Makeup Artist Jessica Mae Shows How to Rock Mocha Mousse on Twin Cities Live
Discover how top makeup artist Jessica Mae embraces Mocha Mousse. Her artistry offers a path of elegance and empowerment to individuals.
In a world where makeup trends evolve rapidly, keeping your routine fresh can feel daunting. So. Makeup Artist Jessica Mae brought four quick makeup tips based on Pantone's Color of the Year 2025 to the set of Twin Cities Live.
Mocha Mousse, Pantone's 2025 Color of the Year, offers an elegant solution, promising versatility and sophistication.
Products Used in the Segment
Jessica quickly shows us 4 products that can be used in your daily makeup routine to incorporate the Pantone Color of the Year.
Eye Lids
Sweep a bit of Charlotte Tilbury creme eye shadow in the shade “Antique Oyster Gold” on your lids to play up the Mocha color and mousse texture. Get it at Sephora.
Eye Lashes
Brown mascara is a great way to incorporate the Mocha Mousse shade into your makeup look. Brown mascara has also been a popular makeup trend and it appears it’s here to stay. My current favorite is from Tower 28. Get it at Sephora.
Cheeks
Using bronzer in a multitude of different ways is a great and easy way to change up your makeup routine. I am loving Laguna from Nars to showcase Mocha Mousse. Sweep across your cheekbones and anywhere you want to add warmth to your look. Get it at Sephora.
Lips
Lastly, I love this lipstick from Makeup By Mario in Shade Fanda. It's the perfect all-season lip color that any skin tone can rock! Get it at Sephora.
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Understanding Mocha Mousse
Mocha Mousse is an intriguing, nuanced shade capturing the essence of sophistication and warmth, and it's poised to transform the beauty landscape this year.
Soft and deep, this captivating hue elegantly combines earthy undertones with rich hints of cocoa.
This color is a versatile canvas for makeup enthusiasts, offering endless possibilities to create a myriad of stunning looks that blend naturally with various skin tones. Its adaptability encourages experimentation, individuality, and the daringness to push creative boundaries.
The sophisticated complexity of Mocha Mousse invites one to embark on a journey of beauty exploration, from a polished yet understated daytime look to an exquisite evening transformation. As Jessica Mae asserts, embracing the "now" involves internalizing this rich shade's depth and expanding your makeup artistry prowess. Through her expertise, Mocha Mousse becomes more than a color—it becomes a tool for limitless creation and self-expression.
Why Mocha Mousse is Trending
Makeup enthusiast circles are abuzz with excitement as Mocha Mousse, Pantone’s coveted shade, emerges as an essential trend, embodying a sophisticated, inclusive emblem for modern beauty.
This transformative hue offers a fresh new dimension to the existing aesthetics, captivating industry leaders.
Globally, beauty connoisseurs have embraced this versatile shade, integrating it effortlessly into diverse makeup applications.
Artists have found it an exceptional element to redefine elegance while highlighting natural features distinctively.
Its ability to harmonize with a wide range of complexions makes it invaluable, allowing for individualized expression in every stroke, rendering beauty rituals more personal and impactful.
In essence, Mocha Mousse stands at the crossroads of luxury and accessibility. It inspires countless individuals to venture bravely into the depths of their stylistic imaginations.
Watch the segment on Twin Cities Live
Incorporating Mocha Mousse into Everyday Makeup
Jessica Mae encourages individuals to embrace this earthy tone, infusing warmth and elegance, ensuring that their everyday look radiates confidence and sophistication with every application. And you can wear it… all year long!
Subtle Daytime Looks
Jessica Mae’s advice unveils a world of understated sophistication, proving that even minimal applications can exude immense impact. Her approach transforms Mocha Mousse into a seamless daytime companion.
By incorporating this versatile hue with a “less is more” mentality, you yield a warm yet refined look. Applying this shade sparingly enhances natural beauty, evoking an air of effortless elegance.
Mocha Mousse's adaptability turns simplicity into a powerful style statement that seamlessly enhances understated elegance.
