Pantone has declared the ‘Pantone Colour of the Year 2025’. The shade Mocha Mousse rightly represents the neutral tones that reigned supreme in the beauty industry during the last year. Suppose you have missed out on the bandwagon. In that case, Vidhi Arya from Professional Beauty India is here with ideas as to how you can add the flavour of Mocha Mousse to your beauty shenanigans.
Mocha Mousse is a rich, brown hue that will take you back to the relished comfort of cocoa, coffee, and chocolate. It’s a sensorial colour that exudes elegance and versatility. A star by itself, it holds a beauty that goes very well with many other shades.
Leatrice Eiseman, the Executive Director of Pantone Colour Institute, said, “Underpinned by our desire for everyday pleasures, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse expresses a level of thoughtful indulgence. Sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time an unpretentious classic, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse extends our perceptions of the browns from being humble and grounded to embrace aspirational and luxe.”
In the world of fashion, beauty, and design, we have witnessed a huge shift towards quiet luxury. This minimalistic trend encourages you to embrace neutral and pastel shades. Hence, making Mocha Mousse a befitting choice for Colour of the Year.
Here are some ways you can add the flavour of Mocha Mousse to your world of beauty
Mocha Mousse: Hair and There!
Mocha is a hair shade that has been a huge hit last year. Whether you love a balayage, some striking streaks, or want a global revamp, this shade can do it all! Look at Kriti Sanon here. Her Mocha Mousse hair is the perfect example of a revamped look that looks bold yet highly sophisticated. That’s what the mocha shade can do! It’s elegant yet bold, sophisticated yet experimental – it’s all you can ask for from a hair colour!
Nail The Mocha Mousse Shade
Quiet luxury has been huge in 2024 and if you trust us, the sentiment towards it will not change anytime soon. Since we’re all gravitating towards neutral nail colours and elements, owing to this trend, this Pantone shade comes in handy. If you’re fond of block-coloured nails, this shade is sure to make you look like a British Royal. And, if you love a good nail art, then with Mocha Mousse as the base, there’s so much scope for experimentation! If you’re looking for that perfect shade to embrace the Pantone Colour of the Year, you can look at Nykaa Nail Enamel Polish – Espresso Shot 169 or even Kay Beauty Nail Nourish Nail Enamel Polish – Rhythm 24.
Eyes That Seek Mocha Mousse
Kareena Kapoor is a perfect inspiration for those who want their eyes neutral. When you use a shade like Mocha Mousse, the scope of playing around with your eye makeup, while still keeping it subtle and elegant, increases by leaps and bounds. You can look at products like ColourPop Super Shock Shadow – Rooftop Cocktails, Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Palette – The Golden Goddess, or e.l.f. Cosmetics No Budge Cream Eyeshadow – Sand Dune.
You can keep the eyeshadow neutral and finish the look with loads of mascara for a popping yet simple look. If want kohl-rimmed eyes, just use the mocha eyeshadow and line your upper and lower waterlines with kohl and finish the look with a nice eyeliner. Lastly, if you love yourself some glitter, this shade will make the perfect base!
Also, it does not end there. You can also choose a brownish kajal for a soft, subtle yet extremely elegant look. You can use these both on your lower water line and upper lids. If you’re looking for the right products, you can look at Kay Beauty 24HR Coloured Matte Kajal – Brown and Kay Beauty Quick Dry Liquid Eyeliner – Sizzling Mocha.
Sip Up The Mocha Mousse
There’s nothing that speaks sophisticated makeup like a mochalious lipstick! Learn from Alia Bhatt as he has been a torch bearer of mocha lips! From her wedding to her latest walk for L’oreal! If you’re going in for a colourful or bold makeup look, this will be a great shade to choose. Even otherwise, if you’re going in for a plain-Jane makeup, this is your best bet! You can pick shades like the ever-famous Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution – Very Victoria or e.l.f. Cosmetics Glow Reviver Lip Oil – Honey Talks or Nykaa Matte To Last! Transferproof Liquid Lipstick – Chai.