# Honey-Infused Cold Brews Black Honey Cold Brew Celebrates an Iconic Clinique Product By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-07-25 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-honey-cold-brew References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DbGXYwcFMcQ/?hl=en&img_index=1)  National Lipstick Day is on the horizon, and [Clinique](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-honey-collection) is celebrating its iconic Almost Lipstick in Black Honey in collaboration with [Bluestone Lane](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draught-oat-flat-white) by serving up Black Honey Cold Brew. For a week, Clinique and Bluestone Lane are collaborating to share a taste of the Black Honey Cold Brew at Bluestone Lane Montauk and WeHo locations. The Black Honey-inspired cold brew drink is infused with The [True Honey Co.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prime-video-series) 400+ MGO Mānuka Honey, delivering not just refreshment but functional benefits from a deep golden honey associated with antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Beauty brands are tapping into coffee culture by partnering with cafes and coffee chains, putting themselves right inside a ritual people already do and look forward to daily, rather than competing for attention during a rare beauty moment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.3/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 84% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Beauty Cafe Collaborations:** Beauty brands embedded in everyday coffee rituals create high-visibility lifestyle touchpoints that blur the line between product discovery and habitual indulgence. - **Functional Flavor Extensions:** Ingredient-led beverages inspired by iconic products introduce wellness-coded benefits that translate brand equity into multisensory consumer experiences. - **Cosmetic-inspired Consumables:** Limited-edition drinks modeled after recognizable beauty items reveal potential for cross-category storytelling that turns cult products into edible brand moments. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** Prestige beauty companies can expand beyond traditional retail by using experiential food and beverage partnerships to keep heritage products culturally relevant. - **Coffee and Cafes:** Cafe operators gain differentiation through branded menu collaborations that transform routine beverage purchases into collectible lifestyle experiences. - **Functional Foods:** Wellness-oriented ingredient suppliers benefit from culturally relevant collaborations that position premium components like Mānuka honey as both indulgent and purposeful. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tubular Manual Coffee Presses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oxo-rapid-brewer.md) - [Creamsicle-Inspired Café Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-orange-cream.md) - [Campfire Cafe Drink Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-smores-menu.md) - [Low-Sugar Flavored Syrups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sup-syrup.md) - [Cold Brew Fusion Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-brew-fusion-bar.md) - [Moderately Caffeinated Canned Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/half-caff-coffee.md) - [Gut-Friendly Cold Brew Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodbrew-cold-brew-latte.md) - [Personality-Packed Cold Brews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-knows-coffee-cold-brew.md) - [Fruity Iced Beverage Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pcf-refreshers.md)