For beginners and makeup aficionados alike: focusing on the eyes or cheeks with a soft Mocha Mousse layer adds depth. Subdue boldness for a polished, day-ready aesthetic that transitions gracefully.
Bold Evening Styles
For a standout evening look, Jessica Mae notes that Mocha Mousse can also be effortlessly glamorous.
Dramatic Eyes: Sweep a smokey Mocha Mousse shade across the eyelids for captivating depth and allure.
Sultry Lips: Opt for a Mocha Mousse-infused lip color to achieve a rich, dramatic effect.
Luminous Highlight: Strategically highlight cheekbones with a shimmer-infused Mocha Mousse for a radiant glow.
Contour Mastery: Sculpt and define facial features using the deeper shades of Mocha Mousse.
Polished Brows: Use Mocha Mousse to fill in brows, creating a frame that complements the evening's boldness.
By infusing these techniques, an elegant transformation is guaranteed for any evening affair.
Mocha Mousse provides a perfect balance of sophistication and audacity, elevating your evening aesthetic with grace.
Pairing Mocha Mousse with Fashion
When integrating Mocha Mousse into your makeup palette, consider its seamless adaptability and connection to fashion's fabrics.
This captivating shade pairs exquisitely with earthy tones and warm neutrals, allowing an interplay of colors to enhance your wardrobe effortlessly. Think shades of camel, olive, and deep burgundy that smartly echo Mocha Mousse's sophistication.
By accentuating both beauty elements, you create a cohesive narrative that resonates with today’s style connoisseurs.
Color Combinations
Mocha Mousse harmonizes effortlessly with a palette that uplifts and enhances its rich, elegant tones.
Golden Honey infuses warmth and radiance.
Sage Green introduces a refreshing, natural contrast.
Warm Beige complements with subtle sophistication.
Deep Plum adds depth and mystery.
Creamy Taupe offers a neutral canvas balancing the palette.
These combinations ensure a cohesive, polished look that stands out gracefully.
The versatility of Mocha Mousse allows these colors to meld beautifully, providing a sense of timeless style.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Navigating the application of Mocha Mousse in your makeup routine requires foresight to prevent common errors.
Firstly, avoid using excessively bold liners or shadows that overshadow the elegant Mocha Mousse base. Harmonize by allowing the color to lead softly.
Over-applying foundation is another misstep; you want the natural radiance of Mocha Mousse to shine through, not be obscured by a heavy base.
Ensure you select complementary colors for your skin tone, as Mocha Mousse is versatile yet can be dulled by mismatched shades. Experiment cautiously until you find your perfect blend.
Embrace Mocha Mousse’s subtlety and approach each application with precision and a light hand.
Left to right: Ben Leber, Jessica Mae, Elizabeth Ries, Samantha Maroney
Embracing Peach Fuzz: WarPaint International Beauty Agency's Tribute to the Color of the Year for 2024
Once upon a modern-day, in a world brimming with color and creativity, a hue named "Peach Fuzz" was crowned the Pantone Color of the Year for 2024. This wasn't just any color; it was a symbol of warmth, comfort, and a fresh start. WarPaint International Beauty Agency, known for its on-site makeup artistry, embraced this trend with open arms, creating makeup looks that pay homage to this delightful shade.
The Pantone Color of The Year in Makeup Looks
Once upon a modern-day, in a world brimming with color and creativity, a hue named "Peach Fuzz" was crowned the Pantone Color of the Year for 2024. This wasn't just any color; it was a symbol of warmth, comfort, and a fresh start. WarPaint International Beauty Agency, known for its on-site makeup artistry, embraced this trend with open arms, creating makeup looks that pay homage to this delightful shade. Their mission? To empower everyday women with the confidence to wear these trends to their special events, not just admire them from afar on fashion runways.
The "Peach Fuzz" Phenomenon
Pantone's selection of "Peach Fuzz" as the color of the year resonated deeply with women seeking a touch of softness and approachability in their makeup. According to a survey by the Global Color Authority, about 68% of women felt more inclined towards makeup shades that conveyed a sense of comfort and optimism in 2024. WarPaint International's adoption of this trend in their makeup services is a response to this growing desire.
