Clinique’s universally flattering, colour-changing lipstick needs no introduction. With 30 years as a best-seller, plus a viral TikTok moment last year, Black Honey became a household name. Don’t believe us? The #blackhoney hashtag has amassed 220 million views on the Tok — which is why it’s no surprise that the “black turtleneck of lipsticks” (as coined by Clinique) can be tricky to get your hands on.
What is the Black Honey dupe?
As the cycle of almost all beauty products that hit viral status goes, first, they begin regularly selling out (when they’re in stock, one Black Honey tube is sold every minute) and then comes the release of an affordable dupe.
This brings us to our next guest: Covergirl’s Clean Fresh Tinted Lip Balm in ‘Bliss You Berry’ ($4.99, Covergirl).
What makes Covergirl’s Clean Fresh a dupe for Black Honey?
Similarly to Black Honey, Covergirl’s tinted lip balm has a similar red wine tinge and evokes major ’90s nostalgia. Which as we know, sends Gen Z particularly wild.
Enriched with shea butter, mango seed butters and vitamin C, Covergirl’s berry-flushed balm offers a flattering wash of colour to all skin tones.
@_alyssa_lorraine_ Replying to @led_zemelin @COVERGIRL #covergirl #blackhoney #blackhoneydupe #blackhoneylipstick #cliniqueblackhoney #blissyouberry #tint ♬ original sound – Sean Anthony 💎
If you’re more of an “I’ll believe it when I see it” type, Alyssa Lorraine compared the two side-by-side. The results? We can’t pick the difference. And the comment section of Alyssa’s video agreed.
“I have both and I like the cover girl better it more hydrating and the Clinque one is drying on lips,” one user wrote.
Another added, “Covergirl kinda slaps lately. I have a couple colours from that line!”
Ok, we’re intrigued. Stay tuned as we get our hands on this alleged dupe!
Main image credit: @cliniquegermany
Have you tried Black Honey or this Covergirl dupe?
I’ve been wanting to try Black Honey but have’nt gotten around to it. I wonder if I will find this dupe instore somewhere this week?
I love Black Honey though but yeah I will admit this looks quite close.
Wow 😮
I enjoy the dupe articles for the alternatives and money saving options
Moderation, really. There’s nothing wrong with what I said!
I have no idea where to get the covergirl but will certainly have a look.
Not available anywhere…
oh no, so not in Australia yet?
They don’t stock this brand in my local Chemist Warehouse or Priceline, and only a few items to choose from at Coles. So yeah……
It’s at Chemist Warehouse.
Chemist Warehouse is so convenient for me. We shop at Spudshed for fruit and veg and Chemist Warehouse is right next door. Lucky.
I’ll be checking out this one.
Wow, I didn’t try it, but I will have a look for it at the shops.
I’ve never heard of Black Honey before
Me either. Been out of the loop for the last 12 months on more important things.
Want, looks fun
They look lovely, some colour that can be intensified the more you apply and shiny too but not grossly sticky like some
Looks great and a great price too
Wow i need to try this!
Looks amazing and now it’s another product I’d like to try this is the first time I’ve heard of either.
Love a good dupe and she did a very good comparison video too
I really must try this – it looks like it would suit me (original or dupe).
I love the video. I can’t see any difference between the original and the dupe.
I haven’t tried but would love too, looks amazing.
$4.99 might be the American price – CW is selling it for $5.99 & they reckon that’s $3.96 off RRP.
I would love to try.
I really like the Covergirl’s Clean Fresh Tinted Lip Balm in ‘Bliss You Berry’ and at $4.;99 sounds like a bargain?
Nice! I think Nivea also has a dupe for black honey
Ooooo nice.
Must check that out.
that’s handy for those wanting a black honey colour
Love a good dupe 🙂
Haven’t heard about this. Looks like an interesting dupe
I love tinted lip balm, and for $5 I’m definitely going to go buy one.
Yes! I want to try the dupe.
I have Black Honey and I love it. 🙂