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Monday, January 5, 2015

BITE Beauty Luminous Crème Lipstick in Vouvray and Cava | Review and Swatches

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…And so I continue my free-fall down the BITE Beauty rabbit hole! If you have yet to try their lovely lip products– may I suggest that you try one of their products this year because this is a truly amazing line. Each time that I go to Sephora, it seems that I leave with something from BITE Beauty! My new obsession is with their Luminous Crème Lipsticks, and so far I have purchased two.
BITE Beauty describes their Luminous Crème Lipstick formula  as, "a lush, long-lasting, moisture-rich lip color. This lip color delivers super antioxidant resveratrol, which fights free radicals with potent long-term anti-aging benefits. Each lipstick contains the amount of resveratrol found in five glasses of red wine."
This lipstick formula is absolutely stupendous. It is creamy and moisturizing, and it feels amazing on the lips. It is neither too thick, nor too thin, and it has the perfect amount of cushion. In fact, it feels so velvety smooth on the lips that I often find myself rubbing my lips together just to feel its magnificence!  

They glide across the lips effortlessly, deposit color evenly, and fade evenly. Color neither migrates, nor does it settle into lip lines. I find that they are long-wearing, and I get several hours of wear before needing to touch up. I only have two of the lighter shades, but they are very richly pigmented and offer buildable nearly opaque coverage. I suspect that the richer deeper shades may wear even longer, and certainly are more opaque than the lighter shades.
Left to Right: Vouvray and Cava

My first two purchases, I say this because I will definitely be buying more shades,  are Vouvray and Cava. I couldn't help but try shades well within my comfort zone for my first Luminous Crème Lipsticks. Vouvray is a very wearable neutral pink with a lovely sheen. Cava, which in the tube looks like it may have been intended for the High Priestess of the Zombie Apocalypse, is actually an utterly gorgeous pinky nude with a lovely sheen that is infinitely wearable. I also like to blend these two shades to customize a multitude of pinky nude hues.
Vouvray is described as a Ballet Pink
Cava is described as a lilac Beige
Formulated without Parabens, Sulfates and Phthalates. This product is free of synthetics, polybutenes, and petroleum byproducts and made exclusively with lip nurturing food-grade ingredients that are healthy enough to eat.
Cava Ingredients: 5 Mg Trans-Resveratrol: From vitis vinifera and polygonum cuspidatum.
Organic Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil**, Organic Cera Alba (Beeswax)**, Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil**, Organic Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter**, Triisostearyl Citrate* (Vegetable-Derived), Organic Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil**, Acacia Decurrens Wax*, Jojoba Wax*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax*, Polyglyceryin-3*, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax*, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil*, Organic Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil**, Organic Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax**, Silica*, Natural Flavor*, Trans-Resveratrol*, Vitis Vinefera (Grapeseed) Oil*, Siraitia Grosvenori (Monk Fruit)*. May Contain: Mica (Ci 77019)*, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)*, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499)*, Carmine (Ci 75470)*, Fd&C Blue No. 1 (Ci 42090), Fd&C Yellow No. 5 (Ci 19140), Fd&C Yellow No. 6 (Ci 15985), Fd&C Red No. 40 (Ci 16035), D&C Red 6 (Ci 15850), D&C Red 7 (Ci 15850), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742)*. *Natural. **Certified organic.

Vouvray Ingredients: 5 Mg Trans-Resveratrol: From vitis vinifera and polygonum cuspidatum.
Organic Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil**, Organic Cera Alba (Beeswax)**, Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil**, Organic Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter**, Triisostearyl Citrate* (Vegetable-Derived), Organic Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil**, Acacia Decurrens Wax*, Jojoba Wax*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax*, Polyglyceryin-3*, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax*, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil*, Organic Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil**, Organic Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax**, Silica*, Natural Flavor*, Trans-Resveratrol*, Vitis Vinefera (Grapeseed) Oil*, Siraitia Grosvenori (Monk Fruit)*. May Contain: Mica (Ci 77019)*, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)*, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499)*, Carmine (Ci 75470)*, Fd&C Blue No. 1 (Ci 42090), Fd&C Yellow No. 5 (Ci 19140), Fd&C Yellow No. 6 (Ci 15985), Fd&C Red No. 40 (Ci 16035), D&C Red 6 (Ci 15850), D&C Red 7 (Ci 15850), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742)*. *Natural. **Certified organic.
Overall Assessment: Honestly, I love everything about this formula, and remain completely smitten with BITE Beauty. There are more of these lipsticks in my future, and my next purchase will be one of their vampy berry shades. BITE Beauty has quickly become one of my favorite brands for lip products, and yes– I still have a few more of their things to review for you!

