Clinique Almost Lipstick - Black Honey

Believe the hype! I don't know why, but it seems like ALL tinted balms and 'moisturizing' lipsticks leave my lips in worse condition. I exfoliate and condition regularly, and they feel great, but when I use color - BAM - instant chapped appearance. But not with this. Beautiful color and condition all day long. So much so that I'll look into the other Honey shades as well. The only 'cheap' alternative that comes close (for me) is the Sun Boss gloss by E.L.F. Forgive the 55-year-old lips: I'm wearing 'That's My Jam' (ELF) on the right side and 'Black Honey' on the left. The right side feels noticeably more waxy, but I've tried other dupes and this is the closest I've found that doesn't feel terrible. Hope this helps.