10-07-2025
Clinique's Black Honey Lip Tint Is On Sale For Prime Day
If you don't already know and adore her, the iconic Clinique "Almost Lipstick" in Black Honey — first formulated in 1971 — is a tinted lip balm that has taken several generations by storm. TikTokers went feral for it a few years back at the advent of the "no makeup makeup" trend, and now this lightweight, slightly glossy shade is beyond "holy grail" status — and today it's down from $25 to $17.50, a full 30% off its usual price.
The Amazon listing says it's usually $21.25, but trust me, I've been putting this lippie in pieces for over a year, and it's been consistently $25. This is the longest I've ever seen it stay below $20!
This Black Honey shade is, in fact, so iconic that its lore reached Lord of the Rings — Arwen famously wore this lip tint as part of her ~ethereal~ elven look.
In an interview with Polygon, the trilogy's hair and makeup designer Peter Swords King shared that he chose the lip tint for Arwen's iconic look because it had 'dark undertones, but at the same time it was sheer so [it] would look like the color of her lips rather than lipstick.'
Since the surge in popularity in the last few years, people have heralded it as a "universal" lip tint that subtly transforms entire beauty looks with just a few quick swipes. If you want to go down a TikTok rabbit hole, it is truly mesmerizing watching people use these for a quick lip and blush touch-up and seeing how much of a glowy, radiant effect the simple pop of color has!
This was the first TikTok I saw of someone using it on their lips AND cheeks, and this thing FELL into my cart at full price. In case you want to join me on this deep dive, here's another one and yet another one. LOOK AT THIS BEAUTIFUL LIPPIE GO!!
Here is what a few of the thousands of VERY happy reviewers are saying:
"The color is gorgeous! The perfect 'barely there' hint of darkness. It enhances your natural lip color and, without any cayenne pepper or plumping chemicals, it makes your lips look fuller naturally. It feels great — not sticky, not drying. Not too glossy. Love the size of the slim tube. Easy to pop into a small bag. Thank you, Clinique!" —Wayne H. "My go-to holy grail. If I could only have one lipstick for the rest of my life, I'd pick this one. It hydrates and the color goes with everything. Natural with a little oompf. A tube lasts me about six months. I have to reapply after eating/drinking." —Lemonpoppyseed"THE cult favorite color that looks good on everyone! I don't know how Clinique did it, but somehow this lip color looks great on EVERYONE. It's like a natural lip color, but better. Not warm, not cool — just perfect neutral. Moisturizing, glides on like buttah." —Carrie Pfeiffer
Bonus: Its pink sister, the Pink Honey version, is also down from $25 to $17.50 this Prime Day! Reviewers love it for a daytime, spring and summer look to wear with softer and pastel tones.
One reviewer, who is a fan of both, sums them up beautifully: "I absolutely love the Clinique Almost Lipstick duo in Black Honey and Pink Honey! The formula is super lightweight and feels more like a tinted balm than a lipstick, which I really like. Black Honey gives a natural, elegant berry tint. Pink Honey is soft, subtle, and perfect for everyday wear. Both are hydrating and glide on smoothly without feeling sticky or heavy. Great for a natural makeup look. I always keep one in my bag. Totally worth it!" —Mark
Make sure to snag the Clinique "Almost Lipstick" in Black Honey for 30% off for Amazon Prime Day while this deal lasts! $17.50 is a true steal for this lippie (especially considering it's so good at its job, it's basically priceless).
