If you went online at almost any point over the last couple of years, you’ll probably have spotted doing the rounds as the must-have makeup product to have in your beauty bag. The shade was lauded for being universally flattering, as well as for its semi-sheer finish that was perfect for creating a not-too-done look.
The lippy might have been around for decades, but after a TikTok went viral for sharing that it was used by Troian Bellisario in Pretty Little Liars, Julia Roberts in Stepmom, and Zooey Deschanel in New Girl, it was given a new lease of life. And now, fans of the shade can snap it up in a Limited-Edition Pop™ Lip + Cheek Oil, , at Boots.
The new oil version is a two-in-one product that gives you a dewy, sheer wash of colour in the iconic Black Honey shade, and can be used on both your cheeks and your lips for a cohesive look. It has a lightweight oil-based formula enriched with safflower oil, jojoba oil, olive oil, sunflower seed oil and castor oil which not only hydrates, but nourishes your lips and skin as you wear it.
It’s silky texture blends effortlessly with either your fingers or a brush and sinks straight into your skin, giving a natural-looking wash of colour. It has a tapered applicator that allows you to slick it straight onto your lips for an ultra-glossy finish without the sticky feeling, or you can dab it directly onto your cheeks and blend out for a subtle flush of colour with a soft, dewy effect.
It can also be layered directly over the top of the Black Honey lipstick for double the impact. If you’re still looking to add the viral lipstick to your collection, you can currently nab it on sale at LookFantastic, with the Clinique Almost Lipstick Black Honey, reduced to from £24.
Shopper buys big fluffy rug from Shein - but was left howling when it arrivedIf you want to get a similar look but are on a super tight budget, the e.l.f Cosmetics Hydrating Core Lip Shine in shade Ecstatic, , has been hailed as a great alternative. It features a similar deep berry-esque shade, with a semi-sheer hydrating formula that gives a wash of colour to your lips.
Shoppers have been praising its pigmentation and hydration, with one writing: “Gorgeous hydrating almost tinted lip balm. Clinique Black Honey dupe!”.Whether you’re planning on adding the lipstick alternative to your beauty bag or just can’t beat the real thing, the new Clinique Limited-Edition Pop™ Lip + Cheek Oil, , won’t be around for long – and we’re predicting another viral sensation.