When the ’90s staple Clinique’s Black Honey lippy had a resurgence recently, it was the lip look of 2021. Well, now there is a Black Honey creamy lipgloss, and we just got excited all over again. Editor Trudi Brewer says this could be the look of summer 2022.
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Most of us will identify with Clinique'sClinique's Black Honey Lipstick regardless of age. It launched in 1971 and quickly became a staple in most beauty bags in the 90s. A hybrid lipstick balm, the colour is a sheer berry tint with a superb hydrating, balm-like finish. That sheer lipstick celebrated a revival 50 years after its launch. It went viral on TikTok, where the hashtags #blackhoney and #cliniqueblackhoney racked up 242 million views in 2021 - who said something old is now something new? Today Clinique Black Honey comes in a Pop Plush Creamy Lipgloss; the brand says it's super buttery and hugs lips with a plush shine that offers all-day moisture - I have to agree.
So, what's in it?
Made with a base of three different kinds of skin-loving butter, including aloe, avocado and shea butter, your lips are well-conditioned with every swipe. In addition, that hero skincare ingredient we constantly rave about, hyaluronic acid, helps lock in moisture, so your lips stay looking plump. Finally, all Clinique skincare and makeup are fragrance-free and under the watchful eye of a panel of dermatologists to ensure they are also allergy-free.
What’s not to like?
It's nice to keep up with trends, and gloss is defiantly back, but it's more than that. Anything with a touch of shine or glow-giving power is youthful. This new Black Honey Lipgloss feels incredible to wear; it's not sticky, so your hair won't get caught in this gloss when you are out and about. It's ultra-nourishing, and unlike loads of gloss, the doe-foot applicator is shaped to hug the lips, allowing you to easily coat the contour and edges of your pout without liner. Finally, it's a colour with one coat you can wear everyday or layer on, and it will give you a vampy party look after five. Invest people.
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