Tom Ford Flame, Ruby Rush, Velvet Cherry Lip Color Matte Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Tom Ford Flame (06) Lip Color Matte
Tom Ford Flame (06) Lip Color Matte ($50.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a brightened, medium-dark orange-red with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had rich pigmentation that covered the lips easily, while the consistency was lightweight, velvety, and glided on evenly. This shade wore well for six hours and was neither drying nor hydrating. Bobbi Brown Lady Ruba (P, $26.00) is a smidgen lighter. NARS Lana (P, $32.00) is glossier, lighter. Kat Von D Countess (P, $21.00) is more matte. MAC True Red (LE, $16.00) is glossier. Dior Trafalgar (844) (P, $34.00) is similar. MAC Dangerous (P, $16.00) is more matte. MAC Tomango (LE, $16.00) is brighter, more matte. MAC Scarlet Ibis (LE, $16.00) is more matte, darker. MAC Lady Danger (P, $16.00) is more matte. Inglot #103 Lipstick Cream (P, $12.00) is glossier. See comparison swatches / view dupes.
Tom Ford Ruby Rush (07) Lip Color Matte ($50.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a slightly muted, medium-dark red with subtle, cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. The pigmentation was excellent and yielded full coverage. It had a comfortable, lightweight texture that felt velvety and smooth so the color distributed evenly on the lips. On me, this shade lasted for over six hours and left a stain behind, though it was neither drying nor hydrating. MAC Opera (LE, $16.00) is a smidgen lighter. MAC Stunner (LE, $16.00) is darker. MAC Kinky (LE, $16.00) is a touch darker. NARS Deadly Catch (LE, $26.00) is glossier. MAC Frank-n-furter (LE, $16.00) is darker. Kat Von D Hexagram (P, $21.00) is cooler-toned, more matte. MAC RiRi Woo (LE, $16.00) is cooler-toned, more matte. MAC Ruby Woo (P, $16.00) is cooler-toned, more matte. MAC Ronnie Red (LE, $16.00) is darker. MAC MAC Red (P, $16.00) is cooler-toned, more matte. See comparison swatches / view dupes.
Tom Ford Velvet Cherry (08) Lip Color Matte ($50.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a muted, reddish-brown with warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had fairly opaque pigmentation, but this one seemed to have a little more translucency compared to other shades; I think if you had more naturally pigmented lips, that pigmentation might come through to a degree (e.g. pull out red tones in this if you had reddish lips). The formula had a little more slip, too, though it was comfortable to wear and applied evenly. It lasted for six hours on me, but I noticed slight settling of the color into lip lines after four and a half hours of wear. I didn’t find it drying, but it wasn’t hydrating either. NARS Sandra (P, $32.00) is lighter, warmer. NARS Charlotte (P, $32.00) is glossier, cooler-toned. MAC Hearts Aflame (LE, $16.00) is similar. MAC Studded Kiss (LE, $16.00) is slightly darker. NARS 413 BLKR (LE, $26.00) is cooler-toned, more matte. NARS Amsterdam (P, $26.00) is more muted. MAC Extended Play (DC, $18.00) is similar. MAC Diva (P, $16.00) is similar. MAC Deeply Adored (LE, $16.00) is similar. See comparison swatches / view dupes.
Flame (06)
PPermanent. $55.00.
Ruby Rush (07)
PPermanent. $55.00.
Velvet Cherry (08)
PPermanent. $55.00.
Tom Ford Flame (06) Lip Color Matte
Tom Ford Flame (06) Lip Color Matte
Tom Ford Flame (06) Lip Color Matte
Tom Ford Flame (06) Lip Color Matte
Tom Ford Flame (06) Lip Color Matte
Tom Ford Flame (06) Lip Color Matte
Tom Ford Ruby Rush (07) Lip Color Matte
Tom Ford Ruby Rush (07) Lip Color Matte
Tom Ford Ruby Rush (07) Lip Color Matte
Tom Ford Ruby Rush (07) Lip Color Matte
Tom Ford Ruby Rush (07) Lip Color Matte
Tom Ford Ruby Rush (07) Lip Color Matte
Tom Ford Velvet Cherry (08) Lip Color Matte
Tom Ford Velvet Cherry (08) Lip Color Matte
Tom Ford Velvet Cherry (08) Lip Color Matte
Tom Ford Velvet Cherry (08) Lip Color Matte
Tom Ford Velvet Cherry (08) Lip Color Matte
Tom Ford Velvet Cherry (08) Lip Color Matte
Flame is gorgeous! They all are. But to at this price, the one I would choose is Flame.
