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Mocha Mousse, Color of the Year 2025: How to Wear It on Your Nails?

February 14, 2025 4 min to read

Mocha Mousse, named as the “new shade to watch”, is set to delight both lovers of indulgence and fans of understated elegance. This color can be worn endlessly, all the way to your fingertips. Discover all our ideas on how to make this star shade your must-have for the coming months.

Let us introduce: Mocha Mousse

Where does Mocha Mousse come from?

As refined as it is comforting, the PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse shade has been named the standout color of 2025 by the Pantone Color Institute. Inspired by swirling coffee hues and the creamy texture of a hot chocolate mousse, this soft, creamy brown embodies both harmony and understated luxury. A warm, natural, and reassuring shade, it perfectly complements the cozy, Scandinavian-inspired "hygge" aesthetic. This versatile color suits minimalist looks just as well as bold, vibrant pairings. From fashion to beauty, and even interior design, it’s no wonder it’s everywhere—including on your nails.

Like a comforting cup of hot chocolate, the trending color of 2025, Mocha Mousse, warms the soul.
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Our Mocha Mousse: Orme

At Manucurist, the Mocha Mousse trend is embodied in our Orme nail polish. Available in Green™ or Green Flash™ gel polish, this light brown shade stands out for its depth and perfectly even finish. Light and comforting, like a steaming café au lait, it’s an effortless choice for an autumn-winter look with a touch of subtle elegance. With Orme, you're not only at the forefront of trends, but you're also protecting your nails with our vegan, bio-sourced, and non-toxic formulas. So why hesitate? It’s time to embrace the brown nail trend with Mocha Mousse!

Orme, a soft, indulgent, and warming color.
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How to wear Mocha Mousse?

Fashion inspirations

No designer has overlooked the Mocha Mousse trend. From Schiaparelli to Balmain and Dior, everyone has embraced it. This shade has been reinterpreted across wardrobes, from clothing to accessories. Unique-cut dresses, textured coats, woolen trousers, cozy jackets—nothing escapes this trend. Whether worn as a full monochrome look or in subtle touches, Mocha Mousse is a fail-proof fashion choice.

Balmain, Ralph Lauren, and all the great fashion houses are embracing this deep, timeless brown.
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Beauty inspirations

In the beauty world, the Mocha Mousse trend is taking over eyes and lips too. Chocolate hues can be found in eyeshadows, blushes, glosses, and lipsticks. One of its biggest fans? Hailey Bieber! But where Mocha Mousse truly shines is on nails. As a nail polish, this shade flatters all skin tones and allows for a wide variety of nail art styles—from ombré effects to sleek, minimalist designs. It’s proof that Mocha Mousse isn’t just a fall nail color—it works all year round.

From eyes to lips, Mocha Mousse is everywhere, as seen at @Rhode.

Home décor inspirations

In interior design, Mocha Mousse creates a warm, inviting atmosphere. Deep brown velvet sofas, plush rugs, and chocolate-toned accents pair beautifully with pastels, natural materials like wood, linen, and wool, or even stones like travertine. The result? A peaceful, harmonious home.

Mocha Mousse blends seamlessly into interior design for a soft, cozy ambiance.
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Three nail art ideas for a trendy manicure

Glazed Mocha

For a look as irresistible as a glazed donut, nothing beats the combination of Orme polish & White Glazed Effect Powder. This ultra-desirable manicure is bound to make an impression.

Mocha Mousse + Glazed nails, the ultimate trendy combo!

Gradient Mocha Nails

This nail art features a stunning brown gradient that you can easily create using our Green™ polishes in Orme, Chestnut, and Clove. Start by applying a base coat of Orme, then use a sponge to gently dab the three shades onto the nail once the base is dry. Finish with a layer of Top Coat Sunshine to seal the look.

Love brown tones? Try this Gradient Mocha Nails look—elegant and easy to achieve.

Café Latte Nail Art

The magic of a café latte lies in its carefully crafted foam art—and we've translated that into a manicure. Our Latte manicure is simple to recreate: start with a base of Beige, then use a fine brush or dotting tool to draw swirls and curves in Orme, Chestnut, and Clove. Protect the design with a layer of top coat.

Create a macchiato-inspired nail art look with our palette of brown shades.

Tartan Nail Art

For those who love a bold look, tartan nail art is the perfect mix of classic and contemporary. This playful combination features Clove, Orme, Quartz, and Snow. Start by applying the darkest brown as a base, then use a Nail Art Liner Brush to draw fine lines in the other shades. The key? Vary the thickness of the lines for an authentic tartan effect.