The Best & Worst of Tom Ford Shadow Extremes
Tom Ford Shadow Extreme ($39.00 for 0.03 oz.) is split into two finishes–metallics (Foil) and glitters (Glitter)–and the performance depends largely on the finish. In general, the formula is supposed to “glide” on with an “ultra-thin, water-resistant gloss of color onto the lids.” Though each compact seemed to be the appropriate size for a standalone eyeshadow, they only contain 0.03 oz. a pop, which made them some of the smaller single eyeshadows on the market. There were some really lovely shades but enough inconsistency that for the price point, it never amounted to being an impressive range.
The Foil finishes have a softer, more yielding powder base that have moderate to high shine (some are actually metallic, some are more pearly) with better color payoff, easier application, and better wear. The Foils tended to be creamier and smoother with better adhesion and blending on the lid, though there were a few shades that seemed to have too much slip and a tendency to go on unevenly or blend out unevenly during application. For the most part, though, the Foils were good eyeshadows and were easy to work with.
The Glitter finish shades are supposed to have “micronized glitter” and find that they don’t really work as well as intended. They have more powdery base colors and larger flecks of micro-glitter, so that they tend not to bind as well and result in fallout during application or get lost in a brush. I tried applying with fingertips but the majority (like 90%!) of the glitter sticks to the fingertips and doesn’t budge. Due to the more powdery base, they did not work particularly well with a dampened brush either. Your best bet would be to pat them on top of a cream eyeshadow or tacky base.
Tom Ford Beauty TFX1 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a medium, golden pewter with subtle, warm olive undertones and a metallic sheen. It had...
Tom Ford Beauty TFX1 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a medium, golden pewter with subtle, warm olive undertones and a metallic sheen. It had...
Tom Ford Beauty TFX4 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a soft, medium-dark copper with warm, brown undertones and a metallic sheen. It was...
Tom Ford Beauty TFX4 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a soft, medium-dark copper with warm, brown undertones and a metallic sheen. It was...
Tom Ford Beauty TFX13 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with soft, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had excellent...
Tom Ford Beauty TFX13 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with soft, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had excellent...
Tom Ford Beauty TFX9 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a deep, navy blue with cool undertones and a pearly sheen. It had good color payoff with...
Tom Ford Beauty TFX9 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a deep, navy blue with cool undertones and a pearly sheen. It had good color payoff with...
Tom Ford Beauty TFX11 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a deep, emerald green with subtle, warm undertones and a sparkling sheen. It had good...
Tom Ford Beauty TFX11 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a deep, emerald green with subtle, warm undertones and a sparkling sheen. It had good...
Tom Ford Beauty TFX10 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a dirty, blackened brown with warm, olive undertones and flecks of green and gold...
Tom Ford Beauty TFX10 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a dirty, blackened brown with warm, olive undertones and flecks of green and gold...
Tom Ford Beauty TFX14 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a rich, molten gold with strong, warm yellow undertones and a metallic sheen. The...
Tom Ford Beauty TFX14 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a rich, molten gold with strong, warm yellow undertones and a metallic sheen. The...
Tom Ford Beauty TFX6 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a medium-dark bluish-purple with strong, cool undertones and a metallic finish with faint...
Tom Ford Beauty TFX6 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a medium-dark bluish-purple with strong, cool undertones and a metallic finish with faint...
Tom Ford Beauty TFX17 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a deep, bluish-teal with flecks of lighter blue glitter. It had opaque color payoff in...
Tom Ford Beauty TFX17 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a deep, bluish-teal with flecks of lighter blue glitter. It had opaque color payoff in...
Tom Ford Beauty TFX3 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a brighter, medium pink with subtle, cool undertones and a pearly sheen. It had good...
Tom Ford Beauty TFX3 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a brighter, medium pink with subtle, cool undertones and a pearly sheen. It had good...
Tom Ford Beauty TFX8 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a bright, medium blue with subtle cool undertones and a metallic sheen. The texture was...
Tom Ford Beauty TFX8 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a bright, medium blue with subtle cool undertones and a metallic sheen. The texture was...
Tom Ford Beauty SS18 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a medium-dark black with neutral-to-warm undertones and lots of glitter and finer...
Tom Ford Beauty SS18 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a medium-dark black with neutral-to-warm undertones and lots of glitter and finer...
Tom Ford Beauty TFX7 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a deep purple with subtle, cool undertones and a sparkling finish. It had semi-opaque...
Tom Ford Beauty TFX7 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a deep purple with subtle, cool undertones and a sparkling finish. It had semi-opaque...
Tom Ford Beauty TFX15 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a deep red with warm undertones and flecks of lighter pink glitter over a matte finish. ...
Tom Ford Beauty TFX15 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a deep red with warm undertones and flecks of lighter pink glitter over a matte finish. ...
Tom Ford Beauty TFX20 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a deep, orange-yellow base with flecks of gold glitter. The base was decently...
Tom Ford Beauty TFX20 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a deep, orange-yellow base with flecks of gold glitter. The base was decently...
Tom Ford Beauty TFX16 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a medium, pinky lavender with flecks of pale gold glitter over a more matte finish. It...
Tom Ford Beauty TFX16 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a medium, pinky lavender with flecks of pale gold glitter over a more matte finish. It...
Tom Ford Beauty TFX19 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a pale, bluish gray with flecks of gold and silver glitter over a matte finish. It was...
Tom Ford Beauty TFX19 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a pale, bluish gray with flecks of gold and silver glitter over a matte finish. It was...
It’s almost like this summary should be called “The Worse and Worst of Tom Ford Shadow Extremes” given there are some that are SO bad and that is just inexcusable given the prices.
I never thought I would see the day that Tom Ford’s eyeshadows would get an F…..
Anything less than an A is unacceptable at this price point, at least to me.