Luckily, I've seen some major drugstore brands putting their own spin on this Clinique classic.
Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain
C'mon. Look at the packaging. It screams dupe, right?! Not quite. These products are both retractable crayons but that's where the similarities stop. The consistency of Revlon's version is much drier, and has a matte finish but the color lasts all day!
Top: Clinique Chubby Stick in Heaping Hazelnut Bottom: Revlon Just Kissable Balm Stain in Honey |
At first, I was disappointed that I had purchased the Chubby Stick's less moisturizing, fraternal twin, but the more I used it I grew to love the Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain. Here's why:
- Long lasting, opaque color pay off
- 12 great shades
- Reapplied twice in eight hours
The best dupe for the Chubby Stick had been sitting in my makeup bag all along! While Revlon's Lip Butters may not have been marketed as a competitor to the Chubby Stick, both products are extremely moisturizing and have a glossy finish. At around $6, the Revlon Lip Butter is less than half the price. The shade pictured below, Candy Apple is the perfect shade for an everyday red lip.
Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Candy Apple
Not only is the Revlon Lip Butter significantly cheaper than the Clinique Chubby Stick it is also better because:
Will you splurge or save?
-Monica
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