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Friday 26 June 2015

My Experience at the Bite Beauty Lip Lab!

Hi, everyone! There are few things I love more than lipstick and New York City. This has been evidenced via my terribly expansive lip stash as well as the fact that I've now visited the Big Apple a whopping 7 times. During my most recent trip to NYC, I found a way to blend these loves in the most exciting way. Bite Beauty is a fantastic Canadian cosmetics brand that creates vivid, food-grade lipsticks that are completely non-toxic and always beautiful. Nestled in a quiet corner of norther SoHo, Bite houses their Lip Lab, where lipstick enthusiasts like myself get a chance to create their very own customized lipstick. How cool it that?! As I've been wanting to visit the Lip Lab for the past couple of years, it was a complete must during this trip. Last Wednesday finally brought me there and I decided to document the entire process! 


Here I am, arriving at the Lip Lab, full of eager anticipation! My parents were lovely and were also quite excited for my experience! They popped in to check out the lab before heading out to wander down Prince Street while I got down to business. 


Upon meeting my ultra-friendly Lip Lab consultant, I sat down in front of an impressive array of pigments. Before we started talking colour, I was treated to some of Bite Beauty's Whipped Cherry Lip Scrub (which smelled amazing), followed by their Agave Lip Mask, an ultra hydrating balm that left my pout so soft and smooth. 


After my lip treatment, we started brainstorming about colour. I told her that I'm all about a vibrant lip and that I wanted to create something vivid and saturated. I think "as if fuchsia and coral had a baby" were my exact words. Being the pro that she was, she immediately knew what I was talking about and began to mix some pigments! She reached for Quince, a vivid fuchsia, and Garnet, a warm bright coral orange. 


She then had the idea of adding some Red 121, a rich burgundy, to add some depth to the shade. We tried a few different blends, and I got to try on each until I was fully satisfied! 


After mixing up the perfect shade, I got to choose the scent of my lipstick. The options included cherry, mint, violet, vanilla, lime, mango, and blueberry. I opted for Cherry Mint- fresh and fruity!


Next I got to select the finish of my lipstick. I chose the Matte finish, since I wanted something long-wearing for summertime. She also promised that Bite's matte formula was neither flat, nor drying. I was sold! 


She then grabbed portions of my chosen pigments (which were lined up along the wall like bon bons- yum!) and mixed them with a pat of their matte lipstick base. Here was the formula before mixing: 



She next heated the ingredients to soften them, then placed the container in an ultra-fast centrifuge, which was mesmerizing to watch! 



After the base was heated and mixed, it was poured into a mold that would form the lipstick bullet. It was then placed onto a freezer slab to cool. 


While the lipstick was chilling out, I got to choose the design of my lipstick tube. The options were smart and adorable, mimicking the different shapes that women's lipstick bullets form after use. How cool! I mean, have you ever looked at someone else's lipstick and thought "how did they get it to that shape?!". But I digress. I selected the slanted tipped tube (seen in the back), as that is how my lipsticks look after using. 



After taking a couple selfies (why not!?), my lipstick was cooled and ready to come out of the mold. My Lip Lab consultant slipped the tube over the bullet....


... and ta-da! My lipstick was complete!! 


My consultant was so patient and accommodating- she even staged this photo for me! 

Here is the entire lot that I got to take home, including a post card outlining all the specs of my new treasure: 


After the experience, my family and I went to lunch (an amazing Israeli meal of Shakshuka! so good!), after which I was terribly excited to try on my new lippie! I had to photograph it first, of course ;)



And here is a photo of me wearing my custom-made colour. It was exactly as I'd hoped- a rich, vivid blend of cool fuchsia and warm coral, with a hint of red. I find the shade to be ultra flattering and perfect for summertime, and the matte formula is truly smooth and comfortable! 


Overall, my experience at the Bite Beauty Lip Lab could not have been any better. The process was fun, engaging, and unique, the service was ultra friendly, and I could not be happier with the lipstick I left with! For only $36 USD, I'd say it's a steal. I'd recommend this experience to anyone! 

Have you ever been to the Lip Lab? What shade of lipstick would you create?

Have a wonderful weekend!

39 comments:

  1. Wow! This is so awesome I would love to create my own lipstick. That is so cool how they let you just be creative and make any color you want. I wonder if they have one here in L.A. Awesome post!

    Dominique
    www.onlythebraveblog.com

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    1. Thank you! It was such a fun experience :)

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  2. I'm loving this colour, it's gorgeous! What a great experience! I'm going to NY at the end of next month and I really really want to treat myself to a visit at the lab!

