Compared with the classic dark red, Chanel Rouge Noir (in the original, more pigmented, Hydrabase formula). Tom Ford Black Orchid is the swatch on the left, Rouge Noir is on the right, and I did the same swipe for both of them. Black Orchid is clearly more pigmented, and applies more evenly on my lips, although I do need to use a lip brush for a clean edge.
In context of the rest of my face: the perfect lipstick for visits to IKEA, children's parties and budget meetings. I love it. It's a powerful colour and not a girly-pretty shade, but to my eye it's still very wearable.
The Tom Ford counter in Selfridges is doing a roaring trade in these lipsticks, and they've improved the display to line up the lipstick testers as well as having them all together in a block. The counter is well stocked with alcohol to sterilize, make-up remover and disposable lip brushes, so I was comfortable with having the sales assistant try a couple of shade on me.
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i think it's just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, and I thought Rouge Noir was a pigmented shade - clearly not in comparison. Glad to hear the counter has the means to handle lots of testing, at £35, these need to be tried on the lips rather then on the back of the hand.
ReplyDeleteLOL- about your comment- going to Ikea, meetings and children's parties ;O)
ReplyDeleteI love this shade on you-I swear you can pull anything off- what are you wearing on your eyes, btw?
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You look gorgeous! I really like this color and it's perfect for you!
ReplyDeleteHuge wow!!!
ReplyDeleteI just love how it says "don't mess with me"!
Ooog this colour is just gorgeous, it looks wonderful on you :)
ReplyDeleteThis is just gorgeous. I used to wear this sort of shade all the time in my teens and early twenties. I think it looks terrific with pale skin and dark hair. As I'm not working these lipsticks are firmly off the radar but I'm enjoying looking!
ReplyDeleteThis really suits you.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful!
ReplyDeleteConny
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Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow! This is the most flattering lipstick I've seen on you so far since I've started to read your blog!!
ReplyDeleteThis is how Coco Rouge Ballet Russe looks on me :).
I love this color. I purchased the True Coral and now I wish I purchased this one. Our complexions are similar. I feared this one would look too dark for summer. But, I love it!
ReplyDeleteHello Etoileblog - thank you :)
ReplyDeleteHi Anonymous - I completely agree - at this price point customer service and the ability to try them on with confidence before buying is crucial.
Hi jv - RBR Solstice Halcyon, Angelic Cockatiels and Lola pencil. Thanks :)
Hello Musing on Beauty - thank you very much.
Hey ITSS - that's exactly what I like about it too ;)
Hello Lillian - thank you!
Hi MB - I'm glad you are enjoying looking at them :)
Hello Tracey - thanks :)
Hey Conny - thanks. x
Hello Ammie - thank you.
Hi Goya - I know you'd tell me if you didn't think it was flattering, so thank you very much! I really appreciate and enjoy your comments, thank you. x
Hi Victoria - True Coral is better suited for summer for most occasions, I think this will come into its own in the winter. Thank you!