If you’re a regular visitor around these parts, you will know
that I have a tendency to spend my lunch hours lingering around the counter in
store – constantly swatching and sniffing what’s on offer, and am a
particularly big fan of the beautiful lipsticks and nail lacquers in the
range (Ruby Rush and Scarlet Chinois are, without doubt, my favourite classic red pairing).
This time
though I opted to try out some of their
eye make up – the much talked about Eye Defining Pen in ‘Deeper’* and one of the
incredibly beautiful Eye Colour Quads in ‘Nude Dip’*.
If eyeliner is normally
your nemesis, then the former is definitely for you as it makes application
such a breeze and sticks around so well that it means the usual worries of
having to faff around to ensure an even wing and to avoid transfer are
made a thing of the past. This stuff
wont budge and is so pigmented – it really is the blackest black. In
addition, the fact that your are provided with two liners – one slight shorter
and stumpier, the other longer and finer – means that no matter what your eye
shape it is easy to achieve the perfect line and create definition by getting
right into the lash line/any spots you might otherwise miss. I also really love
how gloriously weighty it feels, which, for me, makes it easier to manoeuvre
than the vast majority of liners out there. If you’re a big fan of a feline
flick then I’d say it’s worth investing in this as despite the hefty price tag,
it won’t be easily beaten.
The Eye Colour Quad itself is, as you would expect
– fantastic quality again, with a buttery, super blendable collection of shades
ranging from a golden champagne to a deep brown - each with a slight satin
finish. Though very pretty, there isn’t anything particularly unique about each
shade on its own, but as a collection they work beautifully and the
convenience of being able to cart them around in such a stunning little one
stop compact makes it worth the price tag for me. There is an
incredibly beautiful range of shades within the Quads available. Two
of my favourites are Seductive Rose – a mix of lighter pinks, mauves along with
a deep sumptuous plum, and Honeymoon – a set of warm toned neutrals including a
couple of striking coppery shades and a rich, frosted cranberry.
I feel like
sometimes the Tom Ford make up line can be overlooked in favour of their
fragrances, which, are without doubt some of the most spectacular on the
market. If you really want to treat yourself though and you have the budget,
then I would highly recommend checking out the fabulous range of products on
offer. There isn’t one that I have tried that I haven’t been thoroughly
impressed with so far, and that I haven’t felt like a princess whilst
wearing/applying it. Next on my list is the Shade and Illuminate compact – this might be the start of a slight obsession!
Whether you want to
spoil yourself or are just looking for a special gift for the make-up lover in
your life, you can find the entire range online here, or alternatively, pop into your local John Lewis store (just
don’t blame me when you return home having spent a small fortune!).
Are
there any of the Tom Ford products that are currently on your wishlist? I’d be
interested to know what other ‘must haves’ I might need to invest in!
Sarah
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