Bite Beauty Spritzer Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a “plum rose.” It’s a muted, medium-dark lavender purple with cooler undertones and a satin finish. It had good color payoff with a light-medium consistency that wasn’t heavy but seemed to cling a little more to the lips and emphasized the natural texture (moreso than other shades). This shade wore well for five hours and was very lightly hydrating. ColourPop Cheetah (P, $10.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Kawaii Party (LE, $18.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Cruz (DC, $18.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). ColourPop Brills (LE, $7.00) is lighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Troublemaker (P, $12.00) is darker (90% similar). Rare Beauty Daring (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). MAC Lavender Jade (P, $19.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Shallow (DC, $18.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). NYX Playdate (P, $6.00) is lighter, more muted (85% similar). Sephora Off-Limits (38) (P, $8.00) is darker, more muted, glossier (90% similar). Tarte Yaassss (P, $20.00) is darker, brighter (80% similar). NARS Pussy Control (P, $27.00) is darker (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Cindy (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar). Pat McGrath Faux Pas (P, $38.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). Urban Decay Solo Player (P, $25.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar). MAC Weekend 2 (LE, $19.00) is lighter, glossier (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Bite Beauty Gin Fizz Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as an “orchid pink.” It’s a bright, light-medium cotton candy pink with cool, blue undertones and a satin sheen. It had mostly opaque coverage with slightly thicker consistency that made it emphasize lip lines a bit compared to other shades. I was able to get four and a half hours of wear, and it was neither hydrating nor drying on me. Bite Beauty Cotton Candy (DC, $26.00) is lighter, brighter, glossier (95% similar). Clinique Wow Pop (P, $19.50) is darker (95% similar). Too Faced Double Bubble (DC, $22.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Illamasqua Luster (P, $26.00) is glossier (90% similar). NARS Claudia (P, $34.00) is lighter, more muted, warmer (90% similar). Laura Mercier Rose Claire (P, $32.00) is darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Preston (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Bite Beauty Kumquat (LE, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Do Not Disturb (P, $19.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Maybelline Pink 'n Chic (P, $7.99) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Molly (P, $7.00) is darker, more muted (80% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Violet (LE, $36.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Bite Beauty Dragonfruit Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a “magenta violet.” It’s a bold, bright, medium fuchsia pink with strong, cool, blue undertones and a natural sheen. It had mostly opaque color payoff with a lightly creamy consistency that applied without dragging or tugging on the lips and had enough slip that it made lips appear smoother and plumper. On me, this shade well for six and a half hours, left a stain behind, and was lightly hydrating. MAC Invite Intrigue (LE, $19.00) is less glossy (95% similar). MAC Daddy's Little Girl (LE, $19.00) is less glossy (95% similar). MAC Doo Wop (LE, $19.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Tarte Surfer Girl (P, $22.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Urban Decay Crank (DC, $18.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Radiant Rush (LE, $18.00) is brighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Loulou (LE, $36.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Willful (248) (P, $30.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). NARS Angela (P, $34.00) is lighter, more muted, glossier (90% similar). MAC Night Blooming (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Too Faced Tropical Punch (LE, $21.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Bite Beauty #007 (LE, $36.00) is lighter (90% similar). Burberry Lilac (424) (P, $35.00) is darker, more muted, less glossy (90% similar). Bite Beauty Moscato (DC, $28.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Bite Beauty #090 (P, $18.00) is darker, more muted, less glossy (85% similar). Pretty Vulgar Darling Be Daring (P, $24.00) is darker, more muted, less glossy (85% similar). Bite Beauty #094 (P, $18.00) is darker, more muted, less glossy (85% similar). Ardency Inn Twist (P, $25.00) is less glossy (85% similar). Bite Beauty Stir (DC, $24.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). MAC Ambrosial (DC, $21.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Bite Beauty Eggplant Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a “smokey plum.” It’s a subdued, medium-dark plum with cool undertones and a satin finish. It had good pigmentation with a lightly creamy, smooth texture that applied well with a slightly firmer feel in the tube, so it pulled a little as I applied it. The color wore for six hours on me and was lightly moisturizing. Bite Beauty Barberry (LE, $24.00) is warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Pitch Perfect (P, $22.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar). Bite Beauty Mauvember 2016 (LE, $26.00) is lighter, more muted (85% similar). Sephora Desert Trip (39) (P, $8.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). NYX Sweet Pink (P, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Makeup Geek Cougar (P, $12.00) is brighter, less glossy (85% similar). Makeup Geek Lively (P, $15.00) is lighter, less glossy (85% similar). ColourPop Bad Habit (DC, $6.50) is warmer, less glossy (85% similar). Makeup Geek Spoiled (P, $15.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). Pat McGrath Pink Ultraness (LE, $40.00) is darker, brighter, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Panda (P, $7.00) is darker (80% similar). Bite Beauty #002 (LE, $36.00) is lighter (85% similar). Givenchy Neo Nude (P, $37.00) is lighter, more muted (85% similar). MAC Goddess of the Sea (LE, $19.00) is lighter, more muted (80% similar). MAC Beck and Call (LE, $20.00) is lighter, more muted, warmer (80% similar). Burberry Bright Plum (P, $34.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). ColourPop Afterglow (LE, $10.00) is lighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Formula Overview

Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is supposed to have “bold, creamy color” with “extreme moisture, soft texture, and creamy wear.” The majority of the range is very pigmented–typically opaque with one pass–with a few shades being semi-opaque but usually buildable. All 34 shades are shimmer-free and vary being a soft satin finish to a natural finish (light shine but not glossy). The consistency is very lightly creamy to lightly creamy with some shades requiring light-medium pressure and can pull the lip a bit when gliding it across the lips, though the color doesn’t appear ragged and the bullet itself doesn’t feel stiff (while other shades applied without tugging, so check individual shade reviews!) The majority of the shades I’ve tested have been lightly hydrating to non-drying and fairly comfortable to wear for the long-haul. They wear longer than average, from four to eight hours, depending on the intensity and propensity of the shade to stain.

In comparison to the Luminous Creme formula: The level of color payoff and lemony scent are the two things that are similar, but they feel quite different on. If you have drier lips and need the intense hydration that the Luminous Creme formula offered, I don’t know if you’re going to like these. The Luminous Creme formula had a thicker consistency with a very creamy texture that glided on and never tugged at all, and the thicker consistency paired with the glossier finish was more forgiving on lips as it didn’t emphasize lines, natural texture, dryness, or flaking. Some had issues with the Luminous Creme formula bleeding/feathering and shorter-wear due to the amount of slip (high), and the Amuse Bouche formula has much, much less slip, so the wear is longer. I didn’t typically experience bleeding/feathering with the Luminous Creme formula, and that is also true with Amuse Bouche, but I would expect less with this more satin-finish formula for most (but not all). The scent seemed slightly stronger in the Amuse Bouche range, but it wasn’t noticeable after I was done applying the color.

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