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Tom Ford Ansel, Alex, Rocco, Austin, Kingston Lips & Boys Lip Colors Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Tom Ford Ansel, Alex, Rocco, Austin, Kingston Lips & Boys Lip Color
Tom Ford Ansel, Alex, Rocco, Austin, Kingston Lips & Boys Lip Colors

Tom Ford Ansel Lip Color ($35.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a brightened, light-medium peony pink with warm undertones and gold shimmer. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a lightly textured consistency from the amount of shimmer in it. The color went on evenly and smoothly, but the consistency is thinner so I felt like the shimmer emphasized lip lines to a small degree. As a note, I really think this might be Quiver from the Lip Color Shine range, just an opaque, less glossy version (the colors are nearly identical to me). Tom Ford Beauty Quiver (P, $54.00) is lighter, less pigmented, cooler (95% similar). Guerlain Kiss Blossom (LE, $37.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Paul (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Metallic Peony (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Estee Lauder Sweet Sinner (P, $32.00) is cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Jake (P, $36.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Alicia (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Estee Lauder Pink Parfait (P, $32.00) is cooler (90% similar). Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Kelly (DC, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Bryan (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). NARS Summer Fire (LE, $28.00) is darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Greta (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, more muted, less pigmented (85% similar). Sephora Fancy Peach (115) (P, $14.00) is warmer, less glossy (85% similar). Chanel Rose Clair (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Skew (P, $19.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Whitney (LE, $36.00) is darker (85% similar). MAC Little Buddha (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). Chanel Surprenante (129) (P, $45.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Venus Rising (05) (LE, $53.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). Bobbi Brown Ballerina Shimmer (12) (P, $28.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Tom Ford Alex Lip Color ($35.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark fuchsia pink with cool, blue undertones and very fine fuchsia pearl. It had almost opaque coverage, but there was some translucency there that allowed the lip color to come through slightly. The texture was smooth and lightly creamy, so application was easy. The color lasted for six hours and was neither drying nor hydrating. This was a very dupable shade, in my opinion! NARS Janet (P, $34.00) is darker, more pigmented (95% similar). Estee Lauder Dominant (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (95% similar). MAC Flowerscope (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Bobbi Brown Hot Berry (P, $28.00) is darker (95% similar). Bobbi Brown Raspberry Pink (DC, $37.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Dior Ultra Atomic (660) (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Jessica (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, lighter, more muted (90% similar). ColourPop Jasmine (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Estee Lauder Tumultuous Pink (P, $32.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Bite Beauty Mix (DC, $24.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Bite Beauty Bellini (DC, $24.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty L'Enfer (P, $60.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Francesco (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, lighter, glossier (95% similar). Chanel Exaltee (93) (P, $45.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Logan (P, $36.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Guerlain Illusion (660) (DC, $37.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Bite Beauty #004 (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Aphrodite (LE, $52.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Hot Rose (DC, $37.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). NARS Carnal Carnation (DC, $28.00) is less shimmery, less pigmented, warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Tom Ford Rocco Lip Color ($35.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a brighter, medium rose-shimmered fuchsia pink with cooler undertones and a metallic sheen. It was sligthly thicker in consistency, which made it feel creamier and apply with more opaque coverage for me. The color wore well for five and a half hours with a little bit of shimmer settling into lip lines after three hours of wear. It was neither drying nor hydrating. Estee Lauder Demure (LE, $25.00) is less glossy (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Hot Berry (P, $28.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Pink Straight (320) (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Pink, You Think? (P, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Cuffing Season (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty John (LE, $36.00) is more muted (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Alex (P, $36.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Dance Off, Pants Off (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). KVD Beauty Sexer (DC, $21.00) is darker, cooler, less glossy (85% similar). Too Faced Marcia Marcia Marcia (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Lovesick (P, $56.00) is more shimmery, cooler, glossier (85% similar). NARS Janet (P, $34.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Buzzed Out (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Stellar Beauty Disco Moon 03 (P, $22.00) is cooler (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Kingston (DC, $36.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). KVD Beauty Lullabye (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Dazed (LE, $56.00) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar). Urban Decay Jilted (DC, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar). MAC Whole New World (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar). Guerlain Illusion (660) (DC, $37.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Tom Ford Austin Lip Color ($35.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a light-medium, rosy pink with warm undertones and fine pearl shimmer. It had nearly opaque color payoff with a lightly creamy texture. I wish it smoothed out a little more on the lips, as it seemed to emphasize the texture of the lips more than other shades. The color lasted for four hours on me and was lightly hydrating. Bobbi Brown Pink Kiss (P, $28.00) is lighter (95% similar). Estee Lauder Nude Reveal (110) (P, $32.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). Estee Lauder Impulsive (P, $32.00) is lighter (90% similar). Bite Beauty Café (LE, $24.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). NYX Blush (P, $4.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Without Your Love (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Maybelline Blushing Bud (705) (P, $7.49) is lighter, glossier (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Bad Lieutenant (P, $57.00) is less shimmery, lighter, glossier (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Addison (P, $36.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Alicia (LE, $36.00) is brighter, less pigmented, cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay Naked (DC, $22.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC Only You (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Bryan (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Greta (LE, $36.00) is cooler (85% similar). Givenchy Rose d'Exception (206) (LE, $36.00) is darker (85% similar). Cle de Peau Bamboo (P, $65.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). L'Oreal Sparkling Rose (P, $9.99) is less shimmery, cooler, glossier (85% similar). ColourPop Ace (LE, $7.00) is lighter (90% similar). Chanel Marlene (458) (P, $37.00) is darker (85% similar). Makeup Geek BFF (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Tom Ford Kingston Lip Color ($35.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a bright, bold fuchsia pink with fine, cool-toned fuchsia pearl. It had mostly opaque pigmentation with a creamy, glide-on texture that went on smoothly and evenly. The color lasted for six hours on me, and it was moisturizing over time. NARS Janet (P, $34.00) is darker, more muted (95% similar). Estee Lauder Pretty Shocking (230) (P, $32.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Bobbi Brown Hot Berry (P, $28.00) is lighter (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Francesco (LE, $36.00) is lighter (95% similar). Bite Beauty #004 (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). MAC Full Fuchsia (P, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). MAC Flowerscope (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Firebird (LE, $18.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). ColourPop The Rabbit (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Alex (P, $36.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). Estee Lauder Tumultuous Pink (P, $32.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Aphrodite (LE, $52.00) is less shimmery, lighter, more muted (90% similar). Urban Decay Jilted (DC, $22.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Giorgio Armani Maharajah (517) (LE, $38.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Raspberry Pink (DC, $37.00) is less shimmery, lighter, more muted (90% similar). Guerlain Gladys (78) (DC, $58.00) is warmer (90% similar). Chanel Roman (208) (P, $37.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Hot Rose (DC, $37.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Guerlain Berry Beret (066) (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Maybelline Mesmerizing Magenta (P, $7.99) is lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

