bite beauty sephora beauty insider lip kit

for easier way to describe the product, i will review each product separately:
- agave lip scrub: this is the description from sephora website - a gentle lip scrub that cleanses, exfoliates, and conditions lips with raw brown sugar, pineapple enzymes and exotic oils, leaving them beautifully smooth and soft. and essential part of any nighttime ritual, the agave sugar lip scrub is a triple-action, foaming lip scrub that's infused with exotic oils, brown sugar and pineapple enzymes. it cleanses and gently exfoliates, while the agave syrup moisturizes and conditions your lips.

all things inside

as i've said before, it's packed in a medicine blister which looks like medicine tablet packaging, except this one has lip scrub. at the back there's a text indicating which side is the lip scrub. and you just have to peel off the the back of the foil to uncover the lip scrub. the lip scrub smells like sugar or honey.. something sweet but not too overwhelming. the lip scrub is brownish in color, very sticky and i can feel the sugary bits inside that's supposed to be the scrub. it feels harsh, even more harsh than my etude lip scrub. it really looks like brown sugar cooked in syrup, sticky but it has harsh bits inside. you're supposed to massage the agave sugar lip scrub over the lips and add water to create a milky foam to wash away any impurities or dry patches. i did as instructed but i followed up with the lip balm instead of allowing the oil to soak into skin overnight. the sample is quite thick so for me it lasts me about 2-3 uses. i only need tiny amount to scrub my whole lips. and afterward i would add the water before wiping it off. i can say that it works well, although i don't see the difference with other lip scrub that i've tried. i'm glad i get to try this one but i won't splurge myself buying this lip scrub. it's even too harsh for my preference.

the blister that contains both the lip balm and the lip scrub

- agave lip balm: this is the description from sephora website - a perfect soothing balm for ultimate hydration and recovery that quickly repairs and restores lips. a must have for on-the-go lip care, agave lip balm is the perfect travel essential. agave lip balm is a nourishing formula made from agave and rare madagascan vanilla CO2 extract. lips stay hydrated and protected all day long, making your lips look natural on their own. it also acts as a primer for any color application.

left: lip scrub right: lip balm

just like the scrub, it comes side by side with the scrub in the medicinal blister. unlike the scrub, this one doesn't have distinctive scent. and since this is a balm, it's very hard to get the product out because it's tightly pack in the blister. once i can get the balm out, it's very thick so it's very hard to spread around my lips. but once it's kind of melted, i can work it on my lips. unlike the scrub, this one is unscented. it's also very moisturizing and thick that i think i put wax on my lips. i think people with super dry lips or live in winter countries will appreciate this lip balm. but as for me, i don't think i like it. i'm good with my ordinary body shop lip balm.

- matte creme lip crayon: this is the description from sephora website - a high pigment lip crayon with long-wearing, water-resistant color and a matte finish that feels hydrating. this long-wearing lip crayon delivers rich, high-pigment color that lasts. it's made with orange peel wax, which seals in hydration for a water-resistant, matte finish that feels moist. lips look more supple and smooth, and feel nourished and protected. i get the color glace which is a dusty mauve.

left: the lip crayon middle: how it looks like right: shade name at the bottom

it comes in a grey pen like packaging that you can twist so you can get the product out. there's a cap covering the crayon tip. you can also read the shade name label at the bottom of the crayon. the crayon has pointy tip which goes blunt in no time. it's smaller than usual lip crayon, but it's still comfortable to hold. i have to agree about the color, it's dusty mauve alright. a bit too dark for fair to light skin, but it will work okay even as nude spectrum for medium to dark skin tone. it leaves matte finish but it doesn't feel too drying compared with some liquid matte lipstick. it lasts decently too, but i think i don't use it all day long so i can't say for sure. it's not transfer-proof and it would be gone with heavy meal or drink. you can just swipe it on your lips, however, i've been using it differently. the lip crayon is quite pigmented, so if i use it straight, it would be too dark for me. but if i only dab it on my lips lightly, and then rub with my finger to spread it around, it would be fine. 

- mini amuse bouche lipstick: this is the description from australia's sephora website - high impact lipsticks in dimensional shades deliver extreme moisture, creamy texture and long-lasting wear. handcrafted in small batches using a low-heat process, amuse bouche lipsticks preserve a balanced blend of lip-quenching nutrients, vitamins and omega oils that are essential to achieve healthy lips. made with 12 edible oils and triple-milled pigments, these lipsticks provide saturated colour with a subtle citrus flavor. so go ahead, swipe on sensational colour and feel good about it! i get chai which is a mauve brown.

how the mini amuse bouche looks like shade name on the bottom

top: full face swatch bottom left: arm swatch. bottom right: lip swatch

look at how small it is on my palm

the mini amuse bouche lipstick looks exactly like the full size one, only the travel size is much smaller. it has the unique curvy top on the cap as well as bite beauty's mark on the body. there's also B's mark on the lipstick. the lipstick has matte dark grey almost black body. you can read the shade name on the bottom. the lipstick is so tiny that i have difficulty to apply it on my lips. usually the slanted side would be enough to cover my lips, but this one doesn't. the lipstick is as pigmented as the lip crayon one, but this one is more matte than the lip crayon. i feel the lip crayon is slightly less drying compared to the lipstick. though i would say it's still comfortable to use the lipstick than mac matte lipstick. the color, however, is even darker than the lip crayon. even when i just dab it on my lips, it'd still look dark on me. i have to smudged it a bit to make it look not too vampy on me. i guess if you're darker than fair skin tone, this might work really well for daily. as for me, i prefer the lip crayon formula than the amuse bouche, but i heard they discontinue the amuse bouche. oh well. both are crazy expensive so i'm glad i get to try the mini sizes one.