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| Above: Tom Ford Makeup Artist Greg Velasquez and the Beauty Professor (wearing #05 Natural!) at Neiman Marcus Fashion Island. |
My love for the Tom Ford Traceless Foundation Stick is no secret...my comprehensive review of it can be found HERE. I am thrilled that a Tom Ford counter is now at my local Neiman Marcus, which means swatches a plenty and dangerously convenient access to one of my favorite lines ever.
I have already swatched this particular foundation HERE, but recently took advantage of the bright sunshine of Fashion Island to provide swatches in varied outdoor lighting. I hope the following images are of great help!
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| Above: The first six shades of TF Traceless Foundation Stick in direct sunlight. |
1. Alabaster--very light neutral beige (approx. NC 10-15)
2. Pale Dune--light yellow based beige (approx. NC 20)
3. Fawn--light neutral beige (approx. NC 22-25)
4. Bisque-light beige with rosier undertones (approx. NW 25)
5. Natural--light to medium beige with yellow undertones (approx. NC 25-27)
6. Sable--medium beige with yellow undertones (approx. NC 30-35) **This looks darker than normal in the first image.
7. Tawny--medium beige with neutral undertones, slightly deeper/darker than Sable (approx. NW/NC 35)
8. Caramel--dark beige with warm golden undertones (approx. NC 37-40)
9. Toffee--deep beige with warm undertones (approx. NC 42)
10. Praline--very deep golden beige with neutral undertones (approx. NC/NW 43)
11. Warm Almond--warm brown with neutral undertones (approx. NC/NW 45)
12. Chesnut--darkest brown with rich warm undertones (approx. NC/NW 47)
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| Above: The second six shades of TF Traceless Foundation Stick in direct sunlight. |
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| Above: The first six shades of TF Traceless Foundation Stick in shade. |
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| Above: The first six shades of TF Traceless Foundation Stick in direct sunlight. **#05 should be labeled "Natural." |
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| Above: The first three shades of TF Traceless Foundation Stick in shade. |
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| Above: The next three shades of TF Traceless Foundation Stick in shade. |
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| Above: Some mid-tone (NW/NC 24-35) shades of TF Traceless Foundation Stick in direct sunlight. |
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| Above: The next six shades of the TF Traceless Foundation Stick in the shade. |
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| Above: The second six shades of TF Traceless Foundation Stick in brighter shade. |
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| Above: The darker spectrum of shades, in bright shade. |
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| Above: The darkest shade offerings, in the shade. |
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| Above: Up close and personal with Tom Ford Traceless Foundation Stick in #05 Natural...it truly blends into the skin! |
Your swatches are amongst my absolute favorite! I love you you take the time to take the photos in so many different lighting situations. Thank youuuuu!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat means so much for me to hear, Strongestrose! Thank you!! I try to take swatch photos that I would want to see ; )
DeleteHave a wonderful week...xoxo,
--The Beauty Professor
Hi Beauty Professor,
ReplyDeleteNice swatches! It must be lots of work doing all the swatches and take photos under different lighting.
The name of 05 seems wrong on the picture: "The first six shades of TF Traceless Foundation Stick in direct sunlight.", can you please check?
Have a great day and thanks for your efforts!
Regards,
Hilda
Thanks, Hilda...it is always a challenge to find the perfect lighting! I appreciate your observation--yes, I completely goofed on the labeling of that image..shade #5 is Natural. It is so funny that I made a mistake with that particular shade because that is the one that I personally own and wear ; )
DeleteI will make a correction in the caption and try to fix the picture later this week!
Take care and warm regards,
--The Beauty Professor
Hello Beauty Professor,
DeleteYou must have a very good relationship with the sales at those counters in order to do all the swatches! I can imagine you being at the counter ---> swatch the first set of colors ---> take pictures indoor ---> find a place to take outdoor picture ---> go back to counter and repeat all over again for another set of colors! *thumbs up* :)
I noticed that because I also think # will be suitable for me :)
Thanks for your hard work! Have a nice day!
Regards,
Hilda
Hi Hilda,
DeleteI do happen to know some of the counter specialists at Tom Ford...they are wonderful and supportive of my swatching since it helps others who may not be near a counter to get a better sense of the products in the line. You are right about my process...those are exactly the steps I take to swatch and capture a full range of shades for a particular product...it is not quick ; )
Thanks for your kind words...take care and have a wonderful rest of the week!
--The Beauty Professor
Hi Beauty Professor,
DeleteWhat can I say? You did a wonderful job on creating all those swatches, please keep it going!
Regards,
Hilda
Thank you, Hilda...I definitely appreciate your support!! More swatches to come ; )
Deletexo,
--The Beauty Professor
Hello,
ReplyDeleteIf you able, would you swatch Tarte Frisky blush to find a similar in Tom Ford blushes that I can see.
What is that great bracelet paired with your Cartier? I need a better view; I would love to have pictures of your bracelets from one bracelet lover to another.
Thank you,
Gail
Hello Gail,
DeleteThanks for the comment...at this time, I don't have Tarte Frisky blush to swatch and compare, but if I come across it while I am swatching, I will make sure to do so. Also, my bracelet is a specialized charm bracelet with a "B" and "P" on it (for Beauty Professor!) that my mom got me for Christmas...I will try to do a close up soon, but in the meanwhile, I know I posted a picture of it on Instagram (you should be able to follow/see my pictures towards the top right side of this blog).
Thank you for your interest and have a lovely week!
xo,
--The Beauty Professor
I found it, it's a beautiful bracelet.
ReplyDeleteSo glad and thanks ; )
Deletexo,
--The Beauty Professor
Great post, it sounds like such a great foundation. Im yet to try Tom Ford products!
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog, I’m a new follower.
Hope you will check out my blog too – and while you are there, don’t forget to enter my INTERNATIONAL GIVEAWAY;
http://beautyandlifestylehunter.blogspot.com.au/
Thanks, Beauty and Lifestyle Hunter...I highly recommend the TF products and hope that you get a chance to try them! I am so glad you found my blog and appreciate the follow. I will try to take a peek at your blog this weekend ; )
DeleteWarm regards,
--The Beauty Professor
No shades for paler NW's? This seems to be a trend. What foundation do you recommend that comes in light but less yellow shades? All you other criteria for a great foundation are mine as well, but the colors that work for you are way too dark and yellow for my paler, redhead skin. I've been having a heck of a time finding an HG foundation for my getting older skin. I was a big Bobbie Brown fan, but her foundations all seem too yellow now. I was never a big MAC user, I do seem to fall in the NW15-20 range, but many of their foundations in those tones are very orange/peachy, and I haven't found one I love for my skintype yet. Do I have to go back to the Prescriptives custom blend? Its getting good reviews. I know we corresponded about the SKII foundation, but I have not found a local retailer, and the Saks website had limited colors. Thanks, your foundation experience is unprecended!!
ReplyDeleteHi Ellen...thanks for the comment. Yes, unless you are quite fair (at which point, Alabaster could likely be a great match), the next few light shades have yellow, rather than neutral or rosy undertones. Currently, yellow undertones (which can sometimes, unfortunately, translate as gold or even orange) seem to be quite popular in foundation shade ranges. Have you looked at Hourglass or Kat Von D? Recently, I noticed that the Hourglass Immaculate line seems to have some rosier tone light shades (Vanilla might be just right for you) and Kat Von D's Lock It in Light 42 could also be a good match.
DeleteHope that helps and do keep me posted on your search...xoxo,
--The Beauty Professor