Do you *actually* need Clinique Black Honey? Let's test popular "dupes"

Hi Everyone! In today's video I'm going to be testing out popular Clinique Black Honey dupes! I'll be giving you swatches, demos and my reviews on all of these formulas- so hopefully you find the right one for you! I hope you enjoy and if you do, make sure to give this video a thumbs up :)
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➡️ Clinique Almost Lipstick
(Black Honey)
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➡️ Black Honey Sample Set (similar)
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➡️ Elf Sheer Slick Lipstick
(Black Cherry)
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➡️ Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm
(Red Dahlia)
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➡️ Elf Hydrating Core Lip Shine
(Ecstatic)
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[@AmandaZ]

I got some questions about my eye look- would happy to do a tutorial if you all are interested! It's this palette from Revlon- also super affordable!! shop-links.co/cfIKyhDB4wV Let me know if you'd like to see that :) *affiliate linked* Thank you guys so much for all the support on this video!

[@christybaker14]

Thank you !!! I would've sworn it was a cream shadow :)

[@Tanyaholder]

Please do a tutorial :)

[@dianastella]

Yes, please!

[@danielapereyra7623]

I loveeeeeeed your eye look and was looking in the info if it was mentioned… So def will be interested in a tutorial 🥳💃🏻!

[@leewhite8355]

Please 🙏

[@ochervelvet9687]

I’m 66 years old. I first bought Black Honey when I was 18. Back then it came in a little green glass pot and you had to apply it with fingers. I thought I was so chic for buying Clinique makeup. 😅 It’s a beautiful, earthy red, an almost universal shade. I’m glad Clinique has kept it in their product line.

[@danica4542]

that must've been so cool! was the formula same back then?

[@AmandaZ]

I love the green packaging they used to have!!

[@AnnClaire]

@@AmandaZ I wish they still did it and that it was refillable! that would be chic.

[@AnnClaire]

that does sound so chic! :)

[@PamelaH_HappyVibes]

I worked for Clinique for 4 years as a PC. Every mall and store that I worked I got to meet women that have used Clinique for years. They all absolutely loved Black Honey.

[@carols.4252]

I’m in my 60’s. This was OUR version of a nude lip in the seventies and eighties. Today it would be considered more red than nude. But it was sheer and an earthy tone and even the natural girls wore it. It was not the violets and browns we wore to dress up. No one wore pastel pinks or beiges then. Those were shades our older aunts wore in the sixties. Now comparable products a dime a dozen. The Nivea tinted balm in Blackberry is another product in this category. The Almost Lipsticks ( back then there was more than one shade) and the Lancôme Le Stylo were considered so cool and innovative because they were slim tubes you could imagine sliding into your jeans pocket. This was not our mothers’ clunky chunky bulky tubes.

[@melissabridge5687]

I had a slim silver cased, stick by channel when I was 15 or 16. Saved my money to bye it. It was a sheer plum violet color in silver tube. Everyone had it. I'm now 55😍

[@dianetobin]

Thanks for sharing! Makeup fashions are so interesting to learn about :)

[@user-do5xr5ir2d]

@@melissabridge5687 what was the shade name?

[@SandiTink]

I’m in my 60’s, too. Didn’t we all wear Black Honey? Yardley also had a gloss in a pot that I loved named Clear Red. It was my favorite neutral lip. Unlike Black Honey it didn’t keep coming back.

[@carols.4252]

@@SandiTink Pot O Gloss! One of my first lip products. The scent was intoxicating. I had Coral and Gold.

[@shortyextraordinaire3191]

Black Honey has a trend resurgence every 10 years or so. I remember it being "in" again around the same time I got into makeup.

[@sydneyp7867]

Me too when I started high school!!

[@potato-whiz]

Me too! This is crazy to me because it’s been such a cult smash product for so long.

[@saramarie7984]

Same..I used to steal it from my moms makeup bag lol

[@samanthawalker6102]

I am 50, and totally felt like an insider with my Black Honey all those years ago…

[@retrogradepink]

me too, in the early-mid 90s. it was a great way to do the dark gothy lips without going *too* dark.

