Clinique's Black Honey Almost Lipstick, a cult-classic tinted lip balm that has been a top seller for decades, is available for $17.50 during Amazon Prime Day — the lowest price it has been since Black Friday. The product, which regularly retails for $25, is discounted by 30%.
What Makes Black Honey a Cult Favorite
First launched in the 1970s and named after the natural sweetener, Black Honey is a buildable, lightweight formula that the brand describes as an "Almost Lipstick." It has gained renewed popularity after trending on TikTok and was a top seller for HuffPost readers during last year's Prime Day and Black Friday events.
According to Clinique, Black Honey is the brand's number one selling lip color. Reviewers praise it for being universally flattering across all skin tones. One reviewer wrote: "I don’t know [how] Clinique did it, but somehow this lip color looks great on EVERYONE. It’s like a natural lip color, but better. Not warm, not cool, just perfect neutral."
Versatile Wear and Buildable Color
The product can be applied in layers for different levels of intensity. One reviewer explained: "One swipe adds a hint of color, while a couple more applications adds a dark, wine color that does not overbear. The best part is you are able to control how much color you want on your lips by limiting the number of applications."
Many users have worn the product for decades and have introduced it to their children and grandchildren. The slim packaging and creamy texture are frequently praised. One reviewer said: "I’ve been wearing Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey since high school, and it remains my absolute favorite! It goes on so smoothly and effortlessly, you don’t even need a mirror for application."
Additional Uses and Reviews
Some people use Black Honey on their cheeks as a cream blush. A reviewer noted: "For someone who doesn’t wear a lot of makeup, this is the only thing I use to add a little color to my face." Another wrote: "I had heard rave reviews about this product for so long and I’ve always struggled to find the perfect lip color. This is perfect and buildable. One layer is ‘your lips but better’, two layers is just a bit more tinted, and three layers is a creamy burgundy color. It is perfect and doesn’t dry your lips out."
Reviewer Emily Wagner added: "This product is gorgeous and hydrating. It is also buildable and you can achieve a bolder color with several layers if that is what you want. I find it to be a great ‘everyday wear’ lip color. I was intimidated by how dark it looked at first, but it does not transfer on dark. It is very flattering."
More Prime Day Beauty Deals
In addition to Clinique Black Honey, Amazon Prime Day features a wide range of beauty products at significant discounts. Highlights include a trio of Nooni Korean tinted lip oils at 15% off, Drunk Elephant's D-Bronzi Sunshine Drops at 50% off, and a Laura Geller makeup palette set at 24% off. Other deals include Burt's Bees cleansing wipes (30% off), Medicube plumping multibalm (24% off), Dr. Jart+ sheet masks (30% off), Nivea neck and chest cream (43% off), and Medik8 Crystal Retinal serum (25% off).
Prices change quickly on Prime Day, so shoppers are advised to check back frequently for updates. An Amazon Prime account is required to access the deals.
