For the most part, it had an opaque pigmentation that was not completely opaque, but ran evenly. It took four and a half hours with the light settling out over time, which was better than most shades.
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- Huda Beauty Trophy Wife (P, $ 20.00) is lighter and warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Baewatch (PiP, $ 7.00) is lighter, shinier (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Kate (P, $ 30.00) is lighter, cooler, shinier (90% similar).
- Tarte Perf (LE, $ 20.00) is lighter, shinier (90% similar).
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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) good 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 structure of the lips. 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 hues 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, diisostearyl malate, diethylhexyl carbonate, phenyltrimethicone, hydrogenated polyisobutene, polyethylene, caprylyl methicone, ozokerite, butylene glycol dicaprylate / dicaprate, dimethicone cross polymer, isoeicosan, silica, dicalcium phosphate, propanol phosphate sorbate, sorbitol glimmerate, dicalcium phosphate, vinyl methanostylene, tri-methane silicate, vinyl methane -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 , Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), iron oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), titanium dioxide (Ci 77891).
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Although it was thin and felt a little sticky, it separated noticeably along my deeper lip lines and tended to get caught on imperfections (like flakes). This shade continued to settle and cling to imperfections in the texture of the lips for the four hours it wore.
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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) good 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 a more complete coverage, were more pleasant and even to apply, and tended to be more forgiving of imperfections in the structure of the lips. Close-ups show slight “balls” of the product, although in most cases I couldn’t feel or see them in person.
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 hues 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, phenyltrimethicone, polyethylene, caprylyl methicone, ozokerite, butylene glycol dicaprylate / dicaprate, dimethicone cross polymer, isoeicosane, hydrogenated polyisobutene, silica, dicalcium phosphate, synthetic, synthecy, synthecy, synthecy, sorbitol, sythetic, synthetic, sorbitol, tri-stearate, polyoxyethylene -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 . May contain / Peut Contenir (+/-): Iron oxide (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Titanium dioxide (Ci 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (Zi 19140).
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.
