So I saw everyone raving about Tom Ford makeup sets, right? Like all these fancy reviews and influencers looking flawless. Figured it was time I tried some myself instead of just drooling over pictures. My paycheck hit, bit the bullet, and headed to the counter. Felt fancy, honestly.
Walking Up to the Counter (Total Chaos)
Dude, counters are overwhelming. Shiny stuff everywhere, lights blaring. Told the lady straight up: “Look, I need the basics but good quality. What sets actually make sense?” She started pointing at all these palettes and tubes. My eyes glazed over. Asked her to just show me the kits that real people buy, not the insane collectors’ stuff costing a fortune.
Trying the Goods (And Getting Fingers Sticky)
Okay, action time. She pulled out this sleek black box – the “Shade and Illuminate” soft matte foundation and concealer combo. Dabbed some of that cream foundation on my jaw. It felt… surprisingly light? Like skin, but better? Didn’t cake up in my smile lines like my usual drugstore stuff. Bonus. The concealer? Popped a bit under the eyes – my dark circles looked less zombie. Sweet.
Next, she shoved this gorgeous gold case at me – the “Eye Color Quad” in Honeymoon. You know the one, all those rich jewel tones? Used the applicator (felt cheap, ngl) and rubbed the burgundy shade onto my lid. Pigmentation slapped. Needed less than usual. Blended decently with my finger – stayed put, too, no crazy fallout under my eyes later. Win.
The real test? Lipstick. Tried the “Lip Color” velvet something in Casablanca. Smooth glide? Yes. Made my teeth look weirdly white? Also yes. Didn’t feather like crazy into my lip lines after coffee – another yes.
Oh, and almost forgot the “Glow Stick” highlighter! Just swiped that chubby stick on my cheekbones. Instant glow. Looked wet but not greasy. Loved that.
Final Verdict (And Emptying Wallet)
Okay, verdict time after playing makeup artist on myself:
- Foundation Kit (Foundation + Concealer): Legit good skin base. Feels like nothing, stays put.
- Eye Quad: Small but potent. Pigments don’t play games. Perfect for a full eye look quick.
- Signature Lipstick: Worth the hype. Colors pop, feels luxe.
- Highlighter Stick: Easy cheat code for looking awake and glowy.
Did I walk out with the whole kit & caboodle? Yeah. Yeah, I did. The soft matte foundation/concealer duo, the Honeymoon quad, Casablanca lipstick, and that little glow stick. My wallet screamed bloody murder, but my face? My face looked expensive. Just the staples, no crazy extras. Feel like I finally cracked the code. Tom Ford ain’t cheap, but you get what you pay for with these core bits. Don’t bother with the super limited stuff; these staples actually work.
Would I buy again? Honestly? Probably – the foundation is that good. But man, gotta save up first.