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    1. Ah, you really should! It's totally worth it :)

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  3. Wow it's only $36 for this whole experience? That's such a good deal! It's so cool to see the process that goes into making makeup and your shade turned out perfect!

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    1. Yes, a steal, given that you get the lipstick and the fun experience! I'm so happy with how the shade turned out :)

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  4. This is on my list TO DO when I'm in NY! I can't wait! I want my perfect red lipstick and a nude one too! Amazing!

    Mademoiselle-Lala.com

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    1. You must! It would be so much fun to create the perfect signature red shade there :)

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  5. That sounds like such a great experience! I will definitely have to check it out the next time I have an opportunity to go to NYC. It is pretty awesome that you can select the scent of the lipstick. Love the shade on you!

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    1. Thanks, Charissa! The experience is totally worthwhile!

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  6. Seriously. I have no idea how some people get the lip shape they do on their bullets! I would've done with your option too... the flat slanted edge - that's how all of my lipsticks ends up!

    The colour you ended up with is gorgeous, and I love that you opted for a matte finish. So, SO beautiful.

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    1. It's weird, eh? My mom's go totally flat across the top. Not sure how that happens! And thanks! I'm loving the matte formula (so comfortable) and the shade is just what I wanted :)

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  7. Sounds like a really cool experience! Love your blog ( :

    http://withlovefromnicole.blogspot.com/

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  8. This is so great! I never heard about this place before:) I would definitely go there with my friends next time I am in NYC. My colour would look very similar to the one you created - I am into bright fuchsia colours this summer:)

    http://www.yuliannova.com

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    1. You should definitely go- so worth it! And you can't go wrong with fuchsias in summertime :)

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  9. Gorgeous color Jen!! I probably would have made a similar color myself. Bite Beauty Lab seems like a pretty fun and cool establishment to check out with a few gfs!

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    1. You really should! Such a fun experience and my shade turned out just as I wanted it to :)

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  10. What a great experience and lip shade! I've been to NY a couple of thimes but never had a chance to drop by the lip lab. I'd be oto afraid to use it! Glad you had a great time ;-)

    Stephanie | theFantasia.com

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    1. Thanks, Stephanie! You totally should do it next time you're there :)

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  11. Omg looks so much fun ,i would like to try that but i dont live on america x
    http://thelittlefashionistafx.blogspot.co.uk/

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  12. Wow, this is so cool. I love the color that you have chosen. *__*
    Have a nice weekend...

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    1. Thanks, Vanessa! Hope your weekend is great too :)

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  13. What a cool experience!! That shade is awesome and will bring lots of memories you use it!
    xo Kat @ Katness

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    1. Thanks so much! It really is the perfect memento :)

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  14. SO COOL! And that shade is so perfect on you! I'd love to have this done! Do they have crazy colours too like blue and green hahaha?

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    1. Thanks, Tracy! There weren't any green shades I could see, but definitely some yellows and blue/purples that could be made to create something super fun :)

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  15. Aaaah, amazing! I adore Bite lipsticks and would absolutely love to have the opportunity to create my own!

    Tasha // shiwashiful.

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    1. If you're ever in NYC, you have to do it, Tasha! So fun :)

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  16. Wow this such a cool idea, I would love to try this one day so awesome!
    http://artadorned.com/
    I blog about jewelry and how to style jewelry with outfits tell me what you think.

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  17. amazing blog post :)

    I have shared your post :D


    Jadiee'sLittleBlog


    Jade

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  18. What a fun post to read! I could feel your excitement through your words and I felt like I was there with you the whole time! I hope to visit the store (lab) one day and customize my own shade. It would probably be something a bit more muted, though. Thank you for sharing, Jen! Your color is absolutely beautiful and more importantly, so you! :D

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    1. Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the post- and yes, you must do it next time you're in the city! xo

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  19. So cool! It looks like a fascinating process. I love that your parents were excited for you! Did you name your lipstick? "Jen's Juicy Fuchsia" or something?

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    1. Haha, yes- they were adorable and supportive ;) I haven't named it yet- but I like your suggestion!

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  20. Wow..im a self-professed makeup addict ..CANADIAN no less and I didnt know that Bite Beauty was Canadian lol. Ive heard so much about the lab..its on my to do for my next visit to NYC ..hopefully in August! Love that colour. GORGEOUS. Glad to discover a new blog. heeey :)

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    1. Thanks so much for the kind words and for stopping by! xo

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  21. Ohhhh I wish they had this in Canada! What a fun experience. I LOVE the colour you created too. All the little personal touches really make it your own!

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    1. Thanks so much! It really was such a wonderful, unique experience :)

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