Which #StarbucksAtHome coffee blend & beauty look is for you? (Enter to win this deluxe set!)
When it comes to makeup trends, neutrals are perennial bestsellers! I’ve sat in beauty company boardrooms where product managers have dreamt up every variation on the word coffee to describe their neutral palettes: Coffee, mocha, espresso, latte, morning brew, cafe au lait….the list goes on. What is interesting is these colours and names appeal to consumers around the world. And the beauty chemists in the labs are constantly tweaking these colours to flatter the most number of skin tones. One scientist told me recently that the eyeshadow shades today are far more wearable than those 5 years ago. That is because they have been using cutting edge optic technology to create the trued payout in colour. There is a lot of science behind makeup today.
To celebrate this trend, I thought it would be fun to take three different #StarbucksAtHome coffee blends and pair them with complementary beauty shades and looks. From pale nude to deep chocolate, there is a look and coffee for everyone. Better yet, one reader is going to win the entire set. To enter, click on the coffee blend and beauty look you like most at the bottom of the story. You’ll see a button to enter. Here are your three choices:
Starbucks True North Blend with Burberry Beauty
This is a very mellow, smooth coffee that is idea for anyone who has never drunk coffee before. Named by Canadians for Canadians, True North is roasted from specially selected Latin American beans for a shorter time to highlight the exquisite notes of rich cocoa and toasted nuts. It is a great commuter coffee in the morning. To complement this mild coffee blend, I’ve chosen Burberry’s Complete Eye Palette in Mocha No2 with four neutrals that range from soft ivory to chocolate. It is paired with Burberry Liquid Lip Velvet in Light Nude. This look works for anyone who favours a modern nude beauty look.
Starbucks Pike Place Blend with Bobbi Brown Beauty
Pike Place, named after the neighbourhood where the first Starbucks opened in Seattle, Washington, is a medium roast coffee with a smooth, rich flavour. It is made of predominantly Latin American beans for mild-bodied flavour. It is a great morning coffee. To complement this coffee blend, I’ve selected Bobbi Brown’s Nectar and Nude Eye Palette. This is the perfect everyday palette for soft neutral shadows. To add a little pop, I’ve added in Bobbi Brown Luxe Lip Colour in Neutral Rose. This balances the eye look nicely by giving a little focus to the makeup design. Bobbi used to buy art supply paint trays and mix her own shades in her home long before she launched her signature beauty company.
Starbucks Caffe Verona with Dior Beauty
Caffe Verona is famous for being paired with chocolate and sweet desserts. It is a bold and sweet coffee blend with beans from Latin America and Asia Pacific – with a 20 percent Italian roast. There are stories that this blend has been part of Starbucks since 1975. Regardless, it is one of the most popular Starbucks coffees today. With such a rich coffee, it only made sense to pair it with Dior’s sumptuous 5-Couleurs Eyeshadow Palette in Hypnotize. These are luxe shades of chocolate, gold and ivory and work on most skin tones. Rouge Dior in Enigmatic is the ideal lip colour. Such a deep, rich shade that feels weightless on lips.
Big congrats to Ana Liza B from Newfoundland. We drew her name from all entries!
#StarbucksAtHome Blend & Beauty Look
Burberry Beauty, Dior and Bobbi Brown Beauty are available in Canada at select Hudson’s Bay stores and thebay.com
Starbucks Caffe Verona, Pike Place and True North are available in select grocery stores and drug stores in Canada.
114 Comments
Tracy
October 5, 2017 at 2:48 amWhat a great combination Dave. My pick is True North ( though the others are tempting too) xxx
Katerina giavridou
October 5, 2017 at 2:31 am☺☺☺ @katerinatolis
Chantal Hercules
October 5, 2017 at 2:17 amMy favourite is Starbucks Pike Place blend with Bobbi Brown beauty @HerculesChantal
LILLIAN BROWN
October 4, 2017 at 9:24 pmlove the Caffe Verona and Burberry
September Dee
October 4, 2017 at 8:25 pmAll are beautiful sets. Love this collaboration with Starbucks. Such fun and you are always surprising us with something new and unique!
Alison Elaine
October 4, 2017 at 7:20 pmI think my honest favourite would be the Bobbi Brown Nectar and Nude Eyeshades
with Bobbi’s Rose lipcolour. I enjoy Starbucks soo much so its a wonderful pairing!!
@toujours_elaine
Roberta MacQuarrie
October 4, 2017 at 7:02 pmI have not tried the True North Blend. Will have to give it a go!
Jill
October 4, 2017 at 6:31 pmBurberry beauty????
@jmw045
Chris Bass
October 4, 2017 at 6:24 pmI truly do love them all! #StarbucksAtHome @ChrisMichele
Laura Nye
October 4, 2017 at 6:19 pmStarbucks Verona and Dior❤️
@lauranye570
J Kerr
October 4, 2017 at 6:05 pmJust love the Caffe Verona and Burberry! they are my Favs!
J Kerr
October 4, 2017 at 6:05 pmJust love the Caffe Verona and Burberry!
Natalie Gillham
October 4, 2017 at 6:02 pmStarbucks Caffe Verona with Dior Beauty @nataliegillham
Kimberly Maupin
October 4, 2017 at 5:46 pmLove my coffee dark! And the Dior eyeshadow and lipstick give off the same vibe you’d get from a nice dark roasted coffee. Love this pairing! ♡ @RandomKimmieKat
Helene Keuker
October 4, 2017 at 5:42 pmLove the chocolaty Verona and Dior pairing!
Melinda Allen--- @ LOVESPORTSMOM on twitter
October 4, 2017 at 5:20 pmStarbucks Caffe Verona with Dior Beauty!!
This would be FAB after my morning runs well the coffee first thing after i shower after i get home the makeup comes later in the day SMILES HAPPY HEALTHY FALL DAVE cant wait to see all the beauty you have in store for fall and winter 2017……………..
MJ Symmonds
October 4, 2017 at 5:13 pmLove them all but for me I pick the True North & Burberry. Fabulous giveaway!
@mj_symmonds
Latifa Morrisette
October 4, 2017 at 4:49 pmI love the Starbucks Caffe Verona eith Dior Beauty.
@latifamorrisett
JO (Caledonian Kitty)
October 4, 2017 at 4:49 pmThis Giveaway is beyond Amazing Dave!!!
Deb Hanes
October 4, 2017 at 4:28 pmCaffeine Verona & Dior Beauty, altho I’d LOVE to try True North!
@debih617
joanne lowery
October 4, 2017 at 4:26 pmStarbucks True North Blend with Burberry Beauty is my favourite. thanks for the chance to win. @joannelowery2
liz ferguson
October 4, 2017 at 4:17 pmStarbucks Caffe Verona with Dior Beauty.
Santosh Yadav
October 4, 2017 at 4:14 pmStarbucks Pike Place Blend with Bobbi Brown Beauty????
Anita Yadav
October 4, 2017 at 4:13 pmStarbucks Caffe Verona with Dior Beauty.
I need this for the festive season coming in India.
@AnitaYa05853817
Hanna Hayat
October 4, 2017 at 3:56 pmAll of these sets are so stunning! It’s hard to choose a fave. But honestly, I had to go for the first because I myself enjoy coffee that’s less on the bitter side. And nude looks will always be beautiful! xx