The Lipstick Bandits: Summer Sheers | Clinique Chubby Stick in Mega Melon

Monday, August 6, 2012

This month’s Lipstick Bandits focus is summer sheers (to follow up May’s pre-season summer brights), and despite the fact that I didn’t write this post until late Sunday night — I’ve had my summer sheer picked out for weeks.

Have you ever met Mega Melon? It’s a Clinique Chubby Stick that’s a total summer must-have, with its buttery, moisturizing formula and gorgeous, finely-milled gold shimmer. I’m not kidding about that “buttery,” either: Chubby Sticks are amped up with shea, jojoba, and mango seed butter (as well as some others), and the formula wears really comfortably.

Clinique Mega Melon

Mega Melon Chubby Stick swatch

Wearing Mega Melon (plus some other things).

To be totally honest, I had reviewed this one last winter, tucked it away in a drawer, and promptly forgot about it. While looking for a lip to pair with last month’s storybook daisies festival makeup look, though, I brought it out again — and it pretty much hasn’t left my side since. 

The thick, buttery formula is really comfortable in the hot weather (not to mention, it glides on like a dream), and the melon shade is absolutely perfect. It’s a really rich, fresh shade — just enough orange to keep the lip looking natural and beachy, but no so much that cool skintones need worry. The shimmer is just the cherry on top, leaving your lips looking super-moisturized and–

Can I say lustrous without anyone throwing produce at me? Because I’m totally going with lustrous if I’m allowed.

The verdict?

I know I rave about Clinique’s Chubby Sticks all the time, but this one’s a definite summer must-have. It’s one of the stronger shades in the line; more complex and pigmented than most of its siblings. It looks really natural when on, but the colour makes a huge before/after difference in a look — for a sheer shade, it has a lot of impact!

(And, I mean, admittedly: as much as I love the Chubby line, some of the shades are pretty boring. Which is great if you’re looking for some really basic basics, of course, but, well. If you just wanted the super-basic basics, you probably wouldn’t be on a makeup blog, now, would you?)

Availability: $16 USD, permanent product. Online at Clinique, Sephora, etc.

See it here: Holiday 2011 Chubby set review, plus in these two makeup looks.

Clinique Chubby Stick in Mega Melon (at a different angle)

Clinique Mega Melon lip swatch

See the other Bandits’ sheer, summery picks

Past Lipstick Bandits features on theNotice

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Posted by: Rae Chen at 6:00 am


45 Responses to “The Lipstick Bandits: Summer Sheers | Clinique Chubby Stick in Mega Melon”

  1. The Lipstick Bandits Tackle Warm Weather Sheers | Makeup Morsels, on August 6th, 2012 at 6:02 am said:

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  2. Lily, on August 6th, 2012 at 6:06 am said:

    Oh, I have this chubby stick in that fig shade… not as sheer but this looks oh so lovely! Time to check it out :-)

    My recent post Dior Fall 2012 Golden Jungle: Crocodile Leather Effect Nails Review

  3. mostlysunnybunny, on August 6th, 2012 at 6:31 am said:

    I still haven't tried any of these if you can believe that (don't hit me don't hit me), but this shade is SO cute on you!
    My recent post Becca Damselfly Mineral Blush Makes Me Pray for Eternal Summer!

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  5. glittergeek, on August 6th, 2012 at 7:43 am said:

    Oooh I really like this colour, Rae. :) It's a lip colour for that "I'm not really trying to look pretty; I just naturally am" makeup look.
    My recent post Lipstick Bandits: Sheer for Summer with L’Oreal Colour Riche Caresse Lipcolour

  6. messywands, on August 6th, 2012 at 8:00 am said:

    Soul mate, how is it that every time you are in any form of communication with the outer world you just make me fall hopelessly in love with you again? Boyfriends need to learn from you, I say!

    I love that before and after picture, and I think with my quite pigmented lips, Mega Melon would turn out quite interesting. Shall investigate!
    My recent post Lipstick Bandits: A Sheering Summer

  7. Alison M, on August 6th, 2012 at 8:34 am said:

    This same shade is living in my purse all summer. I like it sheer but love layering it for more punch. This of course would defeat the purpose of the LB post :)
    My recent post Essie Fall Collection 2012

  8. Larie, on August 6th, 2012 at 9:26 am said:

    Even though I don't like these Chubby sticks, Rae, I like your face. :) That is all.
    My recent post A Lipstick Bandit Breaks the Bold!

