I Tested Pricey Products Against Affordable Options — and the Results Might Surprise You

I can't even remember what I had for breakfast this morning, but I'll never forget the first time I tried a Tom Ford Lip Color ($55). I was a naive editorial intern in a magazine's large beauty closet, and I was drawn to the cubic design of the tube, not realizing it was Tom f*cking Ford. I couldn't believe how vibrant the color looked on my lips, and was seriously impressed when it lasted through both a bacon egg and cheese sandwich and a makeout sesh I had later. When I later learned the price, I wasn't exactly surprised — it's that good.