Artdeco Glossy Lip Chubby
A lip gloss in stick form that behaves more like a nourishing balm โ great if you hate that sticky gloss feel.
The Glossy Lip Chubby sits squarely between a lip balm and a gloss: you get a wet-look shine with a whisper of colour, here in shade 35 Summer Flirt. What stands out is how comfortable it feels โ no tacky film, just a creamy, conditioning layer thanks to macadamia nut oil. Anyone after a full-coverage lipstick will be disappointed, but as everyday no-makeup makeup this little chubby stick punches well above its price.
Reasons to buy
- Genuinely non-sticky for a gloss โ reads more like a nourishing balm than gloopy lip gloss
- Actually conditions: macadamia nut oil keeps dry lips supple, even in cold weather
- Twist-up mechanism with no wand, so it's quick and tidy to swipe on the go
- Vegan and free of parabens, mineral oil, silicones and added fragrance
Reasons to consider
- Very sheer colour payoff โ expect a hint of tint, not real coverage
- At 1.8 g it's on the small side, and the shine needs touching up through the day
- Fans of mirror-finish high-shine gloss may find this finish too restrained
More balm than gloss
The clever thing here is that the stick tries to be two products at once, and largely pulls it off. The creamy formula glides on smoothly and leaves a glossy, translucent colour โ a warm rosy glow in shade 35 Summer Flirt. But the real workhorse is the macadamia nut oil, rich in palmitoleic acid, which conditions your lips rather than drying them out. MakeupAlley reviewers keep coming back to this: lips stay soft and supple even through cold winter days, with none of the flaky edge cheap glosses tend to leave.
For when colour is the afterthought
Let's be honest: this isn't a colour bomb. The pigment is deliberately sheer, so if you pictured a bold lipstick, look elsewhere. Where the Chubby shines is effortless daily wear โ one swipe from your bag, no mirror, no fiddling with a wand. The twist mechanism is pleasant and hygienic. The flip side of that light, oil-rich texture is that the shine doesn't last forever; plan on a quick re-up after eating. For the money, it stays a notably tidy deal.
Who is it for?
Ideal for anyone who loves a natural, cared-for lip and can't stand sticky gloss โ think no-makeup days and after-work drinks. If you'd rather have full, long-wearing colour or mirror-like high shine, this is too restrained and you're better off with a proper lipstick or a vinyl gloss.
FAQ
Is this a lip gloss or a lipstick?
Technically a cream gloss in stick form โ so it's a hybrid. You get shine and a hint of colour like a gloss, but the conditioning, non-sticky texture leans more toward a balm. It's not built for full coverage.
Does it get sticky on the lips like a lot of glosses?
No, and that's the headline strength. Reviewers consistently note it feels comfortable and doesn't cling or bleed. The trade-off is that you'll need to refresh the shine through the day.