  9. Liz, on August 6th, 2012 at 9:28 am said:

    That suits your colouring perfectly! <3 I love Chubby Sticks. :)
    My recent post MAC Galaxy Rose

  10. Musing on Beauty, on August 6th, 2012 at 11:20 am said:

    Can you believe I haven't tried those Chubby Sticks yet?? Putting this one on my list!!
    My recent post Sheers! (A Lipstick Bandits adventure)

  11. Beauty Reflections, on August 6th, 2012 at 11:31 am said:

    So pretty Rae! Your skin is so perfect! You should wear shades like this more often! I don't have one of these-maybe I shall try a plum for fall. :)
    My recent post Lipstick Bandits Love Tricksy Summer Sheers

  12. The Beauty Sample, on August 6th, 2012 at 12:27 pm said:

    I WANT this!!! I recently tried the Revlon Balm Stains and they were nothing like what i imagined them to be…I think the Clinique ones are much more my style. I'm obsessed with tinted balms and super-sheer lipsticks, so this is perfect for me.
    My recent post The Friday Mixer

  13. bellachique, on August 6th, 2012 at 12:39 pm said:

    Love the shade, it's very close to your own lipcolour but bright enough to make a difference :). Never tried the chubby sticks before though, no idea why!
    My recent post Do the Double Wing with Dolly Wink Liquid Eyeliner!

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  15. @BloominBeauty5, on August 6th, 2012 at 5:51 pm said:

    I don't have a single one of these and that needs to be corrected, PRONTO. I know several bloggers (present company included) have raved about them. Count me as living under a rock for never having tried them. The shade is lovely and you are gorgeous as always dear :)

  16. callitbeautyblog, on August 6th, 2012 at 6:06 pm said:

    Ugh, I still need to get my hands on some Chubby Sticks. Why have I not, Rae-Rae? Am I a bad Bandit? -_-

    p.s.
    Why are you so cute?
    My recent post Lipstick Bandits: Summer Sheers Make Me Feel Fine…

  17. toyarosie, on August 6th, 2012 at 7:04 pm said:

    I feel so ashamed that the one Chubby Stick I have is so lame that I haven't picked any others up (and I work for the brand) – I'm a horrible salesperson! Every time you write about it I feel a mixture of guilt and longing. MUST.GET.THIS.SHADE.STAT.
    My recent post Pushing the Boundaries with Illamasqua’s Kontrol Lipstick

  18. Paris B, on August 6th, 2012 at 8:35 pm said:

    Rae! I had a gut feeling I'd see a Chubby Stick featured and tada! here it is! :D I only have one Chubby Stick and am not really feeling it but I might have to take a second look at it. Or maybe just get this colour because its absolutely lovely and sheer and pretty :)
    My recent post Lipstick Bandits : I Sheer-ly would have no problem finding a sheer lipstick to share!

  19. Makeup Morsels, on August 7th, 2012 at 12:20 am said:

    We would never throw produce at you for saying lustrous, especially with that adorable face of yours! And the Chubby Sticks strike again :) You may have single-handedly convinced me to give these a try, Mega Melon looks gorgeous on you. So very gorgeous.
    My recent post The Lipstick Bandits Tackle Warm Weather Sheers

  20. Rae // theNotice, on August 7th, 2012 at 1:06 am said:

    Hope you like Mega Melon as well, Lily! :)

  21. Rae // theNotice, on August 7th, 2012 at 1:07 am said:

    *hits you while flailing* Try these ASAP, Sunny! They're perfect for the summer.

    ;o) Thank you!

  22. Rae // theNotice, on August 7th, 2012 at 1:07 am said:

    Haha, well put! It really is :)

  23. Rae // theNotice, on August 7th, 2012 at 1:08 am said:

    :D I want your before and after swatch, soulmate! My lips go from unpigmented (when I haven't been babbling) to quite pigmented (when I've been talking, eating, etc.), so this one does change quite a bit on me through the day.

    It's gorgeous the whole time, though! ;)

  24. Rae // theNotice, on August 7th, 2012 at 1:09 am said:

    *\o/*

    And haha, that's probably true :p Super-pretty layered, though!

