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Thursday 23 July 2015

Makeup of the Month | July: Bite Beauty Canadian Maple Collection

Hi, everyone! After spending a bit too much in June (thanks, NYC and Charlotte Tilbury), it was my goal to reel things in a bit in July. I sat patiently and waited for just the right products to catch my eye. I knew I'd found my perfect monthly treat when Bite Beauty released its Canadian Maple Collection. Not only was this new collection a Canadian exclusive (sorry, not sorry), it was inspired by the beautiful variations of Canadian maple leaves in autumn. As if this weren't amazing enough, the products in the collection (5 Maple Matte Creme Lipsticks and a Maple Agave Lip Mask) are infused with real Canadian maple syrup and have the sweet scent to match! 


The Bite Beauty Maple Matte Creme Lipsticks come packaged in boxes adorned with white lettering and colourful maple leaves. Love the motif! The tubes are Bite's signature matte grey, rubber with a pointed cap. The lipstick bullets themselves have a "B" pressed into them for an extra luxurious touch! 




There are 5 Matte Creme Lipsticks in the collection, ranging from true orange to deep wine. They are each lightly scented with a maple fragrance, which is a lovely touch! It was incredibly difficult narrowing it down, but I ended up selecting Candied Maple and Braised Maple

First off, Candied Maple is definitely my kind of colour. It's a rich, saturated orange-toned red that is absolutely gorgeous for Summer and Fall. Like all Bite Beauty Matte Creme Lipsticks, it offers full-on opaque colour with a luminous matte finish. The formula is super comfortable on the lips and the wear time is impressive! 



Wearing Bite Beauty Maple Matte Creme Lipstick in Candied Maple


Next, Braised Maple is equally as saturated and warm as Candied, but is more toned down. I'd call it a muted brick red with brown undertones. 



Wearing Bite Beauty Maple Matte Creme Lipstick in Braised Maple

Finally, we have the Maple Agave Lip Mask. It comes packaged in a dark grey box and is housed in a lightweight grey metal squeeze tube with a twist-off cap. 



The texture of the lip mask is quite thick, so much so that it can be somewhat difficult to squeeze from the tube. While it is dubbed a "lip mask" it is essentially an ultra luxurious lip balm that can be worn in a thicker layer overnight or sparingly underneath lipsticks. It really is an amazing treat! 

It has a rich caramel colour and the most aaaaaaahmazing (yes, that good) sweet (but not too sweet) maple smell. There is actually authentic Canadian maple syrup in the formula, which is ultra cool! On the lips, it feels incredibly hydrating and smooth with no hints of stickiness. It also provides the most subtle warm caramel tint to the lips. 


Wearing the Bite Beauty Maple Agave Lip Mask

Overall, the Bite Beauty Maple collection ticks all of the boxes for me. The quality of the lipsticks is completely up to par with the other Matte Creme Lipsticks I've tried and the colours are warm and flattering. The Lip Mask might be the best lip balm I've tried- it's so hydrating and comfortable. And that maple smell! Intoxicating. Plus, a Canadian exclusive is always something I will be proud and patriotic to flaunt :)


Have you been tempted by the Bite Beauty Maple collection? Have you ever had a collection exclusive to your country?


Have an amazing weekend! 

37 comments:

  1. So after reading your review and Julie's on the maple lip mask...I think I need it in my life. Braised Maple is so perfect...I can't wait to rock it in my classroom! :)

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    1. You sooo need the lip mask, Liz- it's ultra special! And Braised Maple would look lovely on you :)

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  2. UGH MY COLLECTION KEEPS GROWING! I got Braised, Warmed, the mask, AND NOW I NEED CANDIED. Getting off the internet now. (i think Candied is my fave on you. You pull off a red lip like nobody's business)

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    1. Aww, thanks so much, Julie! Candied really is something special (not to enable you further, but...) ;)

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  3. I kept walking past the Bite Maple Beauty collection while I was circling around Sephora yesterday. I kept eyeing them, but made the decision not to tempt myself haha. I think I'll go back to swatch them when I get my next paycheck.

    Both colours looks good on you, but I'd for the Braised Maple for myself.

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    1. Definitely give them a swatch! If a colour really calls to you, it's so worth it as the formula is top-notch! :)

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  4. Oh no. Oh nooooo. I told myself no to Candied Maple and that I would only get Braised. Why did you have to go get it and wear it on your lips? D: It's so damn beautiful. And now I want it again.

