Our editors tested Clinique’s Almost Lipstick in Black Honey.
Read why this universally flattering shade works for almost all skin tones.
In fact, its become such a coveted beauty item that you cant find it anywhere…until now.
(Although were sure it wont be for long.)
Like the classicM.A.C Ruby Woo, this lipstick is the stuff of legend in the beauty community.
Its smooth like a balm, but gives your lips a smooth color tint.
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I was expecting a deep purple-y red, but it appeared on my lips as a subtle pink color.
For me, thats the perfect shade for those no-makeup makeup days.
The results (with pictures) ahead.
To be honest, I wasnt sure about the shade before I put it on.
It looks so dark, almost goth-like.
But after wearing the lipstick, I couldnt believe how neutral the color was for my skin tone.
but it was just the perfect amount of color and matches with everything.
At first glance, it looks like its going to be a deep plum.
Black Honey, however, is a really sheer, glossy shade of plum thats perfect for everyday wear.
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Its the color I wish my lips were naturally.
Although it is sheer, I wouldnt actually say the lipstick is buildable.
Slathering it on made my lips shinier, but it didnt yield a deeper color.
That said, its not too sticky and almost feels moisturizingI can see how its a fan favorite.
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