If there were a Mount Rushmore of universally beloved lip products, Clinique’s Black Honey would surely be on it. Whether you call it a tinted lip balm, stain, or, as the brand says, an “Almost Lipstick,” it’s a buildable, lightweight formula that users say suits all wearers.
“I don’t know [how] Clinique did it, but somehow this lip color looks great on EVERYONE,” one review said. “It’s like a natural lip color, but better. Not warm, not cool, just perfect neutral.”
Created in the 70s, named after the natural sweetener, Black Honey has been back in the public eye, after trending on TikTok. A top seller for HuffPost readers during this year’s Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday, Clinique’s Black Honey is a versatile crowd pleaser, that’s currently at a pleasing price.
“It looks dark in the tube but somehow goes on your-lips-but-better on EVERY skintone,” one wrote. “I’d say it’s a light brown-toned mauve.”
Numbers don’t lie. According to the brand, Black Honey is Clinique’s number one selling lip color.
