By
Tembe Denton-Hurst,
a writer at the Strategist covering beauty and books.
She joined the site in 2020. Previously, she wrote about beauty and culture for Nylon and Elle.
If you’ve ever thought, I wish I could put Clinique Black Honey all over, it’s game time. Fifty-five years after the launch of its iconic lipstick, the brand has expanded the color to nail polish, eye shadow, and mascara. We first wrote about Clinique Black Honey back in 2017 when our then–fashion editor-at-large Amy Larocca said it was a perfect shade that “looks good on everyone.” Deals writer Martha Tuber is also a fan. She’s been wearing the “goth-tinged” sheer lipstick since high school and continues to rely on it for a swipe of color that instantly makes her feel more pulled together. Although I’ve heard about it plenty — it’s a Strategist reader favorite — I’ve never tried it for myself, but with the new launch, it felt like a good time to test that and everything else from the collection. My thoughts, below.
