The internet's most loved lipstick just got reinvented
When beauty products are plunged into viraldom, how much of the fanfare is justified? In the case of Clinique's cult favourite lipstick, Black Honey – which has racked up over 700m views on TikTok, no less – most of it.
It's not a new product; the original shade was first launched in 1971. But while it was always adored by those in the know, social media fame has since made it a bonafide beauty icon. The reason? It really does suit everyone.
Get past any fears of the vampy jam shade in the bullet and you'll see why. Part of the magic is in the formula: one swipe gives only a whisper of translucent colour – just enough to perk up a tired face and pull a look together, while allowing your natural lip colour to peek through. It also has this unique shade-shifting ability to look just that little bit different on everyone – Clinique says it's because of the unique blend of blue, red and yellow pigment paired with its famous sheer texture.
But now for the really exciting news: this hero lipstick has had an update, just in time for summer. Meet the Black Honey Lip + Cheek Oil, £23.90.
Clinique Black Honey Lip + Cheek Oil review
There's everything here you'd want here from a brilliant lip oil: bucket loads of hydration, shine (sans stickiness) and, true to Black Honey's form, just a prettifying amount of colour. Ever put a lip oil on your cheeks? We hadn't either, until this arrived on our desks. The texture predictably makes skin gleam; concentrate most of the product on the higher points of the cheekbone so it catches the light. Use sparingly, too; you don't need to apply much to see a gorgeous result.
Overall? The Clinique Black Honey lip oil is a very welcome addition to an already brilliant range. We'll be keeping one in every summer handbag this year. For easy to wear – and even easier-to-use beauty – we think you should, too.
Shop Clinique Black Honey Lip + Cheek Oil now
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