As a professional makeup artist, I’m always eager to spot and try new trends. 2025 is shaping up to be a year full of stunning looks, and here are the three trends we’ll definitely see on runways, streets, and red carpets! If you're ready to refresh your makeup game and experiment with something new, keep reading.
Trend 1 - Mocha Mousse. The Monochrome
Guided by Pantone’s Color of the Year, the Mocha Mousse trend is an effortless blend of warm, earthy, and muted tones. Think 90s grunge chic meets the clean-girl aesthetic—sophisticated, elegant, and embodying the quiet luxury of 2025. If you're ready to step away from the era of ultra-glossy skin and embrace the richness of Mocha Mousse, here are the three key elements to perfecting the look:
The depth of brown tones instantly enhances the eyes, adding a sultry yet refined touch. I love using Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner in Cinnamon for soft, buildable definition. If you want a hint of shimmer, YSL’s OVER BRUN Mini Clutch Palette introduces a subtle luminosity that catches the light just right.
A bronzed complexion is essential for this monochrome moment. CHARLOTTE TILBURY’s Beautiful Skin Sun-kissed Glow Bronzer is my go-to—it blends seamlessly, warms up the skin, and enhances your natural glow. For an all-in-one multitasker, Rare Beauty’s Bronzer Stick melts into the skin, effortlessly sculpting the cheeks, eyes, and lips for a cohesive monochromatic effect.
The Perfect Mocha Lip. Soft, blurred brown tones define this look—modern yet undeniably timeless. The ultimate inspiration? 90s supermodels, reimagined with an effortless edge. Instead of a sharply sculpted liner, opt for a diffused, naturally full effect. Lightly define the lips using a bronzer or soften a lip liner with a small brush for a seamless blend. My go-to choices? REFY Blur Liner or MAKEUP BY MARIO Ultra Suede® Sculpting Lip Pencil—both create that lived-in, effortless definition. Stick to taupe or brown tones to maintain the monochrome aesthetic.
Style tips: The Mocha Mousse aesthetic is a refined blend of 90s supermodel minimalism and modern quiet luxury, pairing warm, monochromatic tones with rich textures, sleek silhouettes, and understated yet intentional accessories.
TREND 2 - MODERN METALLICS. Y2K MEETS THE FUTURE.
While Mocha Mousse is all about warm sophistication, Modern Metallics leans into bold self-expression and futuristic glamour. This season, metallics go beyond classic eyeshadow—think mermaid-inspired iridescence with gold and silver freckles, metallic lip shades, and cool-toned high-shine highlighters. It’s playful, editorial, and undeniably captivating.
My Must-Have Modern Metallics:
Gold and Silver Tattoo Freckles: Fazit Beauty
Eyeshadow palette: PAT MCGRATH Mothership Palettes – the ultimate collection of hyper-metallic, molten shades.
Pop of eye color: VIOLETTE_FR Yeux Paint – a liquid shadow & liner hybrid for a bold, chromatic accent.
Metallic lips: ISAMAYA BEAUTY Liplacq 2.0 – an ultra-glossy, futuristic lacquer with a mirrored finish or a classic - MAC Frost lipsticks
Highlighter: RARE BEAUTY Positive Light Liquid Luminizer – a weightless glow that melts into the skin for that celestial sheen and HAUS LABS Bio-Radiant Gel-Powder Highlighter (Moonstone is my go-to) – a silky, light-reflecting highlight with a futuristic glow.
Style tips: Balance bold metallic makeup with flowy silk pieces for an ethereal touch, relaxed denim for contrast, add silver chains or pearl accessories to enhance the light-reflecting shimmer with understated elegance. Modern Metallics is not just a trend —it's a statement. A little shimmer, a little edge, and a whole lot of confidence.
TREND 3 - BAROQUE MAKEUP: ULTRA-FEMININE GLAM
Not drawn to Mocha Mousse's understated sophistication or Modern Metallics' bold edge? If your beauty mantra for 2025 is all about soft glam with a flirty, feminine touch, let me introduce you to Baroque Makeup - a celebration of romance, rosy hues, and timeless elegance. Think Sabrina Carpenter's signature flushed glow, where blush isn't just an accent — it's the main event. The key? Go generous and blend, blend, blend!
My Favorite Baroque Blush Picks:
Candy pink: ARMANI BEAUTY Luminous Silk Cheek Tint in Bold Pin
Bright red: RARE BEAUTY Soft Pinch Liquid Blush in Grateful
Bold and vibrant red: PATRICK TA Major Headlines Blush in You Left Me on Red
Bright cherry pink: LAWLESS Pinch My Cheeks Soft-Blur Cream Blush in Cherry Pie
Style tips: This look pairs beautifully with lace, corsets, and delicate bows a for an ultra-feminine, coquette inspired touch. You can also wear it with pastel knitwear ruffled dresses for an effortlessly romantic daytime look. And for the ultimate Baroque detail? Pearls. Always pearls.
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