75%
would repurchase
4.0/5
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description

Transparent pigment merges with the unique, natural tone of your lips to create something wonderful and yours alone. Clinique's cult classic Black Honey is more than lipstick. It's a phenomenon. This iconic shade is famous for its chameleon-like ability to flatter all skin tones yet look different on everyone. The secret is its perfect blend of blue, red, and yellow pigments in a creamy, sheer base that melts into lips, playing up their natural color. Don't be fooled by the way Black Honey Clinique Lipstick looks in the tube. Transparent pigment glides on a sheer, glossy slip of lightweight color. Allergy tested. 100% fragrance free.

ingredients

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax\Candelilla Cera\Cire De Candelilla, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax\Cera Carnauba\Cire De Carnauba, Polyethylene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Barium Sulfate, [+/- Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Mica, Carmine (Ci 75470), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 22 Lake (Ci 45380), Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Red 33 Lake (Ci 17200), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410)] <ILN38083>

Reviews

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4.0
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21 years ago

I love this, too bad I don't own it (my birthday is coming up!). I used to sneak into my mom's makeup drawer and use it when I was little, then in middle school, highschool, you get the picture....

About reviewer (176 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Dry, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown



4.0
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21 years ago

Nice texture, a moisturising sheer lipstick...one of Clinique's better products, only this colour is a bit too brown for me....but its still a great lipstick.

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Straight, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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21 years ago

Thank you to MUA P'ville! This is a staple lipstick. It's more like a balm or gloss, which I prefer. It has very little staying power. Having said that, the color more than makes up for the staying...

About reviewer (52 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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21 years ago

This is a very sheer wine/berry lipstick. It's basically a YLBB shade. Very pretty to just enhance my natural lip color. The texture is very sheer and light. Beautiful!

About reviewer (964 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Dry, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


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21 years ago

I bought Clinque's Black Honey Almost Lipstick when I turned 13 (over 12 years ago) and I'm still buying and loving it! I agree there's not a lot of product for the price, but I don't use it as an...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


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21 years ago

My bought Clinque's Black Honey Almost Lipstick when I turned 13 (over 12 years ago) and I'm still buying and loving it! I agree there's not a lot of product for the price, but I don't use it as...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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21 years ago

The one lipstick every woman should have in her collection. I first discovered Black Honey about five years ago or so, and although the dark colour threw me at first, I tried it anyway and it is...

About reviewer (25 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal

HairRed

EyesGreen


4.0
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21 years ago

Like raindancer, I also bought this after reading that it was used on Liv Tyler for her role as Arwen in Lord of the Rings - I actually bought everything they used as the makeup for my wedding...

About reviewer (32 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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21 years ago

What a complete and total HG of a lipstick. This and MAC "O" are my lipstick staples. I tried this after hearing that Liv Tyler wore this shade as Arwen in "The Lord of the Rings." It looked...

About reviewer (97 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

EyesBlue


4.0
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21 years ago

Very pretty sheer berry stain, very flattering. My only complaints are that it doesn't last long, and the cap sometimes falls off in my purse.

About reviewer (24 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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21 years ago

This is a really great color. I like this because it's very sheer and natural looking. The only thing is I wish it had better staying power. This color looks great on almost anyone. It's also...

About reviewer (48 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairRed

EyesBlue


4.0
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21 years ago

I absolutely love this lipstick. The color is a perfect natural red on me and sheer enough that I don't need a mirror to apply. I only wish it lasted longer.

About reviewer (31 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


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21 years ago

I got my first tube from a Gift With Purchase. I have a very dry-sensitive and chapped lips to look at. I can't stand wearing lipstick coz it will definitely wreck my lips even more. That's why I...

About reviewer (65 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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21 years ago

The only "red" lipstick I own and love.

About reviewer (155 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Other

HairRed

EyesBlue


3.0
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21 years ago

So pretty, but so useless. This just doesn't stay on for over 30 minutes. Gals with jobs don't have time to touch-up all day!

About reviewer (55 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Other

HairBlond

EyesBlue


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21 years ago

A staple in my cosmetic case! Lovely color that really complements well with my light complexion. But I've heard that this is shade blends well with almost all complexions.

About reviewer (40 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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21 years ago

Dear God! this is my HG of lipsticks! I have spent my entire life looking for a decent red lipstick I can wear with out it being too dark, too bright or too pink! I love this stuff! I don't know...

About reviewer (166 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesGreen


3.0
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21 years ago

Not bad, but too expensive for what you get. I need something more moisturizing, and even though I am very pale, this doesn't seem to add much color at all. And I don't have a blush that works...

About reviewer (159 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


4.0
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21 years ago

I love the texture of Clinique's Almost Lipsticks -- it feels so smooth and light. As an Asian LLL, Black Honey was a sheer, burgundy on my lips. The color faded away rather quickly, leaving only...

About reviewer (90 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


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21 years ago

My skin color is about 4/5 of the way up the spectrum from Kate Moss to Alek Wek. I need lip color that shows up but is not startling for the a.m. Plus, lipstick turns blue on me. Tall order,...

About reviewer (37 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Medium Brown, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlack