It’s the new trend in beauty – a product that boasts perfect balance of lipstick and lip balm in one tube. I have small lips and they’re insatiable when it comes to moisture, so I’m always on the hunt for a product that provides enough pigmentation without leaving my lips resembling a wrinkled prune. So, I was pretty pleased to read that mattes were out (temporarily) and sheers are in. Today I’ll be reviewing Clinique’s Almost Lipstick in two shades.
PRODUCT AND PACKAGING
This product is housed in a chic, slim brushed silver tube, with a full metal body and cap. I love the look of it, but it doesn’t show the colour of the product inside, so a clear window at the top would make shade identification easier. Don’t let the colours fool you – as the name suggests, the colours are beautifully sheer. ‘Shy Honey’ is an intense O.M.G. fuchsia in the tube, but applies as the slightest hint of pink with shimmer. ‘Black Honey’ looks well…black in the tube and applies as a universally flattering berry tint. Out of the two shades, I preferred ‘Black Honey’ as it was more pigmented, flattering to my skintone, whilst ‘Shy Honey’ was more like a clear lipbalm and I found difficulty building the colour up to the desired intensity.
APPLICATION
On application, both the lipsticks were extremely moisturising and had a soft, glossy finish. They didn’t bleed and faded evenly. Due to the high levels of emollients in the product, the lasting power of the product is compromised – this is exactly what I expected. I certainly enjoyed whipping out the luxurious tube for reapplication, and as the colour is so sheer, you don’t need a mirror for precise application.
OVERALL VERDICT
This product is perfect for those who shy away from loud colours, as it’s the best way to transition from lip balm to lipstick. For all the Tinted-Lip-Balm-Aficionados, Clinique’s Almost Lipstick is sure to impress. Its highly nourishing and hydrating formula make it also perfect to prevent windburn or chapped, dry lips. Yes, I am looking at YOU, Winter. What a cruel, punishingly-cold season you are!
PRICE: RRP $36 at your local Clinique counters or www.clinique.com.au
Rating: Black Honey 5/5, Shy Honey 4/5
32 Comments
This sounds like a fantastic product! Definitely want to try out Black Honey.
sounds really good!
I have never tried Clinique lipsticks or lipbalms. I would love to try. Love the colour.
Would love to try
love
thanks
i would love to try
I love Clinique, this would be exactly what I need for winter!
sounds like a great option for an everyday/office lip look
I love the Black Honey – my all time favourite lippie!
I love Clinique! 🙂 🙂 🙂
I may have to go invest in some of this MWAHZ
Clinique is always innovative
Sounds nice.
Looks good!
Might try this one
Sounds great for what I need for work, a touch of colour and a lot of moisture!
Clinique is quite pricey for me! Oh, the joys of being a poor uni student haha.
I love sheer colours so will definitely need to look at a swatch of this!
Sounds great!
Sounds great – would love to try
might try it!
This sounds really good, however, is the texture buttery? Like a lip butter or more on the lipstick side, thanks!
I recently bought this in Black Honey and I love it!
Love it!
this is exactly what we need in our pockets at the snow
Looks cute!
This looks great. I always have to carry around lip balm AND lipstick!
Yep, that’s definitely the bonus!
Great review! I’ve heard really good things about the Black Honey shade from ppl overseas.
ooh sounds exactly like what i need! thanks!
Probably not for me , I prefer stronger colours. Thanks for the review.