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    1. Eek, sorry (not sorry) to enable, Chelle. Candied really is ultra gorgeous and would look amazing on you! Again, sorry (not sorry) :)

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  5. Absolutely jealous that this collection is exclusive to Canada! I'd probably go bonkers for this collection, all the lipsticks look absolutely beautiful on you!
    <3 Pauline, Addicted to Makeup

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    1. It was definitely hard not to buy all 5! Thanks, Pauline! xo

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  6. What a cool collection! So jealous that's it's a Canadian exclusive!!

    xo Kat @ Katness

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    1. Canadian exclusives are so rare, so ultra exciting! Thanks for stopping by, Kat :)

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  7. The packaging of the Canadian exclusive is gorgeous!!

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    1. It really is! The formulas are amazing too :)

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  8. BITE is such an amazing brand, I need to get these products.
    Zeynab x
    The Beauty Load

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    1. Bite is so worth checking out! Thanks for stopping by :)

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  9. These look lovely!

    Jacynta xx
    www.jacyntawalsh.com

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  10. Ahhh I was thinking this is not a collection Canadians should miss out on! Love all of these on you. The lip mask actually doesn't look too brownish on, which is great in my book!

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    1. Yes, it's super sheer, so can be worn anytime! And it smells incredible :)

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  11. OMG OMG OMG BITE MAPLE AGAVE LIP MASK I HAVE TO OWN IT. I MUST OWN IT!! LOL. I have all the colors (Original, Smashed, and Champagne) and it wouldn't be right to miss out on the Maple!! Gaah I just need to find a way to get it from here! T__T

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    1. It's so worth it! If you're finding it really hard to track down, let me know and maybe we can do a swap or something!

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  12. This maple collection is so cute! I love it's scented with maple syrup! I think my favourite colour is the first one (even though both are really gorgeous) because it's a little bit more luminous. The lip mask sounds dreamy! xx

    Alexandra | Glam O’Clock

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    1. Candied Maple is my fave too :) And yes, the mask is ultra dreamy!

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  13. Hi Jen!
    I love all the products you used, you just made a youthful glow with this dewy look, I guess.

    HAve a great day!
    Btw, I just followed you on Twitter and Bloglovin :)

    xoxo
    Jhem | JhemSays.com

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    1. Thanks so much for following, Jhem, and for the kind words! xo

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  14. I was originally going to get Braised Maple, but it went out of stock while sitting in my cart, which sent me into a "OSHT, I NEED TO ADD ONE OF THE SHADES QUICKLY" mode. (It was like the "Amazing Race" in my head, but I'm sure it wasn't that dramatic in real life since they were restocked, right? :p) I ended up with Mulled Maple, and I'm pretty pleased with it! Definitely my type of red, since brighter reds intimidate the hell outta me.

    BRAISED MAPLE LOOKS WONDERFUL ON YOU! Heck, THEY BOTH LOOK GOOD ON YOU.

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    1. Haha, it did feel dramatic when they were first released! Ah, I think Mulled Maple will look stunning on you! I'm still tempted to pick it up :) Thanks, Vanessa! xo

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  15. I love Bite as a brand-I really like their things! Both colours look fab on you Jen!

    Stacey | Expat Make-Up Addict

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    1. Thanks so much, Stacey! Their lipsticks really are top-notch :)

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  16. This make up look is so gorgeous! I love the red lips and the eye shadow combo, your face looks so flawless! :) I love your blog btw and I love how you wear all the make up and do a break-down of it so everyone can see what it looks like! xx

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    1. Aww, thanks so much, Lauren! So glad you find the break-downs and descriptions helpful! Thanks for stopping by! xo

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  17. Braised Maple comes off a lot brighter than expected! I think I'm set on getting Mulled Maple. I'm tempted with the agave lip mask too just because yummy maple! :3

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    1. Ugh, Mulled is soooo gorgeous too! Almost bought it today ;) And the lip mask is so worth it!

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  18. Ok. I just "got" why this is a Maple collection and exclusive to Canada.
    I love the lip mask (I just have the original)! I use it at night and wake up to soft lips!
    Braised Maple looks like a perfect red for fall, which I can't believe we're already talking about!

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