Wednesday, 20 November 2013

Tom Ford Orchid Haze Eye Colour Quad

I was slightly apprehensive if this would be worth the splurge as I have had varied results with the Tom Ford line, fortunately this is most certainty a must-have for me.


The Orchid Haze palette (£62) contains a shimmery/frosted peachy/pink champagne, shimmery warm taupe, satin dusty mauve rose and a matte deep aubergine (it looks like it contains a slight sparkle but I don't notice it when applied)

The colours are just meant for each other and the results is a refined natural look with a dusty warmth.

The shadows are beautiful smooth and apply like a dream. I think even if you had poor quality brushes, these shadows would still apply well, as they really do just glide on and blend effortlessness.

The pigment level is very good and they apply true to the pan with no fall out. There is no room for improvement in the quality of these shadows, they really are just that good.


I bought this from harrods.com

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23 comments:

  1. saw20 November 2013 at 12:12

    I am so glad that you got your hands on this one. I didn't like it at first but playing with it a little, I just can't get enough of it. Looks so lovely on you.

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    1. Unknown21 November 2013 at 12:11

      Thanks Sara :) I'm so glad I got it, its a good thing the line doesn't have other non glitter quads, otherwise I'd feel the need to get them all :)

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  2. The Driveller Kate20 November 2013 at 12:17

    So glad this worked for you as I know you've had some misses lately :) I think this is a huge step up in quality for TF textures and the shades look beautiful against your blue eyes.

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    1. Unknown21 November 2013 at 12:13

      Thanks Kate :)
      Speaking of misses, just wait for my review on the Chanel holiday eye palette, gah!

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  3. Sunny20 November 2013 at 12:19

    OOO boy, now I am really regretting passing on this one when I was at the airport (TF eyeshadows are unavailable in Belgium)! It looks SO fab on you!

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    1. Unknown21 November 2013 at 12:15

      Glad you like the look :) What a shame the shadows are unavailable there, that's so annoying, I guess it means money saved!

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  4. Bellyhead20 November 2013 at 12:35

    Beautiful! I can totally see how lovely the quality of this palette is on your eye! And very beautiful colors that suit you. Perfection!

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    1. Unknown21 November 2013 at 12:18

      Thank you, I just used the crappy little brushes to apply all the colours (though not the liner) just to test the performance of the shades and they really do just blend so nicely :)

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  5. Jacqueline21 November 2013 at 04:35

    I just managed to convince myself I do not need orchid haze, Clare you enabler. It is so pigmented and beautiful.

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    1. Unknown21 November 2013 at 12:19

      You know me, get that Orchid Haze back on your wish list! ;)

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  6. Sharina21 November 2013 at 08:24

    I've been using this lots of times in the past month since I got it and that says a LOOOOT! :) I really love this one. Im glad you like it loads too Clare! SOOO PRETTY ON YOU! DAAANG. I was waiting for this post as I love seeing eyeshadows on your beautiful lids!

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    1. Unknown21 November 2013 at 12:22

      I'm glad you like, I loved the look you did with this quad :)
      I can certainly see me hitting pan on this one!

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  7. Gummy @ Gummy Vision21 November 2013 at 10:44

    Aaaah!!! So happy you are enjoying orchid haze so much!!! It looks beautiful on you :-) It's one of my favorite eyeshadow palette finds this year.

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    1. Unknown21 November 2013 at 12:26

      Thank you :) I'm very glad I like this so much, given the cost i think I might have cried a bit had it not worked out for me ;)
      On a separate note the Burberry Autumn/Winter is finally appearing on line here on a few more sites, which is wondrous as i have spent my money this month, gah!!

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  8. alice22 November 2013 at 09:10

    Hi Clare!

    Thanks for the review! I love your blog, I always check it whenever I want to plan a rouge bunny rouge purchase.
    I also have orchid haze and I love it, but I have a question for you: how do you use the rose/mauve shade? I am not very good at eye shadow placement and am wondering how to pair it with the other shades. Thanks!

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    1. Unknown23 November 2013 at 07:16

      Hi Alice,
      Thanks for the lovely words, that brought a smile to my face :)
      I was worried about the rose/mauve shade as well as those tones tend to look really unflattering on me, I use it in the crease and then on the outer V I add a touch of the aubergine over it and that seems to work well :)

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    2. alice24 November 2013 at 15:25

      I'll try that, thanks so much for the suggestions!

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  9. MarciaF22 November 2013 at 17:22

    I'm almost glad I don't live near a Tom Ford counter since I'd be spending a lot of money there if I did. I only have one limited edition TF palette from last year and I love it too much to use it. Silly goose!

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    1. Unknown23 November 2013 at 07:18

      Its a very tempting brand isn't it :) It can be so tricky digging into limited edition palettes, but just think of it all sat there and lonely ;)

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  10. Anonymous23 November 2013 at 22:27

    That looks absolutely stunning! Totally right up my alley. Happy to hear that it was more of a yay than a nay. :)

    x Carina

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    1. Unknown26 November 2013 at 13:55

      Hi Carina,
      I'm very glad it was a winner as well, I think the colours would work for the majority of people and the texture is just lush :)
      x

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  11. Resham22 March 2014 at 21:18

    love the colors in this palette...:) :)

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    1. Unknown25 March 2014 at 01:26

      They work so well together, one of my favourite palettes :)

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