Tom Ford Luca, Matthew, Adriano, Tomas, Rafael Lip Colors Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Tom Ford Luca Lipstick
Tom Ford Lips & Boys Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.07 oz.) is segmented into color families, and this post features the “corals to oranges.”
Presently, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, and Saks are both accepting pre-orders for the Lips & Boys collection; they officially release on December 26th (and will also be at other retailers and Tom Ford’s website at that time). Nordstrom also put up various trios (no savings, they’re $96 each) for pre-order. Neiman Marcus has a gift card event thorugh 12/16 that includes the Lips & Boys.
The Lips & Boys shades seem a lot smaller than the full-sized Lip Colors in their tubes, but in terms of actual product, it’s 0.07 oz. vs. 0.10 oz. These are actually cheaper by the ounce at $457.14/oz. compared to $500/oz. for full-size. I liked that the packaging felt the same as full-sized, just smaller, but it didn’t feel cheapened. The bullet of lipstick itself was also wide enough at the base that it didn’t feel really skinny or difficult to use, and it wasn’t prone at breaking at the base as some miniature-sized lipsticks are.
Luca Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a muted, coral-orange with a frosted finish. It had a light shine to it but wasn’t really glossy or luminous. The consistency was lightly creamy and applied fairly easily, but some of the color pulled into lip lines early on. It had semi-opaque color coverage and lasted for three and a half hours on me. It was neither drying nor hydrating. See comparison swatches / view dupes.
Matthew Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a brightened, coral-pink with warm undertones and a luminous sheen. There’s a very subtle hint of silver/white pearl. The color was richly pigmented, comfortable to wear, and lasted for five hours while being hydrating over time. See comparison swatches / view dupes.
Adriano Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a brightened, medium-dark coral with a hint of pink and a luminous shine. It is very close to being orange, but there’s this tint of pink that is really visible (particularly against orange lipsticks)–which is actually what makes it a little more unique. It had fully opaque pigmentation that went on beautifully and lasted for five and a half hours on me. This was comfortable to wear and moisturizing while worn. See comparison swatches / view dupes.
Tomas Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a brightened, medium-dark orange-red with lighter copper shimmer and a subtle, metallic sheen. It had semi-opaque pigmentation, but there’s a definite translucency that allows the natural lip color to come through. It had a thinner, more emollient texture compared to the less shimmery shades in the range (like Adriano), which made the color glide on easily. The color wore well for five hours and was lightly hydrating. See comparison swatches / view dupes.
Rafael Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a brightened, medium orange-red with warm undertones and a luminous finish. It had intense color payoff and covered lips fully. The consistency was creamy, moderately hydrating, and easy to wear. This shade stayed on well for six hours. It is a very dupable shade, though. See comparison swatches / view dupes.
Luca
LELimited Edition. $36.00.
Matthew
LELimited Edition. $36.00.
Adriano
LELimited Edition. $36.00.
Tomas
LELimited Edition. $36.00.
Rafael
PPermanent. $36.00.
Tom Ford Luca Lipstick
Tom Ford Luca Lipstick
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Tom Ford Luca Lipstick
Tom Ford Luca Lipstick
Tom Ford Matthew Lipstick
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Tom Ford Adriano Lipstick
Tom Ford Adriano Lipstick
Tom Ford Adriano Lipstick
Tom Ford Adriano Lipstick
Tom Ford Adriano Lipstick
Tom Ford Adriano Lipstick
Tom Ford Tomas Lipstick
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Tom Ford Rafael Lipstick
Tom Ford Rafael Lipstick
Tom Ford Rafael Lipstick
Tom Ford Rafael Lipstick
Tom Ford Rafael Lipstick
Tom Ford Rafael Lipstick
Thomas is my favorite out of the bunch. It’s definitely unique to anything I have in my collection.
Woohoo! 🙂 Do you think you’ll get that one, Audrey?
There are some lovely colours in this collection! I’m wondering what the price will be if and when these are released in the UK.
I’m a lipstick fiend and need no more lipstick but I can’t help but buy more due to subtle differences in colour and texture etc. I’m admiring Rafael because I’m not sure that I have that particular shade in my collection and I have none of the dupes. However, at last count I have 38 red lipsticks so even if I don’t have that exact shade do I really need it? To buy or not to buy- dilemma. 🙁
I would say Rafael is more orange than red, so if you have any heavier orange-y reds, you’re probably covered. It is seriously territory that feels like every brand has put out 10 shades of, lol!
