Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey

Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey

Brand: Clinique
Product: Almost Lipstick
Shade: Black Honey
Type: lipstick
Keywords: sheer, buildable, universal, holy grail
Would you believe me if I told you that as a fair olive, I've never tried Clinique's Black Honey? I've heard fair olives talk about this more than anything, and honestly, I can't believe I haven't tried it yet. But better late than never - we're giving her a go today!

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The First Look at the Legend

Here we have the famous Black Honey in all its glory. I'm immediately struck by how sheer it looks in the bullet - this isn't what I expected at all!
Close-up of Clinique Black Honey lipstick in Abby's hand
Abby holding up the iconic Black Honey lipstick bullet

The Sheer Surprise

Oh wow - she's so sheer! I'm actually loving how transparent it looks. It's barely there but still has presence. Let's see if we can build her up a little bit.
Clinique — Almost Lipstick — Black Honey — Black Honey lipstick swatch showing sheer berry tone
Swatching the sheer formula on skin

Application Revelation

It feels really good going on - so smooth and comfortable. And it's actually a lot darker than I thought it was going to be once applied! Why have I waited so long to try this?
Abby applying Clinique Black Honey lipstick
Applying Black Honey to lips for the first time

The Lord of the Rings Connection

Fun fact alert! I heard from my sister that this is what Arwen wears in Lord of the Rings. As big LOTR fans in this household, I'm mad at myself that I haven't tried this iconic shade sooner!
Clinique — Almost Lipstick — Black Honey — Abby showing completed Black Honey lip application
Showing off the finished lip look with excitement

Instant Holy Grail Status

So beautiful! You guys know what you're talking about with this one. This is absolutely going straight in my purse - it's going to be in my pocket all the time. The perfect everyday berry!
Clinique — Almost Lipstick — Black Honey — Close-up of Black Honey lipstick on Abby's fair olive complexion
The final stunning result on fair olive skin
This is absolutely going straight in my purse - it's going to be in my pocket all the time. If you're a fair olive (or any olive really) and haven't tried Black Honey yet, what are you waiting for? This holy grail deserves all the hype!

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Creator abbymalyszka
Platform YouTube
Product Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey lipstick
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