The Story Behind The Glow
Beauty Should Feel Personal.
Cocoa By Design was created around one simple idea: beauty should enhance who you already are.
The experience combines personalized service, premium products and professional technique to create results that feel natural, polished and uniquely yours.
The Brand
Where Confidence Meets Glow
Cocoa By Design was created by Corrie Benson after years of watching clients settle for orange, streaky, chemical-heavy tans. She wanted something better — a tan that looked like a real vacation, made with ingredients she would happily put on her own skin.
Today the studio is known across Orange County for a hand-airbrushed technique that contours, sculpts and flatters, using premium organic solution mixed shade by shade for every client. From first-time glows to full bridal parties, every appointment is a private, unhurried experience.
Laser teeth whitening was added by client request — the same dental-grade LED and infrared technology used in professional practices, delivered in the same calm, luxurious setting.
My Story
The Story Behind Cocoa By Design
Cocoa By Design was born in February 2017, but its story began long before that.
After leaving my marriage of 11 years, I found myself standing at one of the lowest points of my life. I was a single mother with a young son, Jack, and one dream—to build a life where I could provide for him with my own two hands.
With faith, determination, and countless hours of hard work, Cocoa By Design became that dream. Every spray tan, every early morning, every late night, every setback, and every victory was for my son. For the first time in my life, I was able to support him on my own.
But what I thought was simply a business became something far more beautiful.
Women began walking into my spray tan tent as clients—and leaving as friends. As they stood in my tent, they shared their stories with me: heartbreak, divorce, loss, resilience, courage, and new beginnings. They didn’t just come to feel beautiful on the outside; together, we found healing on the inside.
One conversation at a time, these incredible women gently helped piece my heart back together. They reminded me that broken dreams can become even more beautiful than the ones we once imagined. They gave me strength on the days I wanted to give up, hope when I couldn’t see beyond my pain, and the courage to keep moving forward.
People often ask why I love my clients so deeply.
The truth is… because they saved me.
Cocoa By Design has never been just about creating a flawless glow. It’s about creating a space where women feel seen, celebrated, and beautiful exactly as they are. It’s about confidence, connection, and reminding one another that no matter what we’ve walked through, we can rise again.
To every woman who has ever stood in my spray tan tent, trusted me with your confidence, shared your heart, laughed with me, cried with me, and allowed me to be a small part of your journey…
Thank you.
You gave me so much more than a successful business—you gave me my life back.
With all my love and gratitude,
Corrie Arleen Benson
Founder, Cocoa By Design
Why Cocoa
Why Clients Choose Us
Every detail is designed around your comfort, your skin and your results.
Experience & Expertise
A decade of airbrush artistry, advanced color theory, working with the top people in the industry.
Premium Organic Products
Vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free solutions formulated for sensitive skin and natural fade.
Mobile Services
Full studio setup brought to your home, hotel or private event anywhere in the region.
Personal Attention
Every flawless application performed by owner and founder, Corrie Benson.
Mobile Luxury
We Come To You
We arrive with the tent, the solution, the fan and everything needed to leave you flawless. Group rates are available for parties of three or more.
Ready When You Are
Book Your Signature Glow
Studio appointments and mobile luxury services throughout Orange County. Call or message us on Instagram to reserve your time.