# Universally Flattering Gloss-Balms Pink Honey is a Sister Shade to Clinique's Iconic Black Honey By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-10-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-honey References: [metro](https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/05/clinique-pink-honey-lipstick-review-19566478/) & [clinique](https://www.clinique.ca/product/1605/4772/makeup/lipsticks/almost-lipstick-in-black-honey-or-pink-honey?shade=Pink_Honey) Clinique's Black Honey is a classic lipstick-balm hybrid, a multi-award-winning lipstick and a bestseller for decades that went viral with a new audience thanks to TikTok—and now, the lipstick has a sister in a new shade, Pink Honey. Like the original, this lightweight formula delivers a flattering, sheer wash of pink that can be built up to achieve the desired amount of color and coverage. This new version of the fan-favorite, emollient-rich formula with a satin finish merges with the natural tone of one's lips to create a universally flattering look. Since the Clinique Black Honey lipstick is often sold out, this new shade offers something different for fans to try while they wait for a restock. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 18% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Lipstick-balm Hybrids:** The popularity of Clinique's Black Honey lipstick-balm hybrid has led to the creation of a new shade, Pink Honey, offering customers something different to try. - **Sheer Wash of Color:** Clinique's Gloss-Balms deliver a universally flattering, sheer wash of pink that can be built up to achieve the desired amount of color and coverage. - **Emollient-rich Formulas:** The fan-favorite formula of Clinique's Gloss-Balms is now available in a new shade, Pink Honey, providing customers with a satin finish and a flattering look. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Cosmetics:** The success of Clinique's Gloss-Balms demonstrates the demand for lipstick-balm hybrids that offer lightweight, sheer coverage and a universally flattering look. - **Beauty:** The introduction of new shades, such as Pink Honey, within the Gloss-Balm line caters to the beauty industry's desire for diverse and customizable lip products. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the popularity of Clinique's Gloss-Balms by offering the new Pink Honey shade as an alternative option for customers while the original shade is restocked. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lightweight Adaptable Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cliniques-almost-lipstick.md) - [Berry-Hued Mascaras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-honey-mascara.md) - [All-Day Lip Liners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quickliner-for-lips.md) - [Multi-Use Beauty Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-honey.md) - [Cult Lip Color Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-honey-1.md) - [Romantic Lipstick-Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bisou-balm.md) - [Hydrating Non-Sticky Glosses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifter-gloss-honeyd.md) - [Lip Balm Range Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kisskiss-bee-glow-pearly-lip-balm.md) - [Tinted Honey-Infused Lip Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gisou.md)