Tom Ford Universal Appeal & Violet Fatale Lip Lacquer Liquid Matte Review, Photos, Swatches

Universal Appeal

Tom Ford Beauty Universal Appeal Lip Lacquer Liquid Matte ($54.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a medium-dark, pinky-peach with warm undertones and a flat, matte finish. It had rich color payoff in a single layer, which was easy to apply in a smooth, fluid stroke for even coverage. The consistency was lightweight, thin without being watery, but it dried down to a very clingy, “tight” feeling liquid lipstick that was physically uncomfortable to wear for me. It wore well for eight hours but was moderately drying over time.

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Tarte Homeslice (P, $20.00) is darker (95% similar).
Too Faced Sellout (P, $21.00) is darker (90% similar).
Anastasia Kiss (P, $18.00) is darker (90% similar).
Makeup Geek Foxtrot (LE, $12.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
NARS Maria Carla (LE, $27.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
NARS Justine (LE, $27.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
Makeup Geek Jitterbug (LE, $12.00) is brighter (80% similar).
Colour Pop Party Wave (LE, $6.00) is darker, more muted (80% similar).
Kat Von D Double Dare (P, $20.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
NARS Bolero (P, $27.00) is lighter (80% similar).
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Formula Overview

$54.00/0.09 oz. - $600.00 Per Ounce

The matte formula is supposed to be "feather-light" with "concentrated color" that is a "fade-resistant, full-coverage velvet matte." It is supposed to "smoothing moisturizers" in it, though I'd say the matte version of the Lip Lacquers isn't very moisturizing in any way. The formula was quite pigmented, certainly "feather-light," and very long-wearing, but they clung noticeably to lips and made my lips feel tight throughout wear, which made it an uncomfortable formula to wear. The dry down took 15-30 seconds on my lips (but took forever on my arm!) and typically dried down to a fairly smooth finish and didn't seem prone to "cracking" or separating around my lip lines. They lasted over eight hours but were drying on me.

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Universal Appeal

Permanent

6.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

86%

Total

Violet Fatale

Tom Ford Beauty Violet Fatale Lip Lacquer Liquid Matte ($54.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark magenta with cool, blue undertones and a flat, matte finish. The color payoff was nearly opaque in a single layer (you could see a hint of my lip freckle peeking through). It had a smooth, thin consistency that felt lightweight after it had dried down, but the lipstick had a tendency to cling and made my lips feel very tight and just made it uncomfortable to smile (which stretches the lips). This shade stayed on well for over eight hours but was moderately drying to me.

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Colour Pop Date Mate (LE, $5.00) is darker (95% similar).
MAC Be Silly (LE, $18.50) is lighter, glossier (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Electric Pink (15) (P, $54.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar).
YSL Rose Ink (3) (P, $36.00) is glossier (90% similar).
Kat Von D Backstage Bambi (P, $20.00) is brighter, cooler (90% similar).
Colour Pop Highball (LE, $6.50) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
MAC Smoked Rose (LE, $18.50) is darker, glossier (85% similar).
NYX Sweet Pink (P, $6.00) is cooler, glossier (85% similar).
MAC Personal Statement (P, $21.00) is lighter (85% similar).
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