The lightweight, thin consistency clung a little to my lips and was more noticeable after two hours of wear. It lasted for four hours as the color wore away unevenly and pulled into my lip lines noticeably, and I found this shade a little drying.
This shade is cooler-toned and redder and significantly muted compared to the Amuse Bouche version.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- 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, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Amplify (P, $22.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Jouer Cabernet (P, $18.00) is darker, 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 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, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985).
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.
The product stayed on decently for five and a half hours and left a stain behind, but the color didn’t wear away as evenly as anticipated and was prone to gathering in my deeper lip lines and around any minor texture imperfections. The formula felt mostly non-drying over time.
This shade was very similar in color and depth to the same-named shade in the Amuse Bouche range.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- 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, glossier (85% similar).
- ColourPop Melonade (LE, $6.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Carmine Rouge (LE, $20.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Ribbon (LE, $6.50) is lighter, warmer (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, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isoeicosane, Silica, 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 77499), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985).
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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