pink Truffle (DC, $7.49) is less pigmented, warmer, glossier (90% similar). Givenchy Rose Plumetis (207) (LE, $36.00) is lighter (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Collin (P, $36.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Fenty Beauty Uncuffed (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, warmer, less glossy (90% similar). Dior Ultra Tough (600) (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Sephora Reckless (31) (P, $13.00) is darker, cooler, glossier (85% similar). Bite Beauty Chutney (DC, $24.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). L'Oreal Varnished Rosewood (P, $9.99) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). Maybelline Pink for Me (P, $7.49) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Shiseido Sweet Desire (RD714) (DC, $28.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Bite Beauty Zin Luminous Creme Lipstick ($24.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a “muted berry.” It’s a medium, pinky plum with warm undertones and a very, very fine shimmer. It had semi-opaque color payoff, and it had a much thinner consistency compared to other Luminous Creme lipsticks I’ve tried. It had more slip and had a more translucent look applied. The color went on evenly, and it was comfortable to wear, but it was surprisingly thin. On me, the color lasted for four hours and was hydrating. Marc Jacobs Beauty Shush, Blush (P, $28.00) is warmer (90% similar). Bite Beauty Cortado (DC, $24.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). Hourglass Inventor (P, $32.00) is warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Aphrodite (P, $55.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Escape (P, $21.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar). Bite Beauty Rhubarb (DC, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Island Life (P, $21.00) is more pigmented, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Ce Soir (DC, $34.00) is lighter (90% similar). Estee Lauder Bois de Rose (P, $32.00) is warmer (90% similar). Estee Lauder Inspiring (P, $30.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Finally Free (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Night Mauve (P, $57.00) is brighter (90% similar). YSL Red in the Dark (76) (LE, $38.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Ines (LE, $36.00) is darker (85% similar). Laura Mercier Cozy (P, $24.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Gucci Beauty Louisa Red (506) (P, $42.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Bobbi Brown Soft Berry (DC, $37.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (85% similar). Burberry Dark Rosewood (P, $34.00) is more muted (85% similar). Pat McGrath Beautiful Creature (DC, $40.00) is darker, more pigmented (85% similar). Buxom Hooligan (DC, $21.00) is lighter, more pigmented, glossier (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Retsina
DCDiscontinued. $24.00.
Shiraz
DCDiscontinued. $24.00.
Zin
DCDiscontinued. $24.00.
Bite Beauty Retsina Luminous Creme Lipstick
Bite Beauty Retsina Luminous Creme Lipstick
Bite Beauty Retsina Luminous Creme Lipstick
Bite Beauty Retsina Luminous Creme Lipstick
Bite Beauty Retsina Luminous Creme Lipstick
Bite Beauty Retsina Luminous Creme Lipstick
Bite Beauty Shiraz Luminous Creme Lipstick
Bite Beauty Shiraz Luminous Creme Lipstick
Bite Beauty Shiraz Luminous Creme Lipstick
Bite Beauty Shiraz Luminous Creme Lipstick
Bite Beauty Shiraz Luminous Creme Lipstick
Bite Beauty Shiraz Luminous Creme Lipstick
Bite Beauty Zin Luminous Creme Lipstick
Bite Beauty Zin Luminous Creme Lipstick
Bite Beauty Zin Luminous Creme Lipstick
Bite Beauty Zin Luminous Creme Lipstick
Bite Beauty Zin Luminous Creme Lipstick
Bite Beauty Zin Luminous Creme Lipstick
Shiraz and Luminous are right up my alley. And I can almost feel the creaminess 🙂
Yay!
I like all three. I think Shiraz is a really good MLBB color for me, though anything mid toned with a mauve undertone works! I like that it’s pretty neutral in terms of undertone, very flexible.
Do you think you’ll try Shiraz?
Shiraz and Zin are right up my alley! Both look fab on you, very flattering shades! But if I were to get them, I’m thinking that I may already have dupes. Scary that I tend to go for this family of shades on a near serial basis…I guess they’re just THAT good.?
As for Retsina, gosh, that’s a shade I really wish I could pull off! But if MAC Blankety & Pure Zen, and Nars Audacious in Raquel require some real effort, then this? ?
Thanks, Nancy! Haha, there are shades I go for ALL the time as well. Anything kind of taupe-y gets my attention, and I don’t even like them on me most of the time, lol!
Oh Ditto on the Retsina, Nancy.. there are days where I think I look okay in NARS Raquel and then other days where I’m like Eeeeewwww.. but it doesn’t seem to stop me from liking shades in this range.
And yet we keep trying! Nudes and taupey shades both look so cool…I swear, I cannot seem to help being drawn to these types of shades, but then if I put one of them on without doing some serious makeup gymnastics here, they DO have the “eeewww!” factor! LoL!
Zin was the very first Bite lipstick I bough (well, after getting a sample of and then ordering the full size of VIB Rouge). I adore this shade.
Aww! So glad you have that one, too, Mariella!
Oh my goodness, I’m loving the looks of Shiraz! I love Revlon Pink Truffle, it’s a MLBB color for me, but sometimes I need a little more “oomph” and have been searching high and low, and Shiraz looks like the answer!
I think you may really like Shiraz then!!
Too bad Zin wasn’t more opaque; it looks really pretty in the bullet. I like Shiraz.
I hear you! I wish Zin had a similar texture to other Bite lipsticks.
Retsina is not my cup of tea (my lips are too pigmented to pull it off), but Shiraz and Zin are beautiful!
Two out of three is pretty good!
Zin is a pretty colour, but Retsina looks very average. It would make anyone looks pale and drawn.
Glad you liked one of them, Genevieve!
I love all three as I am a lipstick hoarder, lol. But, Shiraz..I think that will need to see it’s way to my collection asap.
lol! Hope you enjoy it, Nicole!
I really like Shiraz and Zin! The fact that these are hydrating is a HUGE plus! I’m glad they are permanent as I’m not planning to purchase any new lipsticks until next year.
It’s a nice formula! I haven’t had any real misses re: feel/comfort!
I’ve had both Zin and Shiraz for a while and love them both. Yes I can never have enough plums and berries! I know what works and stick to it:)
Nice!!
I really love the look of Retsina, reminds me of NARS Audacious Raquel that I wear allllll the time.
Oh, I can see the similarity!