I picked up a couple of lipsticks from the Tom Ford Lips & Boys collection as soon as they became available on Selfridges last year. There are fifty limited edition, clutch sized lip colours - all named after the characters in Tom Ford's life. With so many to choose from, I decided to stick with shades I love best. Naturally I gravitated towards the fuchsias to magentas, and the violets to orchids range - selecting Justin (27) and Pablo (43) respectively. ^_^ I've heard some lipstick shades didn't apply evenly, but I did not have any issues with Pablo or Justin at all. These are gorgeous, bright colours with excellent pigmentation and apply evenly. They also felt comfortable on my lips. Though I must say the two shades didn't look all that different from each other when swatched, but upon closer inspection, Pablo does appear to be ever so slightly darker and cooler toned with a more purplish hue. The difference is more noticeable when applied on the lips (see swatches and how they look on my lips below).
About
"This decadent wardrobe of rich lip color shades delivers maximum impact. Rare and exotic ingredients including soja seed extract, brazilian murumuru butter and chamomilla flower oil create an ultra-creamy texture with an incredibly smooth application. Specially treated color pigments are blended to deliver pure color with just the right balance of luminosity.Showcased in a sleek limited edition clutch sized lipstick case, each lip transforming shade, from James to Henry and Stavros to Francesco, amplifies a woman's individuality while generating an insatiable desire to try more than one."
Packaging
Colours & Finish
Pablo is a bright, medium, cool-toned purplish pink with a luminous finish.
Justin is a bright, medium, fuchsia with a luminous finish.
Swatches
Below are swatches applied on my medium, olive skin (~NC30) and photographed indoors under artificial lighting and using a strobe.
Comparison Swatches
Below is a comparison with one of my favourite orchid lipsticks - Maybelline ColorSensational in Hot Plum.
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On My Lips
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Below: Pablo
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RRP & Size
Both lipsticks were applied on my bare, naturally blue-toned, pigmented lips (no primer, lip balm, or lip liner underneath).
Below: Justin
AU$45 / US$32 / £26 for clutch size at 2 g / 0.07 oz.
Below is a size comparison between the clutch and full-sized Tom Ford lipsticks. The full size (2.8 g / 0.1 oz) retails for AU$68 / US$50 / £37.
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Below is a size comparison between the clutch and full-sized Tom Ford lipsticks. The full size (2.8 g / 0.1 oz) retails for AU$68 / US$50 / £37.
Verdict
Although both colours may not be unique, I've been getting a lot of use out of them. If you've been curious about Tom Ford lipsticks, but not ready to invest in the full-size - this is a great and more affordable option. I just adore the colours, pigmentation and feel of Pablo and Justin, and who doesn't love a cute, clutch-sized lippy?!
Although both colours may not be unique, I've been getting a lot of use out of them. If you've been curious about Tom Ford lipsticks, but not ready to invest in the full-size - this is a great and more affordable option. I just adore the colours, pigmentation and feel of Pablo and Justin, and who doesn't love a cute, clutch-sized lippy?!
Availability
Limited edition. Available in Selfridges.com, Tom Ford beauty counters in David Jones or DavidJones.com, and TomFord.com
I hope this was helpful.
Til next time...thanks for visiting. ^_^ xo
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