Tom Ford Pink Dusk Lipstick Review, Photos, Swatches
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
Tom Ford Pink Dusk Lipstick
Tom Ford for Lipstick — Test #1
Tom Ford Pink Dusk Lip Color ($45.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a subtle, toned-down pink with a little fleshy nude to it. I wouldn’t describe it so much as a nude as I would a pale pink. I’d say it’s a rather neutral pink, too — in some light, it looks almost cool-toned, but if you turn your head, it turns warmer. It is a well-pigmented lipstick that looks opaque on lips without very little layering required.
Tom Ford’s Private Blend Lip Color collection are all vanilla scented and come in a white and gold square tube. It’s a very clean and elegant look, and the tube itself is weighty, so it feels more luxurious when you hold it in your hand. I like that the usage of the white paneling means no fingerprints, since that is a common problem when brands use more metallic/metal kind of packaging. The top and bottom are both “gold,” with the top having “Tom Ford” imprinted on it. It does click shut and stay closed well.
The formula itself is creamy and lightweight–it doesn’t feel slippery or nearly as creamy as YSL Rouge Voluptes, nor does it glide on as smoothly and effortlessly as Guerlain Rouge Gs. Tom Ford’s color range is full with twelve different shades ranging from nudes to deep plums. The textures of Tom Ford’s lipsticks are semi-matte–they’re not shimmery at all–and so they have a smidgen of sheen/glisten but overall, a much flatter finish.
Where Tom Ford excels is in the wear of his lipstick. These last for hours and hours, and depending on what you’re eating/drinking, may last through those as well. Without eating/drinking, I can easily get four to five hours of wear. I made it through a meal with the majority of the color intact, though the color looked nearly matte after the meal. It doesn’t cling and feel drying from the get-go nor when you go to remove it at the end of the day. These wear very well, and the darker shades do stain, which will give them even more wear. For a light shade such as Pink Dusk to last for five hours, it’s definitely a feat.
I love the rich, opaque color Tom Ford’s lipstick delivers, and I like that they’re comfortable to wear without being drying. Pink Dusk seems like a nice, universal shade that’s neither bold nor barely there that can be worn by all skin tones.
I will say that $45 is rather steep, and even for a designer brand like Tom Ford, it’s not where I would have pegged the price to come in at. I wish that, despite the high price tag, they would beef up the quantity — maybe 0.12 or 0.14 oz. — rather than a mere 0.10 oz. One tube should last you awhile, since you don’t need much for a single application and reapplication should be less frequent than your average lipstick, but the slightly below average quantity for a slightly above average price tag is worth noting.
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- Product: 29/30
- Value: 7/10
- Ease of Use: 4/5
- Packaging: 4/5
RECOMMENDATION: If you’re in the mood for a decadent luxury and prefer your lip color on the more matte side, Tom Ford’s range of twelve might interest you.
AVAILABILITY: Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus
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i have vanilla suede,pink dusk,and nude blush.i am not to happy with the vanilla suede but i love my other two.do you know what nieman return policys are?
I don't - the best thing to do is check your receipt!
Love this lipstick, and love the formulation, i have the one in Moroccan Rouge, and was thinking of getting this one. Question, do you think Illamasqua lipstick in Test could be a dupe for it? x
Hmm, I don't think I have Test. Is it matte? I think the texture/finish of Illamasqua's lipsticks might make it a bit different.
That is THE perfect nude on you!
Thank you, Sylvia!
I've been on the hunt for this color and no luck. :[ but it looks very nice on you. :]
This is such a gorgeous colour. If only it wasn't $45...
Christine, off hand can you think of a slightly cheaper dupe for this color? It's so pretty but like everyone else, $45 is too much for one lipstick.
Chanel Ming - Glossier, pinker Guerlain Gabrielle - Slightly lighter, warmer Julie Hewett Simone - Less opaque Korres #13 Guava - Less pink MAC Kinda Sexy - Less pink
Do you think MAC has a close enough dupe for it? The color is really pretty, but no way I can afford $45 for a lipstick.
MAC Kinda Sexy would be the closest
looks like MAC creme cup?
Nah, Creme Cup is too pink.
most beautiful colout i've ever seen!
..colour
This lipstick has a great amount of opacity on you Christine, it really covers up your birthmark on your lip. Which is great so there's more pigment for all the money you're spending on it! What other colors dis you get that you can do reviews on?
Pure Pink, True Coral
are the lipsticks limited edition or will they remain part of his permanent line? i would love to try one but $45 is a bit much for me now maybe in the future?:]
Permanent as far as I know!
yay! thanks:]
Great review and it looks great on you :)
Thanks, Bernice!
I really, really love this colour. Thanks Jamie for telling me about Pink Please from Maybelline, since we actually do get that brand here in SA and I would love to have a colour similar to this one. Very nice. The kind of nude/pinky shade that would actually suit my skin colouring.
Do you know of any dupes for this color?
Here are a few: Chanel Ming - Glossier, pinker Guerlain Gabrielle - Slightly lighter, warmer Julie Hewett Simone - Less opaque Korres #13 Guava - Less pink MAC Kinda Sexy - Less pink
Hmmmmmmm, can anyone suggest a dupe for this?
Some dupes: Chanel Ming - Glossier, pinker Guerlain Gabrielle - Slightly lighter, warmer Julie Hewett Simone - Less opaque Korres #13 Guava - Less pink MAC Kinda Sexy - Less pink
Yay! Can't wait till you review True Coral :) I love these lipsticks, yes they are a decadent indulgence but I love them never the less.
Ooh, pretty! But for $45 they could have attempted to get the labels even. Sorry, OCD I guess.
wow, these are so pretty. I don't think i'll be able to shell out $45 for one though
Pretty color, gaudy packaging.
I hope more shades are available soon...I have tried 3 so far that I thought I would like but didn't come home w/any :-(
Are these limited edition? I heard he's coming out with a beauty line but it hasn't been confirmed whether or not it will include the private blend lip colors. I really hope not because I really want Pink Dusk!
I heard these were permanent!
Super beautiful but SUPER pricey. Do you happen to have any dupes in mind?
Here are a few Chanel Ming - Glossier, pinker Guerlain Gabrielle - Slightly lighter, warmer Julie Hewett Simone - Less opaque Korres #13 Guava - Less pink MAC Kinda Sexy - Less pink
Sooo tempted to buy but I'm on a month long makeup ban haha. Do you have a tutorial up for this eye look though? I love it :)
It's just eyeliner - http://www.temptalia.com/covergirl-liquilineblast-eyeliner-review-photos-swatches
You look amazing in this! I have the same color and the price is overwhelming but I can't be happier with the shade!
Thanks, Kathy!
Hi Christine, I'm actually really surprised that you didnt LOVE this formula, I dont have any of the 'comparable' ones but I love my Tom Ford I have the Pure Pink one and it is gorgeous color, great staying power and luxuriously creamy! i love mine, it is a bit to spend but if you like to treat yourself i'd definitely recommend! :)
Try Rouge G ;)
Oh Christine, this colour is THE perfect pink ... i have been looking for such a pink for so long. Now I need to find a shop that sells Tom Ford in my area !!
This is a beautiful color, and I have definitely been hearing about how lovely the TF lipsticks are. But I really do not think I could spend $45 on a lipstick .. That is just too insane for me.
Looks amazing.
its a beauty! at $45, no Thank you... but, thanks to u for the swatches..:)
it suits you really well!
Thanks, Josiane!
What a marvellous shade! Christine, can you think of any dupe for this lipstick?
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