Tom Ford Scarlet Shock, Luscious, Blush Nu Extreme Badass Lip Colors Reviews & Swatches
Scarlet Shock
Tom Ford Beauty Scarlet Shock Extreme Badass Lip Color ($58.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a bright, medium orange-red with warm undertones and barely-there pearl over a semi-matte finish. It had semi-opaque color coverage that applied somewhat evenly on my lips but could have been better, especially around the edges and the inner area of my lips.
The texture was creamier and more forgiving compared to the other shades in the formula, but it was still on the clingier, drier side and felt a little clay-like as a result. It wore for five hours and felt slightly drying over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Hourglass I Crave (P, $34.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Chanel Camelia Rouge (357) (LE, $40.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Kismet (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Lancome Attrape Coeur (505) (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- YSL Scout's Red (124) (LE, $38.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Starlett Scarlet (LE, $18.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Leading Lady Red (LE, $18.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- MAC Tenor Voice (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Lancome Rouge Vintage (178) (LE, $32.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- MAC Viva Glam 26 (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$58.00/0.1 oz. - $580.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to "bold" color in a "single stroke" that is a "metallic-matte" finish that is "long-lasting." The texture was firm, dense, and stiffer to work with, and there was a general dryness--almost like clay--to the product when applied and pulled across one's lips. It was more apparent in the lightest shade released in the range than the deepest shade, but it felt somewhat clingy and was more noticeable on my lips compared to most lipstick formulations.
The pigmentation was semi-opaque to opaque in a single layer, and then it was fairly buildable if desired. They lasted four to six hours but were somewhat drying over time. The metallic finish was very minimal, so they would be more suitable for someone who likes matte more than metallic, but there are plenty of better matte formulas on the market.
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Scarlet Shock
LELimited Edition. $58.00.
Luscious
Tom Ford Beauty Luscious Extreme Badass Lip Color ($58.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a deep berry pink with cool, blue undertones and fine, barely-there shimmer over a matte finish. It had rich color payoff in a single layer, which applied fairly evenly but was more apt to emphasize texture imperfections.
The texture was firmer, denser, and drier with a more clay-like feel that clung to my lips and felt dry and ended up being somewhat drying over the six hours it lasted for.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Hermes Rose Velours (78) (LE, $67.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- NARS Damned (P, $27.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Full Time Females (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- L'Oreal Le Carmin Courage (P, $13.99) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Smashbox Jam On It (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Muted Fuchsia (124) (P, $40.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Stellar Beauty Wicked Aura 01 (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Off the Record (LE, $20.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Marsala (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Laura Mercier Plum Sublime (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$58.00/0.1 oz. - $580.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to "bold" color in a "single stroke" that is a "metallic-matte" finish that is "long-lasting." The texture was firm, dense, and stiffer to work with, and there was a general dryness--almost like clay--to the product when applied and pulled across one's lips. It was more apparent in the lightest shade released in the range than the deepest shade, but it felt somewhat clingy and was more noticeable on my lips compared to most lipstick formulations.
The pigmentation was semi-opaque to opaque in a single layer, and then it was fairly buildable if desired. They lasted four to six hours but were somewhat drying over time. The metallic finish was very minimal, so they would be more suitable for someone who likes matte more than metallic, but there are plenty of better matte formulas on the market.
Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Extreme Badass Lip Color swatches.
Luscious
LELimited Edition. $58.00.
Blush Nu
Tom Ford Beauty Blush Nu Extreme Badass Lip Color ($58.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a medium peach with moderate, warm undertones and barely-there pearl over a matte finish. It was somewhat “metallic-matte,” but it definitely was more matte than metallic, despite this being the more shimmery shade in the range.
The texture was drier, almost clay-like, as it was somewhat thicker, denser, and felt noticeably clingy on my lips. It showed in the application as the product clung to imperfections, gathered in lip lines, and looked subpar. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that could have applied more evenly. It stayed on for four hours but settled further into my lip lines over time and felt lightly drying.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Shrimpton (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Deceiver (P, $55.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop I'm Yours (LE, $7.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Fawn Over Me (P, $28.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Cover Star (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Anastasia Nude (P, $18.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Tarte Skinny Dip (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte Darling (P, $34.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Dior Dazzling Beige (070) (LE, $40.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Anastasia Spirit (LE, $18.00) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$58.00/0.1 oz. - $580.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to "bold" color in a "single stroke" that is a "metallic-matte" finish that is "long-lasting." The texture was firm, dense, and stiffer to work with, and there was a general dryness--almost like clay--to the product when applied and pulled across one's lips. It was more apparent in the lightest shade released in the range than the deepest shade, but it felt somewhat clingy and was more noticeable on my lips compared to most lipstick formulations.
The pigmentation was semi-opaque to opaque in a single layer, and then it was fairly buildable if desired. They lasted four to six hours but were somewhat drying over time. The metallic finish was very minimal, so they would be more suitable for someone who likes matte more than metallic, but there are plenty of better matte formulas on the market.
Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Extreme Badass Lip Color swatches.
Cringing at the “clay-like feel”. Just a resounding “Nope!” to that!
That was my thought exactly. And for the money, these need to score at least an A to warrant a further look. Too bad, because I was drawn to the shade Luscious.
Pretty average, eh? And Blush Nude would make anyone’s lips look lifeless….
Didn’t Tom Ford make really good lipsticks years ago, a collection with boys names? It might be my memory playing tricks but I think I even bought one, Malik could have been what it was called. I wonder if I still have it, and how it’s survived. Must check boxes!
I like the colour of Luscious. but I’d hate to use it, my lips would protest wildly.
I should have checked the dupes before posting. I do have one dupe for Luscious, MAC Marsala. The rather fun thing is that I also have about 5 dupes on my WL. This really is a colour I like, it seems.
Luscious is beautiful! Uncertain about the claylike feel…