Cakes Nipple Covers: Sticky Cakes Review With Photos

Cakes Nipple Covers: Sticky Cakes Review With Photos

I have a confession: I haven't worn a traditional bra in years. Ever since the pandemic upended our lives, I've been all about that comfy life, paring down my lingerie drawer to soft, unlined bralettes, and for anything that's not compatible with bralettes (spoiler: a surprising amount of my wardrobe), adhesive nipple covers. I've tried my fair share of different brands and thought I had found my favorites—that is, until Cakes Body came to my attention. Thanks, TikTok! My criteria for nipple covers are pretty straightforward: They must be thick enough to provide full coverage and not let the girlies peek through, look undetectable under thinner and thicker fabrics alike, and peel off easily without causing any discomfort. When I was introduced to Cakes Body nipple covers—the Sticky Cakes Circles and Sticky Cakes Triangles—I had a feeling that they would enter my daily rotation. But inklings don't matter if the product in question doesn't pass the test. So, did they? Let's get sticky. 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.”