TOM FORD Lip Color #16 Scarlet Rouge 3.5g

Tom Ford Lip Color in shade 16 Scarlet Rouge is the brand's signature creme-finish lipstick in a true blue-toned red — the kind of statement red that photographs as crimson and reads as polished in person. The 3g bullet is housed in the iconic gold-and-tortoise Tom Ford case.

At a glance

• Best for: statement red lips, evening looks, anyone seeking a blue-toned classic red
• Finish: creme — full-coverage with a soft satin sheen, not matte and not glossy
• Undertone: cool blue-red (flatters most skin tones; whitens teeth visually)
• Format: 3g bullet, gold-and-tortoise case
• Origin: Tom Ford Beauty, manufactured in Italy
• Best paired with: a long-wear lip liner and skin-finish foundation. Browse our wider makeup collection

Why we stock Tom Ford Scarlet Rouge

Scarlet Rouge is on most makeup artists' shortlist of "perfect reds" — the blue undertone is the technical reason it flatters such a wide skin-tone range and visually brightens teeth. Customers come to us specifically for this shade for weddings, corporate photography and special occasions. We import direct via Tom Ford's authorised channels, so every unit ships in untampered packaging with current batch codes.

How to use

1. Prep with a red lip liner (Tom Ford's own or a neutral blue-red liner) traced just inside the natural lip line. Liner is non-negotiable for a clean red — it prevents feathering and sharpens the edge.
2. Apply Scarlet Rouge with a small flat brush for the cleanest edge, or directly from the bullet for a softer application.
3. Blot once with a tissue, reapply a second thin layer for full-coverage longevity.
4. Set sparingly: a light dust of translucent powder over the lips locks in the colour for photos. Skip for a softer day look.

Pro tip: a true red lipstick reads better when the rest of the face is dialled back — clean skin, defined brows, soft neutral eye. Strong red lips + smoky eye is a hard look to pull off; it ages most faces.

Key ingredients

• Hydration system: soja seed extract, Brazilian murumuru butter, chamomilla flower extract
• Texture/colour: blend of plant butters and natural waxes, cosmetic-grade pigments
• Skincare: vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate)
• Free from: parabens (recent formulations), mineral oil

Scarlet Rouge vs other Tom Ford reds

Tom Ford has multiple reds and the names get confusing. Scarlet Rouge (16) is the cool blue-toned classic. Cherry Lush is warmer and more orange-leaning. Ruby Rush is a deeper berry-red. Scarlet Rouge is the safest choice for a "universal red" — if you can only own one Tom Ford red, this is the one most makeup artists recommend.

FAQ

How can I verify authenticity? Authentic Tom Ford bullets have weighted metal cases (lift the cap — cheap fakes feel hollow), precise gold-foiled lettering on the base, and a batch code that matches the outer carton. The carton itself is heavy-grade cardboard with embossed Tom Ford branding.

Will it dry my lips? No — Tom Ford's creme finish is one of the more comfortable luxury lipstick formulas. The soja extract and murumuru butter base wear comfortably for 4–6 hours.

Does it transfer? Yes, like all creme lipsticks. Blotting and reapplying improves longevity; for transfer-resistant wear, use a separate long-wear formula.

Is the colour wearable for daytime? Scarlet Rouge is a true statement red — it's a wedding/evening/photograph shade, not an office shade. For daytime warmth, look at the brand's Boys & Girls range or M.A.C's Lustreglass 544.

What's the shelf life? 24 months PAO once opened, roughly 36 months unopened from manufacture.

About Tom Ford

Tom Ford Beauty launched in 2006 and is owned by The Estee Lauder Companies. NANA MALL is an independent authorised reseller.