Almost Lipstick
Summary of Reviews
Clinique's Almost Lipstick in Black Honey is a sheer, balmy formula that feels comfortable on the lips — several creators praise the "barely there" color and hydrating feel. One creator notes the bullet isn't smooth and the texture isn't moisturizing, calling the delivery "not very good" despite liking the shade. It's a classic for those who want a wash of color, but not for anyone seeking a creamy, even application.
Full Reviews
Positive
Variant: Black Honey
- “Truly one of the most iconic makeup products of all time and I am a huge fan of Clinique Black Honey”6:30–6:37
- “I've always been more of a fan of the gloss than the actual lipstick”6:39–6:44
- “Obviously, this kind of blackened cherry with a little brown, this is just one of those colors that tends to win over our hearts”6:52–6:58
- “I am a huge fan of Clinique Black Honey. I always will be”6:37–6:42
- Source: Best makeup dupes ever - Jul 26, 2026
Variant: Black Honey
- “It feels really nice, really balmy, but does give a good amount of color to the lips”20:19–20:27
- “I would love it if the world walked around with this much color on their lips all the time”20:25–20:30
- “It's such a classic”
- “There's a reason why it's so loved”20:41–20:44
- Source: Full face of nostalgic makeup favorites - Jun 4, 2026
Variant: Black Honey
- “This is a classic product”8:09–8:14
- “It's hydrating, it's pigmented, it's pretty”8:11–8:16
- Source: My 2025 Beauty Favorites - Jan 5, 2026
Variant: Black Honey
- “I'm obsessed with this. Like literally”29:08–29:12
- “Love the color. I love the color and the feel isn't phenomenal”29:12–29:15
- Source: 10 makeup brushes worth every penny and eyelash curler guide - Nov 16, 2025
Variant: Black Honey
- “Would you believe me if I told you that as a fair Olive, I've never tried Clinique's Black Honey”0:00–0:06
- “So, here we have the famous Black Honey”0:30–0:37
- “Oh, wow. She's so sheer”
- “I kind of actually love how sheer that is. It's like barely there”0:45–0:51
- “It feels really good going on”0:55–0:58
- Source: Clinique Black Honey Lipstick Review - Aug 23, 2025
Mixed / Negative
Variant: Black Honey
- “I do like the color”
- “She's actually not something that I reach for anymore”9:15–9:17
- “The consistency is not very moisturizing”9:19–9:19
- “The texture of it isn't very smooth”9:21–9:21
- “The bullet just isn't very smooth and even”9:32–9:35
- “The color is beautiful just the delivery of it isn't very good”9:39–9:41
- Source: Ranking TikTok viral products unsponsored - Dec 29, 2024
What creators say
- Consensus
- 4.2 / 5 from 6 creator reviewsGrailPeople ratings based on creator reviews.
- ⚠ creators flagged issues with nourishing (1)
- ⚠ fiddly to use (1)
Product details
Details
- Type
- tinted lip balm
- Finish
- glossy
- Shade
- Black Honey
- Key ingredients
- Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Polyethylene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Barium Sulfate
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