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Bite Beauty Rewind Matte Creme Lip Crayon Set Review, Photos, Swatches

Bite Beauty Rewind Lip Crayon Set
Bite Beauty Rewind Lip Crayon Set

Bite Beauty Rewind Lip Crayon Set ($25.00 for 0.12 oz.) includes four travel-sized, twist-up lip colors housed in a red tin. I really liked Bite’s set last year, and I think this year’s is also good and works well as a stocking stuffer or more affordable gift to give. Full-sized pencils are 0.05 oz. each, and each of these is 0.031 oz., which makes the set worth $59.52. The Matte Creme Lip Crayon formula tends to be smooth and velvety in texture with good pigmentation, long- and comfortable wear. The formula has a lemony, slightly herbal, scent but no discernible taste.

Aubergine is described as an “eggplant.” It’s a medium-dark, berry-plum with hints of red and a cooler undertone paired with a satin finish. It had semi-opaque color payoff with a creamy, smooth consistency that was easy to apply and didn’t tug at the lip. The color wore well for six hours and was lightly hydrating over time. This shade is part of the permanent range. The version in the set was actually more pigmented and less glossy, which resulted in a more muted colro overall, though they are similar. Estee Lauder Insolent Plum (P, $32.00) is glossier (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Dangerous Beauty (P, $57.00) is warmer (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Exotica (P, $57.00) is warmer (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Seduce Me (128) (DC, $30.00) is lighter (95% similar). Bobbi Brown Grenadine (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar). MAC Claretcast (DC, $21.00) is cooler (95% similar). YSL Exquisite Plum (22) (P, $34.00) is lighter (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Boy Gorgeous (222) (P, $30.00) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Venom (DC, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). MAC Cote d'Amour (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar). Inglot #293 Lipstick Cream (P, $12.00) is darker (90% similar). Too Faced Berry Naughty (DC, $22.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Guerlain #78 (P, $36.00) is more shimmery, darker, glossier (90% similar). NARS Damage Control (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Giorgio Armani Drama Berry (510) (P, $38.00) is more shimmery, darker, glossier (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Purple Noon (LE, $52.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Guerlain #699 (P, $33.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Popsicle (P, $21.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). NARS No Shame (LE, $29.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop What If (P, $10.00) is more pigmented, less glossy (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Torte is described as a “brown-toned rose.” It’s a soft, medium-dark rosy pink with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had mostly opaque color coverage with a soft, smooth texture that applied evenly and was comfortable to wear over five hours. It was lightly hydrating. Estee Lauder Incensed (P, $32.00) is cooler (95% similar). KVD Beauty Double Dare (P, $19.00) is lighter, more muted (95% similar). Guerlain #31 (P, $33.00) is warmer (90% similar). Bite Beauty Rosewood (DC, $28.00) is lighter, less glossy (85% similar). Tarte Happy (P, $22.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Hourglass If Only (P, $34.00) is warmer (90% similar). Chanel Ce Soir (DC, $34.00) is warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Casablanca (P, $57.00) is more muted (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Cary (P, $36.00) is lighter (85% similar). Bobbi Brown Rose Blossom (DC, $37.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). MAC Lucky in Love (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). Maybelline Touch of Spice (P, $7.99) is lighter, less glossy (85% similar). ColourPop Still Crazy (P, $10.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Bobbi Brown Soft Berry (DC, $37.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). KVD Beauty OG Lolita (P, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Pink Chocolate (DC, $22.00) is warmer, glossier (90% similar). Bite Beauty Cortado (DC, $24.00) is lighter (85% similar). Bite Beauty Rhubarb (DC, $26.00) is lighter (85% similar). Bite Beauty Papaya (P, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Tarte Glaze (LE, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Cafe is described as a “peachy-brown nude.” It’s a light-medium, pinky-peach with warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation with a lightly creamy consistency that applied without dragging. The formula seemed less forgiving than the other three, and it made my lips look drier as the lines were more apparent. I had some noticeable color settle into lip lines after two and a half hours orf wear, though the color wore fairly well for four hours in total. NARS Rosecliff (DC, $28.00) is glossier (95% similar). Shiseido Desert Quartz (RD124) (DC, $28.00) is lighter (95% similar). Bite Beauty Sable (DC, $24.00) is warmer (90% similar). NARS Vanessa (P, $34.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Memento (DC, $17.00) is glossier (95% similar). Bite Beauty Café (DC, $24.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Addison (P, $36.00) is lighter (90% similar). Estee Lauder Desirable (P, $32.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Boca (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). NARS Anita (P, $34.00) is lighter, less glossy (80% similar). Anastasia #1 (Vol. 1) (PiP, ) is darker, warmer, less glossy (90% similar). NARS Julie (P, $34.00) is warmer, glossier (90% similar). Too Faced Pout About It (P, $22.00) is darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Austin (P, $36.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Estee Lauder Mischievous Rose (P, $30.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Spanish Pink (P, $57.00) is darker (90% similar). Givenchy Nude Guipure (106) (P, $36.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Naked Dream (LE, $19.00) is lighter (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Pink Dusk (P, $57.00) is cooler (85% similar). NARS Montego Bay (P, $28.00) is darker (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Coulis is described as a “raspberry red.” It’s a medium-dark, neutral-to-cool toned red with a satin finish. It had semi-opaque coverage–there was a little bit of my lip freckle still coming through–but the coverage was even. This shade lasted for six hours and left behind a stain, and it was neither drying nor hydrating. NARS Majella (P, $25.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Mind Control (LE, $19.00) is darker, brighter (95% similar). Hourglass Innovator (P, $32.00) is glossier (95% similar). ColourPop Blood (LE, $7.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Besame American Beauty 1945 (P, $22.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Snow White (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Estee Lauder Decisive Poppy (P, $32.00) is less glossy (90% similar). MAC Just a Bite (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). YSL Le Rouge (1) (PiP, $38.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). Bite Beauty Tannin (DC, $24.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). MAC Yoni Crush (LE, $19.00) is brighter, glossier (90% similar). MAC Brave Red (LE, $30.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Tony (P, $36.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). MAC Stunner (LE, $19.00) is less glossy (90% similar). Burberry Military Red (P, $34.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar). Chanel No. 8 (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Make Up For Ever Raspberry Red (401) (P, $24.00) is glossier (85% similar). Chanel Rouge Rebelle (172) (P, $45.00) is lighter, glossier (85% similar). NARS Deadly Catch (LE, $26.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). ColourPop Jingle (LE, $7.00) is lighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Rewind

