I'm All About No-Fuss Makeup, and This New Brand Has Totally Blown Me Away

If you have dry skin, I would say that this mattifying primer probably isn't for you. However, if your skin is oily and has visible pores that you want to disguise, it's a great option. Personally, I prefer to apply my makeup first thing straight after moisturising, so I rarely use a primer. As far as primers go, this stuff is nice. It's lightweight and gives smooth, even results, but personally, I could take it or leave it.

Again, I'm not a huge foundation wearer. Most days, I just apply concealer to the areas that need it, so personally, I'd prefer to see a concealer in the Bite offering more than I would this. However, with that being said, this dewy foundation is really nice. It's super lightweight with light-to-medium coverage (which is right up my street). At first, I tried applying it with my fingers but found it blended better with a buffing brush. For an everyday base, this is gold. 

I'm a fairly recent powder convert. Usually, I favour a glowing complexion over a matte one, but my oily skin has been calling out for some mattifying over the past year or so. I've been testing every powder that comes my way and so far prefer translucent options infused with hyaluronic acid to boost glow. This stuff is neither of those things, but it's quickly become my go-to. It offers some very subtle coverage and blurs pores and takes down shine in no time at all. It's buildable without looking cakey and dusts onto the skin like silk.

For me, there are two real standout products that Bite Beauty offers, and this is one of them. It's a liquid blush that has a dense, whipped texture. In feel, it's not too dissimilar from Glossier's iconic Cloud Paints, but the finish couldn't be more different. This stuff has light-reflecting pigments in it to keep skin glowing, and it sheers out on the skin unbelievably beautifully. On no-makeup days, I'm still dabbing a little bit of this stuff into my cheeks for a bit of a pick-me-up. Not only is this my favourite Bite Beauty product, but it's also probably my favourite makeup product of the year so far.

I'm not a huge fan of matte lip crayons because I usually find they turn my already-dry lips even drier and flakier. However, this stuff is creamy and doesn't leave lips feeling tight. I also like the fact it has a pointed tip so that you can line and fill all in one. It's definitely one of the most hydrating matte crayons I've come across.

I am shook. This mascara holds joint first place with the aforementioned Daycation Whipped Blush in terms of my favourite products, both in the collection and of the year. I have heard experts rave about this mascara (my absolute beauty idol, Allana Davison, swears by it), and it did not disappoint. It fluffs up lashes and leaves them looking full, lengthened and curled with just one coat. And without any hint of clumping, too. I have tried hundreds of mascaras, but this one trumps them all. Forget everything you've ever read about any other mascara—this is the only one that matters. You're welcome.

I don't wear liquid eyeliner. Not because I don't like the way it looks, but because I am absolutely terrible at applying it, and its high-maintenance application process doesn't align with my five-minute face mantra. With that being said, for the sake of this review, I did try it. The brush is firm and agile and delivers an intense black pigment. If you're a liquid-liner person, I'm certain this is a really great choice.

Disclaimer: I didn't actually get the chance to try this product. From what I can tell, it's a super-hydrating, plumping lip primer, which I assume is great to use before the matte lip products that Bite Beauty offers. I prep my lips with my usual balm, and I do feel like I need something else to get the most out of the pigment. Before having tried the lipsticks, I thought this was a totally pointless product, but if it provides a bit of hydration without making lips glossy or jeopardising the powdery matte pigments, then I can totally see myself getting on board.

I actually got rid of every single one of my matte lipsticks a couple of months ago. The truth is, while I like the way they look, I just can't seem to make them work with my naturally dry lips. This stuff is truly beautiful, though. The formula is creamy but powdery and soft. It definitely feels like you're wearing something, but it doesn't leave lips looking cracked and flaky. It also layers up really well. The best bit is the shade selection, there are heaps of beautiful shades for every skin tone.

If you're after a plumping gloss that doesn't make your lips burn, this stuff is lovely. It's formulated with cinnamon oil (rather than chilli or peppermint, which more aggressive glosses use), so it gives a mild tingle but nothing that makes you want to slather your lips in aloe vera. It's juicy, not sticky, and gives a subtle shimmer. All in all, 10/10.

This is sadly the only other product I haven't tried, which is a shame as it sounds totally up my street. Formulated with nourishing oils and waxes, it is said to deliver a sheer-matte finish that's still vibrant and bold. Sign me up! 
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