The light, thin consistency stuck a little to my lips and was more noticeable after two hours of wear. It lasted for four hours as the paint wore unevenly and noticeably drawn into my lip lines, and I found this shade a little drying out.
Compared to the Amuse Bouche version, this shade is cooler and redder and significantly more muted.
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- NARS Starwoman (P, $ 26.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Rouge Improbable (LE, $ 28.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora Red Desert (97) (P, $ 14.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Force Speciale (P, $ 26.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Rebel (LE, $ 27.00) is lighter and warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Amplify (P, $ 22.00) is lighter and cooler (90% similar).
- Jouer Cabernet (P, $ 18.00) is darker and cooler (85% similar).
- NYX Bloody Mary (P, $ 6.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
Formula overview
$ 28.00 / 0.14 oz. – $ 200.00 per ounce
The formula is said to have “vibrant color delivery” with a “velvety matte finish” that “looks (and feels) great on the lips.” It’s a silicone-based formula (the first ingredient is Dimethicone), which are often the more “modern” matte lipstick formulas. This gives them a lighter, more velvety feel – creamy enough to glide on but almost “dry” to the touch without being as clingy as traditional matte surfaces.
Color delivery ranged from semi-opaque to opaque, although some shades were applied better than others; the lighter shades appeared to be less pigmented, while some of the deeper shades weren’t applied as evenly. The midtones did the best overall; They had more complete coverage, were more pleasant and even to apply, and tended to be more forgiving of imperfections in the lip texture. Close-ups show slight “balls” of the product, although in most cases I could not feel or see them personally.
The matte silicone-based formulas have a thinner consistency that, depending on the shade and application, can accentuate the lip texture or separate along the lip contours. Most shades didn’t, but some did for me. With wear and tear, I found that medium and darker shades tended to draw more clearly into my lip lines as the colors tended to wear unevenly to a certain extent.
The colors lasted between three and six hours, with deeper, red-based hues lasting longer and leaving a stronger stain, and the lighter hues lasting the shortest time. The formula didn’t feel dry to the touch, but was very light and comfortable to wear for the first few hours and then felt a little stickier as the product wore off.
Most of the colors are new to the range, although the “recurring” colors are quite similar to the colors in Amuse Bouche but have a different finish and to some extent depth due to the difference in surface finish. Amuse Bouche’s formula was a little different as it had a creamier, denser, and cream / satin finish, meaning it had shine, more depth, and more glide. If you liked the luminosity of the Amuse Bouche formula, the new formula doesn’t offer it; If you’ve always wanted a more matte version, you may find yourself enjoying the new formula.
The formula had a vanilla scent but no noticeable taste.
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ingredients
Dimethicone, Diisostearylmalat, Diethylhexylcarbonat, Phenyltrimethicone, Polyethylene, Caprylylmethicone, Ozokerit, Butyleneglykoldicaprylat / Dicaprat, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isoeicosan, Silica, Dicalciumphosphat, Vinyl Dimethobaticone / Methicone Crosspolymers, Hydroxobitesquaticone, Methicone Crosspolymers, Hydroxobiteslysiticutee Methicone Crosspolymers, Hydroxobitesesquatice, Methicone Crosspolymers, Hydroxobiteesquat, Hydroxobitesesiseated Polyesquat, Propitobitesquat, Hydroxobiteseses, Methicone Crosspolymers, Propitobitesquaticone, Hydroxobiteseseseseated Polyesquat, Propitobitesquatose, Methicone Crosspolymers, Propitobitesquat, Hydroxobitesesesice Methicone Crosspolymers, Propitobitesquatice, Methicone Crosspolymers, Hydroxobitesquute, Hydroxobiteseseseated Copolymer, Aroma / Taste, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Lauroyl Lysine, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Tapioca Starch, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Aqua Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Punica / Water / Eau, Bht, Tocopherol, Iron oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985).
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The product stayed decent and stain for five and a half hours, but the paint didn’t peel off as evenly as expected and tended to pool in my deeper lip lines and around minor texture imperfections. The formula mostly didn’t feel like it did over time.
This shade was very similar in color and depth to the shade of the same name in the Amuse Bouche range.
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- Sephora Red Desert (97) (P, $ 14.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Starwoman (P, $ 26.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Goldie (P, $ 6.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- MAC PattyPout (LE, $ 21.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Chateau M (LE, $ 21.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Ma’damn (P, $ 18.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop wig (LE, $ 7.00) is darker, shinier (85% similar).
- ColourPop Melonade (LE, $ 6.50) is lighter and warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Carmine Rouge (LE, $ 20.00) is lighter and cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Ribbon (LE, $ 6.50) is lighter and warmer (85% similar).
Formula overview
$ 28.00 / 0.14 oz. – $ 200.00 per ounce
The formula is said to have “vibrant color delivery” with a “velvety matte finish” that “looks (and feels) great on the lips.” It’s a silicone-based formula (the first ingredient is Dimethicone), which are often the more “modern” matte lipstick formulas. This gives them a lighter, more velvety feel – creamy enough to glide on but almost “dry” to the touch without being as clingy as traditional matte surfaces.
Color delivery ranged from semi-opaque to opaque, although some shades were applied better than others; the lighter shades appeared to be less pigmented, while some of the deeper shades weren’t applied as evenly. The midtones did the best overall; They had more complete coverage, were more pleasant and even to apply, and tended to be more forgiving of imperfections in the lip texture. Close-ups show slight “balls” of the product, although in most cases I could not feel or see them personally.
The matte silicone-based formulas have a thinner consistency that, depending on the shade and application, can accentuate the lip texture or separate along the lip contours. Most shades didn’t, but some did for me. With wear and tear, I found that medium and darker shades tended to draw more clearly into my lip lines as the colors tended to wear unevenly to a certain extent.
The colors lasted between three and six hours, with deeper, red-based hues lasting longer and leaving a stronger stain, and the lighter hues lasting the shortest time. The formula didn’t feel dry to the touch, but was very light and comfortable to wear for the first few hours and then felt a little stickier as the product wore off.
Most of the colors are new to the range, although the “recurring” colors are quite similar to the colors in Amuse Bouche but have a different finish and to some extent depth due to the difference in surface finish. Amuse Bouche’s formula was a little different as it had a creamier, denser, and cream / satin finish, meaning it had shine, more depth, and more glide. If you liked the luminosity of the Amuse Bouche formula, the new formula doesn’t offer it; If you’ve always wanted a more matte version, you may find yourself enjoying the new formula.
The formula had a vanilla scent but no noticeable taste.
Browse all of our Bite Beauty Power Move Hydrating Soft Matte Lipstick swatches.
ingredients
Dimethicone, diisostearyl malate, diethylhexyl carbonate, phenyl trimethicone, polyethylene, caprylyl methicone, ozokerite, butylene glycol dicaprylate / dicaprate, hydrogenated polyisobutene, dimethicone cross polymer, isoeicosan, silica, dicalcium phosphate, gl Propylene Copolymer, Aroma / Taste, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Lauroyl Lysine, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Tapioca Starch, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Aqua Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Punica / Water / Eau, Bht, Tocopherol, iron oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77499), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985).
Disclaimer: The ingredient lists are available from the brand (or retailer) at the time of publication. Please always check the product packaging, if any, the valid ingredients list for the product you purchased or the brand or retailer website for the most up-to-date list of ingredients.
