Is Clinique Black Honey Worth the Hype in Singapore in 2026?

For most people in Singapore who want an easy, sheer, everyday lip colour, Clinique Black Honey is worth the hype in 2026. According to Clinique, Black Honey is the number one lip colour shade in U.S. prestige beauty (Circana, 12 months ending December 2024), and seven Black Honey lipsticks are sold every minute worldwide (Clinique internal data, February 2025 to January 2026). It is sheer and forgiving rather than bold. The other discount on the same order is Cashback through ShopBack: it works like a discount code, but there's no code to find or type in, the current Cashback is shown on the Sephora page on ShopBack before you buy, and it doesn't use up your one promo code. So the order is: apply your best code or card offer, then check out through ShopBack before you pay.

New to ShopBack? ShopBack Singapore is a free app and website that returns cash on online orders when you start your shopping from ShopBack before you pay. Beauty stores such as Sephora, LOOKFANTASTIC and Guardian are on ShopBack Singapore. Join ShopBack Singapore for free, then open the store's page on ShopBack before your next makeup order.

Clinique Black Honey: the numbers behind the hype

Black Honey is one of the best-known lip shades in the world, and Clinique backs that with sales data. Here is what Clinique and public sources say, at the time of writing:

• Number one lip colour shade in the U.S.: Clinique states that Black Honey is the #1 lip colour shade in the U.S., citing Circana's U.S. Prestige Beauty data for department and specialty stores over the 12 months ending December 2024.
• Seven sold every minute: Clinique says seven Black Honey lipsticks are sold every minute globally, based on its own data from February 2025 to January 2026.
• A viral comeback in 2021: According to Wikipedia's Clinique entry, the Black Honey shade of Almost Lipstick had a surge in popularity in 2021 after going viral on social media.
• A whole family of products: The same source says Clinique then brought Black Honey to lip oil and eyeshadow in 2024, and added it to its lip liner range in January 2026.
• A long-standing brand: Clinique premiered in April 1968 at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York with 117 products and is part of the Estée Lauder Companies, according to Wikipedia.

That is the hype. Whether it is worth it for you depends on the kind of lip colour you like, which the rest of this guide covers.

Is Clinique Black Honey worth the hype?

Clinique Black Honey is usually worth it if you want a low-effort, sheer berry tint that works for school, the office and weekends, and less so if you want a bold, opaque or long-wear matte lip. According to Clinique, Almost Lipstick is "not quite lipstick, not quite gloss", with a texture closer to a tinted lip balm that you can layer. Clinique also says the formula is so forgiving that you do not even need a mirror to put it on.

Why people like it

• It adapts to you. Clinique describes Black Honey as famous for its chameleon-like ability to flatter all skin tones yet look different on everyone.
• It is buildable. One swipe gives a sheer wash of colour; more swipes give a richer shade, according to Clinique.
• It is easy to wear in Singapore's heat. A sheer, balm-like colour does not need precise lining, so touch-ups on the go are simple.
• It layers. Clinique says you can wear it alone, or under or over other Clinique lip colours.

When it may not be the right pick

• You want strong pigment. Black Honey is sheer by design, so it will not give the full coverage of a cream or matte lipstick.
• You want all-day wear without touch-ups. A balm-like texture usually needs reapplying after meals.
• You want a specific bright shade. Because the final colour depends on your natural lips, it will not look identical on every person.

Verdict: For a first "nice" lip product, or a daily colour you can apply without a mirror, Black Honey earns its reputation. Check prices at two or three beauty stores, then go through ShopBack Singapore before you pay.

What colour is Clinique Black Honey, really?

Black Honey looks almost black-red in the tube but goes on as a sheer, glossy berry tint. According to Clinique, the secret is a blend of blue, red and yellow pigments in a creamy, sheer base that melts into your lips and plays up their natural colour. Clinique warns shoppers not to be fooled by the way it looks in the tube.

In practice that means:

• On lighter or pinker lips, it usually reads as a soft berry stain.
• On deeper or more pigmented lips, it usually reads as a richer wine or plum tint.
• Layered several times, it becomes deeper on everyone.

