See what we mean? The shade is absolutely gorgeous on everyone. (Amazon)(Amazon)
This 1990s lip legend is still the coolest tube in town. Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey — the moody, balmy tint once favored by Drew Barrymore and Julia Roberts — has officially made its comeback. The universally flattering shade has been flying off shelves since 1989, and now it's not only in stock, but down to $15 (from $25) at Amazon, which is the lowest price we've seen it this year.
Clinique is on the pricier side, so when we heard that its most famous lipstick was marked down to $15, our ears perked up. After all, that's the lowest price we've seen this year — and even lower than Prime Day. The lippie is constantly selling out even when it's not on sale, so we suggest grabbing it while you can, especially at 40% off.
While the feel of this lipstick is great (more on that later), it's the color that makes it shine — literally. Black Honey is a deep berry shade that suits, well, everyone. No matter your skin tone, eye color, hair color or age, you can't go wrong, which is why it repeatedly sells out.
Even though the shade looks on first glance like something Wednesday Addams might wear, the rich hue goes on sheer. Blue, red and yellow pigments mix into a creamy base that melts into lips, playing up their natural color. Think of it like watercolors but for makeup.
One coat adds a little oomph to your natural lip color, or you can swipe on a few coats for a richer berry tint. It's this makeup magic that made Black Honey so popular in the first place.
When it comes to texture, Almost Lipstick is exactly that — the emollient-rich formula feels more like a nourishing lip balm. It's moist, glossy without being too glossy, and light enough to feel like you're not wearing anything.
Amazon shoppers agree with Black Honey's beauty-icon status. It's amassed over 8,000 five-star reviews, and over 80,000 were bought in just the past month.
"The color just seems to accent my lips in a positive way, with just the right amount of color," said one fan. "I do add some clear lip gloss over the top because I like a bit more shine, but that's a personal preference. It looks very dark in the tube, but it is not that way on my lips. I'm pretty amazed, quite honestly. ... I will buy it again without hesitation."
"I've never spent $20-plus on just lipstick ever, but I took the plunge and it doesn't disappoint," wrote a Black Honey-loving convert. "It's sexy! I can't describe it, but it's a gorgeous color. It glides on smoothly and stays on for many hours."
"I was skeptical when this lipstick went viral — but I ordered it anyway after thinking about it for months," said a third lippie lover. "I am so happy I purchased this. It's subtle enough that I can wear it to work without feeling overdone, but still feel like I have a darker, moodier color on."
Not fully convinced? According to this review and media coverage, this lipstick is also Liv Tyler-famous: "I first discovered this color during undergrad, when I learned this was the lipstick for Arwen in The Lord of the Rings movies."
While shoppers cannot stop raving about the chameleon-like color, some note that it doesn't always play nice with warmer weather. "It doesn't do well with heat," explains this customer. "If you wear it at the beach or an outdoor summer wedding, it does that 'gather at the corner and edges of your mouth' thing."
Some shoppers said they were looking for a more pigmented lip color. "Unfortunately, the results were too light for me," explained one reviewer — but they do have a fix! "I still use it and put a deeper color over it."
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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