Tom Ford Dominic, Travis, Graham, Aaron Lips & Boys Lip Colors Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Dominic
Tom Ford Dominic Lips & Boys Lip Color ($36.00 for 0.07 oz.) is an incredibly deep red with cool, blue undertones and a satin finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation with a creamy, almost velvet-like texture that wasn’t too thick or too thin and felt comfortable on the lips while still having less shine. It seemed more emollient than it looked! This shade was still going strong after seven hours of wear and was hydrating the whole time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Chanel Nightfall (LE, $45.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M401 (DC, $22.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever Red Ink (LE, ) is less glossy (95% similar).
- MAC Such Flare (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Smashbox Unzipped (P, $21.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Dior Ultra Shock (851) (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, darker, glossier (95% similar).
- Maybelline Very Cherry (P, $7.49) is cooler (95% similar).
- Chanel Rouge Tentation (169) (P, $45.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever C405 (DC, $22.00) is brighter (95% similar).
- Tarte Miami Vice (P, $21.00) is cooler, glossier (95% 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
CASTOR OIL, DI-ISOSTEARYL MALATE, TRI-OCTYLDODECYL EXEMPLARY TRAY AGENT, CAPRYLIC / CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, LANOLIN OIL, CANDELILLA WAX, OZOKERITE, OCTYLDODECANOL, SILICA, BIS DI-GLYCERYL POLY ADIPATE ACYL-2, HYDRO JENEYI SUITED POLYDECENE, POLYETHYLENE, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX, FRAGRANCE, TOCOPHEROL, SQUALANE, WHEAT GERM EXTRACT, SOYBEAN EXTRACT, BARLEY EXTRACT, COCONUT SEED BUTTER, CHAMOMILE FLOWER OIL, SHEA BUTTER , CHOLESTEROL AND CERAMIDE 3, ACRYLATE COPOLYMERS, LINOLEIC LAKE ACID, A TREE IN TOK CHICAGO FRILLS REEL SILANE, CALCIUM, SODIUM BEAM WITH SILICATE, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BEAM SILICATE, SYNTHETIC FLUORINATED SAMPLE LOGO GRAPHITE, POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, BARIUM SULFATE, ALUMINA, VANILLIN, [+/- MICA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, RED IRON OXIDE, YELLOW IRON OXIDE, BLACK IRON OXIDE, BLUE NO. 1 LAKE, CARMINE, COPPER POWDER, RED NO. 201, RED 104 ARC (1) LAKE, LAKE RED NO. 202, RED NO. 226 LAKE, LAKE RED LAKE NO. 227, YELLOW NO. 4 LAKE, YELLOW NO. 5] (ILN40122)
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.
Dominic
PPermanent. $36.00.
You’ll want to keep on reading for the rest of the reviews! 🙂
Travis
Tom Ford Travis Lips & Boys Lip Color ($36.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a deep, reddish brown with fine copper and gold pearl. The reddish tone made it a little more unique, while the shimmer gave it an element that a lot of deeper browns lack, so it wasn’t as dupable as other shades have been. It was semi-opaque, and the texture was moderately emollient with some slip but did not slide around or feather while worn. I noticed a touch of color gathered in my deepest lip line (center, bottom lip) but not so much in the other lines. It wore well for four and a half hours and was moisturizing over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Smashbox Brains 'n' Bronze (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter, glossier (90% similar).
- Stellar Beauty Dark Matter 02 (P, $22.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Diva (200) (P, $38.00) is more shimmery, cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Headliner (P, $15.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia Chrome Brown (LE, $18.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- NARS Maltese Red (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Aperture (03) (LE, $53.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- KVD Beauty Piaf (P, $19.00) is cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Zebra (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Shadowheart (P, $18.00) is more shimmery, lighter, less glossy (85% 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
CASTOR OIL, DI-ISOSTEARYL MALATE, TRI-OCTYLDODECYL EXEMPLARY TRAY AGENT, CAPRYLIC / CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, LANOLIN OIL, CANDELILLA WAX, OZOKERITE, OCTYLDODECANOL, SILICA, BIS DI-GLYCERYL POLY ADIPATE ACYL-2, HYDRO JENEYI SUITED POLYDECENE, POLYETHYLENE, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX, FRAGRANCE, TOCOPHEROL, SQUALANE, WHEAT GERM EXTRACT, SOYBEAN EXTRACT, BARLEY EXTRACT, COCONUT SEED BUTTER, CHAMOMILE FLOWER OIL, SHEA BUTTER , CHOLESTEROL AND CERAMIDE 3, ACRYLATE COPOLYMERS, LINOLEIC LAKE ACID, A TREE IN TOK CHICAGO FRILLS REEL SILANE, CALCIUM, SODIUM BEAM WITH SILICATE, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BEAM SILICATE, SYNTHETIC FLUORINATED SAMPLE LOGO GRAPHITE, POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, BARIUM SULFATE, ALUMINA, VANILLIN, [+/- MICA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, RED IRON OXIDE, YELLOW IRON OXIDE, BLACK IRON OXIDE, BLUE NO. 1 LAKE, CARMINE, COPPER POWDER, RED NO. 201, RED 104 ARC (1) LAKE, LAKE RED NO. 202, RED NO. 226 LAKE, LAKE RED LAKE NO. 227, YELLOW NO. 4 LAKE, YELLOW NO. 5] (ILN40122)
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.
