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Round-up: Tom Ford Lips & Boys Lip Colors (2015) Overview & Thoughts

Round-up: Tom Ford Lips & Boys Lip Colors (2015) Overview & Thoughts

Tom Ford Lips & Boys Collection ($35.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a set of 25 new and 25 returning shades (from last year's Lips & Boys collection) that are now permanent.  The new shades all have shimmer in them, with the finish ranging from lightly luminous and pearly to...

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Tom Ford Roberto, Tony, Joaquin, Theo, Jay Lips & Boys Lip Colors

Shades Reviewed

Tom Ford Beauty Roberto Lips & Boys Lip Color
Roberto
A

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Tom Ford Beauty Tony Lips & Boys Lip Color
Tony
A

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Tom Ford Beauty Joaquin Lips & Boys Lip Color
Joaquin
A

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Tom Ford Beauty Theo Lips & Boys Lip Color
Theo
A

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Tom Ford Beauty Jay Lips & Boys Lip Color
Jay
B+

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NYX Crimson HD Blush

NYX Crimson HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is bright, medium red with warm, orange undertones and a satin shimmer. MAC Contrary (LE, $22.00) is glossier (95% similar). MAC Oh My! (LE, $24.00) is cooler (90% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Sanguine (P, $15.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Rare Beauty Grateful (P, $23.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Estee Lauder Poppy Passion (P, $34.00) is more muted (90% similar). Chanel Rouge Profond (320) (P, $45.00) is more muted, cooler (90% similar). Zoeva Underneath the Gold (LE, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Dior 999 (P, $48.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC News Flash! (P, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Adobe Brick (LE, $24.00) is warmer (85% similar). Milani Bronze Burst #3 (PiP, ) is more muted, warmer (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Fira (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Sunset #3 (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Slowburn (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). ColourPop Erotic (P, $5.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Frankly Scarlet (P, $24.00) is cooler (85% similar). NARS Exhibit A (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Milani Bronze Burst #4 (PiP, ) is more muted, warmer (80% similar). MAC Burnt Pepper (P, $24.00) is darker, more muted (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

NYX Crimson HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is bright, medium red with warm, orange undertones and a satin shimmer. MAC Contrary (LE, $22.00) is glossier (95% similar). MAC Oh My! (LE, $24.00) is cooler (90% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Sanguine (P, $15.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Rare Beauty Grateful (P, $23.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Estee Lauder Poppy Passion (P, $34.00) is more muted (90% similar). Chanel Rouge Profond (320) (P, $45.00) is more muted, cooler (90% similar). Zoeva Underneath the Gold (LE, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Dior 999 (P, $48.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC News Flash! (P, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Adobe Brick (LE, $24.00) is warmer (85% similar). Milani Bronze Burst #3 (PiP, ) is more muted, warmer (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Fira (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Sunset #3 (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Slowburn (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). ColourPop Erotic (P, $5.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Frankly Scarlet (P, $24.00) is cooler (85% similar). NARS Exhibit A (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Milani Bronze Burst #4 (PiP, ) is more muted, warmer (80% similar). MAC Burnt Pepper (P, $24.00) is darker, more muted (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

B+
Permanent
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Anastasia Purple Rain Lipgloss

Anastasia Purple Rain Lipgloss ($16.00 for 0.16 fl. oz.) is medium-dark purple with pinky-fuchsia tones and fine, multi-colored shimmer. MAC She-Rebel (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Till Death Do Us Part (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Giorgio Armani #604 (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, less pigmented (85% similar). MAC Boys Go Crazy (LE, $20.00) is less pigmented (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Anastasia Purple Rain Lipgloss ($16.00 for 0.16 fl. oz.) is medium-dark purple with pinky-fuchsia tones and fine, multi-colored shimmer....

B+
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Tom Ford Vladimir, Roman, Egon, Eddie, Derek Lips & Boys Lip Colors

Shades Reviewed

Tom Ford Beauty Vladimir Lips & Boys Lip Color
Vladimir
B

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Tom Ford Beauty Roman Lips & Boys Lip Color
Roman
B+

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Tom Ford Beauty Egon Lips & Boys Lip Color
Egon
A-

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Tom Ford Beauty Eddie Lips & Boys Lip Color
Eddie
B

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Tom Ford Beauty Derek Lips & Boys Lip Color
Derek
A-

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Tom Ford Lips & Boys Available Online!

Tom Ford Lips & Boys Available Online!

All 50 shades of the Tom Ford Lips & Boys Collection are available now at:

  • NEIMAN MARCUS -- save $50 off $200 purchases (including beauty) with code THANKFUL, ends 11/28 5:30PM CST.
  • SAKS -- $25 gift card with $100+ orders with code BEAUTY1, ends 11/27.
  • BLOOMINGDALE'S -- Beauty bag with $125 purchase
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ColourPop Piggy Bank, Cry Baby, Boots Creme Gel Liner & Colours

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ColourPop Piggy Bank Crème Gel Liner
Piggy Bank
B+

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ColourPop Piggy Bank Crème Gel Colour
Piggy Bank
C

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ColourPop Cry Baby Crème Gel Liner
Cry Baby
B-

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ColourPop Cry Baby Crème Gel Colour
Cry Baby
A-

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ColourPop Boots Crème Gel Liner
Boots
A-

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ColourPop Boots Crème Gel Liner
Boots
A

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Tarte Tarteist Contour Palette

Tarte Tarteist Contour Palette ($45.00 for 0.87 oz.) includes two highlighters, a yellow correcting powder (which could be used as a highlighter, depending on your skin tone), two contour powders, and one blush. The quality is...

Tarte Tarteist Contour Palette ($45.00 for 0.87 oz.) includes two highlighters, a yellow correcting powder (which...

B-
Limited Edition
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Stila A Whole Lot of Love Gift Set

Stila A Whole Lot of Love Gift Set ($59.00 for 1.44 oz.) includes four blushes and 20 eyeshadows. It's a palette with hits and misses, but a lot of the eyeshadows ran on the dusty or powdery side, even if they felt soft or smooth in their...

Stila A Whole Lot of Love Gift Set ($59.00 for 1.44 oz.) includes four blushes and 20 eyeshadows. It's a palette...

B-
Limited Edition
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MAC Black Friday Weekend Sale: 25% Pre-Made Palettes & Holiday Kits

MAC Black Friday Weekend Sale: 25% Pre-Made Palettes & Holiday Kits

MAC COSMETICS has 25% off all holiday kits PLUS 25% off pre-made palettes, including the 15x palettes (which are some of their best pre-made ones, from my experience) and the 9x palettes. This pricing is also in effect at the following retailers: NORDSTROM, MACY'S,...

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