There's no makeup mishap quite as annoying as smeared lipstick [1] – unless of course, it's getting your hair stuck to your sticky gloss. When the weather is nice out and you're getting ready for picnics, music festivals [2], and days at the beach, the last thing you want to worry about is your makeup. That's why gloss-balm [3] hybrid sticks are the ideal choice to wear all season long: they are sheer enough to not worry about smearing and leave the stickiness out of the equation entirely.
Each chubby crayon is easy to apply, packed with shiny colour and hydrating ingredients, and is perfect for when you want to look pulled together with minimal effort. Check out the best ones, ahead.
Buxom Shimmer Shock Lipstick
Swipe on the sparkle with the highly-pigmented Buxom Shimmer Shock Lipstick [4] ($18).
Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturising Lip Colour Balm
For a sheer wash of colour that will look great with any look, try the OG Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturising Lip Colour Balm [5] ($19).
Maybelline Colour Sensational Shine Compulsion Lipstick
The budget-friendly Maybelline Colour Sensational Shine Compulsion Lipstick [6] ($6) contains reflective oils for a high-shine finish.
Revlon ColorBurst Lacquer Lip Balm
You'll fall in love with the moisturising formula and large shade selection of the Revlon ColorBurst Lacquer Lip Balm [7] ($8).
Kaja Heart Melter Lip Gloss Stick
The cute Kaja Heart Melter Lip Gloss Stick [8] ($17) is ideal of when you want a tiny of colour without the lip-liner-level of commitment.
Beauty by Popsugar Glossy Stx
The new Beauty by Popsugar Glossy Stx [9] ($20) are loaded with hydrating ingredients like sunflower seed oil and cocoa seed butter so your lips can be both shiny and soft.
Hourglass Femme Nude Lip Stylo
There's nothing creamier than the Hourglass Femme Nude Lip Stylo [10] ($32) which feels like butter as you swipe it across your lips.
Marc Jacobs Beauty Kiss Pop Lipstick
Not only is the Marc Jacobs Beauty Kiss Pop Lipstick [11] ($28) adorable, but it's also long-wearing, transfer-resistant and filled with hydrating honey.