Tom Ford Alain, Magnus, Charles Lips & Boys Lip Colors Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Alain
Tom Ford Beauty Alain Lips & Boys Lip Color ($36.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a rich, medium red with cool, pink undertones and fine fuchsia and pink pearl. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that applied evenly across the lips with a lightly creamy texture that had moderate slip but did not slide around or feather while worn. This shade lasted for five hours and was lightly hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Bite Beauty #012 (LE, $36.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Carmine Rouge (LE, $19.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar).
- Smashbox Legendary (PiP, $21.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Chanel Camelia Rouge Metal (607) (LE, $40.00) is more shimmery, more muted, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop London Fog (P, $7.00) is less glossy (90% similar).
- NARS Luxembourg (PiP, $25.00) is lighter, brighter, less glossy (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty Virgo (LE, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Lava (P, $32.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel Alive (140) (P, $45.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC By Special Order (LE, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$36.00/0.07 oz. - $514.29 Per Ounce
The Lips & Boys Lip Color formula is not different from the full-sized Lip Color range; they offer a travel-sized version (which is actually cheaper by the ounce: $36.00/0.07 oz. or $514.29/oz. compared to the full-size at $54.00/0.10 oz. or $540.00/oz. The formula is supposed to have an "ultra-creamy texture" and "pure color" with a "balance of luminosity." The range has a fair amount of variation as the finishes differ (matte to metallic), so coverage can be medium to full with some shades applying well and others decently. The wear was anywhere from three hours to over six hours. In general, the formula has a creamy texture that's easy to work with, comfortable to wear, and is lightly to moderately hydrating. They have a vanilla scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Lips & Boys Lip Color swatches.
Ingredients
RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL , CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE , EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAXCANDELILLA CERACIRE DE CANDELILLA , BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2 , CETYL ACETATE , BEESWAXCERA ALBACIRE D'ABEILLE , SILICA , POLYETHYLENE , OLEYL OLEATE , COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX COPERNICIA CERIFERA CERA CIRE DE CARNAUBA , FRAGRANCE (PARFUM) , BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) , HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE , LANOLIN OIL , POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE , SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE , CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER OIL , ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL , TOCOPHERYL ACETATE , ACRYLATES COPOLYMER , ASCORBYL PALMITATE , ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE , CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE , POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE , CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE , BARIUM SULFATE , VANILLIN , ALUMINA , TIN OXIDE , PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE , [+/- MICA , TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891) , IRON OXIDES (CI 77491) , IRON OXIDES (CI 77492) , IRON OXIDES (CI 77499) , COPPER POWDER (CI 77400) , RED 6 (CI 15850) , MANGANESE VIOLET (CI 77742) , YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140) , RED 30 LAKE (CI 73360) , RED 7 LAKE (CI 15850) , CARMINE (CI 75470) , BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (CI 77163) , YELLOW 6 LAKE (CI 15985) , RED 33 LAKE (CI 17200) , BRONZE POWDER (CI 77400) , RED 28 LAKE (CI 45410) , BLUE 1 LAKE (CI 42090)]
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Alain
PPermanent. $36.00.
Magnus
Tom Ford Beauty Magnus Lips & Boys Lip Color ($36.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a brighter, medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a soft, pearly sheen. It had opaque pigmentation that applied evenly and smoothly across the lips, as the lipstick was creamy without being too slippery or emollient. The formula was comfortable to wear, hydrating, and stayed on well for four and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Speak Louder (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Checkmate (DC, $18.00) is brighter (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Flamingo (P, $57.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Guerlain #77 (P, $36.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar).
- ColourPop Bling Ring (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- MAC Phosphorescent (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (90% similar).
- Dior Delight (069) (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Chanel Fougueuse (138) (P, $45.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Bright Peony (DC, $37.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Maui Wowie (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, darker, glossier (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$36.00/0.07 oz. - $514.29 Per Ounce
The Lips & Boys Lip Color formula is not different from the full-sized Lip Color range; they offer a travel-sized version (which is actually cheaper by the ounce: $36.00/0.07 oz. or $514.29/oz. compared to the full-size at $54.00/0.10 oz. or $540.00/oz. The formula is supposed to have an "ultra-creamy texture" and "pure color" with a "balance of luminosity." The range has a fair amount of variation as the finishes differ (matte to metallic), so coverage can be medium to full with some shades applying well and others decently. The wear was anywhere from three hours to over six hours. In general, the formula has a creamy texture that's easy to work with, comfortable to wear, and is lightly to moderately hydrating. They have a vanilla scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Lips & Boys Lip Color swatches.
