“This whole fashion nostalgia, the dewy natural makeup looks that are really happening and trendy right now, I think are adding to this zeitgeist of lip gloss,” he says. We also discuss the ...

with Black Honey Almost Lipstick on the left and another lip balm we tested on the right. Hannah Frye/NYT Wirecutter To judge each balm’s likeness to the Black Honey, we conducted a split-lip ...

We first wrote about the lip gloss–lipstick hybrid back in 2017 when fashion editor Amy Larocca deemed it the “black turtleneck” of lipsticks thanks to its universally flattering dark tint.

Do you want a high-shine gloss or a velvety matte ... your lips before putting on lipstick, you should also check out our guide to the very best lip balms. Update on March 26, 2025: Updated ...

Yes, lipstick might be out of the window due to dry, sore lips, but a lip balm with a hint of colour certainly isn’t. A hydrating, moisturising option, tinted lip balms nourish lips while ...