Our Clinique Black Honey Reviews.
So the million dollar question is...
Does this coveted lippy that looks like a chic goth berry shade actually suit all skin tones?
And what do the new Clinique Almost Lipstick Pink Honey and Clinique Pop Plush Creamy Lip Gloss- Black Honey Pop 4.5ml shades look like on?
I had serious doubts, so I enlisted a few of my AB colleagues with different features to help me test it out.
Here are our honest thoughts...
1. Sadaf (Me!), Senior Beauty Editor.
There’s no viral beauty product I’ve been more compelled to try than Clinique Black Honey.
OK lies, I have a comprehensive TikTok beauty trends to-do list, but this was right at the top.
At first glance, the colour of this lipstick scared me.
I thought, there’s no way this deep burgundy, almost black shade will go on sheer, let alone suit my lips or my skin tone.
Firstly, the formula glides on really nicely, feels silky to apply and melts into the lips. Tick.
One swipe gave me a sheer tint that enhanced my own natural lip colour. Two swipes? A light berry colour that as the brand says, left a ‘just-ate-a-plum’ look.
I’m not usually a berry-hued lip gal, but I loved how this looked on my lips and with my complexion. Double tick!
I also love that while subtle, the shade still makes an impact.
Bonus points for the fact you can grab it from your handbag and quickly swipe it on without a mirror, too.
2. Gin, Recruitment Lead.
Gin loves herself a bright lippie, but she also needs hydrating formulas to keep her dry lips feeling comfortable.
These are her thoughts on Black Honey:
"I always wear red lipsticks, so it's nice to be in something different!"
"This feels both hydrating and moisturising on my currently very cracked lips, and it's easy to apply without a mirror."
"I like that two coats give me an almost browny-plum hue on my lips. Not something I'd usually try, but I like it!"
Meet Clinique Black Honey Gloss and Pink Honey.
Here are some of the main features of Clinique's newest lippie shades!
What:
Clinique Almost Lipstick Pink Honey
A layerable, soft, glossy wash of colour with a comfortable balm-like texture in your new signature pink shade.
Sheer coverage and can be worn alone or under makeup.
The unique Pink Honey shade looks a little different on everyone.
Paraben-free, Phthalate-free, Fragrance-free
What:
Clinique Pop Plush Creamy Lip Gloss- Black Honey Pop 4.5ml
An ultra-shiny, buttery lip gloss in a cult classic shade, with nourishing ingredients to leave your pout looking plump.
Has a long-lasting, high-shine finish.
Leaves lips looking plump and hydrated.
Formulated with Aloe butter, avocado butter, shea butter, hyaluronic acid.
Our Mini Clinique Black Honey Gloss and Pink Honey Reviews.
Sadaf, Senior Beauty Editor.
I love the original Black Honey lipstick and I was hesitant to try the new Black Honey gloss version as I’m not really a gloss-wearing gal.
But I was pleasantly surprised.
The gloss is much more pigmented (and juicy!) but I didn’t mind that.
It gives that ’90s vibe with its browny/maroon shade finish on my naturally dark lips which I really liked (and is very on-brand for me).
I also loved that it instantly makes my lips look more plump!