Ingredients
RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL , CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE , EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAXCANDELILLA CERACIRE DE CANDELILLA , BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2 , CETYL ACETATE , BEESWAXCERA ALBACIRE D'ABEILLE , SILICA , POLYETHYLENE , OLEYL OLEATE , COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX COPERNICIA CERIFERA CERA CIRE DE CARNAUBA , FRAGRANCE (PARFUM) , BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) , HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE , LANOLIN OIL , POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE , SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE , CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER OIL , ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL , TOCOPHERYL ACETATE , ACRYLATES COPOLYMER , ASCORBYL PALMITATE , ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE , CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE , POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE , CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE , BARIUM SULFATE , VANILLIN , ALUMINA , TIN OXIDE , PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE , [+/- MICA , TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891) , IRON OXIDES (CI 77491) , IRON OXIDES (CI 77492) , IRON OXIDES (CI 77499) , COPPER POWDER (CI 77400) , RED 6 (CI 15850) , MANGANESE VIOLET (CI 77742) , YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140) , RED 30 LAKE (CI 73360) , RED 7 LAKE (CI 15850) , CARMINE (CI 75470) , BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (CI 77163) , YELLOW 6 LAKE (CI 15985) , RED 33 LAKE (CI 17200) , BRONZE POWDER (CI 77400) , RED 28 LAKE (CI 45410) , BLUE 1 LAKE (CI 42090)]
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
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Magnus
PPermanent. $36.00.
Charles
Tom Ford Beauty Charles Lips & Boys Lip Color ($36.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a medium coral with warm, orange undertones and a natural sheen with very fine, golden pearl. The texture was lightweight with a creamy texture that glided on without tugging and distributed color evenly across the lips, but there was a smidgen of color that sank into my lip lines over time. It had opaque pigmentation in a single layer that wore well for four and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Hourglass Explorer (P, $32.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Bite Beauty Gingersnap (DC, $26.00) is lighter, less glossy (95% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Pink Nectar (P, $28.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever C303 (DC, $22.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- NARS Juliette (P, $34.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Understudy (114) (DC, $30.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Misbehaved (49) (P, $57.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Dior Ultra Lively (450) (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Jacquard (P, $7.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Wired (DC, $18.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$36.00/0.07 oz. - $514.29 Per Ounce
The Lips & Boys Lip Color formula is not different from the full-sized Lip Color range; they offer a travel-sized version (which is actually cheaper by the ounce: $36.00/0.07 oz. or $514.29/oz. compared to the full-size at $54.00/0.10 oz. or $540.00/oz. The formula is supposed to have an "ultra-creamy texture" and "pure color" with a "balance of luminosity." The range has a fair amount of variation as the finishes differ (matte to metallic), so coverage can be medium to full with some shades applying well and others decently. The wear was anywhere from three hours to over six hours. In general, the formula has a creamy texture that's easy to work with, comfortable to wear, and is lightly to moderately hydrating. They have a vanilla scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Lips & Boys Lip Color swatches.
Ingredients
RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL , CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE , EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAXCANDELILLA CERACIRE DE CANDELILLA , BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2 , CETYL ACETATE , BEESWAXCERA ALBACIRE D'ABEILLE , SILICA , POLYETHYLENE , OLEYL OLEATE , COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX COPERNICIA CERIFERA CERA CIRE DE CARNAUBA , FRAGRANCE (PARFUM) , BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) , HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE , LANOLIN OIL , POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE , SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE , CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER OIL , ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL , TOCOPHERYL ACETATE , ACRYLATES COPOLYMER , ASCORBYL PALMITATE , ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE , CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE , POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE , CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE , BARIUM SULFATE , VANILLIN , ALUMINA , TIN OXIDE , PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE , [+/- MICA , TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891) , IRON OXIDES (CI 77491) , IRON OXIDES (CI 77492) , IRON OXIDES (CI 77499) , COPPER POWDER (CI 77400) , RED 6 (CI 15850) , MANGANESE VIOLET (CI 77742) , YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140) , RED 30 LAKE (CI 73360) , RED 7 LAKE (CI 15850) , CARMINE (CI 75470) , BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (CI 77163) , YELLOW 6 LAKE (CI 15985) , RED 33 LAKE (CI 17200) , BRONZE POWDER (CI 77400) , RED 28 LAKE (CI 45410) , BLUE 1 LAKE (CI 42090)]
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
I’m trying my best to resist any purchases until Christmas, but these A ratings make it hard. I want all three!
I’m sure you have dupes!
Let it begin.. safe so far.
Ah, well, I only have six to share, so you’re pretty safe.
Thank goodness I have dupes for the first two!!!
Phew 😀
Alain is so pretty!
I agree!
Every single one is absolutely lovely! So it’s little wonder that I have dupes for 2 out of the 3. The moment I saw Magnus, MAC Saucy Little Darling popped into my head! And likewise, Vegas Volt for Charles. Alain is a bit more complex of a shade, it seems. Was surprised to not see at least one of my reds listed as a dupe!
Yay for dupes 😀
Glad these are scoring well!
Happy news!
Alain: Beautiful pink-red on you, Christine. You look like you’ve had 12 hours of sleep and raring to start your day. I adore colors like Alain and am glad to see TF include it in his range. (I am so tired of seeing nudes!)
Well, that’s nice to hear, since I had about two hours a night for the last two weeks, LOL!
It’s good to see high grades for these new Boys. I’m more inclined to buy these particular shades in the summer, though.
I can totally see what you mean – particularly with Magnus/Charles!
Oh my, love these colors and finish. And your eye look too.
Thanks, Betty!
Alain is stunning!
It is!
I just adore Charles for a summer coral lipstick. A really pretty colour.
It is lovely for summer!
Alain… OMG I’M DEAD… That is so good, I can’t even.
Magnus looks soooo stunning on you, Im especially loving it with that eye look!