When it comes to the perfect fall neutral lip shade, it's all about Nude, Honey. (Amazon)(Amazon)
Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey, which debuted way back in 1971, has achieved near-legendary status — and with good reason! With a legion of celebrity wearers, including famous faces like Julia Roberts, Liv Tyler (it was her signature Arwen shade in the Lord of the Rings trilogy!), and Drew Barrymore, Black Honey was seen just about everywhere back in the day. More recently, the lipstick/lip balm hybrid became a viral hit on TikTok and has seen a huge resurgence in popularity, resulting in two new shades being added. First was Pink Honey, a sweetly rosy color that added a pretty, kissable flush to lips. And now we have Nude Honey, a mix of warm and cool pigments that blends with your natural lip color for a totally unique, totally you look.
Clinique Almost Lipstick has remained such a popular pick even after 50 years on the shelves, thanks to its smooth, lip-loving formula, which feels more like a nourishing lip balm than a standard lipstick. It's moist, glossy without being too glossy, and light enough to feel like you're not wearing anything. It's an ideal, everyday sweep of color. (Want to go bolder come evening time? It pairs beautifully with a lip liner, giving any shade a more robust glow.)
The OG Black Honey color, of course, is also a big draw, since it enhances wearers' natural lip shade without spackling over it. Nude Honey promises to be even more versatile — instead of the deep berry of BH, Nude Honey has a more neutral and, well, nude tint that works well with pretty much the entire range of skin tones. It's also super on-trend, with nude lippies currently having their moment across the fashion and entertainment world, including at this year's Oscars and at the Met Gala.
Just one coat will add a bit of oomph to your natural lip color, and several swipes will build up for a richer tint. Though Nude Honey is fresh on the scene, reviewers are already singing its praises.
"I'm loving this lipstick in Nude Honey!" raved a Clinique shopper. "The finish is beautifully natural, and the texture glides on smoothly without feeling heavy."
Another wearer wrote, "As someone who also has this in the Black Honey color, I had an idea of what I was getting. This is great if you're looking for just a light wash of color, but also something that does not feel sticky."
"This is one of those shades that just enhances what you already have — it's like your lips but slightly better," shared a final fan. "The formula is comfortable and not sticky, giving just enough color and shine without feeling like you're wearing much at all. Great for anyone who wants an effortless, natural look that works with everything."
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.