12 Luxe Tom Ford Beauty Products Absolutely Worth Every Penny

When people talk about Tom Ford makeup, the lipsticks are usually the first category to come up. There is really no other product on the market like it — thanks to intensely, perfectly pigmented colors and that slightly sweet vanilla scent. Plus, the formula is longwear and matte without feeling drying in the least. Women have stopped me on the street and in dive bars to ask what shade I am wearing when I am wearing my favorite shade, Plum Lush. It's the ideal berry hue.

Tom Ford Lip Color Matte ($53)

This sexy, musky unisex fragrance is so popular that it inspired an entire Black Ford collection (including solid perfumes, highlighter, lipsticks, and more). The scent mixes top notes of black truffle, ylang, bergamot, and black currant. It is balanced by patchouli, incense, vetiver, vanilla, and sandalwood. It's warm and sensual — the kind of fragrance you want to wear on the third date.

Tom Ford Black Orchid Eau de Toilette ($98)

Around a year ago, when strobing took off as a category, I began seeing this highlighting palette in many top makeup artists' kits. The two shades of luminizing powder allow you to "contour" your strobe. Or you can swirl the hues together for the perfect bronzer topper. I also like to use them on my eyelids as a subtle shadow look.

Tom Ford Skin Illuminating Powder Duo ($80)

Currently, almost every makeup brand has an eyebrow product like this in its offering: one side is a waxed push-up pencil, the other a spoolie brush. But Tom Ford was actually one of the first lines to bring it to market. His version even has a hidden sharpener for the pencil side.

Tom Ford Brow Sculptor ($45)

My favorite daytime moisturizers are ones that prime your skin for makeup (because it doesn't pill and foundation sits smoothly on top of it) or ones that look great even if you don't wear coverage over it. This Tom Ford moisturizer satisfies both needs. It has small golden pearls that perk up dull skin while make it feel hydrated.

Tom Ford Radiant Moisture Souffle ($98)

It's not easy to find the ideal grunge nail polish. Some black lacquers are too glossy, some too matte. What makes this Tom Ford one so unique is that it has the teeniest silver shimmer infused to give it a dose of glam rock. The formula is also extremely longwear, which you need with such a dark shade as chips are more visible.

Tom Ford Noir Nail Lacquer in Blackout ($35)

When I have to do my own makeup for a big event (such as a friend's wedding), I rely on these metallic cream eye shadows. They look pigmented but go on sheer, so you can really layer them. And because they blend so easily, it's difficult to mess up. The creamy formulas dry down to be truly longwear (because I tend to get down at receptions). My favorite shade is Sphinx, because the yellow-y gold has a unique iridescent sheen.

Tom Ford Cream Color For Eye in Sphinx ($45)

This may be the most expensive makeup case you ever buy — but you'll probably never have to replace it. The leather is buttery and it naturally stretches a bit so you can stuff your bulky lash curler in it. Plus, thanks to the side handle on the zipper, it doubles as a chic evening clutch you can rock on your wrist.

Tom Ford Medium Leather Cosmetics Case ($690)

Color correcting is confusing, but the fact there are only two shades available in these primers helps simplify the process. Choose from Peach Glow (for cool undertones) and Pink Glow (for warm complexions) to brighten it. I use it after a night of drinking or post-beach (no foundation over it) when I just want to look radiant.

Tom Ford Complexion Enhancing Primer ($74)

I continuously run out of these wind-up eyeliner pencils. The skinny tip creates a really precise line that glides on easily but doesn't budget (even during a sweaty dance class workout). I like the Ebony shade best since brown a bit more subtle than black but still offers definition.

Tom Ford High Definition Eyeliner ($42)

This new-for-Summer contouring palette is a necessity from the latest collection. It's perfect for long weekends (you really do not need to pack anything else) to ensure you have a gorgeous highlighter, blush, and bronzer. Like the strobing palette, I use the shades separately, swirled, or even as eye shadow.

Tom Ford Soleil Limited-Edition Contouring Compact ($108)

When these lip pens launched at the beginning of 2016, I knew they were going to be a hit. The formula has the same sweet scent at the lipsticks, but the finish is more matte gloss than lipstick. Thanks to a thin, cushioned head, you can create an ombré lip, a stain, or a pigmented pout.

Tom Ford Patent Finish Lip Color ($42)