Mocha Mousse has been announced as the colour of the year 2025 by the Pantone Colour Institute. This hue is inspired by the rich brown shades of chocolate and coffee. While it’s set to redefine everything in the coming year, brown-toned makeup has always been a choice for celebs like Bella Hadid, Hailey Bieber, Deepika Padukone, and many more.
Described as a “luxurious warm brown,” Mocha Mousse resembles chocolate and coffee, embodying a growing desire for comfort, authenticity, and a deeper connection to the natural world. Laurie Pressman, Vice President of the Pantone Colour Institute, explained, “For Pantone Colour of the Year 2025, we look to a mellow brown hue whose inherent richness and sensorial and comforting warmth extend further into our desire for comfort and the indulgence of simple pleasures that we can gift and share with others.”
What is mocha mousse makeup?
Mocha mousse-inspired makeup is an emerging beauty trend that follows a neutral, earthy palette with rich brown and taupe tones. Drawing its name from the creamy, warm hues of mocha mousse, this look focuses on creating a soft, understated glam that complements various skin tones.
The trend has been growing in popularity, with influences like Hailey Bieber’s viral “latte makeup” and Kim Kardashian’s signature earthy aesthetics. This warm, versatile style is also reflected in music videos like Sabrina Carpenter’s song Espresso. Even Bollywood celebs like Deepika Padukone opt for a neutral look for her modest and chic looks. Further, brown-toned makeup is also one of the top choices during the fall and winter seasons.
Perfect for end-of-year celebrations, mocha mousse makeup offers the timeless appeal of brown shades, which have dominated runways and everyday looks alike. Keep reading as we guide you on how to ace a mocha-mousse-inspired look in the coming year.
Step-by-step guide to ace mocha mousse-inspired makeup
Prep your skin
First, prep your skin with a good cleanse, followed by a moisturiser and hydrating primer for a smooth and natural base.
Create a flawless base.
After skin prep, use a lightweight foundation or tinted moisturiser for the base makeup. Then, conceal under eyes and blemishes as needed, completing with a translucent powder for a soft matte finish.
Add subtle contour
For a snatched look, use a warm-toned bronzer to lightly define your cheekbones, jawline, and temples.
Define the eyes
Your eyes are a highlight of the mocha mousse makeup. For this, sweep a soft brown or taupe shadow over your lids. Next, add a deeper brown to the crease for dimension and in your upper lash line with a smudgy brown pencil. Finish with mascara for fluttery lashes.
Blush and glow
Apply a warm, peachy-brown blush to the apples of your cheeks. Highlight cheekbones and browbones with a champagne-toned highlighter.
Perfect the brows
Fill in sparse areas with a brow pencil or powder in a natural shade. Brush them into place with clear or tinted brow gel.
Finish with mocha lips.
Use a nude or brown lip liner to define your lips. Complete the look with a creamy mocha or taupe lipstick or gloss.