LELimited Edition. $25.00.
A-
A-
9
Product
9
Pigmentation
9
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total

Aubergine

DCDiscontinued. $24.00.
A-
A-
9
Product
8.5
Pigmentation
9
Texture
10
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total

Torte

LELimited Edition. $24.00.
A-
A-
9
Product
9
Pigmentation
9
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total

Café

LELimited Edition. $24.00.
B+
B+
8.5
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
87%
Total

Coulis

LELimited Edition. $24.00.
A-
A-
8.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
9
Texture
10
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total

Bite Beauty Rewind Lip Crayon Set
Bite Beauty Rewind Lip Crayon Set

Bite Beauty Rewind Lip Crayon Set
Bite Beauty Rewind Lip Crayon Set

Bite Beauty Rewind Lip Crayon Set
Bite Beauty Rewind Lip Crayon Set

Bite Beauty Rewind Lip Crayon Set
Bite Beauty Rewind Lip Crayon Set

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Makeup Look
On face:
  • Guerlain Parure Gold
  • Urban Decay Naked Loose Setting Powder
  • Chanel Golden Sun Blush
  • Guerlain Perles des Neiges Meteorites
On eyes:
  • Guerlain Holiday 2015 Eye & Blush Palette

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Shea Avatar

This might be something I buy an split as stocking stuffers for my mom and sister. My mom would love the neutral colors and I know my sister would enjoy the brights.

Tiffany Avatar

I’ll probably get this. I keep last year’s set in my purse because the tin is perfectly compact, and I always know I’ll have a shade that works with whatever I’m wearing. I love that Bite does these little sets each year to allow us to sample several products at a reduced price.

Nancy T Avatar

These are all so easily wearable shades. Pretty universally flattering colors, with the possible exception of Cafe, as that one is quite light.
If I had to pick between this one and that super cool atomic warhead Nars Abnormal Female one, I’d be lost! Because this one seems to be better quality overall, but that other one has THAT case and Dragon Girl!

Katherine T. Avatar

Until I see the next lippie I can’t resist LOL ! We’ll see…. I’ve collected a big collection in almost every color I like, so I’m hoping to make a dent in my stash before I buy another one. Lippies last a while, but I’m trying to use up my glosses before they go bad

Irene Avatar

I snatched this set a few weeks ago, but haven’t worn all the colors yet. They look so different against my skin tone! I’m very pale so Aubergine is like a deep plum purple on me, and I find Torte and Cafe hard to pull off, the lighter color and satin matte finish really makes the dryness in my lips stand out 🙁

Laura_Lou Avatar

Plum colours always look so pretty on you.
I’ve always been interested in Bite Beauty but as far as I know, they aren’t sold in the UK 🙁

Claire L Avatar

You can get them at Rose’s Beauty Store ( http://www.rosesbeautystore.com/product/laura-geller-so-scumptious-volume-3-set-light-2-2-2/ ), but they’re sold out! I did a big purchase at Sephora online last night, there were a few things I wanted that I couldn’t get here so I bit the bullet and ordered. Yes you have to pay shipping and customs charges ?, but I don’t think I’ll do shopping there again until next year so I figured it was worth it for me. I’ve also ordered from Beautylish.com which has free shipping to the UK for purchases over $25 and has a $10 off offer for new customers (it only has a limited selection of brands though).

Other good places in the UK to get US makeup stuff are Guru Makeup Emporium (www.gurumakeupemporium.com), Love Makeup (https://www.love-makeup.co.uk/), and sometimes Amazon and eBay altho obvs sometimes it’s more of a risk with the last two xx

Alicia Avatar

I purchased this set over the weekend and so far I have worn Cafe and Torte mixed together (Cafe as the center lip “highlight”). I absolutely love Bite Beauty lipsticks and this is the first of the matte pencils that I have tried. I absolutely loved them and found them to be very comfortable on the lips. I am debating purchasing a second for myself since I loved the consistency and the shades I used so far 🙂 I also love the price tag; you can get 4 that will last quite a while for a steal!

Erin Avatar

I got this set last week and I just put my review up today. Our assessments are pretty similar. My least favorite was also Café but I still really like it. It had the least moisture and enhanced my flaws the most. Due to my dark lip color I had to use two layers for opaque color and it skews much pinker on me!

Katie L Avatar

How does this compare to last years Bite set? I have that one from 2014, and I love them- I would hate to pass up such a good deal, but I don’t need dupes.

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