Tom Ford Lovelust Cheek Color Review, Photos, Swatches
Tuesday, February 14th, 2012
Tom Ford Lovelust Cheek Color
Tom Ford Lovelust Cheek Color
Tom Ford Lovelust Cheek Color ($55.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a dark coral with hints of orange and gold shimmer and just a smidgen of pink thrown in. There’s plenty of pigmentation–you can sheer it out for something softer, more of a sheen with a touch of color, or apply a little more for a bolder cheek. Chanel Tweed Brun Rose is more orange and matte. MAC Stereo Rose is less pink. MAC Marine Life is similar but has less shimmer. MAC Ripe Peach has less shimmer and less pink. Chanel In Love is browner.
The formula is supposed to deliver buildable color, whether you want a soft glow to a dramatic look. It’s supposed to have “the comfort of a cream” with “outstanding lumiosity” and “velvety transparency.” This powder is insanely soft; it feels like velvet against the skin–so finely milled that it really does have a creaminess to it, even though it is most definitely a powder product. The shimmer is fine, not too much, and most of it translates into a sheen rather than a shimmer. My favorite part about the formula was that this blush would wear for ten hours without fading on me. It may be one of the longest-wearing blushes I’ve tried to date.
Tom Ford Beauty is a luxury brand; it’s not just high-end, it’s luxury, which means it comes with a price tag that may inspire fainting, quips about the product being made out of gold/doing your taxes, and the like. Everyone’s budget and priorities are different, which is why I removed price from the rating system–whether it’s $1 or $100, the rating means the same thing. You’ll go through your rationalization process to determine whether something is worth it or not.
Where to Buy: Saks, $55
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It's one of the best blush formulas I've come across, because of the ultra finely-milled powder that almost feels like cream and blends seamlessly across the skin--and then there's the out of this world wear.
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Tom Ford Lovelust Cheek Color
Tom Ford Lovelust Cheek Color
Tom Ford Lovelust Cheek Color
Tom Ford Lovelust Cheek Color
Tom Ford Lovelust Cheek Color
Tom Ford Lovelust Cheek Color
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Product & Review FAQ
Where can I purchase it? How much is it?
Saks, $55.
Is it limited edition?
No.
Any dupes?
Chanel Tweed Brun Rose is more orange and matte. MAC Stereo Rose is less pink. MAC Marine Life is similar but has less shimmer. MAC Ripe Peach has less shimmer and less pink. Chanel In Love is browner.
I love this color and I've been dying to try a Tom Ford blush. It's just hard to pick one that suits my skin tone. I have very pale skin with warm/neutral undertones. Would this one work on my skin? P.S. I'm new to your blog and I just love it! Thanks for doing this.
You look flawless ;)
What lipstick is this its gorgeous!!!! Especially on your complexion!!!
the blush is lovely but do you think it would fit brown skin tone?
Wow! It is so beautiful!
I would love to invest in one "LUXURY" blush! I love blush! It's my fave makeup item! Which brand would you recommend? Thanks for the reply :D
Le Metier de Beaute or Tom Ford
I also like the removal of "value" from the rating, but really appreciate editorial comment on whether the product, in your opinion, is overpriced, a great value for the price, and so on. It helps when deciding what to buy and what to skip.
I don't know, for some reason Tom Ford doesn't appeal to me at all. And it's not just the price tag, if it were more in the line of UD/Smashbox/Benefit prices, I'd still be "meh."
Although new, Tom Ford makeup has quickly become my favorite! I have Love Lust and Ravish and they are easily my fav blushers of my stash! Christine, I am dying to know your thoughts on the foundations available for Tom Ford. The stick and the fluid look lovely but i always value your opinion before I splurge! :) Hope you keep reviewing more from Tom Ford! Thanks Christine!
I love this blush. It's the perfect peach with a gorgeous gold shimmer. But the price is just astonishing! All of Tom Ford's cosmetics are out-of-the-ballpark expensive.
I have both Marine Life and Stereo Rose so I can safely pass on this I think! Whew. It looks great on you though Christine :)
This is why I appreciate seeing a product worn as well as a swatch. The swatch is lovely, and the blush looks lovely on you, but frankly, I've seen other blushes on you that I thought looked just as pretty or prettier. Since we have the same skintone, showing it worn in this case, was really helpful. I might have purchased it based upon the swatch, but then applied it and decided I already have something similar (or in this case, similar enough not to justify the price tag.) I agree with removing the price from the ratings system, but will add that the cost per ounce breakdowns that you've done on some products, and that was mentioned here in the comments, are very helpful, too. I don't mind paying luxury prices, but I do like to know that I'm getting at least some value in a shiny case. Remember when some of us balked at paying $40 for a Rock & Republic blush? Just look at how far we've come!
I love blushes! but I never try any Tom Ford products, but this one looks amazing! beautiful bronze tone! thanks for sharing
After reading the comments I thought I'd throw this out there JUST so that you had another voice telling you the same thing you're already hearing: I was SO happy when I saw the change some months back - removing the idea of "value" from the reviews. Of course, there are exceptions (maybe something is a steal for the money) but in general I think it was a well thought-out move! Cheers! :)
Yep - I think that's a statement one can easily add to the review (and I definitely try to if a product is a LOT of product for the money or if it seems below the average amount based on what other brands give you for the price tag)! Thanks!
