smells like the epitome of a five-star vacation, but the star of the collection, in my humble opinion, is the Spark Lip Balm.
The glitter-flecked tinted balm was designed to mimic the shimmering reflection of a golden sunset on the clear ocean water. Available in Sunlight, which contains a golden shimmer, and Sun Spark, a rose-gold hue, the tinted lip balms are thought to be as aesthetically pleasing as they are nourishing. The product promises immediate shine, instant moisture, and a fuller-looking, smoother pout upon application, all without the inclusion of mineral oils, parabens, or silicones.
Then this Tom Ford little guy came along. The packaging—absolutely gorgeous. No notes. The gold tube is incredibly chic, and doubles as a mini mirror ideal for application on the go. After a good few minutes of ogling at the exterior, I popped off the cap to reveal what’s quite possibly the prettiest lipstick I have seen in my beauty editor life. Physically, it looks like a lipstick bullet, albeit one that is flecked with itty-bitty gold glitter pigments.
Sun Spark was definitely the more pigmented of the two, showing up with a dusty rose hue sprinkled with soft sparkles. Sunlight on the other hand, was more translucent, but loads more glittery. The magic formula, in my opinion, was to layer the duo. Sun Spark on the bottom, Sunlight on the top. With that tidbit of learned information, I took the balms straight to my lips. They felt just as, if not more nourishing, on my lips than my hand, provided subtle shine, a hint of sparkle, and an instant plumping effect without appearing goopy or feeling sticky. The color was perfect—just a slightly enhanced version of my natural lip tone that looked great solo or accompanying a full face of makeup.