Clinique’s Almost Lipstick in Black Honey has been a fan-favorite lippie for years (read: decades). The lip balm, which Clinique originally released in 1971, has a sheer, universal berry tint that adapts to lips of all shades, making it a go-to pick for many across generations. In recent years, it’s gone viral on social media — the #blackhoney tag has over 700 million views and 26,000 posts on Tiktok. It’s is currently 40% off at Amazon and Ulta for National Lipstick Day.
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The Clinique Almost Lipstick is a balanced blend between a lip gloss and a lipstick, resulting in a sheer, tinted lip balm with a slightly shiny finish, according to the brand. It uses emollients like triglycerides, which are ingredients that help to soothe and soften skin, to moisturize your lips while wearing, and is free of parabens, phthalates and fragrance, according to the brand.
The lip balm is available in three shades, Black Honey, Nude Honey, and Pink Honey, with the ever-popular Black Honey designed to be the ideal berry tint across skin tones. The shade has a blend of blue, red and yellow pigments that absorb into your lips to highlight their natural color, according to Clinique. It’s on sale for almost half its regular price.
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I’m an associate SEO reporter for NBC Select who’s been covering deals and sales for over a year and frequently write about beauty brands, makeup and skin care. For this piece, I checked the price of the Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey across retailers to find the best deal.
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