This looks so similar to Clinique's Aglow blush. Which is one of my favorites of all time! It's around $20!
wow! wat a pop of beauty! this looks really nice on u christine. do u think this is similar to nars orgasm? i am new to the blush world, i have only 3 compact powder blushes: nars orgasm, nars desire (bright pink) & a free blush frm clinique bashful plum. btw, can u teach us how to wear cream blush? i have 2 cream blush given as gifts by friends but havent worn them coz i dont really know how to. do i put it on after my foundation or after face powder, etc? thanks.
Orgasm is much more orange! You can usually put on cream blushes either before or after, though some formulas work better for one method than the other.
Hi Ana, Apply your foundation first and then use a stippling brush or similar brush to apply cream blusher on your cheeks. Blend with your fingers to smooth out the edges or sheer out the color. If you normally use finishing powder to set your makeup, now is the time to apply it. If your skin is oily, you might find that cream blusher doesn't last long. To prevent it from fading, you can lightly dust a bit of powder blush in a coordinating shade over the cream blush. Cream blusher works best on woman with normal to dry skin or on all skin types during cold weather.
Ooh, this looks beautiful on you, Christine! I know products in this price range are often beyond the budgets of a lot of us, myself included, but I STILL enjoy reading about them, most especially if the quality is as stellar as this one appears to be. Please don't feel like you have to shy away from items past a certain price point. I greatly appreciate the wide variety of products that you review here. Like you said, there's a process for each of us in deciding if it's worth it or not, and I like having all the information that you present to aid me in mine.
I like this, the color is natural but brings a little drama at the same time! And I agree with your description of luxury products. You're paying for the name as well as the product, that's what I think some people don't realize. I personally would probably never spend that much money on a blush, but I'm not everyone so I think it's very smart of you to not factor price into the ratings.
Beautiful! May I ask what's on your lips? it goes very well with the color :)
So cute~so expensive :(
wow~~ beautiful color~~ i'll save up for it~~~ i can't resist anything coral~~
Wow, this is a really eye-catching blush on you - very radiant. Way too warm for my skin tone but gorgeous nonetheless.
Gosh ! this is expensive bur on you it looks worth every penny <3<3
This remind me of Sleek blush in Rose gold
Gorgeous! It reminds me of a pinker sister of Nars luster(especially on your cheeks)...
gorgeous!
I love this blush! I have Love Lust (looks great on you) and Frantic Pink (beautiful for flushed pink cheeks). Gorgeous, gorgeous product.
Thank you for not including the price in your ratings. I agree that it's up to the person who is wanting to buy to make that decision or not because of the cost. Personally, when someone is reviewing something, I just want to know the quality of the product and what is does/how it wears, etc...Then I will decide based on the info given if the cost is worth it to me.
I appreciate it! It was a big change and probably was and continues to be a controversial change!
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I LOVE! So glad it's not LE, so I can stick to my beauty budget for the year! Haha. I will definitely be picking this one up.
Hi Christine, I was wondering if there is any other blush formula that you can think of that has approximately the same wear. I am looking for a very long-wearing blush and everything I've tried so far is faded after hour 6/8. I would really like to splurge on this, but it feels weird having nothing to compare it to before making my decision!
Nothing comes to mind, but that's not to say there isn't... just nothing that I can remember! Have you tried using a gel or cheek stain and then layering powder on top?
Yes, the layering is what I'm doing now. my layering blush is a matte, though, so I was eying something new with a sheen to it (I do have Nars Orgasm, but the wear is subpar at best on my skin, even over a gel/cream :( my other blushes are mattes from BB and MAC, and they both perform well, lasting around 7 hours). If you can't think of any 'wear dupe' off the top of our head, well, that seals the deal for me with regards to this TF blush! :D Thank you so much for taking time to reply. Your blog is the highlight of my day!
Thank you, Kris! :)
I think that removing the value points was a great idea. I used to wonder if a drugstore product was an A+ because it was good, or if it was OK and cheap. This makes it a lot easier to judge quality since affordability is so personal.
Exactly! :) I wanted an A to mean the same thing no matter if it was $1 or $100. Thanks, Lily!
"Everyone’s budget and priorities are different, which is why I removed price from the rating system–whether it’s $1 or $100, the rating means the same thing. You’ll go through your rationalization process to determine whether something is worth it or not." Brilliant idea.
Thanks, Ivy!
ooh, very natural and pretty. insanely expensive but maybe i'll check it out once i get a job, haha :) are you planning on reviewing the tf foundations?
Not sure yet - I have one but the match isn't quite right so I have to see if it's close enough to at least wear :)
YOU ARE SO PRETTY!!! :)
That DOES look super gorgeous - and sounds it, from your description of how it applies and wears. I know $55 is a lot more than most blushes, but I judge a product in terms of how much I think I'll use it and how long it'll be before I have to replace it - and the answers I get may not apply to someone else. I did notice, however, that you're getting more than half again with the Tom Ford what you do with, say, Nars (.28oz v. .16oz). In that case, and given that maybe you won't need to touch up the Tom Ford during the day like you might with most high end (not luxury) brands, the Tom Ford could actually be a bargain. So it doesn't seem that out of line to me.
Me too :) For instance, if you actually would USE up a product, then it's a better buy than a $20 lipstick that you buy and wear once in awhile!
It looks sooo pretty on you.
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