Hot Cocoa Glow: The Must-Try Holiday Makeup Trend of the Season by Benefit Cosmetics

“Hot Cocoa Glow” captures the essence of the trending Latte Makeup look with a delicious glowing twist, making it the ultimate choice for your festive beauty looks this season. The latest makeup trend evokes the warmth of sipping hot cocoa by a cosy fireplace and creates a radiant, bronzing complexion.

We’ve curated a collection of 8 essential beauty products to get the look:

1. Since this look encapsulates a glowing and bronzing effect, it’s important to start with a luminous base. Mix your favourite foundation or tinted complexion products with a smoothing and hydrating face primer like The POREfessional: Hydrate primer to set the stage for your glowy look.

2. A bronzer like the bestselling Hoola is the secret ingredient to achieve the perfect “Hot Cocoa Glow”. Infused with warm, earthy undertones, this bronzer mimics the deep, velvety browns often found in a steaming cup of hot cocoa. When applied to the cheeks, eyes, and jawline, it provides a sun-kissed warmth and overall glow.

3. Up next, a versatile tint. You guessed it, grab the viral Benetint to infuse a natural, rosy hue to your lips, cheeks, and nose. This tint will mimic the flush of warmth your face gets after having the first sip of your warm holiday treat.

4. Your ticket to bring some shimmer to your upcoming holiday party is a highlighter. As you’ve seen all over TikTok, Cookie Highlighter can complete a look by giving your cheeks, eyes, and bridge of the nose a soft gold shimmer. The golden hue brilliantly mimics the richness of cocoa, making your features pop with a luminosity that’s sure to dazzle at all your festive gatherings.

5. Before applying mascara, grab versatile brown eyeliner like They’re Real! Xtreme Precision Liner to create your preferred winged look. The bronzing, satin finish of this liner will add a touch of drama to the overall look.

6. Give your lashes an amplified volume with mascara like Fan Fest Mascara to achieve a lash look that opens your eyes. This mascara will fan out your lashes and make them the focal point of your festive look. The volumizing effect adds depth and intensity, creating a captivating contrast to your warm, radiant skin.

7. Well-defined brows add structure and balance, complementing the warmth and chic aesthetics of this trendy makeup style. A clear brow gel like 24-HR Brow Setter tames and shapes your eyebrows, keeping them in place and enhancing your overall look.

8. To ensure your “Hot Cocoa Glow” remains fresh and flawless throughout your holiday festivities, a multitasking + long-lasting setting spray like The POREfessional: Super Setter is the finishing touch. This refreshing mist not only locks your makeup in place but also enhances your radiant complexion, preventing it from smudging or fading. It ensures you remain picture-perfect all day and night.