Will fall in full motion, now is the perfect time to have another look at the Bite Beauty Spice Things Up Collection. I was enthralled with the collection when it first came out and went to Sephora to see what I can see. I ordered Crushed Chili right away, which I've already reviewed and went back sporadically to check out the beige/nude-looking shades. Below, you'll find swatches of a few of the shades that interested me, and then I'll be showing off Toasted Cardamom (toasty rose) and Star Anise, described as a muted lavendar.

L to R: Star Anise, Hot Harissa, Pink Salt, Smoked Za'atar, (not sure what that last shade is!)

Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Star Anise

Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Star Anise

Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Star Anise

Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Toasted Cardamom

Bite Beauty Toasted Cardamom

Bite Beauty Toasted Cardamom

Bite Beauty Toasted Cardamom

I have reviewed the formula of these lipsticks a couple of times and these shades are no exception to the love I have for them. I'm not sure what I was thinking when I picked up Star Anise because I am not a fan of the shade against my skin tone, however the more I look at it the more I like it.. It reminds me of that Kat Von D lavendar lipstick, Ayesha which is way brighter. I much prefer Kat's version as far as shade. I think the lip swatch on the promo model looks great, but I think it probably doesn't suit my dark skin.

Toasted Cardamom, on the other hand, is suitable. Not perfect, but suitable. It's sometimes hard to remember that if I want to look for or buy a nude lipstick, it's not going to be beige. We have been told for so long that beige lips = nude lips but... my lips are not beige! LOL. Nevertheless, I do like Toasted Cardamom on me as a lip color.

Where to indulge

Sephora | Bite Beauty

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