Clinique Black Honey
Lipstick · Clinique · $24
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How Black Honey scores for every season
TruHue scores every shade against the 12-season Sci/Art color system using CIEDE2000 color distance, undertone match, depth match, and chroma fit. Here's the full table:
| Season | Verdict | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Light Spring | NAY | 6% |
| True Spring | NAY | 9% |
| Bright Spring | NAY | 4% |
| Light Summer | NAY | 22% |
| True Summer | OKAY | 43% |
| Soft Summer | OKAY | 65% |
| Soft Autumn | NAY | 26% |
| True Autumn | OKAY | 36% |
| Deep Autumn | NAY | 25% |
| Bright Winter | NAY | 26% |
| True Winter | OKAY | 43% |
| Deep Winter | OKAY | 50% |
Tap a season below to see why Black Honey scored what it scored on that palette — and what to wear instead if it's a NAY.
Closest dupes
Same color zone, different brands and prices. Scored against your season at the dupe page.
Common questions
What seasons does Clinique Black Honey work best for?
Clinique — Almost Lipstick — Black Honey scores YAY for none.
Is Black Honey a NAY for any seasons?
Yes — it scores NAY for Light Spring, True Spring, Bright Spring, Light Summer, Soft Autumn, Deep Autumn, and Bright Winter. The mismatch is usually undertone or chroma. See the full table above.
What are dupes for Clinique Black Honey?
Closest matches in our catalog: Wet n Wild My Blackberry Broke; NARS Unrestrained – 886; L'Oréal Raisin Revival 215.
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