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A sheer matte lipstick-meets-hydrating balm with a flush of color and subtle blurring effect for a just-been-kissed lip look. Learn more
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Bêtise [bae-teaz] – a traditional mint candy: our best-selling warm berry shade that keeps selling out. The original “bouche mordue” or “just bitten lips” shade.
A sheer matte lipstick-meets-hydrating balm that delivers the iconic Bouche Mordue—or “just-bitten lips”—look in one step. The unique, moisturizing formula blends seamlessly into lips, diffusing color for a soft-focus, blurred finish that feels effortlessly French. Swipe once for a natural flush, or layer to build color payoff. Formulated with smoothing emollients, soft-focus powders, and botanical Lapacho Tree Extract, Bisou Balm helps hydrate lips while minimizing the appearance of fine lines. The result: sheer, buildable color with a soft-focus blur—like you’ve just been kissed.
Violette's Inspiration: “In France, after the red lipstick, our favorite lip look is called 'bouche mordue' (just-bitten lips). To achieve it, we apply lip balm, add a touch of lipstick, and then kiss a tissue to remove excess shine, so it looks more like our natural lips. Bisou Balm leaves behind *just* the right amount of pigment and comes in the most delicious colors, inspired by the traditional French candies of my childhood."
0.08oz / 2.5g
Swipe Bisou Balm onto bare lips, applying just beyond the natural lip line. Layer up to three coats depending on the desired pigment.
For very dry lips, moisturize before applying.
INGREDIENT BENEFITS:
Dimethicone, Synthetic Wax, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil / Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil, Dicalcium Phosphate, Tabebuia Impetiginosa Bark Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Ethyl Vanillin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone. May Contain (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 7 (Ci 15850), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090).
As formulas evolve, ingredient lists may change. Please refer to the product packaging for the most current ingredient list.
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| Type | Balm-Meets-Lipstick | Lip Shine | Lip Oil-Meets-Stain | Lip Whip | Liquid Lipstick | Tinted Lip Treatment |
| Finish | Hydrating Matte | Natural Shine | High Shine | Hydrating Matte | Velvety Matte | Hydrating Shine |
| Coverage | Sheer | Sheer | Medium | Medium | High | Sheer |
| Benefits | 'Bouche mordue' (just-bitten lips), Ultra-Lightweight, Comfortable Wear, Sheer to Buildable | Unique Dual-Formula, Emollient-Rich Hydration, Comfortable Wear, Sheer to Buildable | Hydrating Stain, Moisture-Rich Ingredients, Buildable Color, 8hr Wear | Blurring Effect, Effortless Application, Weightless Comfort, 12hr Wear | Richly Pigmented, Ombré Effect, Lightweight, Buildable Color | Wash of Color, Restores & Replenishes, Softens & Smoothes, Skincare-grade Actives |
| Rating |
Overall rating: 4.417937 / 5 from 6233 reviews.
Bisou Balm - Bêtise offers a sheer matte lipstick-meets-hydrating balm with a flush of color and subtle blurring effect. Customers appreciate its amazing scent, soft feel, and beautiful color, though opinions on the packaging vary.
Review topics: [color, feels, packaging, issues, look, texture, shade, scent, formula, quality, coverage, shipping, consistency, skin, fragrance, price, touch, results, hydration, balm, customer service, face, expectations, lipstick, light, weight, beauty, lips, favorite, amount].
"I saw an Instagram ad for this bisou balm in chocolat and was intrigued - I’d tried two other colors from violette and loved the consistency so I wanted to try this color. It is PERFECTION and actually I don’t know if there is a reformulation but the balm is actually SOFTER and MORE MOISTURIZING than the previous tubes I owned. The color is perfect chic Nicole Kidman fall 90s practical magic witchy perfection. Fan for life. Love. Would buy ten more, one for all besties!"
"I must say my expectations were low, only because heavy marketing in the cosmetics industry ins’t necessarily followed by high quality products, but i must say i ‘ve been blown away by the colour and the texture of this lipstick. It makes lips really smooth and has a very subtle aroma. I am a dark brunette with fair skin and the colour looks absolutely beautiful - the colour depth is also buildable. Sort of regretted not buying a second one."
"This color is so lovely! I have very, very dark brown hair with red undertones, fair skin, hazel eyes and this is my favorite of all followed closely by Bonbon Myrtille, Betise, then Mon Cheri. It’s a rich brown that doesn’t look like a 1990s brown, it’s raisiny…a brown with the slightest purple grape tone. Very sophisticated!"
"Delicious color! This one will suit literally everyone - it is a very unique brown, a bit mauvy and a bit reddish, not too cold, not too warm, just elegant. Not a 90s dead-brown. It is truly chocolate color that looks amazing. I wish it were a bit more moisturizing, but it is a special matte lipstick, so it is clear why it can't be. I am really in love with it. The color intensity depends on your preference, and can be built up."
"I’m really happy with this balm. The color is beautiful, although I expected Chocolat to be a little darker and more intense on the lips. The matte finish is gorgeous and still feels very comfortable, never dry or heavy. It feels nourishing and hydrating, and leaves my lips soft while still giving them that effortless blurred matte look. Overall, a really lovely product - I just wish the shade had a little more depth."
"I love Bétise (the perfect rose) and Calisson (the perfect neutral), but I just got Chocolat and it is everything, a perfect fall neutral straight from the 90's. These lipsticks are buildable alone or over a more moisturizing balm, but fairly drying alone. They definitely deliver the blur and smooth effect as advertised. They don't stay put long but leave a bit of a tint, and I reapply when needed."
"Bien hydratant mais rend mes lèvres un peu sec après 3 applications. La couleur est divine, oui divine.... un brun qui rend vos dents plus blanches, qui donne un aspect naturel a vos lèvres... Bref je le recommande, bravo Violette pour cette merveille! It's so good really..."
"It is very moisturizing surprisingly because its so sheer. It feel very nice and silky on my lips. The only thing that I wish is that it is very lightly pigmented, very subtle shade. For and all day, every day use i would buy it again. Not for date night for sure."
"This colour is magical!!! I wasn’t sure it would suit me with my medium neutral skin tone & warm blonde hair but I LOVE it! It’s such a clever colour, yes it’s brown…but with a little something that just makes it magic!🪄. I love all of your products because they are so unique and make me feel like I can express myself the way I want to!"
"Perfect sade, very comfortable the feeling on lips, give colour to the face but lips dont seems provocative. I would describe it like a woman that knows her power and her personality without need to announce something..as much as coloured needed While wearing bisou balm you feel living in a story or in a character or in a "movie" version of you."
