'Mocha Mousse' is the trending tone you need on your manicure in 2025
The celebs have been ahead of the game...
When Pantone announced that 2025 would be the year of 'Mocha Mousse' (yes, really), we instantly knew that it was going to be the nail colour we'd be seeing everywhere. Why? Well aside from the fact that it's a universally flattering shade, the celebs have actually been showcasing their very own versions of brown-toned nails for the last few months.
So, if you want a mani that's basically good enough to eat, you can guarantee these six shades are going to help you totally nail the mocha-coded mani trend...
OPI Infinite Shine Nail Polish in 'You Don't Know Jacques'
From $24.95 at Myer
We might not know Jacques, but we do know is that this mauve-toned brown will have your caffeine hit satisfied and your nails totally on trend.
Key features:
Gel-like durability
11 days of wear
Ultra-shiny finish
Available at:
$24.95 from Myer
$24.95 from Adore Beauty
$24.95 from David Jones
Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in 'Particulière'
From $48 at Myer
If you find that your nails often feel dry and a little bit worse for wear after wearing nail polish, it's time to invest in a bottle of luxe yet nourishing Chanel. Enriched with botanicals, the comfortable formula is easy to apply and will perfectly match your whipped mocha treat.
Key features:
Ultra-pigmented
Enriched with camellia eco-ceramides
Easy to apply flat, wide brush
Available at:
From $48 at Myer
From $48 at David Jones
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri® Nail Colour in 'Buff & Tumble'
From $12.95 at Priceline
Don't let the lighter tone of this bottle fool you, once painted and dried (in 60 seconds no less), this streak-free polish ends up looking like the perfect pinky-toned brown that'll satisfy your love of all things brown.
Key features:
One stroke coverage
Dries in 60 seconds
Streak-free
Available at:
From $12.95 at Priceline
From $8.99 (usually $12.95) at Chemist Warehouse
Dior Vernis in 'Dansante'
From $47 at Myer
If the '90s brown aesthetic isn't one you can completely get behind, but you still want to be apart of the 'Mocha Mousse' train then this glossy, gel-like polish with a semi-sheer finish is how. Plus, who doesn't want a hint of Dior with them every day?
Key features:
Infused with extracts of peony and pistachio
Gel-effect hold
Ergonomic brush
Available at:
From $47 at Myer
From $47 at David Jones
Essie Nail Color in 'Clothing Optional'
From $15.99 at Priceline
Look, we might not be co-signing the 'clothing optional' portion of this polish, but we sure are here to back the perfect creamy mocha mousse-y finish. It's professional-grade formula offers seriously impactful colour that will rival that of the celebs. Chefs kiss.
Key features:
Cream finish
Formulated with salon-grade technology
High-coverage colour
Available at:
From $15.99 at Priceline
From $13.99 (usually $15.99) at Chemist Warehouse
Rimmel Kind & Free Nail Polish in 'Sand Storm'
From $9.95 at Chemist Warehouse
If clean, vegan and plant-based beauty formulas are what you're after, then the Rimmel Kind & Free range is for you. But giving up nasties doesn't mean that you'll be left with zero choice, because this range offers some stunning on trend colours, specifically a brilliant brown tone to match our forever aesthetic 'Mocha Mousse'.
Key features:
100 per cent vegan formula
Free from nasties
Five day wear
Available at:
From $2 (usually $9.95) at Chemist Warehouse
Not quite done with the 2024 'Peach Fuzz' pantone shade? We've got all the DIY peach nails mani inspo right here...
Emma Allcock began her career in the world of fashion and beauty in 2015, interning for various PR fashion houses. Naturally her love for style soon extended to beauty, and Emma landed firmly in the beauty and wellness world thanks to an internship-turned-role at local Australian fragrance brand Maison Blanche. One thing that remained consistent whether unpacking accessories or creating social content? Her commitment to an always-perfect manicure. Luckily, she’s since turned her talents to helping her readers achieve the same, writing about all things beauty and wellness. Emma is now a Content Producer for BEAUTYcrew, with her words and recommendations also appearing across Girlfriend and beautyheaven. Emma loves the process of diving deep into the world of testing (and writing) about everything from haircare to fragrance. When she’s not slathering her skin in something new, she’s going for an early morning stroll to catch a stunning sunrise (coffee in hand, of course), because life’s all about that wellness balance after all.
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