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The New Tom Ford Beauty Lipsticks in Crimson Noir, Bruised Plum, Sable Smoke and Vanilla Suede Lavish Lips in Luxury This Fall

August 29th, 2013 by Karen 24 Comments

Tom Ford Crimson Noir
Wearing Tom Ford’s new Crimson Noir Lipstick ($49), one of four new shades available for fall 2013

“Do you have any idea haw many cans of gravy that is?!”

— What Tabs says (inside voice) every time we talk about Tom Ford Lipsticks being almost $50 each.

The price is completely redonk, but as far as spendy splurges go, at least Tom Ford Beauty’s new $49 lippies make you feel like a million bucks.

Tom’s Lipsticks are like cooking a meal on Le Creuset pans and serving it on fine china. Or like looking into your dream closet and trying to decide between the Louis or Chanel bag…right after you grab the Choos.

This fall, Tom’s shades have that “You have arrived” vibe. The two nudes and two bolds make me feel grand — like I finally got that corner office I always wanted here at Tabs the Cat Industries, LLC. 🙂

The shades are re-promoted colors in the new fall 2013 line.

Tom Ford Crimson Noir Lipstick
Crimson Noir Lipstick

Of these four, Crimson Noir is my favorite, but not by far. All it takes to brighten my look is a single layer of this intense red with its supernaturally smooth, satiny finish. It’s one of those reds guaranteed to turns heads.
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: A

Tom Ford Sable Smoke Lipstick
Sable Smoke Lipstick

Sable Smoke, the peachy beige, runs a close second. When you have pigmented lips like I do, light beige shades like Sable Smoke are often hard to pull off, but Tom got this one totally right. Smooth, opaque and just plain elegant, it’s a red carpet color and already a new resident of my purse.
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: A

Tom Ford Bruised Plum Lipstick
Bruised Plum Lipstick

Bruised Plum, to me the most dramatic color of the bunch, should flat-out sing on light and dark skin tones. Like Sable Smoke, Crimson Noir and Ryan Gosling, it’s smoooooove. Would love to see this on a very pale princess and a dark damsel. I bet it would look really hot. I love it! — I just wish it were a little more unique. MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: B+

Tom Ford Vanilla Suede Lipstick
Vanilla Suede Lipstick

Vanilla Suede, the fourth shade, plays it safer than its three siblings. A shimmery pinkish beige, it’s probably the most basic of the bunch. Still a very flattering nude shade, especially when it’s layered with a sheer, shimmery pink gloss, I bet you could find something similar for less.
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: B

Tom Ford Fall 2013 Lipstick swatches from the left: Vanilla Suede, Sable Smoke, Crimson Noir and Bruised Plum
Swatches from the left: Vanilla Suede, Sable Smoke, Crimson Noir and Bruised Plum

Tom Ford Bruised Plum
Bruised Plum

Tom Ford Sable Smoke Smoke
Sable Smoke

Tom Ford Crimson Noir
Crimson Noir

Tom Ford Vanilla Suede
Vanilla Suede

So, the other day while I was playing with the colors I mixed Crimson Noir with Sable Smoke on a whim, and the result? Off the hook!

Sonia Kashuk Eye on Neutral Shimmer
The Sonia Kashuk Eye Couture palette in Eye on Neutral Shimmer on my eyes and Tom Ford Crimson Noir mixed with Sable Smoke on my lips

Sable Smoke turns up the brightness of Crimson Noir, and together, the two make magic. I’m gonna try to find drugstore dupes for both and do the same thing.

All four new shades are available now at Tom Ford counters at Neiman Marcus stores and also online.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Tom Ford Beauty Lipsticks in Crimson Noir, Bruised Plum, Sable Smoke and Vanilla Suede / Originally published August 29th, 2013

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  1. Teri says

    August 29th, 2013 at 9:00 pm

    Crimson Noir is without a doubt my favourite! And I love the mix of Crimson Noir with Smoked Sable, it’s genius!
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  2. xuvious says

    August 29th, 2013 at 9:29 pm

    Bruised Plum (unlike the name) looks really gorgeous! ^_^
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  3. Frankie says

    August 29th, 2013 at 9:47 pm

    Those look great! But I’m a bit confused. I’ve had Sable Smoke and Vanilla Suede for awhile! Did you mean “NEW” as in New formula’s?? The colors seem to look the same to me!

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    • Eileen says

      August 30th, 2013 at 8:39 am

      Hi Frankie,

      I was also a bit confused when I read the title of the post, but these are not new. The fall lipsticks were repromotes.

