There’s something especially delightful about a beauty collaboration that feels both luxurious and meaningful, and the latest partnership between Clinique and proudly South African accessories brand Thandana is exactly that.
To celebrate the relaunch of Clinique’s beloved Chubby Stick collection, the two brands have joined forces to create a limited-edition Thandana lip bag — a vibrant, stylish accessory perfectly designed to house your favourite Chubby Stick shades. It’s playful, practical, and beautifully crafted – and FREE with your purchase of any two Chubby products.
Best of all, this collaboration carries a meaningful purpose. For every Thandana lip bag gifted with the purchase of two Chubby products, Clinique will donate R10 to LIV Village, a remarkable organisation dedicated to providing long-term foster care, education, and holistic support to vulnerable children.
Clinique Chubby Sticks have long been adored for their effortless, user-friendly formulas. With fresh, buildable shades and creamy textures that blend seamlessly, they truly take the guesswork out of makeup application. Whether you’re adding a soft flush to cheeks, sculpting subtle definition, or enhancing lips with nourishing colour, these versatile sticks are designed for easy, mistake-proof beauty.
As someone who has always gravitated toward balm and cream-based formulas, this collection feels perfect for me. The emollient textures melt beautifully into the skin, creating a natural, radiant finish that powders often struggle to achieve. The result is polished yet approachable — that coveted “second skin” effect that feels modern, flattering, and refreshingly uncomplicated.
For contour, I reached for the Chubby Stick Sculpting Contour (R480) in 03 Really Rich, applying it just beneath the cheekbones and along the jawline for softly defined structure. The formula blended effortlessly, creating natural-looking dimension without harsh lines.
To bring warmth and life to the complexion, the Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm (R550) in 03 Roly Poly Rosy delivered the prettiest healthy flush.
Applied to the upper cheekbones and blended upward toward the temples, it creates a beautifully lifted effect.
And for lips, the Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm (R420) in 03 Fuller Fig is an absolute standout — a gorgeous, understated fig hue that feels nourishing, wearable, and effortlessly chic.
As part of this spectacular press drop, I also received one of Thandana’s Big Mouth Extender laminated fabric bag with genuine leather trims. It’s generously sized to hold all your beauty essentials in style and I LOVE mine.
Beautiful makeup, thoughtful design, and a charitable cause — this is beauty with both style and substance, proving that sometimes the most joyful indulgences can make a genuine difference. Stocks of the Chubby Lip Bag are limited, so if you’re keen on one, get yourself to the Clinique counter at ARC, Woolies, Foschini, Truworths or Edgars.