It is a nice, vibrant orange!
I love love love Ruby Rush… my favorite TF matte!
Here’s to rockin’ the red 😀 … Looks beautiful on you!
Thank you, Cristy! 🙂
Although I’m still not too sure about investing in a full size Tom Ford lipstick, given my mixed feeling on the Boys and Lips Collection…I’m still thinking about it. If one could only have one of the lipsticks from the permanent line, which shade would you recommend, Christine? I’m light to medium with peach tones. 🙂
From the whole permanent line, regular Lip Colors included, or just the matte ones?
I want in on this reply! I’m thinking about including one for my bday in Feb. I’m closer to light medium,true medium in summer with yellow u/t. But,I would really like to know your preffered formula! A shade suggestion or two would be great too.I look at Rouge g and get frustrated. So hard to pick with no counter!
I like Casablanca/Indian Rose from the regular line, but TF lipsticks aren’t my personal favorite at the $50+ price point! I find the colors are a little too dupable, I guess 🙂
Oh gee, you got me there, Christine, hehe. From the regular and matte. Might as well try both formulas. 🙂
I like Casablanca/Indian Rose from the regular line, but TF lipsticks aren’t my personal favorite at the $50+ price point! I find the colors are a little too dupable, I guess 🙂
From this one, I liked Ruby Rush and Pussycat!
OK , if you could buy only two lipsticks, no matter the price..what would they be? 🙂
Guerlain! Probably Garconne and then maybe a beige/rosy shade.
Ohh..Garconne is soo lovely! I have been eyeing Gracie too quite a bit lately since in all reality, it will likely be spring/summer by the time the “spring” collections get done with my wallet. I know..I must try to slip one in before the summer collections come. I have a felling I will be ruined for other lipstick formulas form then on out. Thank you for your response.:)
My pleasure! xo
*feeling (not felling :))
Thanks Christine! Indian Rose is one I’ve strongly considered. What are your personal favorite lipsticks at this price point? The Rouge G’s? Sorry I should know the answer to this, huh? 🙂
Rouge Gs! 🙂
All of them are pretty, but Velvet Cherry is my fave kind of color, thank goodness I already have the 2 dupes – MAC Hearts Aflame and Amsterdam ! Saved by the dupes
Phew! 😀
Tom Ford is really the lipstick pro! Gorgeous.
Some of his shades are quite nice, though a lot are so dupable!
Velvet Cherry looks like the red I’ve been dying for. Now to see if I can justify the 50$ price tag…
It’s a pretty color!
Velvet Cherry is the one that grabs my attention the most, so of course it’s the one with the lower grade. Ah well. The TF line is finally coming to our Nordstroms soon, so I’ll be able to swatch these all in person and see if I think they’re worth the money. We’ve already got the Lips and Boys line, so we’ll see.
If there’s a Burberry at all, you might check out their Lip Velvet formula, too. I can’t remember if those are scented, though… I think Burberry did a better job with a “velvety” feeling matte.
Unfortunately, Burberry is the one line that seem dead set against bringing to our Nordstroms. I’m not sure why. Maybe because the mall already has a Burberry retailer in it? I’ve been eyeing the Lip Velvet line from them for awhile, so maybe I’ll jump on board with them anyway.
Flame and Ruby Rush are nice! Velvet Cherry has a little too much brown in it for me, but really, I’m nitpicking, LOL! 😉
It’s not quite what I’d say I think of when I hear “cherry.”
Even though I have several orange-reds, cool reds, and red-browns, I don’t have any of the dupes you listed. That means I can get all three of these, right? Yes, I think these will all be mine.
haha! Well, if you don’t have dupes and love the formula, makes total sense 🙂
Flame and Ruby Rush are stunning!!
They’re great basic shades!
Ruby Rush and Velvet Cherry are beautiful colours – but hey, hasn’t Tom Ford recently released a bunch of lipsticks with the “boys” collection? Why are they releasing more?
Anyway all of these colours look stunning on you Christine – vibrant colours really suit you.
These actually released prior to Lips & Boys!
I just think that Red is your color, period, Christine! 😛 They all always look great on you!
Aww, thanks, Lotus! Hope you’re well.
Flame is a pretty Bright reddish orange.. though I feel all the shades here are pretty Dupable.. 🙂
I think that most of them are pretty dupable!
I like very cherry but I think I’m going to prefer Charlotte on me still because it’s cooler toned.
I know how you like the NARS’ formula, too!
I have Velvet Cherry and Ruby Rush but have yet to wear them. The definitely need lip liner and a lip brush.
I can’t believe you haven’t worn them yet, Mindy! lol!