Tom Ford released a new range for summer 2015 and it's their Cream & Powder Eye Colors. These are very versatile eye colours that allow you to use the cream or powder on their own or with the powder layered on top of the cream for added dimension and complexity to flatter the eyes even further. I purchased two of the four shades released - Golden Peach and Naked Bronze. The Beauty Look Book has swatches of all four shades here.
"This two-tiered eye color pairs two coveted formulas in one to create a lustrous and sexy summertime eye. The ultra-pigmented, metallic cream shadow glides onto lids with a rich, molten glow and the sparkling celestial powder intensifies the look with alluring shimmer."
~ TOM FORD
Packaging
The Cream & Powder Eye Colors are packaged in white just like the rest of the summer collection and it's all made of plastic. I personally prefer plastic for the convenience of travelling with something lighter over the more hefty (albeit more luxurious) glass packaging. There are two compartments that screw on top of each other: the top containing the powder color and the bottom transparent jar containing the cream color.
There's a handy little mirror underneath the lid of the top powder compartment.
The packaging is similar to the Tom Ford Eye Primer Duo from Fall/Autumn 2013 (reviewed HERE).
Below is how it compares to the Tom Ford Cream Color for Eyes. The latter is in a glass jar.
Golden Peach
The cream is a warm pinky peach with a coppery metallic finish. The powder consists of warm, peachy pink / rose gold glitter particles.
Below are swatches of Golden Peach. For reference I have medium, olive skin tone (~NC30) and unless specified, all photos were shot indoors using a strobe.
Below are the same swatches photographed in low light (without a strobe) in order to capture the sparkle and iridescence in the product.
Below are comparison swatches of Golden Peach and the Tom Ford Cream Color For Eyes in 'Pink Haze' (the 2013 limited edition reviewed here). They're very similar. :)
Naked Bronze
The cream is a warm, rich molten bronze with a metallic finish. The powder consists of a cool-toned, brown gold glitter particles.
Below are the same swatches of Naked Bronze, but photographed in low light (without a strobe) in order to capture the sparkle and iridescence in the product.
Below are comparison swatches of Naked Bronze and the Tom Ford Cream Color For Eyes in 'Platinum', which is one of my favourite taupe cream eye shadows and is much cooler in comparison. Apparently Naked Bronze is the same shade as the Tom Ford Cream Color For Eyes in 'Spicy', but I don't have that one in my personal stash to compare it with.
Size
Cream: 7 ml / 0.24 fl. oz. Powder: 2.2 g / 0.07 oz.
Application, Pigmentation & Longevity
Tom Ford cream eye shadows are one of the best I've come across. They apply easily with either a clean finger or a brush, have excellent pigmentation (that you can either apply as a wash of colour or easily built up to full opacity), and they do not crease or settle into the crease of my eye lids. They also have great longevity - lasting all day on my eye lids which have normal skin condition (neither oily or dry). A little goes a long way with these so they will last you for ages (of course you will have to be aware of the use-by-date, especially given that it's a cream product, and it's unlikely that you'll be able to use it up before then!). Don't be put off or frightened by the metallic and glittery powder product - these are just gorgeous on the inner corners of the eyes or layered on top of the cream (concentrating on the middle, high point of the lids). It's definitely a stunning, sophisticated, glitter for adults. ;) The glitter particles are flat, so they go on smoothly and don't feel gritty. Another great plus is that it adheres to the skin very well so I experienced no fall-out during the day. (Best applied using dabbing motion with your clean finger or flat brush to avoid fall-out instead of a sweeping motion with a brush).
Overall
Out of the two shades, I love Golden Peach the most - it's great for every day wear and really brightens up the eyes. The original 'Pink Haze' is one of my most favourite, unique cream eye shadow shades - super flattering on many skin tones, so I couldn't resist grabbing Golden Peach. Naked Bronze would look more flattering and dramatic on those with fair to medium skin tones. I highly recommend Tom Ford's cream eye shadows and 'grown up' glitter in general, so definitely pick one or more up when you get the chance. Yes, they are very expensive given it's a luxury brand, but if I had to recommend anything from this year's Tom Ford summer collection it would have to be their cream and powder eye colors!
Availability
Limited edition. I purchased mine from Selfridges.com but they are also available from Harrods,com - both ship internationally. Unfortunately, it appears that Golden Peach and Naked Bronze are the most popular shades and are currently out of stock! :( The other two shades are still available though.
Hope this was useful.
Thanks for stopping by! ^_^ xo
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