Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Review: Tom Ford Blush 01 Love Lust

At the first few applications, Tom Ford Blush in Love Lust ($55 for 0.28 oz) didn't win my heart completely, not as much as the other 4 blushes I own. It seemed like another easy peachy blush that you can find from just every brand on the market. But then Mr. Ford never fails to impress. The more I wear it, the more I love and appreciate everything about it. A true winner! 

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Let's first explore the stunning texture of Love Lust. Like the rest of Tom Ford powder products, particularly his blushes, it has velvety texture that feels so silky smooth. But it's not over powdery. The blush blends seamlessly and effortlessly into my skin, producing a second-skin layer.

You can see the silky texture of Love Lust here. It's heavenly smooth :)

Love Lust is a brown-based peachy infused with shimmer of the same color. It's also pigmented but the color itself is soft and subtle. You would need to layer several times for it to show up on tanner skins. If you're fair to medium, you can get away with one or two swipes. And now matter how sheer you apply it, it stays on for good 8 hours then gradually fades after that. When I remove it at hour 12, I still see a thin layer of Love Lust left. Adore!! It's exceptional on my cheeks.

Love Lust is the most frosty among Tom Ford blushes yet it still create sheen rather than sparkly cheeks. The shimmer is ultra fine as you can see from the picture. It shows up more clearly in the swatches than in the pan. That's the kind of shimmer I love to wear. And I'm not even a fan of shimmer. I've said this multiple times and will do it again: Tom Ford executes shimmer and sparkles brilliantly. Although Love Lust (and Tom Ford shimmer in general) is also frosty, it's not the same as any other brands I've tried such as Dior, Chanel, Guerlain, Le Mertier de Beaute, Edward Bess, Burberry, and the likes.
As I mentioned earlier, I thought Love Lust only offered mediocre color that I already have a ton in my stash. Well, it's quite close and the color ain't that different from the peachy pink genre I have. Tom Ford Love Lust has more brown than the others. It would compliment warm skin tones better than cool tones. However, it's neutral enough to work on a various skin color and depth. I would recommend a dense blush brush like Mac or Studio Gear 13 to apply Love Lust (and Tom Ford blushes). If you use a more fan out brush (like a MAC angle brush), the brush tends to only pick up the shimmer, leaving most of pigment behind. It isn't a bad thing but then you'd loose the specialty of Tom Ford blushes - its fun color. 
Tom Ford Love Lust and other peachy pink blushes

Swatches near window, full sun. Love Lust is the most brown blush. 

A look I did with Love Lust. Full list of makeup is here
Tom Ford blushes come with a velvet pouch and large mirror. I love the case design but will prefer a more sturdy/luxe material. And usually with a price like this, I expect a nice quality brush like Burberry's. It doesn't mean that I'll use it. It's more for the convenience on the go. 

Finally, I want to discuss the price point. You pay $55 for 0.28 oz of product or about $196/oz. This is double the amount of a standard blush. How does it compare to other high-end blushes?

In terms of price per quantity:

Burrberry: $42 for 0.24 oz ($175/oz).
Chanel: $43 for 0.21 oz ($205/oz).
Guerlain Duo: $50 for 0.21 oz ($238/oz).
Dior: $42 for 0.26 oz ($161/oz).
Le Mertier de Beaute: $30 for 0.13 oz ($230/oz).

Tom Ford blushes are priced in the higher range among the designer brands yet not the most expensive. Some may argue that Tom Ford Beauty enters the market recently while the others have been there for decades. It might not be reasonable to price the products at that range. I've tried all of the above except for Le Mertier de Beaute and the quality of Tom Ford blushes, Love Lust included, is extremely competitive to the other brands. Just throw out my two cents!

Have you tried Love Lust? Do you like it or pass it over? 

Bottom line. Totally in love! Even though you can find similar color somewhere else, the quality is unbeatable in my opinion. If you haven't tried Tom Ford blushes though, I would recommend Flush, Ravish and Narcissist (or Wicked) instead.  

20 comments:

  1. Oooh this is so pretty on you! I definitely have to try this one for myself! Also, your lips are gorgeous--the color is so perfectly applied and you rock a bold, vampy lip like nobody's business!! :D

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    1. Aw thank you Becca!! Love Lust is a more grown-up/edgy peachy blush compare to the ones I have. They gear toward loveliness of a young girl ;;) And I'm now absolutely proud of my vampy lips xx

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  2. I'm loving this dark lip on you -- I think a peachy cheek really helps soften a vampy lip. It adds just the right amount of sculpt and colour!

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    1. *blushing* I'm getting better at contouring and your comment makes my day. It was exactly the purpose of Love Lust and Shade and Illuminate for the look. I need to get more vampy shades. Thank you sweetie!

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  3. Ooh Love Lust! Many people are recommending this shade for a pretty peachy color. I have flush; I know they're different but I don't think I need this shade anymore. And that's a super pretty berry lip on you :)

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    1. Ooohhh Flush!!! How I adore it! Ultimate bright coral that can be played up or down. And thank you for the comment! It's the Tom Ford Black Orchid. xx

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  4. such a pretty blush. I have the other 3 blush you have and love those coral shades. Maybe I will have to get this one :)

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    1. Oh wow, go get it then!! It's peachy but it's different. I love that it doesn't lean peachy pink or pinky peach. We're saturated with that kind of colors already. Plus the quality is superb. xx

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  5. I want this. NOW. LOL!!!! Seriously...I don't know what it is about the color but from everything you've posted so far it's the one I'm most drawn to. Beautiful, beautiful face :-) What eye products are you wearing?

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    1. Go for it Gummy!! You won't regret. LOL! Seriously you need it. I'm wearing Rimmel Spicy Bronze, Dior Beige Massai and the coral glitter from Tom Ford golden mink. I reviewed the first two. Working on the post of golden mink. Thank you love!

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  6. the blush is really lovely and you suits dark lipstick really nice! gorgeous! ^_~

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    1. You're so sweet Janet!! I need to rock dark lips more often then and of course can't miss a soft peachy blush to complement it. xx

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  7. Girl, you are looking absolutely fab in the picture! The blush really suits you perfectly! Love the review, thanks a lot for the comparison swatches! <3

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    1. I'm glad you found it helpful!! Yes I kinda look gab in the picture :p not as flawless in real life. hahaha. the dark lips washed me out completely but thankfully the warm lighting brought some color to my skin and balanced it out. <3

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  8. Hi Joanne! This was the Tom Ford blush that caught my interest! Its absolutely stunning and I love the fact that it has some amount of brown in it. I can definetly account my new found interest in Tom Ford makeup to you. Cognac Sable is still something that comes into my mind daily and if I plunge you are to blame. Well now I will need Love Lust as well! Im smitten :-)

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    1. Go get both Taylor!!! LOL! If you love TF, I'll be happy to take the responsibility for it. And Love Lust and Cognac Sable work beautifully with each other too.

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  9. Hi Joanne. this is a beautiful color and it looks fantastic on you! Another on my list now :))
    Best

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    1. Oh yeah, as I mentioned in the post, the more I wear the more I love. It's one of those peaches that feel more grown-up to me. Thank you for the sweet comment ;;)

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  10. Ahhh, you just made me want this shade even more. I've been lemming it for months! It looks gorgeous on you.

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    1. Hi Jane!! It's such a stunning shade of coral. LOVE how it brightens up my complexion. Thanks for the compliments!

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