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Originally released as a lip gloss in 1971, Clinique's Black Honey is a cult classic lipstick color for a reason; it's beautiful, it's buildable and it looks good on every skin tone. And as of December 2024, 53 years after its release, it is still the number one lip color shade in the United States, according to makeup sales data from Circana, a leading global market research and data analytics firm.
Clinique's Almost Lipstick in the shade Black Honey can be found right at Ulta. While it may look dark in the tube, Black Honey goes on sheer and glossy, though you can build up the color intensity if you prefer. This lipstick glides on the lips effortlessly, feeling lightweight and comfortable to wear all day (or night) long.
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Clinique Almost Lipstick, Black Honey, $25 at Ulta
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Shop It!Now, let's talk about Black Honey as a lipstick shade. It gives lips a subtle flush of color. However, the color itself is a bit difficult to describe, as it looks different on everyone. But that's the beauty of the lipstick; it essentially just enhances one's natural lip shade. It's giving your lips, but better. The reason for this is due to its formulation. It has the perfect mixture of blue, red and yellow pigments. These hues work together to complement your lips' natural color.
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Ulta customers rate Clinique's Almost Lipstick highly, giving it an average rating of 4.5 stars on Ulta.com, with 93 percent of shoppers saying they would recommend it to others. Fans of the lipstick appreciate it for is moisturizing formula, even application and glossy finish.
"This is the best color. Normally, I would not go for a deep color like this. I have fair skin and it usually washes me out. However, this Black Honey lipstick is the most versatile color. You can apply it lightly or layer for a deeper shade. It has a smooth application and is not sticky. The color lasts on your lips as well," said one impressed Ulta customer in a five-star review on Ulta's website.
You can pick up Clinique's classic Black Honey lipstick at select Ulta stores as well as on Ulta.com. It retails for $25.
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