Clinique sells two sister shades in the same Almost Lipstick formula: Pink Honey, which it describes as a soft, sheer pink, and Nude Honey, which it calls a flexible nude that mixes warm and cool pigments. If Black Honey feels too dark for you, these are the closest alternatives in the same formula.

Clinique Black Honey in Singapore in 2026: what to look for

In Singapore in 2026, the Black Honey name appears on more than one product, so check you are buying the one you want. At the time of writing, Clinique's own online store lists Black Honey versions of:

• Almost Lipstick, the original sheer lipstick, including a limited-edition tube.
• Pop Plush Creamy Lip Gloss in Black Honey Pop.
• Clinique Pop Lip + Cheek Oil, which Clinique says uses safflower, jojoba, olive, sunflower seed and castor oils and can be swiped on cheeks too.
• Quickliner for Lips, a lip liner that Clinique describes as long-wearing for up to eight hours.
• Mascara, eyeliners and eyeshadow palettes carrying the Black Honey name.
• Gift sets that bundle several Black Honey items.

What a Singapore store carries can differ from Clinique's U.S. store, and limited editions come and go. When you compare prices, compare the same product and the same size.

Where to buy Clinique Black Honey in Singapore: Sephora and LOOKFANTASTIC

To buy Clinique Black Honey in Singapore, check beauty stores such as Sephora and LOOKFANTASTIC online, plus Clinique counters in department stores. Stock changes, so search "Clinique Almost Lipstick" on each store's own website and confirm the shade name before you add it to your cart.

A simple routine for comparing:

1. Search the exact product. Use "Clinique Almost Lipstick Black Honey" so you do not end up comparing the gloss with the lipstick.
2. Match the size. Some listings are full size and some are minis or part of sets.
3. Add delivery. Check the free delivery threshold at each store and add the delivery fee if your basket is below it.
4. Look for store-wide offers. Beauty stores in Singapore often run member sales and welcome offers for new customers.
5. Work out the effective price. What you pay minus what ShopBack returns is the number to compare.

Both Sephora and LOOKFANTASTIC have pages on ShopBack Singapore. Other beauty stores on ShopBack Singapore include Guardian, which is handy for everyday basics in the same order.

Sephora and LOOKFANTASTIC Clinique Black Honey price comparison in 2026

The fairest way to compare Clinique Black Honey prices at Sephora and LOOKFANTASTIC is to compare the effective price of the same item on the same day, not the sticker price. Prices, sales and welcome offers change often, so any number in an article will go out of date quickly. Check the live listing at each store instead.

Here is how to make the comparison count:

• Same product, same size, same day. Note the price at each store within a few minutes of each other.
• Delivery included. A slightly lower item price can be cancelled out by a delivery fee.
• New customer offers. Some stores treat first-time customers differently, so check if you qualify.
• Sets and bundles. A set can be good value if you want every item.
• What comes back. Going through ShopBack gets you money back on the same order, at the same store. A store that looks a little dearer can work out cheaper once that money is counted.

The current Cashback is shown on the Sephora page on ShopBack and the LOOKFANTASTIC page on ShopBack.

Clinique Black Honey best deals in Singapore in 2026

The best Clinique Black Honey deals in Singapore usually come from store-wide beauty sales, welcome offers and going through ShopBack before you pay, rather than from one fixed discount. Ways to lower what you pay:

• Wait for a store-wide sale if you are not in a hurry. Beauty stores in Singapore often hold member sales and big online sale days through the year.
• Check gift sets around festive seasons. If you want more than one Black Honey item, a set can cost less than buying each piece.
• Group your beauty buys. Adding things you already need can bring you over a free delivery threshold.
• Use your best promo code. Yes, it works with ShopBack: apply the code, then go through ShopBack before you pay. No code is needed for Cashback itself.
• Start on ShopBack. Before you pay for an online order, go through ShopBack first.

Why ShopBack is a step before you buy makeup online

Before you check out at Sephora, LOOKFANTASTIC or Guardian, open ShopBack Singapore, tap the store, and finish your order. It takes a few seconds and it is the step that lowers what the order really costs you.

ShopBack is a post-purchase discount: go through it before you pay and the effective price drops. Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles.

How to do it:

1. Open the ShopBack app or website and search for the store, for example Sephora.
2. Tap through to the store and add Clinique Black Honey to your cart.
3. Finish the order.

