Every year Pantone announces their designated Color of the Year, and this year’s hue is especially exciting: Mocha Mousse is brimming with warmth and comfort, evoking visions of decadent chocolate and cozy cups of coffee. The mellow shade is understated yet rich at the same time, throwing away the misconception that brown is just a humble background tone. We find Mocha Mousse to be such an inspiring hue when it comes to makeup; after all, no one can go wrong with neutral tones to elevate their natural features. This is your guide to all things Mocha Mousse for your MOTD and how you can inject the Color of the Year into your daily makeup routine, be it a dazzling eye look or effortlessly glossy pout. Just scroll down for all the deets.
Eye
No. 1
Dasique - Shadow Palette My Bear Collection in 28 Brown Bear
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Dasique
Cozy up with the Dasique Shadow Palette in 28 Brown Bear from the My Bear Collection. The palm-sized palette offers 9 teddy-inspired shadows of assorted finishes that evoke a nostalgic mood, reminiscent of your favorite childhood toy.
No. 2
peripera - All Take Mood Palette in 05 No Acorn Passes By Autumn
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There’s a certain rosiness to the Mocha Mousse tone that the peripera All Take Mood Palette in 05 No Acorn Passes By Autumn captures. From daily contouring shades to whimsical shimmers in browns and pinks, you have everything you need for a put-together eye look in minutes.
No. 3
Jill Leen - Multi Eyeshadow Palette in 03 Misty Brown Plate
Courtesy of Chinese Makeup Brand - Jill Leen
C-beauty brand Jill Leen makes creating on-trend eye looks while on-the-go easy with the Multi Eyeshadow Palette in 03 Misty Brown Plate. The selection of 12 mattes, shimmers and glitters can be used in various combinations for any and all occasions, whether you’re going full glam or are in need of a signature everyday look.
No. 4
BBIA - Last Auto Gel Eyeliner in 05 Soul Brown
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Going Mocha Mousse doesn’t have to be a bold statement – a simple wing sketched on with the BBIA Last Auto Gel Eyeliner in 05 Soul Brown is a toe dipped into the waters of 2025’s trend. Pigmented and waterproof, this formula is everything you’d want in your go-to gel eyeliner.
No. 5
ETUDE - Tear Eye Liner in 04 Sunlight Tear
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Bask in the glory of the Mocha Mousse-hued aegyo-sal glitter that is the ETUDE Tear Eye Liner in 04 Sunlight Tear. Crystal and opal pearls are scattered throughout this waterproof formula that draws light and attention to the eyes, locking in place all day long.
Cheek
No. 1
peripera - V Shading in 02 Deep Brown
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Carve out your cheekbones and jawline for a clean, defined look with the peripera V Shading in 02 Deep Brown. The tri-color contour palette gets you a naturally chiseled appearance by letting you customize your perfect shading hue.
No. 2
BBIA - Ready To Wear Downy Cheek in 06 Downy Fig
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Cashmere-soft and a dream to blend, the BBIA Ready To Wear Downy Cheek in 06 Downy Fig can be built up or sheered out to match your mood of the day. The creamy blush promises a soft-matte finish sans clumping.
No. 3
peripera - Pure Blushed Sunshine Cheek in 016 Acorn Beige
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The fine texture of the peripera Pure Blushed Sunshine Cheek in 016 Acorn Beige is made to absorb sebum and sweat, resisting clumping and creasing during application for a delicate sun-kissed look.
No. 4
Fwee - Mellow Dual Blusher in ND02 Down Tempo
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Fwee
Fwee's Mellow Dual Blusher in ND02 Down Tempo feels like jelly, and this unique texture is what gets it blending smoothly onto the skin, delivering an airy powdery finish. One shade is matte while the other is glowy, but both fix into place for up to 24 hours once applied.
No. 5
Romand - Inapsquare Better Than Cheek in B01 Ginger Night
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Romand
The Romand Inapsquare Better Than Cheek in B01 Ginger Night drapes a silky veil of “my cheeks but better” color over the cheeks, creating a reinvigorated appearance. This weightless formula imparts an airbrushed effect that smooths over pores and skin texture.
Lip
No. 1
peripera - Ink Velvet in 43 Caffeine Rose
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For lovers of a bold lip, the peripera Ink Velvet in 43 Caffeine Rose is *the* Mocha Mousse matte lip look. This iconic formula touts one-swipe pigmentation in a comfortable fluffy texture that conceals lip lines and doesn’t suck the life out of your lips.
No. 2
LAKA - Fruity Glam Tint in 121 Ash Nut
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - LAKA
The LAKA Fruity Glam Tint in 121 Ash Nut doesn’t skimp on the color payoff or shine, marrying the two in a juicy tint formula. It’s infused with 10 types of vitamins to keep the lips quenched throughout wear, seamlessly adhering with a translucent coating.
No. 3
The Saem - Cover Perfection Lip Pencil in 05 Toffy
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - The Saem
Perfect your lip combo with neat definition, courtesy of The Saem's Cover Perfection Lip Pencil in 05 Toffy. Featuring a slim 4mm nib, this high-pigmentation lip liner sets the base for a plump and kissable pout.
No. 4
peripera - Ink Glasting Lip Gloss in 05 Toffy
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A buttery glaze meets volumizing high-impact pigment in the peripera Ink Glasting Lip Gloss in 05 Toffy. Nourishing oils coat the lips for all-day comfort, dispensed with a 4XL wand that glosses the lips in just one layer.
No. 5
Dasique - Fruity Lip Jam in 11 Cashew Nut Jam
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Dasique
True to name, the Dasique Fruity Lip Jam in 11 Cashew Nut Jam boasts a non-sticky jam-like texture that imparts a dewy head-turning shine. The berry extracts within the formula provide vitamin nutrients to keep your lips full and hydrated.
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