Tom Ford Clutch-Size Lip Balms (Part 2) Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 12:00:00 +0000

Fathom

Tom Ford Fathom Clutch-Size Lip Balm ($36.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a medium, pinky-red with subtle, cool undertones and a moderate sheen. It darkened my natural lip color and, to my eye, it seemed to make them look a little warm-toned–sort of like a very sheer, neutral-to-warm reddish stain to my eye. It had sheer, even coverage that applied easily as the texture was smooth, thin but not clingy, and comfortable to wear. The shine lasted for an hour and a half, while the appearance of the tint lasted for two and a half hours on me. It was lightly hydrating.

It’s a new, limited edition formula for summer, which is supposed to have a “jelly-like” feel that is hydrating, tinted (described as “subtle shades to enhance your natural lip color”), and shiny. This is the type of product that I’ve found some readers love–quick, easy for every day, and comfortable–and others can’t see paying this much for something that is sheerer. The formula was thin, slightly shiny, somewhat hydrating, and tinted; some shades had a more noticeable tint than others, but it was very much like a lip stain or tinted balm, where a lot of the natural color came through. They wore down within one to three hours, but some of the deeper shades left behind a subtle stain afterward. I did not find the formula to be all that hydrating (the brand’s regular, squeeze-tube Lip Balm is a favorite for me). They had a very subtle vanilla scent and are similar in size to the brand’s Lips & Boys Lip Colors.

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Tom Ford Beauty Aurora (LE, $55.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Rougir (LE, $55.00) is less shimmery, less pigmented (85% similar).
Christian Louboutin Beaute Loubiminette (P, $90.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Glimmer (LE, $55.00) is less shimmery, less pigmented (85% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Universel (LE, $55.00) is less shimmery, less pigmented (85% similar).
Chanel Viva (95) (LE, $37.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Guerlain Madame Reve (862) (DC, $58.00) is darker, brighter (85% similar).
Revlon Sorbet (DC, $7.49) is darker, brighter, cooler (85% similar).
Urban Decay Sheer Ladyflower (DC, $22.00) is brighter, cooler (85% similar).
Estee Lauder Pink Dragon (P, $30.00) is brighter, more pigmented, cooler (80% similar).

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Fathom

LELimited Edition. $36.00.

B+

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Pigmentation

Texture

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87%

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Pure Shores

Tom Ford Pure Shores Clutch-Size Lip Balm ($36.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark pink with warmer undertones and a natural sheen. It had sheer, even coverage–in line with the product’s description–that lasted for two and a half hours on me. The texture was smooth and glided on with ease, though it wasn’t too slippery. It felt slightly moisturizing to me while worn.

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Tom Ford Beauty Maldives (LE, $55.00) is more shimmery, less pigmented (90% similar).
Chanel Lettre (216) (P, $37.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Universel (LE, $55.00) is less shimmery, lighter, less pigmented (85% similar).
Bobbi Brown Pink Peony (P, $24.00) is more pigmented (90% similar).
Guerlain Attrape-Coeur (171) (DC, $37.00) is lighter, brighter, more pigmented (85% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Aurora (LE, $55.00) is less shimmery (85% similar).
MAC See Sheer (DC, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Rougir (LE, $55.00) is less shimmery, less pigmented (80% similar).
Too Faced Bon Bon (DC, $22.00) is lighter, brighter, more pigmented (80% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Glimmer (LE, $55.00) is less shimmery, less pigmented (80% similar).

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Pure Shores

LELimited Edition. $36.00.

B+

8.5

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Longevity

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88%

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La Piscine

Tom Ford La Piscine Clutch-Size Lip Balm ($36.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a muted, deep berry with subtle, cool undertones and a soft sheen. It had a sheer tint of color that darkened my natural lip color and gave them a purpler appearance (darker, cooler overall). The texture was smooth, lightweight, and thinner but did not feel clingy. It lasted for two hours on me and was lightly moisturizing.

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Chanel Aura (96) (P, $37.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Urban Decay Sheer Rapture (DC, $18.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Urban Decay Sheer Beso (DC, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Buxom Centerfold (DC, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Chanel Destinee (DC, $34.00) is darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Promenade (LE, $7.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
bareMinerals Mantra (P, $20.00) is darker (85% similar).
Pat McGrath Noir (LE, $40.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
Urban Decay Sheer Liar (DC, $18.00) is warmer (85% similar).
MAC Plumful (P, $19.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).

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La Piscine

LELimited Edition. $36.00.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

6.5

Longevity

Application

86%

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Tom Ford Beauty Fathom Clutch-Size Lip Balm

Tom Ford Beauty Pure Shores Clutch-Size Lip Balm

Tom Ford Beauty La Piscine Clutch-Size Lip Balm

Tom Ford Beauty Fathom Clutch-Size Lip Balm

Tom Ford Beauty Pure Shores Clutch-Size Lip Balm

Tom Ford Beauty La Piscine Clutch-Size Lip Balm

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Tom Ford Clutch-Size Lip Balms (Part 2) Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Fathom

Top Dupes

Fathom

LELimited Edition. $36.00.

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Pure Shores

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Pure Shores

LELimited Edition. $36.00.

Quick Shop: Sephora, Nordstrom, Beautylish, Saks

La Piscine

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La Piscine

LELimited Edition. $36.00.

Quick Shop: Sephora, Nordstrom, Beautylish, Saks