Every year, Pantone unveils a color that sets the tone for design, fashion, and beauty trends worldwide. For 2025, they’ve crowned Mocha Mousse as the Color of the Year—a rich, velvety brown with warm undertones that feels as comforting as your favorite latte on a crisp morning. Here’s how to seamlessly incorporate this chocolatey brown hue into your regular beauty routine.
Eyes
The earthy tone flatters every skin tone and can be used to create anything from subtle daytime looks to sultry smoky eyes. Swipe a shimmery or matte mocha shadow all over your lids for an instantly chic neutral eye. Layer it with metallic gold or bronze if you want to go big. Not to forget to use a small, angled brush to apply the same hue along your upper and lower lash lines as eyeliner. Finish by coating lashes with a volumizing brown or espresso mascara.
Cheeks
Mocha Mousse is arguably the ultimate contour or bronzing shade – warm enough to mimic a sun-kissed glow that works year-round without looking harsh or muddy. Use a fluffy brush to dust it onto the apples of your cheeks, jawline and temples.
If you’re feeling creative, try using this earthy tone as a blush alternative. A light sweep on the apples of your cheeks brings warmth and ties your look together in an effortlessly cohesive way.
Lips
Brown lips have been making a major comeback, and Mocha Mousse is the perfect way to hop on the trend. This versatile neutral brown will flatter all skin tones and can be worn sheer or built up to a full opaque finish. If you prefer something softer, simply swipe on a creamy, sheer Mocha Mousse lipstick or gloss for a natural, kissable look. For extra staying power and definition, first line and fill in lips completely with a matching lip liner.
Nails
Your manicure deserves some love too! Simply sweep on a couple coats of a creamy mocha polish for a fresh, modern neutral mani. Take it one step further by painting accent nails with a deep espresso or adding mocha shimmery tips over your favorite nude base.
