Lipstick and I have a complicated relationship. As much as I love adding a pop of color to my makeup routine, finding lip products that aren't too harsh against my pale skin and cool undertones has proven challenging. Finding ones that nourish and hydrate my lips throughout the day instead of drying them out is even harder. But my prayers were answered when I finally gave the viral Clinique Black Honey Almost Lipstick a try after getting a free sample. Years later, it's still one of the only pigmented lip products I reach for. If you've been wondering if Black Honey is truly worth the hype, get it now at 15% off during the Amazon Summer Beauty Event.
Black Honey's main claim to fame is its versatility. The shade is designed to look a little different on everyone and complement virtually any skin tone. Not fully believing this at first, I was convinced that the color would look too dark and wash me out. But I was pleasantly surprised to be proven wrong. The shade blended perfectly with my natural lip color to create the perfect subtle-but-polished look I'm always after.
As amazing as the shade itself is, the formula is what really makes it shine. Unlike typical satin-finish lipsticks that can be drying, this one goes on like a semi-glossy lip balm to keep my lips hydrated for hours. The sheer formula is also buildable, giving me more control over how pigmented I want the final look to be. A few swipes are perfect for a subtle flush during the day, but I can also layer more on top for a bolder color at night. Black Honey looks great on its own, but it can also be combined with a lip liner or gloss on top for more definition.
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With over 7,000 five-star reviews, Amazon shoppers love Black Honey as much as I do. "What's not to like about this great balm? It's a universally flattering color. It goes on super smooth and feels great on your lips," said one reviewer. "It just looks lovely on. I receive a lot of compliments when I wear it. It's a keeper!"
Some shoppers even used it as a blush, an idea I'll have to try out myself. "This is the perfect lip and cheek tint. It lasts for a long time and all day as a blush," said another reviewer. "It's smooth and helps my chapped lips, and the color is incredible and natural looking. It's a deeper color than my natural lips, but it's perfect. This is my everyday color, and it's buildable enough to be a deep color for special occasions. I wish I had this color for my wedding."
With the current Summer Beauty Event discount on Amazon, Clinique Black Honey is 15% off. Add it to your cart now for just $21 while the deal lasts and check out our full roundup of the best deals from the Amazon Summer Beauty Event.
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