The Psychology Behind Peach Fuzz
According to Tiffany Hanken Design’s blog, Pantone’s selection of Peach Fuzz is not just about aesthetics; it’s a reflection of the collective mood. Pantone often chooses colors that resonate with the current societal pulse. This year, Peach Fuzz symbolizes a tender, compassionate outlook, representing a global desire for gentleness and understanding. This is, after all, where we all long to be… in a comfortable place that makes us feel at ease with the world and our own spaces.
WarPaint International’s Peach Fuzz-Inspired Looks
WarPaint International has crafted a series of 3 makeup looks that are more than just a nod to "Peach Fuzz". These looks are versatile, and designed for the real woman who books on-site makeup appointments for events ranging from corporate galas to intimate dinner dates, fashion shows, and more! Each look has a description by the Artisan who shared the products used in their own submission.
Tender Allure: Peach Fuzz Makeup Look No. 1
Our first Peach Fuzz-inspired makeup look was created by Artisan Caitlin Birchett on our Jacksonville Florida team.
Your aesthetic journey captures the tender allure of peach hues, navigating seamlessly between warmth and cool tones to unveil the fortitude within vulnerability. Against a spa-like backdrop adorned with complementary props, this portrayal mirrors the delicate essence of the color of the year, evoking a sense of exposure and softness.
This versatile masterpiece isn’t confined to special occasions. Wear it casually for grocery shopping, social gatherings, a Saturday night out, or a leisurely Sunday brunch. It’s an artful expression that transcends boundaries—you can even adorn your face with this warrior mask of makeup for a simple selfie at home, turning moments of discomfort into an empowering canvas of happiness.
Products Used:
Eyes:
Primer - P Louise Base in Rumour 0.5
Shadows - Lime Crime Glory Eye & Face Palette, the Color Ray. Rude Cosmetics Flower Love Palette, the color #32. Shimmer- Too Faced Sweet Peach Palette, color Just Peachy.
Lips:
Liner - Colourpop Lippie Pencil in Beeper
Lipstick - Maybelline Superstay Matte Ink in #05 Loyalist
Gloss - Juvias Place in Barley There & Clinique Gloss in Rosewater Pop
Face:
Foundation - Face Atelier in #1.5
Contour - Lunatick Cosmetic Labs Contour Palette #7 Medium Cool
Blush - P Louise Liquid Blush in Peach Puff and Coral Morals
Highlight - Urban Decay Naked Illuminated in Fireball
Body:
P Louise All Over Body Glow in Butterfly Heart
Wearable Glamour: Peach Fuzz Makeup Look No. 2
Our second Peach Fuzz-inspired makeup look was created by Artisan Maggie Wiermaa on our Minneapolis/St. Paul team.
I wanted my look to be wearable, glamorous, and elegant. Easily worn to a formal event or for a fun night out. I love sparkly eyes so I chose to wrap rhinestones (I found on Amazon) around each eye using “original” Duo lash glue and a jewel applicator (also on Amazon) to secure each one.
This look could be worn without the rhinestones to the same type of events or a daytime look. I lined the inner eye upper and lower with Mac “graph black” liner. I used Kiss “trio” lashes along with the previous Duo lash glue and placed 4 on top with a little space in between each one and two on the outer corners of the bottom lashes after first applying Lancôme “cils boost” eyelash primer and Mac “in extreme dimension” mascara.
For the foundation, I used Mac “Studio Fix Fluid” for a little more coverage as I’m dealing with a breakout at the moment. I set with Mac “mineralized skinfinish” powder followed by a Mac contour in “bone beige”, NARS blush in “Montezuma” and Mac “mineralize skinfinish soft and gentle” for the highlight on the upper cheekbone, nose, and brow bone.
