Clinique Black Honey Almost Lipstick on Olive Skin
"I have an olive skin tone with a neutral undertone. I tend to stay away from super-red lipstick colours, berry shades, and anything too dark. Instead, I opt for colours that are pink (but not too pink) and essentially look like my natural lips but better. I had heard about Clinique's Black Honey product for years, but I had never tested it out myself because at first glance, it looked way too dark for me. However, the first time I tested it out, I was pleasantly surprised to see that wasn't the case. Although the tone was a bit more pigmented and intense than what I usually go for, I found that it didn't wash me out or look too overpowering.
"Just one swipe was only a tad darker than my natural lip colour. I found the application to be ultra smooth, and I loved that the colour was buildable. Yes, it went on practically sheer, but I could add more if I wanted to. My only gripe with this product is that it didn't work well when I had chapped lips. As the brand suggests, it won't work in place of a lip balm but instead should be combined with one if you experience dry lips like I do. Overall, I like the formula enough that I plan to keep wearing it — I love the way it looks on my skin tone." — Renee Rodriguez, staff writer and social producer
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