Black Honey for Soft Summer
Clinique — Almost Lipstick — Black Honey · Lipstick · $24
OKAY · 65%
Verdict for Soft Summer: Clinique Black Honey scores 65% — OKAY.
Why Black Honey scores OKAY for Soft Summer
Black Honey lands at the edge of the Soft Summer palette. It's wearable — apply with a light hand, especially if your makeup tends sheer — but if you have a YAY option in the same category, that one will sit better.
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Full season-by-season score
For context — how Black Honey ranks across all 12 seasons:
| 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% |
Common questions
Is Clinique Black Honey good for Soft Summer?
OKAY — it scores 65% for Soft Summer. Wearable but not optimal.
What lipstick works best for Soft Summer?
Top YAY picks in our scoring: L.A. Colors Pewter; Juvia's Place Muted; Fenty Beauty Unlawful / Standard.
What's a cheaper alternative to Clinique Black Honey for Soft Summer?
Wet n Wild My Blackberry Broke — a CIEDE2000 dupe in the same color zone. Check the dupe page for its season score.
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