[@jeng8401]

I have bought this for years and was confused why all of a sudden it was sold out at Ulta. Was just able to replace it. I love you goofy tik tok kids.

[@Robin-no8cu]

Amen honey! Our generation knew something…how about that?!

[@TheSim1derful]

It is genuinely so cute and endearing to see another generation discover Black Honey all over again. It just keeps happening!! It happened to my gen (millenial) and now gen Z found it too!

[@LMrozaMT]

It’s so difficult to get it now - and this is one of the best lipsticks/almost lipsticks in my opinion - I hope Clinique will continue with this colour and won’t go on and off with it!

[@PamelaH_HappyVibes]

Right?! I have back ups but, it's really funny how quickly this took off.

[@asuka-ryo]

this is such a wholesome comment 😭

[@mahnoor2096]

You should make a video about lip products that make your lips look smooth. As someone with chronic dry lips and very exaggerated lip lines, I think a video like that would really help me!

[@NhiTran-qz2fs]

Second this!

[@clubjema]

If you've ever considered K-beauty, I recommend lip tints! They are very hydrating and blur the lines on your lips. Peripera, Rom&ND, or 3CE are great places to start and very affordable 😊

[@lisagoldman287]

Yes please!

[@minombre4659]

Great idea 💡

[@emilymckenna139]

seconding this!

[@racheldunican3657]

Id loved for years as I remember reading when Lord of the rings came out that this was the little colour they used on Liv Tyler for Arwen. Cool that is had a resurgence

[@Ciara_Beauty]

How cool, thanks for the fun fact! 💋💄

[@meghanodonoghue9066]

Yup, that's the article that got me to buy it. Off eBay no doubt.

[@theheard4740]

Yes, I fell in love with it on Liv when I was about 15 and when I read in a magazine it was Black Honey I was so happy because my mom used to be a chemist for MAC, Clinique, Estee Lauder and Bobbi Brown, so until she had her strokes and had to quit we always had stashes of Black Honey in our makeup closet

[@user-wr9xm4zq2r]

Omg I did not know that

[@verzrc2772]

I just wanna add that Clinique is not cruelty free, whereas elf and Bert's bees are! Thanks for the video x

[@elithluxe7568]

I heard that there is a sad and awful story behind Burts Bees so is it really cruelty free?

[@verzrc2772]

@@elithluxe7568 what's the story?

[@spsbandgirl]

@@elithluxe7568 What’s the story then?

[@Gomba13]

None of them is cruelty free if you include humans in the species that might have been harmed in the making of these products, as well as the environmental damage of "cruelty free" products that DOES damage and kill animals.

[@verzrc2772]

@@Gomba13 so cruelty free products have greater environmental impact? How?

[@kidrn4u]

I went to an all-girls high school back in the early 90’s in Manila, Philippines and make up was absolutely forbidden. But this was the shade we used to give us a hint of color and perk up the face. I still keep this shade in my makeup arsenal both for sentimental and its perpetually flattering look no matter how tanned or “winter shade” my skin gets.

[@AmandaZ]

I love this story :) thank you for sharing!!

[@mihparry76]

I had black honey 20 years ago. The elf sheer slick is a way better formula.

[@georgiem8493]

Thank you! I had Black Honey from a sample or something a decade ago, enjoyed it, and loved what it was, but $20 for a colored balm was a pass for me. Looking forward to trying out the elf sheer slick! Haven't heard of it til this comment. 💚

[@georgiem8493]

Omg...and the video. I go to the comments while watching 😋

[@ashleydaniels4592]

@@georgiem8493 I bought elf sheer slick last week and im obsessed, its so hydrating and very pretty. (I got the shade joyful) def reccomend

[@helenatube]

Agreed, it's far superior. Fairly moisturizing, has a pretty but not trashy shine, and better pigmentation, while still being fresh and sheer.

