It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation that applied evenly and lasted well for five hours. This shade had light settling into my deeper lip lines after the fourth hour of wear, but there was some staining, which made it less apparent than it has been with lighter shades in the range. It was somewhat drying over time.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- ColourPop Big Bang (P, $8.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- MAC PhillipeBlond (LE, $21.00) is warmer, glossier (95% similar).
- NYX Eden (P, $6.00) is glossier (95% similar).
- MAC Nyma Tang (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, darker, glossier (95% similar).
- Pretty Vulgar Blood Flower (P, $24.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar).
- Chanel Rouge Charnel (56) (P, $38.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- MAC Frenesi (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, glossier (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M401 (DC, $22.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Evil Queen (LE, $8.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Oh Miley (200) (P, $30.00) is cooler, glossier (95% similar).
Formula Overview
$28.00/0.14 oz. – $200.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “vibrant color payoff” with a “velvety matte finish” that “looks (& feels) good on lips.” It’s a silicone-based formula (the first ingredient is dimethicone), which is often something more “modern” matte lipstick formulas have been leaning toward. This gives them a lighter-weight, more velvety feel on–creamy enough to glide on but almost “dry” to the touch without being as clingy as traditional matte finishes.
The color payoff ranged from semi-opaque to opaque, though some shades applied better than others; the lighter shades seemed to be less pigmented, while some of the deeper shades did not apply as evenly. The mid-tone shades performed the best overall; they had fuller coverage, applied more comfortably and evenly, and tended to be more forgiving of imperfections in lip texture. In close-ups, you can see slight “balls” of product, though they weren’t something I could feel nor see in person in most instances.
The silicone-based matte formulas have a thinner consistency that can emphasize lip texture or separate along lip lines, depending on the shade and application. Most of the shades did not do this but a few did for me. The wear down was where I found that medium and darker shades tended to pull more noticeably into my lip lines, as the colors tended to wear away unevenly to some degree.
The colors lasted between three and six hours with deeper, more red-based hues lasting longer and leaving a stronger stain behind, and the lighter shades lasting the shortest amount of time. The formula felt non-drying, but it was very lightweight and comfortable to wear for the first few hours and then felt a little clingier as the product wore away.
Most of the colors are new to the range, though the ones that are “returning” are fairly similar to the colors in Amuse Bouche but have a different finish and, to some degree, depth as a result of the finish difference. The Amuse Bouche formula was rather different, as it was a creamier, denser, and cream/satin finish, so it had shine, more depth, and had more slip. If you liked the luminosity of the Amuse Bouche formula, the new formula doesn’t have that; if you always wanted a more matte version, then you might find yourself enjoying the new formula.
The formula had a vanilla scent but no discernible taste.
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Ingredients
Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyethylene, Caprylyl Methicone, Ozokerite, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isoeicosane, Silica, Dicalcium Phosphate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Synthetic Wax, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Mica, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Aroma/Flavor, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Lauroyl Lysine, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Tapioca Starch, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Aqua/Water/Eau, Bht, Tocopherol. May Contain/Peut Contenir (+/-): Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer)
at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable
to the product you’re purchasing, or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
This made it more comfortable to apply, but I found it wore similarly to other deeper shades in the formula: some unevenness as it wore down and product settled into my deeper lip lines over time. The thin, more silicone-based formula did not smooth out when I pressed my lips together, so it was harder to “fix” the settling while worn. The color stayed on decently for six hours, left a faint stain behind, and was non-drying.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- MAC Burning Love (P, $21.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Hourglass Warrior (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, cooler, glossier (90% similar).
- Burberry Damson (No. 425) (P, $35.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Smashbox Jam On It (P, $21.00) is cooler, glossier (90% similar).
- YSL Peculiar Pink (05) (P, $39.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Cassis (P, $37.00) is more shimmery, cooler, glossier (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty Jam (DC, $26.00) is more shimmery, cooler, glossier (85% similar).
- ColourPop LBD (LE, $7.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Jack (2016) (P, $36.00) is lighter, cooler, glossier (85% similar).
- MAC More Than a Woman (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, cooler, glossier (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$28.00/0.14 oz. – $200.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “vibrant color payoff” with a “velvety matte finish” that “looks (& feels) good on lips.” It’s a silicone-based formula (the first ingredient is dimethicone), which is often something more “modern” matte lipstick formulas have been leaning toward. This gives them a lighter-weight, more velvety feel on–creamy enough to glide on but almost “dry” to the touch without being as clingy as traditional matte finishes.
The color payoff ranged from semi-opaque to opaque, though some shades applied better than others; the lighter shades seemed to be less pigmented, while some of the deeper shades did not apply as evenly. The mid-tone shades performed the best overall; they had fuller coverage, applied more comfortably and evenly, and tended to be more forgiving of imperfections in lip texture. In close-ups, you can see slight “balls” of product, though they weren’t something I could feel nor see in person in most instances.
The silicone-based matte formulas have a thinner consistency that can emphasize lip texture or separate along lip lines, depending on the shade and application. Most of the shades did not do this but a few did for me. The wear down was where I found that medium and darker shades tended to pull more noticeably into my lip lines, as the colors tended to wear away unevenly to some degree.
The colors lasted between three and six hours with deeper, more red-based hues lasting longer and leaving a stronger stain behind, and the lighter shades lasting the shortest amount of time. The formula felt non-drying, but it was very lightweight and comfortable to wear for the first few hours and then felt a little clingier as the product wore away.
Most of the colors are new to the range, though the ones that are “returning” are fairly similar to the colors in Amuse Bouche but have a different finish and, to some degree, depth as a result of the finish difference. The Amuse Bouche formula was rather different, as it was a creamier, denser, and cream/satin finish, so it had shine, more depth, and had more slip. If you liked the luminosity of the Amuse Bouche formula, the new formula doesn’t have that; if you always wanted a more matte version, then you might find yourself enjoying the new formula.
The formula had a vanilla scent but no discernible 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, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isoeicosane, Silica, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dicalcium Phosphate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Synthetic Wax, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Mica, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Aroma/Flavor, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Lauroyl Lysine, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Tapioca Starch, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Aqua/Water/Eau, Bht, Tocopherol, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer)
at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable
to the product you’re purchasing, or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
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