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It’s that time of year again! No, we’re not talking about holiday shopping (at least not this time). We’re talking Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year!
While everyone has different color preferences, it’s hard not to get excited about Pantone’s Color of the Year announcement. As we head into 2025, Pantone has revealed its new iconic shade: Mocha mousse. It speaks of both quiet luxury, harmony and being wrapped in cozy warmth – three things we can everyone step back. And most importantly, it is a creamy dessert. So what’s not to like?
Pantone shares with us via press release, “Mocha Mousse is an emotive soft brown that transports our senses into the pleasure and taste it inspires as Pantone’s 2025 color of the year selection. A warming rich brown hue, Mocha Mousse nurtures with its suggestion of the delightful quality of cocoa, chocolate and coffee, appealing to our desire for comfort.”
Literally all of our favorite things are encapsulated in this wearable shade. I dove right in mocha mousse inspired shopping after hearing this news. Mocha Mousse exudes a muted makeup style that’s incredibly on-trend this winter. From liquid blush to luxe lip gloss and even beauty essentials like body gel, keep scrolling for the best makeup and beauty essentials to rock the trend!
16 Pantone Colors of 2025 Inspired by Mocha Mousse
1. Pros of elf Glow Reviver Lip Oil: The shade ‘honey talks’ speaks of the rich warm color. this lip oil recently entered our makeup bag. The mildly scented formula is hydrating and leaves a lovely glow – $8 on Amazon!
2. Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush: If you haven’t tried Selena Gomez’s makeup brand yet, let’s go a soft pinch of liquid blush be your portal. We recently named this pick the “best blush,” and the shade ‘harmony’ is the perfect shade to target Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year. — $23 at Sephora!
3. CND Longwear Nude Nail Polish: We have yet to find a longer lasting nail polish than CND’s crack-resistant gel polish. Get it in the ‘we want purple’ shade to achieve rich mocha mousse nails perfect for winter – $12 on Amazon!
4. Lys Beauty No Limits Cream Bronzer Stick: We can’t talk about Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2025 without touching on bronzer. Not every bronzer will do, take this cream bronzing stick in “harmony” (or if already sold out, choose “courage”) for a golden glow — $20 at Sephora!
5. Kosas Wet Stick Moisturizing Shimmer Transparent Lipstick: The shadow 100 degrees is a neutral pinkish beige reminiscent of a dessert shade. It’s the perfect nude lip shade to rock all year round – $24 at Sephora!
6. Comptoir Sud Pacifique Amour de Cacao Spray: If you like to smell good enough to eat, this is fine chocolate flavor is an adult approach to delightful delight – $50 on Amazon!
7. Tom Ford Eye Color Quad Eyeshadow Palette: The luxurious eye shadows in “under the sand” encapsulate the soft brown look of the moment – $81 (regularly $95) at Nordstrom!
8. OPI Nail Lacquer: Pin the color of the year for 2025. with the shadow “espresso your inner self.” Pro tip: Add it to a loved one’s stocking this year to share the mocha mousse love – $12 on Amazon!
9. Prada Beauty Monochrome Hyper Matte Refillable Lipstick: The shadow “argile” is a beige brown which is not only Pantone-worthy, but also gives off a rich mom look — $50 at Sephora
10. Dior Lip Addict Lip Maximizer Gloss: Don’t be fooled by the depths “mahogany” shadow of it A lip gloss loved by Sarah Jessica Parker. It may look much darker than mocha mousse, but trust me usgives a ‘your lips but better’ brown shade that’s just right for a holiday look — $34 (regularly $40) at Nordstrom!
11. MAC Powder Blush: “Harmony” is a perennial favorite with a subtle pink hue that complements the rich hue of latte – $26 (regularly $30) at Nordstrom!
12. Here for the burning candle: The aroma “caffe latte” will fill your home with everyone mocha vibes – $42 in Here for the Burn!
13. Kitsch Hair Ties: Don’t forget about hair products! The blush color packaging is perfect for rocking the mocha mousse trend in a simple and affordable way — $9 on Amazon!
14. Wella Professionals Color Hair Mask: Add rich color to your locks without an expensive trip to the salon with this hair coloring mask “chocolate touch”. which will help you achieve a beautiful mocha mane — $27 at Amazon!
15. Raw Sugar Body Wash: Wrap yourself in the warm, luxurious scent of sandalwood and caffeine with this raw sugar body gel. Smells good enough to eat – $8 on Amazon!
16. Nars Quad Eyeshadow Palette: The “koh rong” matte palette. has four shades that are perfect for blending into soft browns without shimmer — $44 (regularly $52) at Nordstrom!