FORMULA OVERVIEW | Tom Ford Lips & Boys Lip Colors ($35.00 for 0.07 oz.) are “clutch-sized” lipsticks; it uses the same formula as the full-sized Lip Colors (which retail for $52 for 0.10 oz.), but the packaging feels the same, just smaller. Tom Ford’s lipstick formula is supposed to be hydrating, pigmented, and have a more luminous finish (there is also a specifically Matte formula available that is much flatter in finish). This year’s launch of Lips & Boys features 25 new shades that are part of the new “metallic” finish, and then the return of 25 shades from last year. In general, the formula is semi-opaque to opaque with a lightly creamy consistency that doesn’t slide around a lot but doesn’t cling to the lips. I get anywhere from three to six hours of wear out of them, and most shades are lightly hydrating over time. The formula is vanilla-scented with no discernible taste.

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Tom Ford Ansel Lip Color
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Tom Ford Alex Lip Color
Tom Ford Alex Lip Color

Tom Ford Alex Lip Color
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Tom Ford Alex Lip Color
Tom Ford Alex Lip Color

Tom Ford Alex Lip Color
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Tom Ford Alex Lip Color
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Tom Ford Alex Lip Color
Tom Ford Alex Lip Color

Tom Ford Rocco Lip Color
Tom Ford Rocco Lip Color

Tom Ford Rocco Lip Color
Tom Ford Rocco Lip Color

Tom Ford Rocco Lip Color
Tom Ford Rocco Lip Color

Tom Ford Rocco Lip Color
Tom Ford Rocco Lip Color

Tom Ford Rocco Lip Color
Tom Ford Rocco Lip Color

Tom Ford Rocco Lip Color
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Tom Ford Austin Lip Color
Tom Ford Austin Lip Color

Tom Ford Austin Lip Color
Tom Ford Austin Lip Color

Tom Ford Austin Lip Color
Tom Ford Austin Lip Color

Tom Ford Austin Lip Color
Tom Ford Austin Lip Color

Tom Ford Austin Lip Color
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Tom Ford Kingston Lip Color
Tom Ford Kingston Lip Color

Tom Ford Kingston Lip Color
Tom Ford Kingston Lip Color

Tom Ford Kingston Lip Color
Tom Ford Kingston Lip Color

Tom Ford Kingston Lip Color
Tom Ford Kingston Lip Color

Tom Ford Kingston Lip Color
Tom Ford Kingston Lip Color

Tom Ford Kingston Lip Color
Tom Ford Kingston Lip Color

Makeup Look
On face:
  • Make Up For Ever HD
On eyes:
  • Tarte In Bloom Eyeshadow Palette
On cheeks:
  • Tarte Accentuate Blush
  • Tarte Glow Highlighter

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Staci Avatar

Austin looks like something I’d wear. I’m almost tempted to get one. I don’t own any Tom Ford makeup. I bought nude dip, but returned it. It was nice. It just didn’t wow me enough for the price. That’s kinda how I look at all his makeup now. Nice, but similar things are available at cheaper price points.

Bonnie Avatar

I love that the new ones are metallic!!! But, seems like he dupes himself constantly with his colors! Like, so many similar shades released at the same time. I don’t get it. They’re very pretty though! So are both sets permanent now or just last year’s set?

Liz Avatar

Couldn’t wait to see these reviews on the Boys. Very helpful. Love these smaller lipsticks because you can have variety. A lot of colors look pretty.

Nika2799 Avatar

I’m going thru your reviews of these Christine and making a list after I see your ratings and how they look on your lips.It is really helpful to see them on a person’s lips who isn’t trying to sell them.The colors on lips on the Tom Ford website are stunning but a lot of them are totally different look from yours.Im sure they are playing up lighting and photography filters to get them all looking perfect.The Drake lipstick looks nothing like it does on you on their website.That said I will still be ordering Drake,Malik,and Rocco. I already ordered Jake and Eddie on the 23rd.I have them listed in yes,maybe?,and no.Lets just say the only no I have so far is Ansel.I was also thinking about getting the gift set of 10 for $350 but I wish it had more bold colors in it.If I was rich I would get the set with all 50 but I cannot afford it especially with the fact that it’s more than $35 a lipstick and I already purchased the Kat Von D studded lipstick vault,the Fresh vault,and plenty of Kat Von D liquid lipsticks during the VIB Rouge sale!Im addicted to lipstick & these 50 lips & boys are calling my name!!!!!!!

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