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      • Karen says

        August 30th, 2013 at 9:52 am

        Sorry if that wasn’t clear guys. I meant new as in new for the fall collection. I will correct that in the post right now. Thank you both and have a great Friday!

        Reply
  4. Elsa says

    August 29th, 2013 at 9:49 pm

    That Crimson Noir looks amazing!!! I have a couple of Tom Ford lipsticks…ok 7… 🙂 my latest addition was violet fatale. I find them extremely creamy and love the package but not sure if they justify paying 45 doll hairs 🙂

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  5. musical says

    August 29th, 2013 at 11:48 pm

    Move over, Tom Ford! Karen knows her colors! Girlie, that mix of Crimson Noir and Sable Smoke rocks! So, so pretty!

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  6. Sara@colormeloud says

    August 30th, 2013 at 2:10 am

    All four are gorgeous and look stunning on you. You said you can’t pull off Sable Smoke easily but I really like the end result. My favorite on you is Crimson Noir, and I have to check Bruised Plum since I love those kind of shades but the name pushes me a bit away LOL. How does Bruised Plum compare to Black Orchid? More red, less vampy?
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    • Karen says

      August 30th, 2013 at 9:59 am

      Hi Sara,

      I think Black Orchid leans more to wine burgundy, while Bruised Plum’s plummier. I’d say Bruised Plum is more vampy.

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  7. Gowthami says

    August 30th, 2013 at 2:36 am

    Crimson noir is stunning!!
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    • Karen says

      August 30th, 2013 at 9:57 am

      Super pretty.

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  8. hanna says

    August 30th, 2013 at 6:20 am

    I love the crimson one!
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    • Karen says

      August 30th, 2013 at 9:57 am

      Awesome red, right?

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  9. Kelly says

    August 30th, 2013 at 6:34 am

    I absolutely love the Crimson Noir and Sable Smoke combo! Both of them look so pretty on their own but combining the two is insanely gorgeous on you! Tom Ford lipsticks are really dazzling
    Kelly recently posted … Too Faced Pretty Rebel Eyeshadow Palette Review, Photos, Swatches

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    • Karen says

      August 30th, 2013 at 9:57 am

      Hi Kelly,

      Yes, his lipsticks are quite a splurge. Have you seen any of his brights? They’re off the hook! Here are some of my favorites in case you’re interested:

      https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/cosmetics/need-an-afternoon-pick-me-up-tom-fords-beauty-lip-colors-are-ready-to-give-your-lips-a-lift/

      Reply
  10. Sunny says

    August 30th, 2013 at 6:43 am

    I’d definitely love to take a look at Crimson Noir! Slowly getting into the mood for red here 🙂
    Sunny recently posted … NEW from Dior: Dior Rouge Dior & Manicure Sneak Peek!

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    • Karen says

      August 30th, 2013 at 9:56 am

      Every day is a red lip day, Sunny! XO

      Reply
  11. StrayCat says

    August 30th, 2013 at 7:25 am

    Hazel is sitting on my fingers (with her claws out!) keeping me from ordering this gorgeous nip! She knows I love anything called crimson and I know she loves anything called gravy. Maybe I can negotiate an entente….gravy for lipstick? Talk about “starving for beauty”…or should that be “starving OR beauty?”.

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    • Karen says

      August 30th, 2013 at 9:56 am

      Aww, StrayCat and Hazel! You two are quite a pair. You know what would be amazing? A lipstick called “Crimson Gravy.” LOL

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  12. Suzanna says

    August 30th, 2013 at 7:47 am

    Love the mixing–and all of these colors suit you individually, too.

    TF is not sold here, and when I did come across the line while on vacation the SA was so pushy that I didn’t get to properly test. Now you have me interested in your “mix,” so at next chance…

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    • Karen says

      August 30th, 2013 at 9:55 am

      Hi Suzanna,

      Be sure to check out his blushes, too. They’re also fun!

      Have a great weekend. 🙂

      Reply
  13. Kate says

    August 30th, 2013 at 8:24 am

    I’m glad to see that Tom is bringing back some of the shades that were discontinued when the lipsticks were re-tooled a couple of years ago (although I hate the fact that they’re discontinuing Black Orchid). Can’t wait to get my hands (and lips) on Bruised Plum!
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    • Karen says

      August 30th, 2013 at 9:55 am

      Hi Kate,

      Do you have any of his brights like Flamingo? I live for that color and for True Coral. 🙂

      Reply
  14. Ankita@corallista says

    August 30th, 2013 at 1:05 pm

    Love Crimson Noir! And it looks gorgeous mixed with Sable Smoke !
    Ankita@corallista recently posted … Sneak Peek : Bourjois Shine Edition Lipsticks!

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