Clinique limited-edition pop lip and cheek oil in black honey
- Size: 7ml
- Key ingredients: Soothing jojoba oil, olive oil, safflower oil to soften and squalane.
- Fragranced: No
- Flavoured: No
- Cruelty-free: No
- Why we love it
- Feels ultra soft and luxurious on the lips
- The tint is flattering and suitable for day-to-night wear
- Take note
- Not as much staying power as I’d like
On first application, I was impressed with how it felt on my lips. Best described as almost hyaluronic acid serum in texture and is, in the best way, somewhat similar to water – it’s neither greasy nor sticky.
The applicator is square with a tapered end – broader than a traditional doe foot – and is easy to use, but could perhaps be a tad more precise. The quantity comes in at 7ml which is more than the Iconic London and Kylie Skin lip oils I’d used previously, while still being tiny enough to squeeze into a little clutch or crossbody.
The colour is the real hero – it boasts a lovely cherry shade that just amps up the existing undertones of your lips. As someone who’s not big on pops of colour on my lips, the black honey lip oil – much like its lipstick predecessor – strikes a perfect balance.
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The only letdown is the staying power. This oil will not withstand drinking from a glass and is certainly one that requires reapplication and straw drinking. Not ideal, but it’s worth it for the colour.