[@da4441]

@@georgiem8493 I had to put it on 1.75 speed.

[@momcat2223]

I wore Black Honey until I ditched Clinique (and all other brands that test on animals) several years ago. Good to know both Burt's Bees and e.l.f. have viable options. Thanks!

[@amandaleddy]

Oh my god, I wore Clinique Black Honey in junior high, way back in the *cough*90s. I haven’t thought about it in years! Might have to check out that elf dupe, it sounds great.

[@aa0821]

Isnt it funny, the majority of the commenters used it many years ago. I didnt even know it was still a thing. Nor did I know it was a thing when I bought it like 20 years ago😁

[@HeatherM0891]

I read about Black Honey in Sassy magazine in 1993, I've been using it since then.

[@makeupeclectic]

I cheered when I saw the Burt's Bees, because yes, those are underrated gems and that one is a good way to dupe the vibes of Black Honey.

[@melissabridge5687]

I have every color of the burts bees and red Dalia is my favorite.

[@mssmitty5308]

I totally agree. I’ve been wearing Red Dahlia for years on days when I want to look a little put together but can’t be bothered with full makeup. Red Dahlia and mascara and I’m good to go.

[@retrogradepink]

yes, it's waaay more moisturizing than black honey. i always have black honey on hand, because it is such a good and classic product, but i always end up reaching for red dahlia instead.

[@kurleeedna1]

Yes, I love the Burts Bees Red Dahlia almost as much as my Clinique Black Honey. Problem is, after using the BB a few times, they twist up, but won’t twist back down. I’ve bought several and it happens to every one of them. (This only happens to the BB Tinted balms, not the regular “no color” lip balms.) 😕

[@missmayflower]

Except that the peppermint in it is sooo irritating.

[@akb5531]

I'm 71 and I want to say that when Black Honey came out it was different & pretty much one of a kind. I still love it & use it. I used to use Clinique's cheek stain on my lips & then the BH over it. (This started my obsession for the perfect lip stain!) I am intrigued by the Elf one & will give it a try.

[@akb5531]

@@the.meandering Sorry, when I said "different" I meant there wasn't anything else out there like it. The color, to me, is the same. I've always been a plum-y, true red, kind of person.

[@magpiesneedle2575]

@@the.meandering I believe you are right about the bullet/‘lipstick. I remember wanting to try it to see the formula, shade, and lasting power. I never did & now I think it is gone. Maybe this tik tok (sigh) viral business might hint to Clinique to cash in on different things...one cane hope

[@pietracumim]

I love how trends come and go by the years, it’s fascinating to see how many generations enjoy this lip product!

[@magpiesneedle2575]

I wore this to my wedding. In 1991. I’m 54 now and still use it. I don’t know how many tubes I have around. But I’m interested by some of what you reviewed (so well). And others mentioned in the comments. ‘Viral’ annoys me, but for once I am glad. A new generation discovering this wonderful product.

[@antonisantoniou4883]

you should create a series of "do you actually need" :)

[@AmandaZ]

oooh I like this idea!!

[@Bladesauce]

@@AmandaZ I'd binge watch!

[@reneejones9093]

Seeing people in their 60’s say they remember this shade in high school is blowing my mind. I thought I was ahead of the game by knowing about it in 2010 lol

[@threadsketch7267]

Another Black Honey-esque balm is Nivea's blackberry balm, and it has a bonus nice fruity berry scent.

[@AmandaZ]

I almost picked that up!! Might have to 😍

[@threadsketch7267]

@@AmandaZ It's a really thin, lightweight, slippy balm, not THEE most balmy balm of life but definitely still comfortable - it almost feels closer to a lip oil than a balm after applying. Nice sheer wash of berry tint that doesn't catch too badly on dry lips and I personally love the smell, it makes me hangry for a berry dessert LOL.

