My First Impressions
Ok, why aren’t all nipple covers designed with a little dip in the middle (this is a patent-pending Nip-Nook, as I’ve learned) so your nips are spared from the sticky parts? It seems like a no-brainer. Mine aren’t even particularly sensitive, but nonetheless, I very much appreciate the design consideration because the removal process is much more seamless because of it.
On the other hand, Shanna Shipin, Allure’s senior commerce director, is in the camp of sensitive nips. “For the longest time, after having two kids who ripped my nipples to shreds (yes, I mean that literally), I had the worst experiences with nipple covers. The adhesive would rip off my nipples, cause eczema breakouts, and just slowly and sadly slide off of my mosquito bite boobs,” Shipin says. “Cakes Body creates truly groundbreaking nipple covers that have a non-adhesive center, so your nips are covered, but not in any kind of tacky film. (I also love the Grippy Cakes, which have no adhesive at all; I love the Stickies when I don’t want deer-in-headlight nips and to add shape to my misshaped boobs.) These stay in place all day long and don’t budge; though you have to wash them after every use, or else they will start to peel on you. The color range is great, but I could see some in-between shades to cover more skin tones. Overall, these are my most trusted—and most comfortable—covers.”
I do agree about the color range: Although I chose Honey, which works well, I would’ve loved a shade in between Honey and Caramel. (There are three colors in total: Honey, Caramel, and Cocoa.) Picking out my size was simple, too. For Sticky Cakes Circles, there are three sizes: Itty-Bitty (3″ by 3″ covers that fit AA-B cups), OG (4″ by 4″ covers that fit B to DD cups), and Plus (5″ by 5″ covers that fit DDD and above). I’ve oscillated between a B and C cup over the years, so the OG cups were a pretty sure bet. If you’re unsure about your size, you can always use a handy online measuring tool like this one—and, if you’re in between sizes, Cakes Body recommends sizing up because it’s always safer to go the route of more coverage. (I couldn’t agree more!)
How I Wear my Cakes
Sticky Cakes Lift
A front view of Allure commerce editor Sarah Han wearing the Sticky Cakes Lift
Sarah Han
A back view of Han wearing the Sticky Cakes Lift
Sarah Han
