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Almost Lipstick in Black Honey vs Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss

NYX Professional Makeup Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss edges out Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey, 8.1 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

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NYX Professional Makeup Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss

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Every detail, compared.

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Beauty score
7.5Good
8.1Great
Payoff & performance30% of score
7.8
7.8
Wear time15% of score
5.6
5.8
Shade range & inclusivity15% of score
7.4
8.6
Value20% of score
7.0
9.5
Community love20% of score
8.8
8.6
Community
No ratings yet
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PriceTypical, checked by our editors
$25.00/ 0.06 ozMid-range
$6.00/ 0.27 ozDrugstore
What it does
  • Sheer coverage
  • Buildable
  • Hydrating
  • Hydrating
  • Sheer coverage
  • Buildable
Made for
All skin types, Sensitive skin
All skin types
Key ingredients
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Format
Lipstick
Lip gloss
Texture
Emollient, balm-like sheer lipstick (brand description)
Silky, buttery, non-sticky gloss (brand and retailer description)
Finish
Glossy
Glossy
Coverage
Sheer
Sheer
ShadesMore wins
1
41
Fragrance-free
Yes
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Claims
Fragrance-free, Paraben-free
Cruelty-free (brand-stated)
Brand origin
🇺🇸 American beauty
🇺🇸 American beauty
Video reviews
Best for
  • • A low-effort, 'my lips but better' sheer tint
  • • Sensitive lips that react to fragranced lip products
  • • Budget shoppers building a gloss wardrobe
  • • Topping lip liner for an easy everyday look
Strengths
  • Sheer tint that plays up natural lip color
  • Fragrance-free and allergy tested
  • Comfortable, balm-like texture; buildable from sheer to deeper
  • $6 for a full-size gloss
  • Non-sticky, comfortable texture
  • 41 shades on NYX's page, including shimmering Bling shades
Watch-outs
  • Short wear; needs reapplying after eating or drinking
  • Small 0.06 oz bullet for $25
  • Needs frequent reapplication, like any gloss
  • Contains beeswax, so it is not vegan

FAQ

Quick answers.

Which is better, Almost Lipstick in Black Honey or Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss?

NYX Professional Makeup Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss edges out Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey, 8.1 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 NYX Professional Makeup Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss for about $6.00, 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.