Taro

Bite Beauty Taro Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark grayed purple with subtle, warmer undertones and a natural sheen. It had more slip, like Lavender Jam, but it also had more noticeable shine when applied. The consistency was creamy and comfortable to wear without being clingy, but it didn't slide around too easily either. It had opaque color coverage, which lasted for almost five hours. The formula was fairly hydrating. Bite Beauty Nectar (P, $24.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics By Starlight (P, $19.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar). Estee Lauder Shameless Violet (P, $32.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Epic (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). KVD Beauty Ayesha (P, $20.00) is lighter, warmer, less glossy (85% similar). Bite Beauty Sugar Beet (DC, $24.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar). Urban Decay Twitch (DC, $18.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). MAC Galaxy Grey (DC, $21.00) is lighter (80% similar). Bite Beauty Nearly Neon Purple (LE, $26.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). Anastasia #9 (Vol. 1) (PiP, ) is brighter (80% similar). MAC Beach Nut (LE, $19.00) is warmer, less glossy (80% similar). MAC 4Eva (P, $19.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview, which is a detailed review of the range as a whole.

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