Written Reviews

I'm surprised that there is no review for Black Honey, despite its popularity. I agree that the shade itself is fine, but I have very mixed feelings for this formula. It's non-sticky and buildable, but the color marks every lip line on me and if I have even slight bit of flakes, they will be visible, too. Pigmentation is fine for a lip balm. The balm itself melts easily and can break from the tube + it can leave small particles. I heard many complaints from people that this balm may be dry. It didn't dry out my lips, but it didn't moisturuze either. Don't even look for moistening here. The balm, of course, isn't long lasting. It smells like fried bees wax, for someone there is something camphory. I think that Black Honey doesn't deserve its hype. The formula is very mediocre, the shade itself isn't as appealing as how it's advertised. It costs more than 25$ for a simple lip balm and more than 14$ for a mini version, I'm sorry, but it's TOO PRICEY!!! I definitely won't buy Black Honey again. Korean brands like ROM&ND and Peripera have different lip balms with similar colors like Black Honey, but they have much better formula and cost less than Clinique.

If you want another Kiko Milano dupe for Orgasm, it will be Kiko Milano Unexpected Blush in Shade 03.

One of the best shades in the whole line, in my opinion. It's not just cool red but mostly berry/beet red, especially if you apply in 1 layer. Lucky Red is a great shade for neutral or cold skin tones. The lipstick may come off your lips a little and stain something. I want to have a ROM&ND luquid tint in the same shade so idk should I keep it or sell it.

It's not mentioned in the editor's review, but in Cali Girl shade, there's a small amount of pink particles so it makes everything look kinda unique. The shade itself is pretty pigmented, it needs a little to make a high shine on the eyelid, but without a sticky base, a shimmer can be flakey and just leave a spinkle everywhere, like other shimmers in the whole palette.