Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year was recently announced, and it has confirmed what we’ve known all along: brown is having a moment. “Mocha Mousse” is an indulgent shade of brown that’s more than another trendy color, but a whole vibe that’s perfect to integrate into your beauty routine (if you haven’t already).
What we love about mocha mousse is that it’s a warm, buttery brown that looks good in various ways (on the eyes or lips) and on a wide range of skin tones. The key to nailing this look is finding your perfect shade match and scoping out brown tones that work with your undertone. And the good news is that there are already many options—let’s dive into them ahead.
Shop mocha mousse-inspired products:
This luxe, long-lasting formula perfectly embodies the deep, warm hues of mocha mousse. With its rich, warm undertones and gel-like finish, this polish delivers up to 10 days of plump, shiny wear without a lamp. The wide fan brush makes application easy (even when polishing using your non-dominate hand), making your nails a perfect canvas for this year’s most coveted shade.
This creamy lip liner (in the shade Cappuccino) glides on without any pull and helps to prevent bleeding and feathering if you’re layering on lipstick on top. It delivers bold color that looks good alone but blends well with other lip products (lipsticks, glosses, and more). If you’re in the market for a new neutral lip combo, this is a good one to keep in your stash.
Adding freckles and glitter to your look is a subtle, unique way to stand out. We love Nabla’s Freckle Maker for creating faux spots. This weightless tint is designed to create hyper-realistic freckles and is super easy to use on bare skin or over makeup.
Give your nails the mocha mousse treatment with Sally Hansen’s quick-drying nail polish in the color Beige. This 3-in-1 formula has a contoured brush for easy application, and it dries in just 60 seconds. It’s the perfect shade for everyday wear and also has a quiet luxury vibe that makes it a year-round staple.