Head to head
Almost Lipstick in Black Honey vs Super Stay Vinyl Ink Longwear Liquid Lipcolor
CliniqueAlmost Lipstick in Black Honey7.5
Maybelline New YorkSuper Stay Vinyl Ink Longwear Liquid Lipcolor8.3vsMaybelline New York Super Stay Vinyl Ink Longwear Liquid Lipcolor edges out Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey, 8.3 to 7.5. It wins on wear time, shade range and value, while the Almost Lipstick in Black Honey is stronger on community love.
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What each one does.
Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey
Maybelline New York Super Stay Vinyl Ink Longwear Liquid Lipcolor
Side by side
Every detail, compared.
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- Sheer coverage
- Buildable
- Hydrating
- Long-wear
- Transfer-proof
- Full coverage
- • A low-effort, 'my lips but better' sheer tint
- • Sensitive lips that react to fragranced lip products
- • Long days where you can't reapply lipstick
- • Anyone who finds matte liquid lipsticks too flat or drying-looking
- Sheer tint that plays up natural lip color
- Fragrance-free and allergy tested
- Comfortable, balm-like texture; buildable from sheer to deeper
- Up to 16-hour, transfer-resistant wear (brand claim)
- Shinier than typical matte liquid lipsticks at first application
- Twenty shades from nudes to deep burgundy
- Short wear; needs reapplying after eating or drinking
- Small 0.06 oz bullet for $25
- Shine fades to a satin finish soon after it sets, per one reviewer
- Must be shaken and left to dry before blotting
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FAQ
Quick answers.
Which is better, Almost Lipstick in Black Honey or Super Stay Vinyl Ink Longwear Liquid Lipcolor?
Maybelline New York Super Stay Vinyl Ink Longwear Liquid Lipcolor edges out Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey, 8.3 to 7.5. It wins on wear time, shade range and value, while the Almost Lipstick in Black Honey is stronger on community love.
Which costs less?
Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey typically sells for about $25.00 and Maybelline New York Super Stay Vinyl Ink Longwear Liquid Lipcolor for about $13.99, 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.