Tom Ford True Coral Lip Color Review, Photos, Swatches
Friday, July 23rd, 2010
Tom Ford True Coral Lipstick
Tom Ford for Lipstick — Test #3
Tom Ford True Coral Lip Color ($45.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a devilishly bright true coral. It is as it is named! It’s a vibrant coral that leans a little orange, but overall, it’s exactly what I envision coral being in its purest form. Like the other shades I’ve reviewed so far, the color itself is rich and true-to-tube. Just one layer and you get a very opaque look. It also wears well throughout the day, giving me around four to five hours of wear and a bit of a lingering stain for another hour or so.
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.
The two closest, possible dupes I found were Illamasqua Mistress Intense Lipgloss (different finish) and MAC Vegas Volt Lipstick (lighter, less bright, more orange).
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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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Love it! But I am not sure, if I should get it. I do already have the Dolce & Gabbana Cosmopolitan. Are they different?
LOVE IT!
Oh forgot to ask do you think this shade is similar to Estee Lauder Spiced Coral or a creamy version of L'oreal Volcanic?
I don't have either :(
Gorgeous color! I don't know if it's the lipstick or what but your teeth are practically glowing white against it! Beautiful!
This lipstick line looks gorgeous! I'd buy Pink Dusk in a heartbeat if it was $45. :O That's a Chanel lipstick and a half! Tom Ford is fooling himself if he think his line is going to sell well with that price tag.
Believe it or not, but many of the shades are backordered because they've sold so well!
are the tom ford lippies permanent?
Yes, I believe so.
I bought three of theme on Monday; Vanilla Suede, True Coral and Smoke Red. I think I'll be going back for Pure Pink, Pink Dusk and maybe Cherry Lush next week!
Oooh, that's gorgeous!
Looks nice and glossy but too bright for me...
reminds me of vegas volt by mac
You look so gorgeous with this look Christine!
Thanks, Denise!
This is the one color I'd be willing to shell out $45.
Loving the color, leaving the price!
very beautiful...I wish they werent so expensive....id love to see if maybe you can do a tom ford DUPE comparison post thanks!!!
I listed dupes in both posts...
Oh my! Lusting this lipstick...
Hello,I just found ur blog and I love it ! U r so WoW NIce to meet you
Thank you!
that is incredibly beautiful. I remember when I heard Tom Ford's lipsticks were $45 I thought, "That's insane, why would anyone pay that, after all there are Chanels and YSLs for less!" but now, after I see this gorgeous lipstick on you - how smooth it looks, what rich color - I see that this lipstick may be worth the splurge. oh one day, when I'm no longer a student & have a job, I may buy one, thanks to your lovely post :-D
I'll say that when you DO try a lipstick that's $45-60 -- you will notice certain, subtle differences. Whether they make it worth the price increase is up to each individual, but over time, I've definitely seen nuances between the different formulas.
What is on your eyes?? It's gorgeous!
Just Milani's Green Glow eyeliner!
hi cristine....i have guerlain rouge g lipstick in #40(GIL) which is also coral..how is this Tom Ford's true coral lipstick compare to guerlain's #40 rouge lipstick?
This is much, much brighter!
The definition of coral! That is stunning.
I gotta say it's pretty pompous and arrogant of someone to price their lipsticks at $45.
It's part of branding - nothing by Tom Ford is cheap or affordable - that's why we have high-end/luxury brands.
I LOVE your eye makeup here Christine!! What are you using to line your lower lashline?
Just Milani Green Glow :)
Gorgeous color, but the price just isn't right. I've had my eye on MAC Vegas Volt for a while, so I'll just lie to my lips and tell them it is Tom Ford...
I purchase True Coral and Ginger Fawn. I love them both. Very long lasting.
Christine, do you happen to know if these contain parabens?
I have no idea...
Is this similar to Mac vegas volt in terms of color?
Much darker & brighter!
What are all those spots on the lipstick itself?
Flash reflecting against something - probably just shimmer or the like :)
That's gorgeous but like everyone else, I wouldn't spend $45 on a lipstick
this is off topic but i was looking at the mac website and i noticed a couple of new pigments..neo orange,magenta madness, full force violet...maybe they arent new but its the first time ive seen them and i dont recall seeing them last time i went into a mac store...anyways have you tried any of these, are they available in mac stores???
They are PRO :) I believe some are in-store.
Too red/orange, imo. I was expecting something more like Chanel's Genial.
Looks like my grandma's lipstick. I shudder.
I love these lipsticks! I was woundering how does the scent compare to mac? Scent is important to me (?) and I was woundering which you prefer? Thanks!
They're vanilla - a little nicer than MAC's vanilla, but very similar.
Ugh Christine, you make me want these sooo badly but I will never pay that much for a lipstick! At least I can admire them through your wonderful blog? :P
Aww :P
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