For the lips, I used Maybelline lip vinyl in “peachy” and a clear gloss on top. Don’t forget your setting spray! I love a combo of first spraying MAC prep and prime “fix + spray” for hydration and Urban Decay “All-nighter spray” to really hold it in place. I hope, with this look, you can easily incorporate a peachy vibe into your everyday routine or glamorous night out!
The rhinestones will be your final step. I kept the eye pretty simple otherwise. Prepped with MAC “painterly” paint pot. Then topped with a blended-out peachy tone from the Morphe “pretty in peach” palette on the whole lid to above the crease. Then press on Urban Decay's “midnight cowboy” moon dust shadow on the lid to the crease and inner corner of the eyes - top and underneath.
Whimsical Energy: Peach Fuzz Makeup Look No. 3
Our third Peach Fuzz-inspired makeup look was created by Artisan Keely Boline on our Minneapolis/St. Paul team.
Embark on a whimsical style journey, merging anime's energetic influence with nostalgic 90s/Y2K fashion. Infuse playful colors like Pantone's Color of the Year- Peach Fuzz Pink, graphic tees, and "mom jeans." Elevate the look with pastel makeup and bold eyeliners, echoing Scott Pilgrim's eclectic style. Picture a unique ensemble ideal for a date night at the arcade, mini golf, or a concert under the stars. Achieve dewy, "glazed donut" like skin, highlighted to be seen from outer space, bold blush dancing across the bridge of the nose and completed with faux white freckles. Let your style adventure unfold as a vibrant blend of peachy hues and '90s nostalgia
Products used:
Focusing heavily on the skin prep, with a glycolic peel, layering hyaluronic acid and niacinamide serums with Vichy's Volcanic water to calm and give extra moisture to the skin. (We need it with this sub 0 temps) Topping it off with La Roche Posay's Toleriane night repair moisturizer and Embryolisse lait-crème concentré.
Eyes:
Eyeliner - LA girl "Out Rage" ("Smoked out" pink bottom liner)
Lips:
NYX line Loud Lip liner in "Born to Hustle". (Whole lip) topped with No7 Clear Lip gloss.
Embellishments:
Faux freckles: NYX liquid liner in "White"
Set with Pixi "Glow Mist
Face:
Foundation - FaceAtelier Ulta foundation
Eyeshadows - Multiple Anastasia Beverly Hills eyeshadow palettes
Blush - I layered a limited edition blush from MAC Cinderella collection, and the same eyeshadow for the peach tone/crease of the eyelid
Highlights: MAC strobe cream under the foundation, Florence Dew Stick before blush application & OFRA cosmetics "Glazed Donut" & "Space Baby"
Empowering Women for Their Special Moments
At WarPaint International, it’s not just about makeup; it’s about empowering women. We offer complete hair and makeup services for all events. Whether it's a job interview, a romantic date, or a family gathering, our team of skilled Artisans ensures that you step out feeling confident and beautiful.
Accessibility and Versatility
What sets WarPaint International apart is our approach to making high-fashion, trendy makeup accessible to everyday women. They understand that while runway makeup can be inspiring, it's the practical, wearable versions of these trends that truly resonate with our clientele.
Some general advice for using the Pantone Color of the Year 2024 for your makeup look?
Subtle Peach Day Look
For those daytime events or brunches, WPI Beauty Artisans suggest a subtle peach eye shadow, paired with a light peach blush and a nude-peach lip. It's a look that's both refreshing and sophisticated, perfect for making a statement without overpowering your natural beauty.
Glowing Peach Evening Glamour
As the sun sets, the Peach Fuzz transforms. WPI Beauty Artisans recommend a deeper peach tone on the eyelids, a hint of golden highlighter for that extra glow, and a bolder peach lip. This look brings a sense of evening elegance, ideal for galas or night events.
Book WarPaint International. On-site Beauty. Whenever, Wherever.
In a world where makeup trends often seem unattainable or impractical for daily wear, WarPaint International Beauty Agency stands out by bringing the Peach Fuzz trend to life in a way that’s both stylish and suitable for every woman. Our team of Professional Hair and Makeup Artists in Minneapolis, Chicago, and Jacksonville can blend the whimsy of the fashion world with the practical needs of our clients, ensuring that every woman feels like a star in her own life’s events. Have you thought about how a touch of Peach Fuzz could brighten your look?
