Every year, Pantone’s Colour of the Year sets the tone for fashion, beauty, and design trends. The 2025 pick is no exception—it’s a shade that’s bold yet versatile, making it a perfect addition to your makeup routine-Mocha Mousse. A beautiful earthy, soft brown shade with subtle undertones. However, these brown shades and undertones have been there for a while now. Sometimes, it has different names, like espresso/latte makeup, no-makeup makeup, butter-bronzed look, etc.
Neutral and monochromatic colours reek of quiet luxury. From caramel and toasted blondes to nude/beige palettes, this shade has been a staple for many renowned designers and makeup artists. Think of soft neutrals and creamy textures with a sophisticated yet natural finish.
The best thing about Mocha Mousse is its versatility. The colour is so universally flattering that it blends seamlessly with a variety of skin tones and still adds a touch of muted warmth to any look. Mocha Mousse creates endless possibilities, whether going for glowing, dewy skin or bold, defined features, from cinnamon brown lips to beige nails.
This makeup style exudes a sense of indulgence and warmth—perfect for fall and winter when deeper tones are in season.
How to wear Pantone’s Colour of the Year
Eye Makeup: Rich Coffee Smokey Eye
Brown-based eye looks are timeless, but this year’s brown hues take them to a whole new level. Think creamy latte, velvety deep cocoa shades perfect for creating sultry, elegant, and universally flattering eye looks.
- Base Colour: Use a light caramel or creamy beige shadow as a base colour to even out your eyelids. This will create an even base for other colours to pop out.
- Crease Definition: Add depth with a medium mocha or cinnamon-toned brown shade in the crease for slight hollowness and definition. A fluffy blending brush like 117, 142, and 122 is one of the best for a smooth transition.
- All-Over Lid Shade: Sweep a rich espresso or chocolate shadow across the centre of the lid for a bold, sultry effect. Use a flat shader brush like 106 or 145 for precision and buff the pigment into your transition shade.
- Smokey Liner: Switch your classic black liner for a deep coffee or cold brown liner and smudge it along the lash line for a soft, espresso-infused smokey-eye effect.
- Faux Lashes: To complete the look, use Uroparis Strip Lashes for added drama. Choose natural Uroparis Pro 4 and 6 strip lashes for a soft, romantic effect and full-bodied wispy lashes like Uroparis Pro 3 and 8 for volume lashes and a bold, dramatic finish.
Luscious Mocha Lips: Bold Yet Wearable
A mocha mousse-inspired lip can be both sophisticated and versatile, working beautifully across different skin tones. A matte or satin finish in shades of warm nude, caramel, or deep brown will complement the overall warmth of the look.
- Soft Nude Brown: A milky latte or beige-brown lip works perfectly for an everyday, minimal look. Start by lining your lips with a nude or brown lip liner to define the shape, then fill in with creamy lipstick.
- Rich Chocolate: Opt for creamy lipstick in shades that mimic the warm, rich tones of mocha or warm cinnamon brown for a statement lip. Pair it with a lip liner in a slightly darker espresso tone for definition.
Glossy or Matte? If you prefer a glossy finish, a coffee-hued lip gloss adds plumpness and shine. For a bold, long-lasting look, go for a matte deep mocha lipstick. Use Uroparis 118 lip brush to achieve a clean and precise application.
Espresso Blush & Bronzer
The blush and bronzer combination plays a major role in creating a soft, warm glow. The mocha mousse family extends beautifully to cheek products, giving warmth and natural depth to your complexion.
- Blush: Ditch your pinks and peaches for warm cinnamon, peachy mocha, soft terracotta, or burnt rose blush. These shades mimic a natural sun-kissed glow and blend seamlessly into the skin.
- Bronzer: A warm, neutral tone or a chocolate-hued bronzer is perfect for contouring and sculpting the face. Apply it along the hollows of the cheeks, jawline, and forehead for a lifted effect.
Use Uroparis Brush 111, a large fluffy brush for a soft bronzed look and 136 and 140 sculpting brush for contouring.
Giving it a Finish Touch
If you’re feeling adventurous, try a soft mocha-tinted brow gel to subtly enhance your brows. The warm brown tones are quiet these days on TikTok and complement a wide range of hair colours. Use Uroparis Brush 153 for precise bros filling and application.
Add a deep brown manicure—think mocha, latte, or dark chocolate hues for a trend-setting espresso-inspired look.
Set the look with a dewy or satin setting spray to keep your makeup fresh and radiant.
Worth the Hype?
Overall, it was only a matter of time until Brown made a major comeback. But we’re seriously crushing on the Mocha Mousse makeup trend. Pantone’s 2025 Colour of the Year is all about tapping into a warm, rich, and ultra-flattering colour palette that works across eyes, lips, cheeks and different skin shades.
Mocha Mousse invites us to rethink what it means to wear neutrals, encouraging a trendy yet accessible take on makeup that celebrates individuality rather than masking it. Whether you go for a subtle latte-inspired look or a deep espresso-glam moment, mocha mousse tones are here to stay!
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