[@rajamjoshi2326]

Wow, didn't know that

[@melissasw64]

Yes! I love the Nivea, too. I also use the Burts Bees and I even have a Revlon Black Honey lipstick (so dark, but I put it on lightly with my finger.) Now I am ordering the Elf. Always on the lookout for a Black Honey, dupe. Cheers!

[@r.y.e.n.230]

Yes Nivea BlackBerry lip balm is almost similar to Black honey and I use this nivea lip balm because it's affordable and the color is so pretty😂 But I think the Nivea balm is a bit more shimmery than the Black honey

[@heatheredwards8833]

I have been wearing black honey since the 90s and think it's great that it's having another moment. I love that you listed the Burt's Bees Red Dahlia as a comparison. It's my favorite "apply without a mirror" balm when I want a hint of color, but I never thought to compare it to the black honey. Now I know why I love Red Dahlia so much.

[@lisawithans]

Oh wow this was so the “it” product when I was a teenage and now I’m in my 50’s. I can’t believe this is so popular again! thanks Amanda

[@mariestopa]

So appreciate you don’t throw around the dupe word . So annoying when someone does a dupe video and most of products weren’t dupes .

[@hannahshelton6048]

I seriously hope you never stop doing this! As in KZbin, reviewing products, the series, everything!!! Your attention to detail is unmatched and does not go unnoticed. Thank you Amanda for all the effort you put into these videos I love them all. You deserve more attention and I am a forever follower! 💕

[@sherylbeamer7189]

Amanda your color descriptions are always so spot on! I’ve been loving this on and off for years💕

[@arianna548]

I recently picked up the Burts bees tinted balm and I have really fallen in love with the formula. On me, its a lot more pigmented

[@M3GPie]

Totally agree with your sentiment about dupes. I’ve tried so many “dupes” that I feel like aren’t anywhere near the original product and I feel mislead like I wasted my money because everyone said it was good quality when it wasn’t.

[@CS-rx7sf]

Amanda, also try the Elf Sheer Slick Lipstick in Orange if you haven’t already. It’s a very neutral, everyday orange!

[@kateliness2]

Oh my gosh this is so funny. I tried Black Honey probably 13-15 years ago when I was first trying makeup and loved. I don't buy from Clinique anymore but it definitely a type of product that deserves its moment again.

[@AmandaZ]

Totally agree! I love the idea of universally flattering lip products that still have a unique shade ✨

[@mrsblondback]

That shade is stunning with your hair color and skin tone!

[@AmandaZ]

Thank you Laura!!!

[@valeriaroarizo1244]

OMG Amanda your videos are right up my alley..I love this kind of makeup, soft natural, creamy and enhanced. Thank you for all your beautiful videos and recommendations.❤️

[@jilliansmith1150]

The way I have been LOOKING for this video thank you so much Amanda :,)

[@EmilySarma]

Thank you SO much for this review and comparison! I was trying to find an affordable dupe for black honey and now I’m confident I won’t be disappointed by the elf lipstick I recently ordered.

[@didikennedy9079]

I very much appreciate you swatching in natural light as well as the variety in your comparison swatches! Thank you 👍🏻

[@CS-rx7sf]

I revisited Clinique Black Honey recently due to its popularity surge. I remembered the reason I purchased it - that unique, earthy tone. But I also remembered why I hadn’t used it used it in so long….The formula is not so great, It drys down quickly, and it lasts a short amount of time before I need to reapply again. I am excited to try the Elf Sheer Slick Lipstick in Black Cherry! Thanks for your honest review!

[@wooogie672]

color is so pretty but the formula completely dries out my lips and i really dislike it for that!

[@Lena-xo1wj]

Loved this video! Excited to see more of this kind of content. It was so helpful! 🌟

[@rebeccaalves4796]

Oh boy the Elf core lip are a staple to me especially the happy shade. The most affordable Sophistication you can get.

[@hayleyromano1468]

The revlon glass shine lipsticks are also a similar formula to these products! I love them.

