Clinique Chunky Cherry Chubby Stick review

Fruity, tempting names, fun colors, moisturizing formula and it looks rather chubby...Yes, that's right - I am talking about Clinique's famous Chubby Sticks. In May 2012 the exciting 8 new shades were launched. At first I was hesitant but, after seeing the big hype online, I decided to see for myself what the fuss was all about. 

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Out of all the shades, I went for the cherry red color called Chunky Cherry. My lips naturally have a lot of color in them, so I wanted something that will actually be noticeable when I put it on. Besides, the summer month were ahead of me, so why not?

Chubby Stick is not really a lipstick, more like a lip balm with a color to it. Now, I have tried tinted lip balms before, but this seemed somewhat different (with a little bit more meat to it, if it makes sense). 

I would like to start with positives first. Number one on my list is the packaging - I looks like a chubby crayon with a colorful middle (differs depending on the shade) and silver top and bottom. Mine is used quite a lot already, but normally it comes in a crayon shape. It might look like you need to sharpen it, but there is specially designed bottom, that turns up, which saves the time and makes it easier to use.

Another thing that I like is that it really does feels moisturizing on the lips. It's very light weight, not sticky at all and, for the time that it actually is on the lips, it gets the job done, which is good. Another thing I like is the color. I have to say that this is the only Chubby Stick that I own, but the color in this one is very pretty and you can actually see it on the lips, which was something that I was looking for. 

To my annoyance, the camera wouldn't pick up the actual brightness of the color 

Unfortunately, having said all that, there are (in my opinion) a few downsides to this product. Firstly, I think it's overpriced. Even though it does have the weight of a normal lipstick (3 g), you run through it much (much!) faster. I don't know the price everywhere else, but in the Netherlands it retails for € 17,00 , which for a lip balm I think is a little too much. 

Another thing I am not crazy about is the staying power. I understand the fact that lip balms aren't supposed to stick to the lips for the entire day and you have to reapply them. Which brings me back to the point about it being overpriced. 

And the last (this one is no biggie though) is that it melts a little when its hot outside (it's not bad, I mean it's not running all over the purse or anything like that).

To sum up, I think it's a fine product  but ,unless there is a big sale in a local make up store, I am not coming back for more. I hope it was helpful, xo