Honey to Cocoa
Honey to Cocoa is an AI-powered beauty marketplace that helps people with deeper skin tones find matching foundation and lipstick shades. Users snap a photo and receive instant shade recommendations from recognizable brands, eliminating in-store testing and guesswork. The platform features a user-friendly app with a brief signup process and lets users confirm the specific skin tone they want to match.
- Commerce & Shopping
- Artificial Intelligence
- Software Only
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Founder details are not available yet.
Product
Problem
People with deeper skin tones often struggle to find makeup that matches their exact shade, relying on in-store testing that is time-consuming, inconsistent, and frequently yields unsatisfactory results. This guesswork leads to settling for products that don't fit, eroding confidence and making personalized beauty feel out of reach.
Solution
Honey to Cocoa provides an AI-powered marketplace that connects users with makeup brands and products tailored specifically to deeper skin tones. By simply snapping a photo, users receive instant foundation and lipstick shade recommendations drawn from a variety of recognizable brands. The platform removes the need for physical store visits, offering a streamlined digital experience that delivers direct shade matches with minimal effort. The app is designed to be user-friendly, with a brief signup process and intuitive navigation, enabling users to find products that truly fit their skin tone from the comfort of home.
Target Audience
Primary users are individuals with deeper skin tones who struggle to find matching makeup products, along with beauty consumers seeking a more convenient, personalized shopping experience.
Features
- AI-driven shade matching from a user-uploaded photo for personalized foundation and lipstick recommendations
- Curated marketplace featuring a variety of recognizable brands selected for deeper skin tone compatibility
- Direct shade recommendations that eliminate in-store testing and guesswork
- User-friendly app design with an easy and brief signup process
- Ability for users to select and confirm the skin tone they wish to match, providing control over the matching process