[@suzylovesmambo]

The Black Cherry one is a dupe for Black Honey

[@vanessathammarath3119]

That shade of green looks so good on you. I've been really impressed with elf lip products lately. Their gloss in mocha twist has been a long time favorite. This year I picked up their balm in tough cookie and lipstick in cider and they are 👌 Sounds like I need to pick up this one too.

[@emmie928]

Perfect timing! I was looking for a comparison/review on Black Honey! Going to pick up the Elf recommendation!❤❤❤

[@miriam6291]

You're the number one person I trust on lip products. As a fellow dry lip person, any product I've tried that you have talked about has been spot on. Thank you so much. I love the muted brownish red color in these, it's the color vibe I was searching for without knowing it.

[@emnstuff]

Is it just me that finds the natural lines and kind of contoured lips absolutely gorgeous? I've always loved that natural look on a lip, to me it's so gorgeous and nothing to try to hide or be ashamed of.

[@clarcycalhoun960]

I was so excited to see this in my feed! Love all your content!

[@ckhamlin2636]

Black honey actually started out as one of Clinique’s lip glosses that was sold in those little pots. I remember this well because my Grandmother bought it for me when I was like 14 and my mother hated it because she thought it was too dark (the gloss was more of a bitten berry shade) and said I was too young to wear it.

[@jtina21]

Favorite "don't have to look in the mirror products" may be a cool idea for a video haha

[@Yoyochanny]

My favorite dupe for the black honey color but with a better texture and moisturization is Lanolips balm in Spice, it's excellent!

[@clintbizkit]

can't believe not a single person mentioned any of the Just a Tint lippies from Colourpop! no similar shades or what? never had black honey

[@susustra]

You are my go to makeup journalist! I use your videos in my journalism class to demonstrate objective reporting. Good work.

[@auroraborealis13579]

Clinique’s Black Honey lipstick was my first “fancy” (i.e not drug store) make up purchase, back in the mid nineties. I loved it then. I still love it. I think it looks good on EVERYBODY! I would definitely recommend it to every young lady starting out with makeup.

[@washambiswimp714]

just ordered it on ulta and its gonna be my first on-drug store product too lmao

[@auroraborealis13579]

@@washambiswimp714 how exciting! 💋💋💋

[@riya9065]

Love Clinique black honey especially during fall/winter. Thank you for the suggestions ❤️

[@aa0821]

Another good sheer lip product somewhat similar in shade that I love is the Revlon Kiss balms in Berry Burst. It's more sheer than the Elf but it gives that really nice hint of dark berry. And it's very moisturizing on the lips.

[@nikkibotts6239]

I would love to see a tutorial on the eye look in this video. It's Gorgeous! Also, can't wait to try the ELF version of lip gloss.

[@swiftiecat17]

your skin is gorgeous! your makeup looks flawless omg

[@MsAuriauri]

my grandmother used this, the scent if clinique reminds me of her. i kept the last one she owned before she passed and it’s in the previous green packaging. now i use it on a daily basis, i love it

[@justadjustor8993]

You and your often very specific videos always seem to give the people what we/they want, even if they didn't know they wanted it 😏😁😆. I hope you enjoyed making this one too!! And thank you SO, so much for doing this! You've actually done me such a huge, solid favour! 🥺💖🌹✨🤗💐

[@HeidiHi_]

Oh yay I'm so happy to hear a review on the elf sheer balm (the first elf one mentioned!) I have it in a red colour and it reminds me of the glossier generation g! Edit: I finished your video and saw you said it reminds you of the generation g too! 🙌 And for a 1/4 of the price 🎉

[@wednesdaysbliss1]

You have such a soothing voice to listen to. Thank for the great video!

[@XAmberOlsonX]

Your descriptions of texture is PERFECT. I have the sample of Clinique’s black honey too and it feels a little hard on my lips because of the gel formula. Can’t WAIT to try the elf products - thanks for recommending reasonable priced items because I buy 100% of my make up products based on your recommendations! 💕🌸

[@alexs8253]

Just got the ELF one, alongside another colour called "golden pear". Excited for both!