Travis
PPermanent. $36.00.
Graham
Tom Ford Graham Lips & Boys Lip Color ($36.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a golden peach with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. While there were several shimmery shades in the new line-up, I thought this one had one of the more metallic finishes in the range. It had semi-opaque color payoff with a fairly smooth–a touch of the shimmer was noticeable when applied–but felt smooth once on, almost like it thickened a bit and hid the texture of the shimmer. The color wore well for four hours but some color pulled into my lip lines over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Gold Star (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Gel (P, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Live Long and Prosper (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- MAC All I Want (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Too Faced Miss Thing (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Trick (DC, $18.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- MAC In Lust (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Private Life (01) (LE, $53.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Warm Companion (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Ava (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, lighter, less pigmented (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
CASTOR OIL, DI-ISOSTEARYL MALATE, TRI-OCTYLDODECYL EXEMPLARY TRAY AGENT, CAPRYLIC / CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, LANOLIN OIL, CANDELILLA WAX, OZOKERITE, OCTYLDODECANOL, SILICA, BIS DI-GLYCERYL POLY ADIPATE ACYL-2, HYDRO JENEYI SUITED POLYDECENE, POLYETHYLENE, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX, FRAGRANCE, TOCOPHEROL, SQUALANE, WHEAT GERM EXTRACT, SOYBEAN EXTRACT, BARLEY EXTRACT, COCONUT SEED BUTTER, CHAMOMILE FLOWER OIL, SHEA BUTTER , CHOLESTEROL AND CERAMIDE 3, ACRYLATE COPOLYMERS, LINOLEIC LAKE ACID, A TREE IN TOK CHICAGO FRILLS REEL SILANE, CALCIUM, SODIUM BEAM WITH SILICATE, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BEAM SILICATE, SYNTHETIC FLUORINATED SAMPLE LOGO GRAPHITE, POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, BARIUM SULFATE, ALUMINA, VANILLIN, [+/- MICA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, RED IRON OXIDE, YELLOW IRON OXIDE, BLACK IRON OXIDE, BLUE NO. 1 LAKE, CARMINE, COPPER POWDER, RED NO. 201, RED 104 ARC (1) LAKE, LAKE RED NO. 202, RED NO. 226 LAKE, LAKE RED LAKE NO. 227, YELLOW NO. 4 LAKE, YELLOW NO. 5] (ILN40122)
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.
Graham
PPermanent. $36.00.
Aaron
Tom Ford Aaron Lips & Boys Lip Color ($36.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark honeyed brown with warm, yellow undertones and fine, golden shimmer. It had semi-opaque color coverage, which seemed moderately buildable, but I would use a lip liner underneath if you wanted truly opaque coverage. The texture was thinner, lightly emollient, and glided across the lips without dragging or tugging. It wore well for four hours and was moisturizing over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Maneater (LE, $6.00) is less glossy (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Bambou (LE, $55.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Shatter (LE, $26.00) is less glossy (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Chocolate Whip (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Spanish Fly (P, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Roach (DC, $18.00) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Caramel Sugar (LE, $17.50) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Conspiracy (DC, $18.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Cher-ished (LE, $30.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Bite Beauty Cocoa Crush (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% 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
CASTOR OIL, DI-ISOSTEARYL MALATE, TRI-OCTYLDODECYL EXEMPLARY TRAY AGENT, CAPRYLIC / CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, LANOLIN OIL, CANDELILLA WAX, OZOKERITE, OCTYLDODECANOL, SILICA, BIS DI-GLYCERYL POLY ADIPATE ACYL-2, HYDRO JENEYI SUITED POLYDECENE, POLYETHYLENE, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX, FRAGRANCE, TOCOPHEROL, SQUALANE, WHEAT GERM EXTRACT, SOYBEAN EXTRACT, BARLEY EXTRACT, COCONUT SEED BUTTER, CHAMOMILE FLOWER OIL, SHEA BUTTER , CHOLESTEROL AND CERAMIDE 3, ACRYLATE COPOLYMERS, LINOLEIC LAKE ACID, A TREE IN TOK CHICAGO FRILLS REEL SILANE, CALCIUM, SODIUM BEAM WITH SILICATE, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BEAM SILICATE, SYNTHETIC FLUORINATED SAMPLE LOGO GRAPHITE, POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, BARIUM SULFATE, ALUMINA, VANILLIN, [+/- MICA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, RED IRON OXIDE, YELLOW IRON OXIDE, BLACK IRON OXIDE, BLUE NO. 1 LAKE, CARMINE, COPPER POWDER, RED NO. 201, RED 104 ARC (1) LAKE, LAKE RED NO. 202, RED NO. 226 LAKE, LAKE RED LAKE NO. 227, YELLOW NO. 4 LAKE, YELLOW NO. 5] (ILN40122)
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.
