Have you tried chocolate make-up yet? Warm and intense, it’s the make-up look that suits everyone

Forget the usual nude: after summer, make-up gets warmer, taking on every shade of chocolate. From deep cocoa to caramel, with touches of bronze and mocha, chocolate make-up is the perfect beauty trend for anyone looking for a glamorous, magnetic look. The best part? You don’t need to be a make-up expert to recreate it: simply play with different shades of brown across the eyes, cheeks and lips to achieve that sunkissed effect that brings with it one last, irresistible dose of holiday glow.

How to recreate chocolate make-up

It all starts with the base. The complexion should look luminous and slightly warmed up, without going overboard with contouring: opt for lightweight foundations, terracotta-toned blushes and golden bronzers, blending them across the cheeks for a natural effect. The real stars of the look, however, are the eyes. Using cream or powder eyeshadows, chocolate and bronze shades can be mixed and layered across the lids to add depth to the gaze. On the lips, meanwhile, go for juicy-effect balms and lip glosses, choosing shades of brown nude or caramel. The result? An intense yet buildable beauty look that can easily be adapted to your own style.

Who does it suit?

Who can pull off chocolate make-up? The answer is simple: pretty much everyone. The secret is choosing the shade of brown that best complements your complexion, then playing with intensity and finish. Warmer, golden tones enhance tanned and olive skin tones, while more neutral, rosy or deeper shades work beautifully with fair and cool undertones. Contrast can make a difference, too: on light eyes, chocolate shades create a magnetic effect, while on dark eyes they add depth and definition. In short, making the trend work is simply a matter of finding your perfect shade.

From day to night

One of the biggest strengths of chocolate make-up is its versatility: thanks to its easy-to-wear shades, the look can be effortlessly adapted from morning to night. During the day, keep things softer, choosing hazelnut and toffee shades to blend across the eyes, a touch of bronzer to define the face and nude-brown lips. When evening rolls around, simply intensify the shades and make them deeper, add a brown pencil along the lash line and swap the gloss for a bolder lipstick. Same palette, two completely different moods. That’s it.