[@caitlinstark9321]

Love this review! I have tried so many different lip products but if someone who likes a very light lip I always go back to black honey. I love that I can just do one sheer swipe or build it up and I just haven't found anything else that has that perfect tone for my skin.

[@sarahhoss9835]

Love your videos, and this is no exception! Thanks for everything!

[@laurenbray8314]

That lipstick shade has been around for ages and its still popular. Timeless! Ive always loved that look, its definitely easily dupable.

[@chickflickangel]

I had a similar experience, I gave it to my mum! When I saw it popping off on TikTok I thought hmm maybe I should have given it another shot, but I remember it settling into my lip lines when dry (as you described) 💕 such a good video idea btw

[@lindajoy23]

Like many previous commentators I wore Black Honey initially in the 1970s. My newer more glamorous version is Givenchy Rouge Interdit Vinyl in Noir Revelator. It’s a beautiful formula for dry lips and much closer to the colour and texture of the original Clinique Black Honey💜❤️🖤

[@i.castillo803]

I love the colors you sampled. It’s the only lip colors I really use. Thank you. This was a wonderful enjoyable video.

[@jayyedy9557]

Am in love with your eye makeup look! xx ❤❤

[@jenniferbrophy4659]

I so remember this when I was a teenager. I'm 50 now, still love it. But, I'll definately be looking at Elf. I loved your eyes so much, just beautiful.

[@reginaspafford1847]

You present things in such a relaxing and straightforward way. Subscribed💕

[@AmandaZ]

Thank you so much!

[@loriewitt2932]

Chapstick brand hydration in the shade Merlot is also (what I honestly think is better)an alternative for the Clinique.

[@starz8]

Looked magical on your lips! Thanks for the review

[@kimc555]

I own Black Honey & a bunch of those other similar tinted balms. I like them all. That skinny ‘solid gel’ lip formula was REALLY popular in the 80s. I remember so many brands, both high end and drugstore made this type of lipstick.

[@buddyholly4672]

I appreciate your definition of "dupe". I really liked your explanation. I've never seen your videos before, thanks! I've also never heard of this color but its pretty

[@cooleex9036]

even this is my first video I feel like you have this warm hearted personality and ofc beauty. thank you for the videooo 💗💗

[@AmandaZ]

wow thank you 💗💗

[@prada2791]

Wow, I rarely comment on KZbin videos, but this was eloquently explained. You are very articulate and this was easy to listen to. Thank you for sharing this!

[@AmandaZ]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@user-tb7iz1vf7p]

Totally trying the elf in the future. And I love the green shirt.

[@FarlieSolomons]

That shade is stunning with your hair color and skin tone! 😊😊

[@gypsybelle4757]

This was an informative and super useful video. Thank you so much! I’m excited to try your recommendation. New subscriber!

[@Kasiabobasia]

Oh my gosh! All of these look amazing! Thank you 🙌🏼 I managed to find black honey online but now I might just go for one of the others and save some dough

[@jazminshultz2825]

So glad I came across your channel after YouTubing black honey dupes!

[@pistaluv]

Hehe I bought black Cherry as a dupe and I love it 🥰

[@299meena]

I happened to pick up the Red Dahlia lip balm a few years ago and I've been hooked ever since. It has that nourishment and hydration you'd expect from Burt's bees and the beautiful deep color that is actually quite build-able! Highly recommend!

[@angelachapman4415]

Thank you for this as I was getting caught up in this hype- but I am definitely going to try out the dupes instead. The fact I could get all 3 for less than the Clinique is pretty awesome.

[@maddart4445]

Love love love this content

[@kristenlandon796]

This video was super helpful thank you! ❤️❤️

[@thehottottie82]

Loved this! Knowing the details and “experience” of a product is so important. I was recently considering the red dahlia balm and the e.l.f. ones, so thank you very much! And I love your background color and the shirt that matches! I need more of that green in my life!🕊🫒

[@AmandaZ]

Thank you so much!

