Tom Ford Letitia & Kaia Boys & Girls Ultra-Rich Lip Colors Reviews & Swatches
Letitia
Tom Ford Beauty Letitia Boys & Girls Ultra-Rich Lip Color ($36.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a medium-dark lavender with warmer, pink undertones and a cream finish. The color coverage was nearly opaque in a single layer with a lightly creamy, smooth consistency that had some slip but did not feel too slippery when worn. The downside was in the application, as a bit of product settled into my deeper lip lines and there was very slight streaking along the edges of my lips. It lasted nicely for four and a half hours and was moisturizing to wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Dose of Colors Love Potion (P, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Alpha Doll (LE, $20.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Bittersweet (DC, $18.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Bittersweet (DC, $22.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Make Up For Ever Dashing Plum (214) (P, $23.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Exhibition (DC, $18.00) is darker, cooler, less glossy (85% similar).
- Bite Beauty Orchid (LE, $24.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Purpsicle (LE, $20.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- NYX Twisted (P, $6.00) is cooler (85% similar).
- Too Faced Melted Violet (P, $21.00) (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$36.00/0.07 oz. - $514.29 Per Ounce
The Ultra-Rich Lip Color formula is supposed to have "full-coverage" and "high-shine" that "moisturizers lips instantly." The majority of the range had semi-opaque coverage with a few being sheerer and some with more full coverage. The finish was more luminous--shiny but not glossy or heavy--which meant they had moderate slip, so they tended to wear around four hours on me. There were some of the deeper shades (like reds) that lasted longer and left subtle stains behind. I found the formula to be lightly to moderately hydrating over time. They are vanilla scented but have no discernible taste.
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Letitia
LELimited Edition. $36.00.
Kaia
Tom Ford Beauty Kaia Boys & Girls Ultra-Rich Lip Color ($36.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a bright, medium purple with warm undertones and a glossy, cream finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that applied fairly evenly, but for a luxury-priced lipstick, I would expect it to be perfect in application, though it at least smoothed out a lot of my lip lines. The consistency was lightly creamy with moderate slip that made it comfortable to apply and to wear. It stayed on well for five hours and was hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Makeup Geek Prankster (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Stylist's Tip (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Dose of Colors Dark Secret (P, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty LUV (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- MAC Heroine (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Kate (P, $34.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Maybelline Brazen Berry (DC, $7.99) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Make Up For Ever Dashing Plum (214) (P, $23.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Bittersweet (DC, $18.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Notorious (DC, $18.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$36.00/0.07 oz. - $514.29 Per Ounce
The Ultra-Rich Lip Color formula is supposed to have "full-coverage" and "high-shine" that "moisturizers lips instantly." The majority of the range had semi-opaque coverage with a few being sheerer and some with more full coverage. The finish was more luminous--shiny but not glossy or heavy--which meant they had moderate slip, so they tended to wear around four hours on me. There were some of the deeper shades (like reds) that lasted longer and left subtle stains behind. I found the formula to be lightly to moderately hydrating over time. They are vanilla scented but have no discernible taste.
Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Boys & Girls Ultra-Rich Lip Color swatches.
Thank goodness I already have MAC Heroine or I’d be out another $36!!
Thank goodness, I’m set for both shades. I say this because neither one looks like a “Luxury” level lipstick, nor come close in appearance to both TF lipsticks I already have. Would have absolutely bought Kaia if it hadn’t had such uneven coverage.
Both of these are beautiful purples. I have multiple dupes for both, though I think Kaia’s finish is unique and not represented in my stash.
Kaia’s a great color; I feel like I have a lipstick just like it (or very close, though not glossy), but none of the listed dupes are in my stash.
Okay, It’s decided, this Ultra Rich formula will likely influence me to make my first Tom Ford purchase. I’ve previously swatched and looked at many of the brands colors (lipsticks and eyeshadow) and not been impressed (especially for the money). This color “Kaia” is unique for me, so I may have to trot the TF counter next time I’m in Paris (closest store I think to me).