September 24, 2014

Clinique Chubby Stick Baby Tint Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm Review & Swatches

This was provided to me by a brand for review and I receive a small commission if you shop using the links in this post but all opinions are my own.

Clinique Chubby Stick Baby Tint Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm

Clinique Chubby Stick Baby Tint Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm ($17) are Clinique new lightweight, low calorie Chubby Stick formula! As a huge fan of the original Chubby Lipsticks I was quite excited to hear that Clinique was introducing a way sheerer version with a lip enhancing formula that gives you an MLBB (my lips but better) finish.

Because lord knows sometimes I just want a tiny hint of color on my lips so people know I’m alive and kicking!

Take a look!

Clinique Chubby Stick Baby Tint

Clinique Chubby Stick Baby Tint Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm are not going to be everyone’s bag of tea. These are stiffer and a bit denser with a lighter balm-y texture when compared to the original Chubby Stick formula. They also are considerably less pigmented! The formula is fragrance and flavor-free for those sensitive to such issues.

The concept behind the formula is to add moisture to lips as well as a universally flattering shade of color enhancing tint. I don’t find them super moisturizing however, they do add a nice softening balmy texture to lips so lips feel softer as they fade away. They are available in four shades that range in color from a bright red to a pretty lilac purple however, I found all the shades look about the same on my lips! The main difference between the shades on lips is certain shades produce a deeper color of sheerer red on my lips. For example I find the shade Budding Blossom, which is a pale baby pink, gives my lips a light reddish tint where as Coming Up Rosy, a true red, gives my lips a deeper shade of sheerer red. There are very small variations in the colors on my lips that aren’t terribly visible so if you’re planning to purchase all four shades I’d say that was unnecessary!

I did have a moment of, “Darn, I wish Poppin’ Poppy looked peachy on my lips!” but I have grown to appreciate the nice bare lip look these give me. It’ll likely vary from skin to skin tone of course and how much pigment your lips have in them. I imagine if you have very little pigment in your lips you might just be able to see a difference. However, those with pigmented lips, like my own, might find colors all look the same!

Clinique Chubby Stick Baby Tint swatches

Clinique Chubby Stick Baby Tint Swatches (Flowering Freesia, Poppin’ Poppy, Coming Up Rosy, Budding Blossom)

Clinique Budding Blossom Chubby Stick Baby Tint

Clinique Budding Blossom Chubby Stick Baby Tint

Clinique Coming Up Rosy Chubby Stick Baby Tint

Clinique Coming Up Rosy Chubby Stick Baby Tint

Clinique Flowering Freesia Chubby Stick Baby Tint

Clinique Flowering Freesia Chubby Stick Baby Tint

Clinique Poppin' Poppy Chubby Stick Baby Tint

Clinique Poppin’ Poppy Chubby Stick Baby Tint

If you set the color variation issue aside you’ll likely enjoy these. I’m actually bad about touching up lipstick and gloss as the day progresses and these are an easy way for me to get a dash of natural color on my lips quickly and easily while I’m sitting at my desk. The color does in fact give a very nice lip enhancing shade! If you’re going for a natural look they also look great paired up with a little cheek stain, mascara, and done! So for quickie, natural makeup looks, these are a perfect companion piece.

Clinique Chubby Stick Baby Tint Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm won’t be for everyone especially if you’re wanting or expecting a full color experience. However, if you want a lip enhancing tint these are the perfect way to splash a little color on without over doing things!

Clinique Chubby Stick Baby Tint fotd

Clinique Chubby Stick Baby Tint Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm in Coming Up Rosy

Clinique Chubby Stick Baby Tint Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm are available now at Clinique counters or grab them at Sephora and Sephora.com.

Tried ’em?

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This was provided to me by a brand for review and I receive a small commission if you shop using the links in this post but all opinions are my own.

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  • auntymaim

    I got the pale pink one in a gwp recently and was surprised by the color – I was expecting basically a very sheer baby pink gloss, but instead it was more like a hot pink stain. Not knowing this, I put some over some fading nude lipstick I had on and it stained my lips the brightest of hot pinks for HOURS. Applied normally I didn’t find the shade very flattering, and I didn’t like its unpredictability, but it might be suitable on a cooler complexion.

  • Heidi

    Coming up Rosy is pretty, but I think I’d prefer a touch more color. I can’t help but think of jelly beans with this packaging. Seems like it should have come out a month before Easter!

  • kellly

    The color you’re wearing looks nice and bright on you but for the life of me I don’t see much difference at all in the colors of the swatches!

  • Ashley

    I love these! Have coming up rosy and the purple one.
    Would be perfect for a teenage girl just starting to wear makeup.
    Really like these.
    You can use them as a lip balm, or really layer it and make a juicy glossy color.

  • Dee

    I got the budding blossom in a gwp and was surprised how much I liked it. When first applied I saw nothing. Went back and looked about 20 min later and the color seemed to be brighter.

  • Rae // theNotice

    Oh, that purple!! I have a couple of these (the orange and red) but, like you, my lips are too pigmented to really show the difference between them. Which means no purple for me! (Booo :P)

    • Isabella Muse

      awww same probs :-/ really wish they showed up different but like ’em none the less 😀