chubby sticks

Jan 24th, 2012

As you know from here, I am a certified product junkie. This problem is especially prevalent when it comes to lip sticks. I have about 142 variations of lip sticks but really only use my cherry flavored Chapstick on a regular basis. The rest of them pile up in the bottom of my purse or in the lip stick graveyard that is my make-up drawer. Over the holidays, I stopped in at the Clinique counter because my ‘weekend only’ MAC stick was running low and I needed a color for that night. Of course, none of my dozens of other lip sticks would suffice. The nice lady behind the counter suggested I try their new Chubby Sticks. She promised the color would not be too overwhelming as it was a ‘tinted’ lip balm. Having a mind that is consistently in the gutter, I was also taken with the phallic name of the product. Here are the deets and my review:

Product: Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Balm

Price: $16

Description per Clinique website: Super-nourishing balm is loaded with mango and shea butters. Just what dry, delicate lips need to feel comfortably soft and smooth. Eight natural-looking lip tints in all, each with a subtle sheen.

H&H Review: While the actual product looks like the big clunky crayons that 2 year olds use, the application is pure silk. I could rub it on for hours. Additionally, both ends of the stick are capped in silver making it VERY easy to locate in a cavernous purse. Don’t be afraid of the bold, dark colors that the stick comes in. It truly wears as a tinted lip balm with a punch. My color is Graped-Up and now comes in number 2 behind my Chapstick. That is saying a lot. Also, you can’t beat the $16 price tag.

Overall: H&H Approved!