Perhaps you've heard about the Clinique Chubby Stick, arguably the most popular item to come from the company since the 3-step system. While we know it originally to be a lightweight lip tint, the Chubby Stick has actually evolved into a franchise, with a recently released intense lip version and in February, the eye version.
The Clinique shadows are pigmented, smooth, and easy to blend, which I never thought I would say about cream eye pencils. I did not experience creasing or fading and they last impressively long even without a primer.
I applied the shadow below (Whopping Willow) exactly the way I did here, using the exact same tool. Recently, I've been needing to simplify my regimen for travel while still looking presentable, and I find that cream eye pencils offer the best of both worlds. One simple stick allows me to achieve a decent look, and when the formula is as good as this, it actually becomes a pleasure to apply (unlike this).
In short, when this launches in February (for $16 apiece), everyone should head to a counter and play and then wave your fist at me because then you'll want to have one (or four) of your own.
Full disclosure: This entry contains sample products sent by PR or the manufacturer for editorial consideration.
Glad to hear the formula is good! I'm already seeing a couple of colors I'd LOVE to own!
ReplyDeleteThese are already out in my city! Yay! So happy to hear they are good! I was worried that they would crease so I was waiting to hear a few reviews before I was going to purchase.
ReplyDeleteThat deep blue is like whoa!! I've been in a simple eye phase so Amber and Willow have my attention as well. I'm excited to see them in store! And it would be a crime not to say that you look so adorable and cozy with your hat and short hair :)
ReplyDeleteI'm excited to try the eye version. Love their chubby lipstick very much! And it seems like the colors are modern and cute. Thanks for the info!
ReplyDeleteThese look really lovely - especially #12, that blue!
ReplyDeleteHoly cow that navy blue! I'm glad to hear that these are everything we wanted :D
ReplyDeleteOoh! I love the look of the purple one. I should probably try to stay away though because every time I buy a cream shadow in pencil form, I NEVER end up using it more than once or twice, no matter how much I love it (like Urban Decay's). Well... maaaybe I'll just get the purple one since I don't really have any cream shadows that color... maybe... *muses*
ReplyDeleteWhopping Willow sounds like "whomping willow" I wonder if a Harry Potter fan named that one. Definitely the prettiest shade of the lot! love your FOTD with it. Do you have any of the Lid Smoothies cream Shadow by Clinique? I love those and I am wondering how they'd compare. Cream shadows seem to be popping up in a lot of lines, which is good news for me and my aging lids. thanks for the sneak peek
ReplyDeleteI was going to comment on that! You beat me too it :P
DeleteWhopping Willow seriously suits you though. How long do these actually last? Like half a day, an evening...?
I think I wore it for at least six hours without any budging the last time.
DeleteAh I saw these were coming out and figured they'd be good. I can definitely see these being huge sellers. I agree these sorts of pencils are great for travel, I had an UD Sin mini pencil and never really used it, but while on vacation it became my go-to. I'm not in love with all the colors, but I do like the two shades on the left in swatches... actually, the olive is pretty nice too
ReplyDeleteOmg this is amazing! I seriously cannot wait to try them out :) They look really lovely! Thank you so much for sharing, especially the khaki and violet one! Have a great weekend dear xx
ReplyDeleteI really want this but worried that they will crease very easily. I'm glad to hear that they are long lasting.
ReplyDeleteThe swatches look beautiful. Usually when I see swatches of all the colours of a new range I just think: oh, ok... But in this case I want lots of them. I'm also really glad that you consider that the formula is good.
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan of the lip Chubby Sticks so this is totally on my radar! You look gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteReally--no smudging and/or creasing?!! Now I'm definitely curious...
ReplyDeleteyour blog never fails to enable Xiao!!! :D
ReplyDeleteThe willow, lilac and amber shades r totally up my alley! Thanks for your swatches <3
How much will these be? :) Clinique is really amping up their makeup line! Not so much just about skincare anymore, beauty world! WATCH OUT!
ReplyDelete$16!
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