The Complete TOM FORD Beauty Collection: What You Need to Know

“Sensuous for me is one of the most important words I would use to describe my cosmetics collection.  Beauty that is sensuous is touchable and powerful.” – Tom Ford

I think it’s safe to say that if you are visiting this particular blog you are a fan of Tom Ford.

As such, you are probably pretty excited about the upcoming release of the Complete TOM FORD Beauty Collection.  Am I right?

I have to admit the anticipation is slowly driving me mad…

I gave you a sneak peek of the promotional images earlier this month and by now you have probably seen quite a bit of additional coverage around the web.  The lucky folks living in Ireland and the UK have access to the collection before we do, so images of the actual products (with swatches and all) are appearing all over.

I wanted to take a minute to cover some basics you should know before you check out the collection in stores.

So, what is actually IN the Collection?

“The ultimate goal of these products is to enable any woman, no matter her age or features, to create a complete look in which her individual beauty is amplified and she appears to radiate from within.” – Tom Ford

The promo shots were a great way to wet our appetites, but you are probably wondering what the actual content of the collection is… how many eyeshadows, lipsticks and brushes will you be able to choose from?  Let’s break it down.

Image via Beaut.ie

Eyes:

  • 10 Eye Color Quads
  • 1 Extreme Black Mascara
    • This combines the darkest black carbon and lash-filling powders to create a blacker-than-black shade.
  • 6 Eye Defining Pencils
  • 1 Noir Absolute Gel Liner for Eyes
    • With “a unique spark of blue optics to catch the light and brighten the eyes.”
  • 4 Brow Sculptor Pencils
    • Feature a unique calligraphy tip and built in sharpener

Lips:

  • 18 Lipstick Shades (Scroll down for review links)
  • 10 Ultra Shine Lip Lacquers (Glosses)
  • 1 Clear Lip Lacquer for High Shine

Face:

  • 6 Cheek Colors
  • 12 Liquid Traceless Foundations with SPF15
  • 10 Traceless Foundation Sticks
  • 4 Concealer Pens
  • 4 Translucent Finishing Powders
  • 2 Shade and Illuminate Palettes
    • This is a duo product with a dark cream shade for contouring and a light illuminate shade for highlighting.
  • 1 Illuminating Powder
  • 8 Illuminating Highlight Pens

Brushes and Skincare:

  • 12 Luxe Makeup Brushes
    • Eyes and Lips (Eyeshadow, Blending, Contour, Smokey Eye, Eyeliner/Definer and Lip Brush)
    • Face  (Concealer, Foundation, Cream Foundation, Cheek,  Shade and Illuminate and Bronzer)
    • Brushes are made of white horse hair, super goat hair and synthetic fibres.
  • Skincare Range
    • Purifying Gelee Cleanser
    • Purifying Creme Cleanser
    • Intensive Infusion Daily Moisturizer
    • Intensive Infusion Ultra Rich Moisturizer
    • Infusion Concentrate Extreme Serum
    • Intensive Infusion Eye Treatment
    • Makeup Remover
    • Illuminating Protective Primer SPF 12

Fragrances:

  • Private Blend: Santal Blush (read the review here)
    • Created by Yann Vasnier.
    • Woody fragrance with notes of ylang ylang, cumin, cinnamon bark, carrot seed, jasmine, rose, cedarwood, Australian sandalwood, oud, musk, benzoin.
  • Private Blend: Jasmin Rouge (read the review here)
    • Created by Rodrigo Flores-Roux.
    • Fruity floral composition with notes of bergamot, mandarin, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, white pepper, broom flower, jasmine sambac, neroli, ylang ylang, clary sage, Mexican vanilla, leather, woody notes, amber, labdanum.
  • Signature Series: Violet Blonde (read the review here)
    • Notes of violet leaf ibsolute, Italian mandarin, baie oose, Tuscan orris absolute, Tuscan orris butter, jasmin, sambac, sampaquita, benzoin, cedarwood, vetiver absolute, musk, soft suede

Nail Lacquer:

Out With the Old, In With the New

There are a total of 18 lipsticks in the collection (and they are all available NOW on Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Bergdorfs!), but not all of the existing Private Blend Lip Colors made the cut and the packaging will be changing from white/gold to black/gold.

Here is where things stand:

New Shades:

Image via Beaut.ie

  • Nude Vanille (review soon!)
  • Sable Smoke
  • Pink Adobe
  • Coco Ravish
  • Deep Mink (review soon!)
  • Spanish Pink
  • Indian Rose (review)
  • Casablanca
  • Flamingo
  • Violet Fatale (review)
  • Wild Ginger (review)
  • Scarlet Rouge
  • Crimson Noir (review)

Original Shades That Remain:

  • Blush Nude
  • Pink Dusk
  • True Coral YAY! (review soon!)
  • Cherry Lush (review soon!)
  • Black Orchid YAY! (review)

Is your favorite missing?  If you are a fan of any of the colors that are being discontinued (or of the white packaging!), get them now before its too late!  For a limited time you can still order online at Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus, or reserve via phone at Bergdorfs.

Original Shades Being Discontinued:

  • Bruised Plum
  • Ginger Fawn
  • Moroccan Rouge
  • Pure Pink  BOO!! I love this color 🙁
  • Smoke Red
  • Vanilla Suede
  • Warm Sable

Again, the NEW Lip Color line is available for order NOW at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman MarcusNordstrom and Bergdorf Goodman!

More From Around the Web:

If you want to take a look at various swatches and reviews from around the web, check these sites out:

 

I have decided I want everything.  Time to renew my makeup and skin care collection!

What about you?

 

All images via Beat.ie, Tom Ford Facebook Page or Models.com

 

7 comments… add one

  • Anna
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    Aug 26, 2011

    OH MY GOD!! I’ve never seen a more accurate report!!! I surely want to try the Jasmine Rouge fragrance because I like jasmine very much (I bet it’s going to be expensive though). As for the rest of the line only time (and my financial condition 😛 ) will tell! Unfortunately I’m not a lipstick fan at all…too bad…he has some nice shades!

  • GRIT & GLAMOUR Aug 26, 2011

    This is a SUPERB rundown…I can’t wait! til the full line is released. I seriously haven’t been this excited about makeup in years.

  • Kristin Aug 28, 2011

    Crimson Noir is definitely striking my fancy!!

  • Anonymous Sep 18, 2011

    The new Black Orchid is actually intensely different from the original. The original was a non-shimmer, black-brown. The new one is almost exactly like the now non-existent, but beautiful, Bruised Plum–a shimmery dark plum. It’s really a shame considering the original Black Orchid was the most beautiful dark lipstick ever; I much prefer it to the new one. On the other hand, it somewhat makes up for the pain of Bruised Plum being discontinued.

  • Congratulations for the space. Tom Ford is my beauty and perfume idol. He is absolutely a luxurious seduction in my life.

    Regards,

    Cris Rosa Negra
    Cristiane Gonçalves recently posted…Scented Pleasures: Os Lírios do Vale / Lilies of the ValleyMy Profile

  • Lisy Westerburger Dec 25, 2011

    Hi,
    Question, where do they still sell, the lipstick Vanille Suede and Nude Vanille in its original package, ( the white one).
    Looking forward to your answer.
    Thank U
    Lisy

  • dr.g Aug 19, 2012

    I hope That I can see yor noveltys & products in the fucher.

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