by Dr. Mable Ledner III
Published 3 years ago
Updated 2 years ago
Is Black Honey discontinued?
So huge was its popularity, that even as the rest of the Almost Lipstick range was discontinued, the Black Honey shade still lives on as the only shade Clinique make in that formula. The shade outlived the product!
Why is Clinique Black Honey out of stock everywhere?
Black Honey has had another resurgence since 2021, when Gen Z and TikTokers discovered the universally flattering shade, causing it to sell out.Jan 27, 2022
Why is black honey so popular?
Visually, it's a perfect product for content creation: It looks extremely dark in the tube, but goes on as a sheer, but buildable, berry tint. At $20, it's accessible enough for most everyone to try out. #Blackhoney currently has 11.4 million views on TikTok.
Is Black Honey worth the hype?
“It makes your teeth look whiter, it makes your lips look gorgeous, and it's very forgiving—you don't even need a mirror when you put it on,” says Janet Pardo, Clinique's SVP of Product Development. “It's functional, yet so desirable.”Jan 7, 2022
When did Clinique Black Honey come out?
From gooey gloss to Almost Lipstick
In fact, Clinique founder Carol Phillips named it Black Honey because the texture of the gloss looked like a yummy, gooey pot of honey. Yes, that was the '70s. Black Honey had a second breakthrough moment in 1989, when it debuted as what it is now: Almost Lipstick in Black Honey.
How old is Clinique Black Honey?
Clinique originally launched Black Honey in 1971 as a gooey gloss that came in a small pot (hence its name). But in '80s, the brand created a new formula in stick form, the Black Honey Almost Lipstick that we have today.Sep 23, 2021
Is Black Honey a lip balm?
Many years ago, Black Honey was my favorite lip product. The formula was moisturizing, and the color changed in a subtle way to complement my natural lips.
Who Wore Black Honey Clinique?
Clinique's Almost Lipstick in the shade Black Honey became a phenomenon after one Lord of the Ring's fan learned that Liv Tyler wore the shade in the movie series. It's been named TikTok's #1 most coveted product in 2021 with 242 million views through the hashtags #blackhoney and #cliniqueblackhoney.Nov 5, 2021
How does Clinique Black Honey work?
Also available in a pink honey, this lipstick uses a mix of red, blue and yellow pigments to help produce a flattering and unexpected berry shade. It's smooth like a balm, but gives your lips a smooth color tint. Although you can create a richer tone by applying more product, the final result isn't overbearing.Jan 25, 2022
Is Clinique Black Honey moisturizing?
Since 1971, Clinique's Almost Lipstick in Black Honey has been a popular beauty staple for its moisturizing effect and sheer burgundy pigment that works across many skin tones.Nov 8, 2021
What Colour is black honey?
Black-Red
Black Honey is a sheer Black-Red shade with a slight brown undertone. It looks a little bold and muddy in here, but it fares differently once it's on your lips already: It looks lighter and more tolerable than this skin swatch.Jan 3, 2013
Does Clinique make a long lasting lipstick?
As its name suggests, Clinique Long Last Lipstick is ultra long-lasting. It would stay on for hours or even more than half a day without losing much of its pigment. What's great is that even if there is minimal fading of colors, the lips would look evenly colored and not patchy washed-out.Jul 26, 2017
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