$24.00 for 0.15 oz. from BITE Beauty and Sephora (Affiliate Links).
Purchased by Me. All views expressed are categorically my own.
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28 comments:

  1. You've been bitten by the Bite bug! Funny the shade that Cava looks against your skin. On me, it's much cooler, with more of the lilac tones showing and not very beige-brown at all. I do love it, though and thanks for the reminder that I've been meaning to pick up Vouvray!

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    1. I really have been bitten by Bite! Interesting that you are able to cool Cava down that much! It siunds stunning on you! I think you definitely need Vouvray in your life! 😃

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  2. High Priestess of the Zombie Apocalypse, eh? Looks pretty enough here! :P
    One of these days I will finally get around to trying these.

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    1. Thankfully it doesn't make me look like a zombie! It's gorgeous when worn- though a touch scary looking in the tube! Their products are amazing, and well worth trying! :)

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  3. I have cava and I agree, in the tube and the description of the color is absolutely terrifying! On the lips though, it's a stunning and very unique nude! I really need to get more of these; they're a great alternative to my beloved Guerlain Rouge G's!

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    1. Hi Maeve, I completely agree! The transformation is amazing! they really are a great alternative to the mighty Rouge G!

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  4. Hey Helen, oh great, now I need to check this formula out as well LOL I've been told there is a great coral in the line-up, and I might need to own that!

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    1. You definitely need some of these, and as memory serves there is a stunning coral shade that was made just for you! You need to alert your makeup mule that it is time to start moving some lipstick contraband! LOL!

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  5. You could be the Bite Beauty Ambassador! These look very moisturizing.

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    1. That would be truly amazing! They really are luscious and moisturizing on the lips! Vouvray would be perfect on you, Marcia!

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  6. Beautiful lippies! I just fell in love with Bite Beauty's lip crayons and am looking to further my acquaintance with the brand :D

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    1. Hi Renu, I agree with you, their Lip Crayons are absolutely amazing! I'm sure you will love the whole line! :-)

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    1. It is, and it would be INSANELY gorgeous on you, Brooke! :-)

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  8. I've come to expect great things from BITE Beauty, and these look like they stand up to my expectations. Beautiful colors!

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    1. Me too, Jessica! I have yet to be disappointed by anything from them! These are definitely worth trying! These colors are infinitely wearable and so gorgeous!

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  9. Bite Beauty rabbit hole.... guess what twinsy, I got sucked in. Lipstick junkies unite!

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    1. Haha, I knew you would too! HArd not to love this line, and become obsessed with it!

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  10. Bite Beauty is the best for real. I love all of the lip products I have gotten from them.

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    1. Hi Laura,

      It's a remarkable line, isn't it?! I am thoroughly obsessed with their products, and like you– I love everything that I have gotten from as well!

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  11. These look perfect for day to day wear!

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    1. They definitely are! THey feel amazing on the lips as well!

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    1. I agree completely! I am so in love with their products!

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  13. I am so in love with Bite Beauty products. I got their minis during holiday this year and last and I love them... I just hate that they melt so easily. I need to get me the full size ones. :)

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    1. I am too, Honey! They make such truly amazing products! The minis are amazing! They can definitely get melty if they get too warm! I want a few more of the full sized ones!

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    1. Hi Betzy, They really are! I really love the formula and the finish too! :-)

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