Trends may come and trends may go, but icons are here to stay forever. Just like fashion trends – from wide-legged jeans to tube tops, some makeup products are so GOAT-ed they make their way back to the younger generations. Naturally, great lip products such as the Black Honey lip balm from Clinique made its cyclical comeback, but this time through social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. Where GenZ makeup enthusiasts and beauty lovers have discovered the lore of this berry-like tint that suits every lip colour, shape, and tone. Without further ado, let’s see why this gooey, sticky formulation is making rounds among the kids of the internet, who are spoiled for choice with innovative and new-age formulations.
The (Almost) Lipstick That Broke The Internet
Versatile Baddie
Black Honey wasn’t just a name. It looked like it, too. Its deep berry colour and glossy finish reminded people of actual honey. It wasn’t a lipstick, and it wasn’t a gloss either. It was launched as ‘Almost Lipstick’ → a balm-like hybrid that gave lips a sheer, tinted glow that adjusted to every wearer’s skin tone.
Vintage Appeal
Formulated in 1971, this product was first packaged in a small translucent pot like a tiny trinket that mothers and grandmothers would carry around in their clutches. It was a cult-classic back then, too, having featured in many pop culture movies and TV shows.
Universally Flattering
This sheer and buildable formula suits all skin tones and undertones, as it adapts to the wearer’s body temperature and base lip colour. It was a pH-changing lip tint before it was a thing. It also works as a lip oil and lip balm, garnering itself the title of hybrid beauty, before hybrid beauty was a thing.
Parting Thoughts
Back when the terms lip tints, lip oil, and lip glaze hadn’t been coined, the makers at Clinique called this sensational formula Almost Lipstick because, unlike cream and liquid lipsticks, it didn’t dry out lips, left a beautiful hue, and left a glossy finish. The best part, it doesn’t change but adds to the beauty of your lips. Think ‘your lips, but better’. But for it, the highlight is the packaging that allows you to wear and retouch it without ever needing a mirror. The angles, the formula, the glide, all a chef’s kiss.
FAQs
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Does the Clinique Black Honey suit everyone?
Yes, this chamelon-like lipstick-meets-balm suits all skin shades and tones, and makes your lips look more even, hydrated, and glossy. It makes your teeth appear whiter and your skin brighter.
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What is black honey lipstick?
Black Honey is the name of the Almost Lipstick by Clinique, which, although it was formulated in 1971, has found its way back to popularity due to the newer generations discovering this legendary vanity essential. It’s called black honey because it looks and feels like the real substance, sweet, rich, and sheen.
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How long does the Black Honey lipstick last?
The Clinique Black Honey has a balm-meets-lipstick consistency, so you can swipe once for a tint, and keep swiping to build more drama. The tint lasts up to 3-4 hours, and the buildable formula makes it easy to keep adding without making it feel heavy.
