There's just something about a good swipe of lipstick that can take your day from zero to 100. Whether it's a vibrant red (à la Taylor Swift), deep berry or a classic nude — and Salma Hayek agrees. In an interview with The New York Times, the award-winning actress and all-around Hollywood icon divulged her go-to beauty favorites. The secret behind those lips? "I love the lip colors and textures of the Clinique Pop line," she shared. What the what? We just learned that another celebrity also swears by this lipstick with an iconic Clinique Black Honey topcoat. Are we looking at a Clinique lippie takeover? We certainly hope so. Let us count the ways in which the Clinique Pop colors and formula are truly divine.
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There are over 30 rich pigments and three finishes (satin, matte and shine) to choose from. Basically, the Pop line has something everyone. In fact, multiple reviewers have bought the product in a variety of colors. We get it.
The creamy Clinique lipstick (with the cutest packaging) is specifically formulated to last for up to eight hours without drying out the lips — yes, even if you wear the matte finish. How? Well, it's designed with a built-in primer for smooth and strong application. It also happens to be free of any fragrances, parabens and phthalates.
It's not just Salma who's a fan! Thousands of shoppers have given it a perfect five-star review, from Clinique loyalists to total newbies.
"My favorite lipstick," shared one Clinique fan in their five-star review. "This lipstick goes on smoothly, lasts a long time and does not dry out my lips. My favorite shades are Love Pop for a bit of color and Bare Pop which is the perfect nude lip shade against my fair skin. For a little shine, I pair it with a Clinique gloss. I keep both colors in my desk and my purse."
Another Clinique loyalist wrote that it's "better than" their usual Clinique Dramatically Different lipstick: "I decided to give this one a try for comparison's sake and am so glad I did! This lipstick lasts such a long time. I do reapply after eating. I get just as many compliments as I did with the other lipstick but I definitely feel I get more for my money and am now a loyal follower."
"The lipstick is great," raved another happy customer. "The tint is very cute and it's moisturizing. It doesn't make my lips look chapped at all."
"This is a quality lipstick," explained this final five-star reviewer. "The packaging is so cute and it goes on very well." However, they did add: " It's not as long-lasting as some of my others, but it's decent. It also has nice pigment and just feels very silky and nice when you apply. I'm a big fan."
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Of course, packaging aesthetics are just as important — as this five-star reviewer knows. "This is a quality lipstick and I like the color of the case," they explained. "It's easy to find in a drawer or purse. Highly recommended."
Looking for another Clinique lippie to round out your collection? The Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey is a no-brainer. The universally flattering lipstick/balm/gloss combo has been a celeb favorite since the '90s (think icons like Drew Barrymore, Courtney Cox and Julia Roberts). One coat adds a little oomph to your natural lip color, or you can swipe on a few coats for a richer berry tint.
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Thousands of shoppers agree: the Black Honey magic is real.
"Black Honey is an amazing color. It does look different on each individual," said a five-star fan. "I first saw this lipstick on my niece. After commenting on the beautiful color of her lipstick, she let me try it on. The color was different and beautiful on me. She told me that a friend introduced her to Black Honey which looked different on her. I love this lipstick and have come back and will continue to buy it again."
And if you're thinking, "Clinique... weren't their mascaras and shadow sticks great, too?" it's like the brand read your mind.
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The wonderful world of Clinique? Why the heck not. This sampler set includes full-sized lipliner, dual-sided shadow stick, Pop lipstick and eyeliner as well as a travel-sized mascara. It's currently on sale for 40% off. Snag it to update your Valentine's Day look, or grab it as a gift.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
