Tom Ford Cream Eyeshadow in Pink Haze

I know this is very tricky to find, but I am pretty sure you can still get this online at Saks.com or ebay, so I am going to review it anyway incase you have found it and are thinking of purchasing and looking for a review on the product.

I contemplated back and forth on this purchase. After seeing reviews online I wanted to get the other color in this, escapade, but when I went down to the store to purchase, I decided I wasn't as thrilled with it because it was so sheer. I did, however, fall in love with pink haze. Unfortunately, they were sold out in this and so I left sans my eyeshadow. A week later I received a pre-order email from Saks stating they were getting this back in - SCORE! If you are hesitant to buy this, I would say buy it as you will probably regret not getting it later.

This is a pink with peach tones and gold pearl.

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I normally do not like cream shadows and stay away from them, mostly because I find them messy, hard to work with, and generally not long lasting (i.e. creasing). This shadow is absolutely incredible. It is incredibly pigmented, lasts all day with no fading or creasing, is very blend able and easy to work with, and does not have the same texture as your average cream eyeshadow. This eyeshadow is creamy and soft. I do not have to scrape my finger or brush across the top to get color. It is almost like a whipped mouse, it kinda has the texture of those whipped body lotions. I am now upset that I did not also get escapade. I'll absolutely be getting any other colors they come out with in the future.

As I said before, I am not sure where you can still get this, but I am sure with enough perseverance you can find this if you want it.

Tom Ford Cheek Color in Flush

Alright, I promise this is the last Tom Ford post for awhile. I just wanted to get all of these out of the way at once. The last of the set of Tom Ford items I found worthwhile was the blush. This blush rivals my love for Burberry blush. It is so incredibly soft and finally milled and it is incredibly pigmented. The color I purchased, Flush, is a serious orange color. It does not mess around and is perfect for the season.

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Tom Ford states that "symmetrical, sculpted cheekbones are vital to creating the Tom Ford look. This sumptuous powder blush delivers layers of possibility, from a sultry glow to a more dramatic, color-rich look. Formulated with spherical pearls and rich emollients, it glides onto the skin with the comfort of a cream, achieving outstanding luminosity and a velvety transparency."

This blush is an amazing texture and incredible color. I fell in love with it the instant I saw it. It was perfect. It has this shine to it that really creates luminosity on the cheeks without emphasizing pores. It is truly a remarkable blush. I love pairing this blush with the Le Metier gloss in Coral Rose to truly bring out the orange tones in both. 

Other than brushes (like all of them) and maybe other blush colors (love lust), I am most likely done with Tom Ford. Like I have said in my other posts, I was really not specifically thrilled with this line. The eyeshadows actually creased and faded within 3 hours of wear...seriously? My ulta brand eyeshadow is better than that and its an 1/8th of the price! 

This blush can be purchased from Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks, or any of these retailers online. 

Tom Ford Brow Sculptor

I figured while I was here I might as well continue on my Tom Ford reviews. The brow sculptor is another unique Tom Ford item that I don't really see other bloggers giving much love to. Why is it such a unique brow pencil you might ask?

Why it's the shape of the pencil that makes it so unique. It is a calligraphy tip and so it makes a much less harsh line when you use it properly to fill in your brows. I use the flat angle tip against my brow and push it up to create a smooth line almost like powder and a brush. The pen itself is also incredibly soft making it super easy to blend and give a natural look.

The other end of the pencil has a "grooming brush" that allows you to brush your brows after to keep them looking spiffy. Are there any other hidden goodies included in this pencil? Why yes there is! If you twist the cap counterclockwise there is a hidden pencil sharpener!

"To Tom Ford, the eyebrows are one of the most important elements of the face. A perfectly groomed and shaped brow is the most powerful noninvasive way to define and enhance your features. The unique calligraphy tip allows a tailor-made stroke, from thine to wide. Remove the opposite-end cap to uncover a grooming brush; twist the cap counterclockwise to reveal the sharpener."

And of course this comes in Tom Ford's standard brown and gold.

It's funny, I am not a huge fan of Tom Ford products as I feel that many of the products (highlighter, primer, eyeshadows, lipsticks, etc) are incredibly over hyped and expensive, but there are select products that are so unique that they do require some love.

This product can be purchased from Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Saks, Nordstrom, or any of these retailers online.

Tom Ford Cheek Brush

I have recently found a sick love for the Tom Ford Brush line. Seriously. They are incredibly soft and luxurious and are such a pleasure to use every day. It just looks incredible as well. (That is something I will absolutely give Tom Ford  - he knows how to make a presentation!) 

"Tom Ford's brush collection is designed to bring ease and luxury to the process of creating your look - they make expert makeup application completely effortless.

Achieve concise and effortless cheek color application with this ultra-soft brush developed with natural hair. It allows complete versatility: layer color to desired intensity or sheer it down to transparency. Handle is designed for true comfort and balance."

These bristles are very densely packed and as such pick up a large amount of pigment. If you choose to use this with a highly pigmented blush, I would suggest application with a very light hand. Its quite easy to master and you will soon find application of blush to be an effortless and very enjoyable experience! I love touching this brush head as it is so darn soft. I tried checking online and unfortunately cannot find what exactly the brush head is made of. If anyone has any information on this please leave in the comments. 

This brush head is quite white and has gone back to white after washing. It also has maintained its shape (which is very important to me). It cleans easily and dries within 24 hours. When I wash it in the morning it is dry by the next morning.

This brush has everything I look for in a brush and it has quickly become my favorite face brush and it makes me want to own the entire collection. I just wish they were a bit cheaper.

You can purchase this product at Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, or any of these retailers online. 

Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate

I had heard many good things about the Tom Ford makeup line, but had yet to try it and as such could only pine over others pictures. Finally, I made my way to a Tom Ford counter and found that, in my opinion, it was quite over-hyped. That said, there were many products that were worth the exorbitant price tag. The Shade and Illuminate was one of them, if only because it was truly a unique product.

Tom Ford says that the "first step to beauty is understanding the architecture of your face and bringing balance and symmetry to your features. This duet of highlighting and shading creams is designed to make sculpting and contouring the face remarkably simple. The super-sheer, light shade can be used to draw light onto the skin to brighten and lift the face. The dark side defines and contours bones while staying invisible to the naked eye."

Originally, I was skeptical about this product as the dark color is really quite intimidating (I bought the intensity one by the way, number two is even darker), but it actually blends in remarkably well and looks quite good on. I quickly replaced my regular, powder bronzer with this. It really does make contouring the face quick, yet effective. Theres a brush that you can buy separately, but considering you only used the brush to apply and had to use a cream foundation brush to blend anyway, I decided to forgo this brush in favor of using my fingers to apply, which works just as well.

You use the dark side to sculpt out your cheeks (right on the underside of the cheek bone), a bit on the forehead and chin, and then blend it out. You would place the highlighter side where you regularly place your highlighter.

The product and case both feel incredibly luxe. The case is brown with gold lining (typical of the line) and has quite a bit of heft to it. It also comes in a brown protective pouch.

I love this product. It's uniqueness makes it well worth the spend. Do I recommend the whole line? Absolutely not (especially the eyeshadows, they are quite powdery and crease really fast), but this product in particular is a plus. I also find their brush line to be quite incredible. I will be reviewing one tomorrow as a matter of fact!

This product can be found at  Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue or any of these retailers online.