[@angelaholliday606]

This was such a great informative video...love it and you.

[@MothMac]

Excellent video! I'm glad you're not quick to call everything a dupe . Subscribed ❤

[@haley9293]

The lighting in your videos is perfect for try on. I feel like I can actually see what the product looks like. Thank you.

[@AmandaZ]

Thank you so much !! I always try to shoot my demos in front of natural light :)

[@michmash7888]

I’ve been trying to dupe this for literally decades…Clinique has tried discontinuing it several times over the years! I’m glad the younger folks are bringing it back in fashion! A few dupes (or dupe adjacent) in my collection: Revlon’s Shine lipstick in Rum Raisin is very, very close (Black Cherry might be close depending on your natural lip color) NYX Butter Gloss in Rocky Road (Cranberry Pie and Devil’s Food cake are close but a little less brown) Burt’s Bees Fig Lip Shimmer (very, very similar color, but has some shimmer. I like it a lot, actually.) Discontinued, but if you still have it around: Revlon Lip Butter in Fig Jam (very, very close) and Wet and Wild Balm Stain in Truffle in Paradise (applied with a light hand/blotted) Clearly, I have plenty of Black Honey-esque products for now (plus a slightly used tube of the real stuff)…but if I see some of these other ones around (especially if they go on sale!) I might just have to get back ups for my back ups. LOL.

[@chrystalthornton1502]

Really needed this video before I "wasted" my money on "honey." After a disaster with regular lipstick on my thin irregular shaped lips, I realized the color and texture of this balm is the most flattering way to go. Now headed out to Walmart to scoop up a couple of these dupes. Love Elf and Burt's Bees anyway so know I won't be disappointed. Thanks.

[@StateofKait]

Coming THROUGH with the helpful content

[@sarahohara4022]

Wow very helpful! Background color is super gorgeous for you

[@ambergerhelper7852]

I used to love the Lip Smackers Dr. Pepper lip balm- until they changed the formula. It has barely any pigment now.

[@emmamarzim7131]

You look so much like Cara Delevingne! Thanks for the video, it was super helpful :)

[@samanthacruz6135]

I’ve been using elf praline lipstick for over 5 years now. It was so smooth and such a pretty color. It changed on my skin almost everytime I wore it. It was my favorite of all time!! and they don’t make it much anymore 😭 it was my most complimented lipstick color. For only $3 back then.. And now I am gonna try the elf black cherry color!! Because I love the texture and application of their lipstick

[@eatingshadows]

Omg this was my holy Grail lipstick too!!

[@JLeigh75309]

I've never loved opaque lip products - I loved that old clinique formula!

[@bums009]

This was SUCH a helpful video, thank you. I remember hearing about clinique black honey in the early 2000s when I first started getting into makeup, but I never bought it. Could never afford it when I was younger and my mother was never into makeup. I did try it out at a makeup counter once, I liked it but I couldn't justify the price. I've watched dupe videos about black honey before but I never felt like they got the shade and tone right, you did such a good job with that, I will be referring back to this video the next time I shop for a lip lol.

[@MsGinahidesout]

Thanks so much for this! I LOVE Black Honey!

[@mims2582]

I appreciate your comments on not taking dupes lightly. I hate getting a dupe thinking it’s a duplicate and it’s Not!!

[@IamIceQueen7]

Red dahlia is my favorite lip balm ever ! The color is so nice and unique

[@adriennehite35]

thanks for the video! I want to try elf black cherry now, btw your hair color is gorgeous I especially love your pairing with the green background and top it makes you glow!

[@AmandaZ]

aw thank you so much!!!

[@hannahsonnenburg7718]

OMG THANK YOU! I live in Germany and actually bought Black Honey years ago on a vacation but the German Clinique site doesn’t sell it for some reason. I am so scared to run out so this is perfect!

[@SaikolaM]

Lookfantastic usually carries black honey, that’s where I got mine. It’s just out of stock atm but it’ll come back