OMG. Graham is a beautiful shade!! I love the nude shades and I’m looking forward to seeing more!!
Graham is very holiday-esque!
Oh god, I want them all!
Uh oh!
Hmmmnope, not tempted by any of these.
Good for your wallet!
Dominic is sooo lovely! I have so many reds though!
Also, I can’t tell with the sun in my face but I just compared Bite’s Red Velvet and they look very similar. Red Velvet looks slightly warmer.
Dominic is rich!
I really love Travis. The deep tone with the hint of red and the golden shimmer: It’s beautiful.
Travis is a pretty one!
Question? These are not full sized right?
Correct, the Lips & Boys are 0.07 oz. and full size is 0.10 oz.
Hi Christine, I believe you did a price per oz comparison of the full size and the boys size and the boys size was a better “bang for our buck”. I suspect this is still the case but thought I would ask given Mo’s inquiry.
$53/0.10 oz = $530/oz.
$36/0.07 oz. = $514.29/oz.
I love how complex Travis is! It really is unique.
As for the rest, I’ve got dupes for Graham and Dominic that I believe cover that territory. And since my ex- SIL’ s name is that last one…just too awkward!
Glad you have plenty of dupes, Nancy!
I like all of these except for Graham!
Awesome!
Love these… And your eyelook! Christine, where can I find the list with what you used for this look (the ‘makeup look’)? I do not find it in the new template.. .Sorry!?
It’s under the end of the post!
MAKE-UP LOOK
ON FACE:
Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Foundation
Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder
Tom Ford Love Lust Cheek Color
Tom Ford Ravish Cheek Color
Laura Geller Ballerina Illuminator
ON EYES:
Burberry No. 28 Complete Eye Palette
Thanks!
Christine Dominic looks really pretty on you.
Thank you, Maria!
Dominic seems like it might be a great red for me — both cool-toned and deep. I like Travis, and it might have enough red in it to work well on me. I like Graham, too, but I think it would look very much like Redemption, which I have, on my lips.
Dominic has a great tone to it!
OMG – Just love Travis – what a gorgeous, unusual shade and I adore coppery brown shades. I think I see a Christmas present coming………
Oooh! 😀
I like Travis and Aaron, Dominic isn’t bad either, but I have a gazillion red lipsticks. I don’t think I’ll buy any of them unless I win the lottery, and I don’t play 🙂
It’s fun whith some more unique lipsticks after all the dupeable ones.
Ahh! I don’t play the lottery often, but if it’s a mega jackpot, I will dare to dream… 😉
Well, excuuuuuuse me! I know you’d work, if you hit the lottery. Your work ethic and love for subject would never be felled by a few million dollars……. agree with most…Travis and Aaron. Very nice. They are highly reminiscent of what bourjois was doing in ? Late 80s or early 90s? Whenever they were in Sephora. Nice deep toned shades without a killer amount of shimmer/metal. Prob coincided with original Roach, by age regressing your dupe list!
Haha! Yes, I’d probably still work. I really don’t know what I’d do with myself. I’m like my mom – the idea of retiring and then doing nothing doesn’t appeal to me. Slowing down? Sure, but just watching TV or reading books? I don’t think I could do it for long, lol.
I am tempted by Travis though I’ll probably go for Aperture. Love the red undertone in Travis, though. Aaron also looks interesting.
Christine, a wee note that, under Travis, the price for Aperture is incorrect, unfortunately! 🙁
Im definitely getting Aaron and I really like Travis but I have Aperture which is a dupe.I am going back and forth with Graham also!