Today is apparently National Lipstick Day, according to lots of public-relations people, and — what a coincidence — lots of lip products seem to be on sale in “celebration.” But, hey, we’ll take the discounts as a great excuse to pick up a GOAT for cheap. Last week, I wrote about a nice deal on Clinique lip gloss, for those who love a high-shine pout. But truly nothing compares to the classic, the OG, the one and only Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey. It’s famous for a reason: “It stains the lip a shade or two darker than nothing, it’s not waxy, and when it fades you’re never left in that weird, half-on phase that can lead to the impression that you’re a little bit drunk,” writes fashion editor Amy Larocca, who calls it the “black turtleneck” of lipsticks. (Even if you don’t consider yourself a “lipstick person,” I’d bet Black Honey can convert you.) The looks-good-on-everyone shade is 40 percent off today, bringing the price down to just $15.
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