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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//PRODUCTS MENTIONED//

➡️ Clinique Almost Lipstick
(Black Honey)

➡️ Black Honey Sample Set (similar)

➡️ Elf Sheer Slick Lipstick
(Black Cherry)

➡️ Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm
(Red Dahlia)

➡️ Elf Hydrating Core Lip Shine
(Ecstatic)

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[ochervelvet]

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.

[carols.]

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.

[shortyextraordinaire]

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.

[jeng]

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.

[mahnoor]

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!

[racheldunican]

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

[kidrnu]

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.

[momcat]

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!

[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.

[akb]

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.

[magpiesneedle]

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.

[hannahshelton]

I seriously hope you never stop doing this! As in YouTube, 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! 💕

[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

[threadsketch]

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

[CS-rxsf]

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!

[CS-rxsf]

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

[rebeccaalves]

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

[mihparry]

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

[auroraborealis]

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.

[Yoyochanny]

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