Chocolate-inspired beauty treats to indulge in this World Chocolate Day

In celebration of World Chocolate Day, we search for the most decadent chocolate-hued and chocolate-scented beauty treats – from rich dark chocolate fragrances to velvety cocoa-toned lips and eyes

Tom Ford Black Orchid Reserve

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A parfum-strength reinterpretation of Tom Ford’s iconic 2006 debut fragrance, the Black Orchid Reserve takes the original’s bold sensuality and elevates it with richer, more indulgent notes like black truffle, orchid and dark chocolate. It opens brighter and more floral than its siblings thanks to a combination of bright bergamot and earthy truffle, before quickly descending into a warm, sultry embrace of vanilla, plum and decadent dark chocolate.

Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shine Gloss Stick in Hot Chocolit

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Warm, sensual and surprisingly versatile, brown lipstick has proven it’s no fleeting trend – it’s a modern classic. Whether you take it matte and bold or glossy and understated, the right shade has a way of flattering every skin tone and elevating any look. Fenty Beauty’s Gloss Bomb Stix in Hot Chocolit delivers a stunning multidimensional rich chocolate shimmer that catches the light with every movement. The cushiony, non-sticky formula hugs lips comfortably while caring for them, thanks to a nourishing blend of squalane, kiwi oil, vitamin E and shea butter.

Chanel Noir Allure in Noisette

Designed to tackle all of your lash needs in one product, Noir Allure delivers subtle volume, intense pigment, natural-looking lift and elegant length while perfectly fanning out every lash for a wide-eyed, fluttery effect. The slightly shorter wand and beautifully precise brush allows for each lash to be manipulated if you so wish but can equally as wonderfully be swept from root to tip for stunning results in seconds. The shade Noisette is the ideal softer, more natural-looking alternative to black mascara. It offers the same impact and definition but with a flattering, chocolate-brown tone that never looks harsh or overwhelming on the eyes.

Giorgio Armani Eye Tint Liquid Eyeshadow in 22

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Giorgio Armani's Eye Tints are the definition of "chuck on and go". With their doe-foot applicators and easy-to-blend formulas, these are perfect for busy mornings or quick glam moments. There are plenty of hues to choose from, but this light brown in the shade 22 is wonderfully versatile – it can be worn alone as a gentle wash of colour to softly contour and define the eyes, or used as a flattering transition shade when creating more adventurous or colourful eye looks.

Huda Beauty Blush Filter Liquid Blush in Coco Loco

Huda Beauty has mastered the art of delivering a filtered finish without a filter, and the Blush Filter is a perfect example of that expertise. These hybrid liquid blush-bronzers are high-impact yet lightweight, featuring buildable pigments that melt seamlessly into the skin for a natural, skin-like glow. The shade Coco Loco brings rich chocolatey-bronze undertones that blend effortlessly into a warm, sun-kissed flush.

Lush Posh Chocolate Body Wash

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Deliciously hydrating and softening, this indulgent vegan chocolate body wash leaves you smelling absolutely good enough to eat. Packed with cocoa powder, hazelnut milk and Fair Trade organic aloe vera gel, it wraps the skin in a silky, comforting lather while delivering a rich, sweet cocoa scent. The result is soft, supple and delicately scented skin that feels as decadent as it smells.

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