I did recently purchase an orange lipstick, Clarins Rouge Eclat in Juicy Clementine, to fill that particular gap but Rafael looks to have more red in it.
I’m now looking at Adriano as well and I also checked on the Selfridges website and the lipsticks will be available from 25th December. I get paid two days before…I see myself succumbing to more than one of these but I don’t like to spend that kind of money without being able to try before I buy. There’s a Tom Ford counter near where I work but I don’t know if it’ll be an online only thing or if the counter will have the collection as well.
I know here in the states that December 26th is the “official” launch and they’ll be at counter then, too, not just online. Here there aren’t that many TF counters, of course, but there ya go!
They were released in UK on cyber Monday at Selfridges.com for £26
They will be released again on 26 Dec at various outlets.
<3 Thomas
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I’m DYING over Luca…. It’s so soft and sweet! 🙂
Aww!! 🙂
Adriano is fabu on you. I’d go for Matthew out of these as I think it’s the only one I could pull off!
Thank you, Erin! These are definitely really warm/orange-y shades, so I’m not surprised this set isn’t your fave!
Oh Matthew!
😉
So pretty
Maybe you’ll have to bring him home!
Thomas is so cool! I might be interested in Luca. On you it looks like a beautiful nude. Do you think it would look like a nude on a pale person? Or would it look more obviously peach/orange.
I think it’s going to run/appear warmer!
I don’t want to want them, I can’t afford them! But ahh, they’re pretty…
At least they are pretty admire from afar 🙂
Thomas is insanely gorgeous. I really like all the colors except for Luca. It’s too light and frosty looking for me.
It is a pretty shade!
Ah, Christine, you know you always look so undeniably flawless and every lip color dazzles on you! But… Yeah, Matt names are an AVOID for me.. Michael, Matt, Mattew, Mike, John, James, Patrick, Julian, Collin, oh wow, I feel like a slut, let it rest that there are more yet.. Only a few are safe.. And dupes! I thank you for them! These reviews of the 50 boys have been intriguing as well as the many MUFE artist shadows! 😀 Maybe collectioms of massive amounts will become a trend! 😛 Your hubbie may need to search as well! Lol! 😀 But seriously, how would you handle that?
Probably with a lot of coffee and emotional support from Mellan and the husband, LOL! Stop putting ideas into brands’ heads!! 😉
Perhaps the designers put the idea in my head.. And I’m just a messenger… Haha 😉
Sorry Thomas, and all other foreign exchange students.. Memories.. My lips are sealed! 😉
lol!
I really love the shimmer in some of these!
It’s subtle but there! Love.
Adriano, Tomas and Rafael are stunning! Love those colors!
Love warm shades like those!
I would like to buy every lipstick whose name corresponds to all my ex’s, crushes and my current boyfriend! LOL
LOL!
WOW – love all of these on you. Will be checking them out myself.
Thank you! 😀
I wanted to order Adriano but it was sold out,so ordered Rafael instead..looks lovely on you
Thank you, Tabassum! Hopefully Adriano will pop back up when they officially relaunch on the 26th.
Adriano and Rafael are the prettiest 😀
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Matthew and Adriano are soooooooooo pretty! <3
They are!
From your pics and swatches Tomas it seem that Tomas would suit me best of these. Such a beautiful and unusual shade <3
Glad ya liked it, Eesha!
Woo! Some hot shades here! 😀 I think my favourite of the lot is probably Tomas for that gorgeous shimmer though…
You asked in a reply to a previous comment which of these were on my list, and I have to say it keeps changing! The only one that it constant is probably that grey (Stavros?) 😉
thank you for your wonderful dupe lists, Christine – they are so helpful when I see a shade I like on you but don’t want to spend a lot to get. Your coloring and mine are very similar, so it’s even easier to get an idea of shades.
I love your blog!
Adriano and Rafael look like the perfect colours for summer, very beautiful shades!
So gorgeous! What’s a beauty addict to do???? I want them ALL!!
I just picked up Adriano, but was seriously playing with Rafael and may have to go back to get him
I like Rafael because is my boyfriend´s name, but love the color too!