  25. Rae // theNotice, on August 7th, 2012 at 1:09 am said:

    :p Thank you, darling!

  26. Rae // theNotice, on August 7th, 2012 at 1:10 am said:

    Hurray! It's always nice to find other fans of products you love ;)

  27. Rae // theNotice, on August 7th, 2012 at 1:10 am said:

    Eee! You need to, Mariella! :D

  28. Rae // theNotice, on August 7th, 2012 at 1:10 am said:

    ;o) Thanks, honey! I have swatches of the new shades coming up; I think I remember seeing a darker, fall-appropriate shade in there ;)

  29. Rae // theNotice, on August 7th, 2012 at 1:11 am said:

    Yeah, I've read some really unfortunate things about the Revlon Balm Stains :s Clinique's are great, though, eh? :)

  30. Rae // theNotice, on August 7th, 2012 at 1:11 am said:

    Give them a try, hon! They're a lovely formula :)

  31. Rae // theNotice, on August 7th, 2012 at 1:12 am said:

    Meep! You definitely need one, Danielle — this one would look great on you. :)

  32. Rae // theNotice, on August 7th, 2012 at 1:12 am said:

    Nah. A bad lipbalm addict, maybe, but a very good bandit :p

  33. Rae // theNotice, on August 7th, 2012 at 1:13 am said:

    D: Try a new one, honey! Do you work at a counter, or HQ? Either way, I'm sure you'd be able to swatch one soon ;)

  34. Rae // theNotice, on August 7th, 2012 at 1:13 am said:

    Haha, I'm a bit predictable when it comes to sheers :p My go-tos are all Clinique!

    I think it's the shimmer in this one that really seals the deal — it just adds that extra oomph, y'know?

  35. Rae // theNotice, on August 7th, 2012 at 1:14 am said:

    Thanks, honey! I think you'd love Whoppin' Watermelon or Chunky Cherry — give 'em a go ;)

  36. Sue -MakeupMew, on August 7th, 2012 at 11:57 am said:

    Chubby hubby! I want some of these lovely babies after seeing the beforexafter pic. Your lips look put, perfect, Rae. I'm digging the shimmer and stronger pigment but still surely sheer lip color. I'm haunting the Clinique counters tomorrow.
    My recent post Urban Decay Ammo Palette Review

  37. Memoiselle, on August 7th, 2012 at 6:19 pm said:

    what a lovely name! Chubby Hubby :) that looks cute on you, it looks so lovely :)
    My recent post My Pick from Dior Fall 2012: Golden Jungle Crocodile Effect Nails

  38. Jessica, on August 7th, 2012 at 8:13 pm said:

    You look stunning in sheer shades, as always! I'm afraid to admit to you that I have yet to try a real Chubby Stick (Revlon's dupes, of course, but not a *real* one) … but I think I'm on my way!

    ♥ Jessica

  39. Makeup Kismet, on August 9th, 2012 at 5:25 pm said:

    You and your Chubby Sticks :P
    I've tried Tarte and Revlon's version of the Chubby Sticks but still haven't tried Cliniques.. What is wrong with me? :(

  40. cocoatsecretindulgence, on August 10th, 2012 at 9:24 am said:

    I have Chubby Stick in Super Strawberry and I love it as a tinted lip balm. I agree that they are great for summer as a lighter shade.
    My recent post Currently Loving: Mac Eye shadow

  41. Rae // theNotice, on August 10th, 2012 at 1:31 pm said:

    Hope you find a Chubby Stick that you love, Sue! :)

  42. Rae // theNotice, on August 10th, 2012 at 1:31 pm said:

    Lol! Glad you like the look of Mega Melon, hon ;)

  43. Rae // theNotice, on August 10th, 2012 at 1:33 pm said:

    Thanks, honey! I'm determined to convert all of you ladies into Chubby lovers — it's so rare that I use a product consistently for this long, but the Chubby sticks have been a staple of mine since they launched!

  44. Rae // theNotice, on August 10th, 2012 at 1:34 pm said:

    :D We have a special relationship. (And by special relationship, I mean a dysfunctional and highly codependent one. But that's the best kind when it comes to makeup, right?)

    You need to try these! //flails

  45. Rae // theNotice, on August 10th, 2012 at 1:34 pm said:

    Glad to hear you're liking your Chubby Stick, hon! I'm a huge fan of Super Strawberry, too ;)

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