Ooh Mocha Mousse
The 2025 Colour of the Year, Mocha Mousse, is described as a soft, chocolatey brown with a luxurious yet versatile appeal. I couldn’t agree more as I haven’t been this excited about a neutral … ever!
According to Pantone, this shade offers "sensory warmth" and complements a wide variety of skin tones, providing subtle sophistication. #love
Mocha Mousse is noted for its ability to enhance the natural radiance of different undertones, making it adaptable to diverse complexions in both the fashion and beauty contexts.
How Mocha Mousse applies to you?
For fair skin tones, Mocha Mousse can add a warm contrast without overpowering.
For medium and olive skin tones, it harmonises beautifully, emphasising your natural golden or neutral undertones.
For deeper and darker skin tones, this soft brown acts as a rich neutral, enhancing the inherent depth and warmth of your complexion.
This insight aligns with the general principles of colour theory, where muted browns tend to work as universally flattering neutrals, depending on the specific undertones in the shade and how they relate to an individual's natural colouring. Side note: pay attention to your fabric choice as this may influence how the Mocha Mousse looks on your complexion.
Who’ll definitely be wearing Mocha Mousse in 2025:
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Those with Warm Skin Undertones -Those with golden, peachy, or olive undertones will find Mocha Mousse naturally complements their complexion, adding warmth and vibrancy.
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Those with Neutral Skin Undertones - Neutral undertones can easily adapt to this earthy tone, as it enhances the skin without overpowering it.
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Those with Dark Skin Tones - Mocha Mousse harmonises beautifully with darker skin tones, creating a luxe and elegant look.
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The Redheads or those with Auburn Hair -Mocha Mousse pairs wonderfully with warmer hair colours, enhancing their natural tones.
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The Earthy Style Enthusiasts - If your wardrobe already leans towards warm neutrals, boho-chic, or natural fabrics like linen and leather, this color will blend seamlessly.
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The Minimalists - Mocha Mousse is a softer alternative to black or gray, offering a timeless look that suits minimalist aesthetics.
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Those with traditional Autumn or Winter Colour Palettes - Individuals who gravitate towards deep, rich hues like burgundy, mustard, or emerald during the colder months will find Mocha Mousse an ideal addition to their wardrobe.
How I’ll be styling Mocha Mousse on myself and my clients:
- I’ll add low contrast with lighter shades like ivory or soft pink, light blue and mint especially on those who have fair skin tones.
- I’ll pair it with other warm tones like camel, burnt orange, or rust for a monochromatic vibe, especially on those with medium to dark skin tones.
Trendy reds, pomegranate and magenta’s will be my favourite combinations with Mocha Mousse for next Winter. 
- I’ll combine Mocha Mousse with teal, sage green, grey or metallics like gold for a modern twist. It works super well with silver too.
Enjoy confidently wearing your Mocha Mousse items next year xx m