Consider joining our Beauty Membership for the best price for on-site beauty all year long. Or simply book for one-off events when you need us.
Makeup Artist Jessica Mae Demonstrates Makeup Looks With Pantone Color Of The Year 'Viva Magenta' On Twin Cities Live
“One of the things I love the most about Viva Magenta is the feeling or attitude it creates within you when you wear it. It’s a powerful color that boosts confidence and swag - at least for me… It’s boldness, with a feeling of fun”, said Jessica Mae.
Putting Viva Magenta Into Your Makeup Look
If there is one thing that Minneapolis Makeup Artist & Founder, Jessica Mae, loves its bold colors and fun looks.
“I am personally obsessed with the year’s Pantone Color of the Year for 2023, Viva Magenta! There are so many ways you can wear this color!”
~ Jessica Mae, Professional Makeup Artist
Makeup Artist and Founder of WarPaint International demonstrated fun and easy makeup tips on Channel 5, Twin Cities Live on Monday, January 23rd, 2023. The airing of the news segment is done entirely live on camera so the techniques need to be easy for viewers to do and able to fill the time requirements of the program. So Jessica demonstrated 3 simple ways to incorporate ‘Viva Magenta’, the Pantone Color of the Year for 2023 into your daily makeup look.
“One of the things I love the most about Viva Magenta is the feeling or attitude it creates within you when you wear it. It’s a powerful color that boosts confidence and swag - at least for me… It’s boldness, with a feeling of fun”, said Jessica Mae.
Watch the Segment
View the full Twin Cities Live segment below.
Viva Magenta Makeup Tips
While you can certainly wear all three of these items at once for a monochromatic style, I prefer to wear one at a time. However, there are no rules when it comes to makeup in my opinion, so try one or all of these. You do you!
Eyes
Swipe a bit of viva magenta on your eyes. I like to focus on the outer corners of the eye with this shade while keeping the rest of the eyeshadow light in color in order for the magenta to really pop! The palette I’m using today is Blushing Berries from Dose of Colors. This is a great palette that you can create an array of looks from.
Blushing Berries by Dose of Color. $32 from Camera Ready Cosmetics.
Cheeks
An easy way to switch up your makeup routine without needing to invest in additional tools (if you don’t already have them) is using a cream blush. I love this Halo cream cheek and lip tint from Smashbox, in Pomegranate, to bring some Viva Magenta vibes to your cheeks.
Pop a small amount onto your cheeks using your fingertips. It’s a buildable color so you can have it be as subtle or dramatic as you want. Bonus, this formula doubles as a lip tint.
Smashbox ‘Pomegranite’ Halo Cream Cheek + Lip Tint. $28 from Camera Ready Cosmetics.
“It gives you that “just bitten” appearance”
Lips
Speaking of lips, I love a power lip. This is perhaps the reason I’m so pumped about Viva Magenta being this year’s Pantone Color of the Year 2023. I found a fabulous lipstick that’s a balm lipstick hybrid from VIOLETTE_FR. It gives you that “just bitten” appearance and with their color Sucette you get that soft but powerful effect. To wear during the day, I recommend applying lightly and then applying heavier to amp up your look for a night out.
Bisou Balm Sheer matte Lipstick. $28 on on their website.
Makeup For Weddings
The team at Twin Cities Live asked Jessica if she sees the bold color trend being used in bridal makeup artistry and the answer is yes! However, many spring and summer brides tend to follow the whimsical, soft fairytale natural makeup look. Our fall and winter brides like to step outside their box and try bold looks, cat eyes, and vibrant colors.
Getting married? WarPaint International has beauty teams in a few places. Book Makeup Artists in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Makeup Artists in Jacksonville, Florida, Makeup Artists in Chicago, and Makeup Artists in New York City for your wedding day beauty services. We also offer on-site hairstyling in downdo/blowout styles or complex updo and specialty hairstyles.