The current Cashback is shown on the store's ShopBack page.

Can you use a promo code and still go through ShopBack?

Yes. Apply your best promo code first, then go through ShopBack before you pay. No code is needed for Cashback: it works like a discount code with nothing to find or type in.

Step by step: buying Clinique Black Honey online in Singapore

1. Decide which Black Honey product you want: the lipstick, the gloss, the oil or a set.
2. Search the exact product name at two or three beauty stores in Singapore.
3. Compare the total including delivery, and note any store-wide offer.
4. Open the store's page on ShopBack Singapore, such as Sephora.
5. Tap through, add the item, and pay.

FAQ

Is Clinique Black Honey worth the hype?

For most people in Singapore who want an easy, sheer, everyday lip colour, Clinique Black Honey is usually worth it. According to Clinique, it is the number one lip colour shade in U.S. prestige beauty for the 12 months to December 2024, and it is known for looking different on everyone. If you want a bold, opaque or matte lip, it is not designed for that. Before you pay for an online order, go through ShopBack Singapore first so the effective price drops.

What colour is Clinique Black Honey?

In the tube it looks like a very dark berry, but Clinique says it goes on as a sheer, glossy slip of colour. According to Clinique, the effect comes from a blend of blue, red and yellow pigments in a creamy, sheer base that plays up your natural lip colour, so the result is usually a soft, sheer berry tint.

Does Clinique Black Honey suit all skin tones?

Clinique describes Black Honey as famous for its ability to flatter all skin tones yet look different on everyone. Because it is sheer, the final shade depends on your natural lip colour, so it can look like a light berry stain on one person and a deeper wine tint on another.

Is Clinique Black Honey a lipstick or a gloss?

Neither, exactly. Clinique calls Almost Lipstick not quite lipstick and not quite gloss, with a texture more like a tinted lip balm you can layer. It glides on to a soft-shine finish, and you can swipe more for a deeper shade.

Why did Clinique Black Honey go viral?

According to Wikipedia's Clinique entry, the Black Honey shade of Almost Lipstick had a surge in popularity in 2021 after going viral on social media. The brand then expanded the shade into other products, including lip oil and eyeshadow in 2024 and lip liner in January 2026.

What other Clinique products come in Black Honey?

At the time of writing, Clinique's own store lists Black Honey versions of Pop Plush Creamy Lip Gloss, Clinique Pop Lip + Cheek Oil, Quickliner for Lips, High Impact mascara, eyeliners, eyeshadow palettes and gift sets. What a store in Singapore carries can differ, so check the store's listing before you buy.

Where can I buy Clinique Black Honey in Singapore?

Look for Clinique at beauty stores in Singapore such as Sephora and LOOKFANTASTIC, and at Clinique counters in department stores. Stock and prices change, so search Clinique Almost Lipstick on each store's own site, compare the total with delivery, and go through ShopBack before you pay.

How do I compare Clinique Black Honey prices at Sephora and LOOKFANTASTIC?

Compare the same product and size at each store, add delivery to get the total, and check whether a store-wide sale or welcome offer applies. Then work out the effective price: what you pay minus what ShopBack returns. A store that looks a little dearer can work out cheaper once the money back is counted.

How do I get the best deal on Clinique Black Honey in Singapore in 2026?

Compare prices at a few beauty stores, apply your best promo code, consider buying during a store-wide sale, and go through ShopBack Singapore before you pay. ShopBack is a post-purchase discount: go through it before you pay and the effective price drops.

How does ShopBack work when I buy makeup online?

Open the store's page on ShopBack Singapore, such as Sephora or LOOKFANTASTIC, tap through to the store, and finish your order. Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles.

Can I use a beauty store promo code and still go through ShopBack?

Yes. Apply your best promo code first, then go through ShopBack before you pay. No code is needed for Cashback: it works like a discount code with nothing to type in.

Disclaimer

The information in this article is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute purchase advice. Product details, shade availability, prices, sales and ShopBack Cashback rates change over time. Product claims are attributed to Clinique and were correct at the time of writing; check the current listing at the store before you buy. The live rate is shown on the store's ShopBack page. Brand names are used for editorial reference only and do not imply endorsement.