Clinique Chubby Stick Review | Moisturise as You Add a Pop of Colour

One of my favourite items from Clinique’s beauty advent calendar was the Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturising Lip Balm in colour 06 Woppin’ Watermelon. I’ve used it nearly everyday since I went back to work after Christmas and it really is a great every day staple product. As I have it in a tester size, it’s also really handy to throw into my travel makeup bag when I’m going to visit friends or family.

First Thoughts

I was originally sceptical about whether a balm with colour would work as well for dry and chapped lips. Especially in these cold, winter months. I was however really excited to try it out as I do love Clinique’s skincare so I assumed this would be just as good. I was very mixed with my expectations but I tried to go into it with an open mind.

During Use

The application is really easy as it’s basically a large pencil. It really glides onto your lips because it’s a balm, which was really different at first compared to lip liners and lipsticks. You only need one coat to get the pop of colour that you need, and as you can see in the photo’s Woppin’ Watermelon is fairly sheer and not that different to my normal lip colour.

After Use

My lips felt quite waxy after use, but the balm soon absorbs a bit which made my lips feel softer. My lips did feel extremely moisturised, smooth and soft while wearing the balm. But I don’t think it works as a long term solution or to prevent dry lips. It may just be because it’s so cold, but my lips still seem to be drying out and becoming chapped still. I also only applied this once per day in the morning. So no top ups meant that by lunch time and after eating my lips were probably clean of the product. I’m gonna start applying Carmex at night to help soothe a lips a bit more. But this balm does work really well as a slight colour to add to my lips which makes me look a bit more alive in the morning.

Would I purchase again?

It’s the perfect go-to for my everyday work makeup. It’s not too bright or colourful, but it also isn’t going to dry out my lips if I want some colour everyday. I would probably purchase Woppin’ Watermelon again because I’ve come to rely on it so much. I may also stretch myself and pick up some of the other colours to try out for a daily basis. At £18.50 they are a bit of a budget buster, but because I’d be using them daily I think it would be worth it for me.