The Magic of Black Honey Makeup

Mar/04/2025#Black Honey, #Makeup, #Lipstick, #Lip Gloss, #Mascara, #Clinique
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We can all agree that few shades have captured hearts as universally as Clinique's iconic Black Honey. This deep, dark raisin color, first introduced in 1971, has evolved from a simple lip gloss to a full-fledged makeup phenomenon. With its unique blend of blue, red, and yellow pigments, Black Honey transforms into a sheer veil that enhances anyone's natural lip color, making it a staple for all skin tones. Its resurgence on social media platforms like TikTok has catapulted it into a viral sensation, with beauty enthusiasts embracing its timeless charm.

Black Honey is more than just a lipstick; it's a comprehensive makeup collection that includes lip glosses, cheek oils, eyeshadows, and even mascaras. Whether you're aiming for a subtle, everyday look or a dramatic evening ensemble, Black Honey offers a versatile palette that elevates any makeup routine. While some of the originally launched products are discontinued, here is a list of products available today in this beloved shade that the MakeupAlley members have been raving about!

The recommended products by MakeupAlley users for “Black Honey”

2 MakeupAlley members posted reviews and ratings for CLINIQUE Cheek Pop - Black Honey related to “Black Honey”.

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This is a review for the reformulated version of the Black Honey Cheek Pop. Clinique discontinued the Cheek Pops in 2021 and then brought them back in a new formula. This new version doesn't have PTFE...Read more

About reviewer (49 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther

1235 MakeupAlley members posted reviews and ratings for CLINIQUE Almost Lipstick - Black Honey related to “Black Honey”.

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Where have I been? I only tried Clinique's Almost Lipstick in the near-iconic shade Black Honey a few months ago, and it's now become my go-to lip product. This is one of those products where the shad...Read more

About reviewer (1785 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Dry, Fair, Neutral

HairGrey, Kinky, Coarse

EyesBlue

1 MakeupAlley members posted reviews and ratings for CLINIQUE Pop Black Honey Lip + Cheek Oil related to “Black Honey”.

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I got one of these and thought that would be enough, but I've just bought a backup because I've already used half of my tube - I wear it most of the times I wear makeup, since the shade goes with almo...Read more

About reviewer (1785 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Dry, Fair, Neutral

HairGrey, Kinky, Coarse

EyesBlue

2 MakeupAlley members posted reviews and ratings for CLINIQUE Pop Plush Creamy Lip Gloss in Black Honey Pop related to “Black Honey”.

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The iconic Black Honey lip colour has had multiple gloss forms over the years (including the original product from 1971!) and this product is the most recent. As expected from this shade, it looks dar...Read more

About reviewer (52 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel

18 MakeupAlley members posted reviews and ratings for CLINIQUE High Impact Mascara in Black Honey related to “Black Honey”.

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I ADORE this item! I have tried so many mascaras from all brands, but always go back to this! It seperates my lashes perfectly, and elongates them beautifully. I do one coat of this, the heat the curl...Read more

About reviewer (95 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesGreen