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Almost Lipstick in Black Honey vs Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer

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Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer edges out Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey, 7.9 to 7.4. It wins on performance, wear time and shade range.

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What each one does.

Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey

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Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer

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Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey

Clinique

Almost Lipstick in Black Honey

Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer

Fenty Beauty

Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer

Highest score
Beauty score
7.4Good
7.9Good
Payoff & performance30% of score
7.8
8.5
Wear time15% of score
5.6
6.3
Shade range & inclusivity15% of score
7.4
8.0
Value20% of score
7.0
7.4
Community love20% of score
8.6
8.8
Community
No ratings yet
No ratings yet
PriceTypical, checked by our editors
$25.00/ 0.06 ozMid-range
$23.00/ 0.3 fl oz / 9 mlMid-range
Price per ounceLowest wins
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$75.58 / oz
What it does
  • Sheer coverage
  • Buildable
  • Hydrating
  • Hydrating
  • Plumping
Made for
All skin types, Sensitive skin
All skin types
Key ingredients
Vitamin E
Shea butterVitamin EPeptides
Format
Lipstick
Lip gloss
Texture
Emollient, balm-like sheer lipstick (brand description)
High-shine gloss; most shades carry shimmer (brand description)
Finish
Glossy
Glossy
Coverage
Sheer
Sheer
ShadesMore wins
1
20
Fragrance-free
Yes
No — contains fragrance
Claims
Fragrance-free, Paraben-free
Vegan, Cruelty-free (brand-stated)
Brand origin
🇺🇸 American beauty
🇺🇸 American beauty
Video reviews
4
5
Best for
  • • A low-effort, 'my lips but better' sheer tint
  • • Sensitive lips that react to fragranced lip products
  • • An easy everyday gloss that works over bare lips or lipstick
  • • Fans of a shimmering rose-nude lip
Strengths
  • Sheer tint that plays up natural lip color
  • Fragrance-free and allergy tested
  • Comfortable, balm-like texture; buildable from sheer to deeper
  • Generous 9 mL tube for $23
  • Fenty Glow is a shimmering rose nude marketed as universally flattering
  • Twenty shades, from clear to holographic and deep brown
Watch-outs
  • Short wear; needs reapplying after eating or drinking
  • Small 0.06 oz bullet for $25
  • Contains flavor and fragrance
  • Needs reapplication like any gloss
Where to buy

FAQ

Quick answers.

Which is better, Almost Lipstick in Black Honey or Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer?

Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer edges out Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey, 7.9 to 7.4. It wins on performance, wear time and shade range.

Which costs less?

Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey typically sells for about $25.00 and Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer for about $23.00, based on retail prices when we last checked.

How do you score them?

Both are scored on the same five-factor rubric (payoff & performance, wear time, shade range & inclusivity, value, community love), using the formula or specs, verified creator reviews, community consensus and value. Brands can’t pay for placement.