The Afternoon Treat This Beauty Icon Drinks Daily For Vibrant Skin

But you don't have to take our word for it: On an episode of Clean Beauty School, makeup icon Bobbi Brown shares her go-to hot chocolate recipe brimming with skin-loving ingredients that make her complexion glow. The ultimate makeup primer, if you will.

When sipping on something sweet, you might not focus on the specific benefits of the concoction, beyond the fact that the decadent, rich blend makes you feel cozy in the moment. But Brown's star ingredient comes loaded with standout beauty benefits—we're talking skin elasticity and smoothness1, strong hair and nails2, and enhanced hydration3.* Of course, we're talking about mbg's robust collagen formula.

"In the afternoon, I have been having mindbodygreen's beauty & gut chocolate collagen+. I love it," Brown says. "I used to add it to my breakfast smoothies, but I changed my routine recently to have it as an afternoon snack. I now make hot cocoa with it as a pick-me-up snack." This recipe is perfect for those chilly days when you're craving a comforting beverage. Follow along below (or find the full recipe on her site!):

There are tons of ways to switch up this recipe, whether you switch up your base to a different milk or add in more flavors, such as pumpkin spice. Regardless, we're loving Brown's tasty and functional beverage. The collagen powder is perfectly sweet without any added sugars, thanks to organic cocoa and organic monk fruit—it's a win-win situation. 

Bobbi Brown is a legendary makeup expert, and she asserts the best looks start with taking care of your skin. To do so, Brown reaches for mbg's beauty & gut collagen+; it not only fuels her sweet tooth but provides many glow-inducing benefits.*