New Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate Soft Radiance Foundation Review

Hey Beauties!!!
Today I am going to be going over the new Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate Soft Radiance Foundation and compare it to the Estee Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation.
I hope you all enjoy!
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[@BlingyBea]

RIP Sweet Mel, I miss seeing and listening to you, I went for the Estée Lauder, thank you sweetie.🐞❤️🙏🏻💔

[@skicouture]

Mel: wears Tom Ford foundation grocery shopping me: 😊 GOALS 🙌🏻❤️

[@melthompson2856]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@TracyD2]

I’m never ever wanting to spend $150 on a foundation unless it can make my 52 yo skin look 22. I can get Botox with that money. I am willing to try the parent company foundation especially if it’s more hydration. Thanks Mel.

[@MzClementine]

Tracy hehehe seriously 😐... 150$ I’d rather buy steaks... and mussels ‘mmmmmm.

[@eimearmorrissey7236]

Your makeup today is soooo gorgeous!! The warm eye and lip with your porcelain skin...perfection!!!

[@melthompson2856]

Thank you!!!

[@stephaniesaslut12616]

@@melthompson2856 what shade did you use?

[@GlitzyFritzy]

I got a sample of the EL not that long ago and it was just OK for me ... this info is great to know for those who could afford a $150 foundation!! Love you! xoxo

[@melthompson2856]

Love you!!!! Xoxox

[@megane11222]

*Let's all take a moment to give it up to Mel for looking out for us* 👏🏼👏🏼 10+ *first* ingredients the same? Psh, the ish is *THE SAME* So thank you for saving this mama some coins!!!!😅❤❤❤

[@lucaria6164]

It's a price tag competition nowadays with makeup brands and my wallet doesn't have time for that.

[@brittanymyers7552]

I feel like they just did this with the emotionproof concealer I love Tom ford but I'm glad I have the Estee Lauder now I'm not tempted by the Tom ford.

[@BethInstaNow]

I’m excited to try the Ester Lauder foundation! Geez Ester Lauder owns the makeup world!

[@h.twells9358]

Esdee lauder is becoming the Don Corleone of the makeup world! 😂

[@andreathesexy1]

Yep...their lift foundation was amazing too.

[@MakeupForMatureSkin]

Wow! This foundation looks amazing on your skin even at 12 hours!

[@barbaramanning2571]

Oh, Mel, I can't thank you enough for this super honest, yet drama-free review. I came thisclose to ordering the Tom Ford foundation and would have already but I can't get anyone from TF to answer my inquiries into the colors, especially the undertones (I need neutral). While waiting for their response, which I feel isn't coming, I found your video. YES the packaging on the TF is stunning, immaculate, but it's not like I'm going to be walking around with it all day displaying the bottle like a game show hostess! Right now I'm using the Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow and the Guerlain L'Essentials (I'm of a certain age so these work well for me and my dry aging skin) but I think when it's time to repurchase I'll check out this new EL. Thank you for being someone whose opinion I can always count on and respect. BTW, you look so stunning in this video, as always! xoxo

[@flocali3270]

Love this Tom Ford/Estée Lauder comparison video!!! I so MISS YOU 😢!!!!!

[@catherinebell122]

TF packaging is stunning!

[@dspadi1017]

Miss you, Mel. Glad I can visit you here.

[@caleydopr]

I’m a sucker for packaging and I love TF so I will get it. Thanks for your review!

[@deblake-bacon4694]

Hey Mel! Thanks so much for the review! And especially the comparison! I think I will check both of them out in person. Thanks again for all your hard work! Take Care ❤️

[@candalinathomas6392]

Girl u look fabulous ur skin is fire with nothing on

[@TaheerahA]

That Tom Ford packaging though 😍😍😍 I have a gift voucher that will cover the majority of the cost so I might just splurge on it! And then when it's finished refill the bottle with something more reasonably priced 😂

[@verenaw.5952]

I really like how honest you are Mel.👍🏼 Great review!😘

[@melthompson2856]

Thank you!!!

[@Jbal8924]

Thank you Mel! Incredibly helpful review and comparison! Will definitely check these out and likely get the Estee Lauder ❤️

[@pauletterichards4755]

Your makeup always looks so good ! But there is no way I would pay that much for a foundation when there are so many great foundations on the market

[@emiliebova]

Miss you Mel!

[@HeatherTerry84]

As much as I love and I do mean LOVE that TF packaging, there’s no way. The most I have ever spent on a foundation is a $60 YSL one and that was a splurge even with 20% off lol

[@NorWeFLA]

Hey, Momma! I LOVE YOU. And miss you, so much. I am so grateful we found each other during the KVD days.

[@Loralarify]

Wow- So happy you did that comparison! I will gladly pick up the EL foundation that may suit my skin better anyway! Thank you so much! Love this eye look too!

[@jenlauren143]

I wish I could get the Tom Ford because it looks beautiful but I will definitely try the Este Lauder one. You looked so gorgeous Mel! 🥰🥰

[@bellaatlantis8888]

Mel, thank you so much for taking the time to make comparisons like this. They are so helpful!!!🤓👌🏼

[@Mary-ku8zf]

It amazes me that product is same but the price is for the name😳no way. Consumers are so much smarter today I hope then to fall for that, but thank you for bringing awareness as to who owns the product and the comparisons. ❤️

[@LindaPatch1]

Long time ELDW devotee, and this new product I may like even better. It's a really, really good foundation. Agree with everything you say.

[@hiborand3285]

Your wear test was the reason I bought Estée Lauder. I also picked up the new Dior concealer and love combining both. The concealer helps eliminate the gray cast I get from the foundation’s SPF on my deep skin tone. Tom Ford has joined Jo Malone in the handing over name and all good things to the “Company.”

[@makeupjunkie6838]

Wow great comparisons! I’ve been loving the Estée Lauder for the past several days.

[@jgkicks4864]

For $150, all the gold on that bottle better be real 🤣. I just ordered the EL foundation for in store pickup today. Can’t wait to try it!

[@valerievalois6263]

Good morning Miss Mel, thank you so much for your honesty. You have just saved me a lot of money. I feel like this is the Tom Ford concealer drama all over again. He is not learning from his mistakes.

[@CH-vm6cq]

I don't think he is involved with the brand at all

[@bratsj1]

AAAAAAND - that is why I love your videos so much! Lovely review, I will definitley check out the Estee Lauder one as soon as it arrives in Norway - thanks Mel!

[@gypsybelle637]

Oh , how I appreciate you doing this! I love my Estée Lauder, but just bought the tom ford. You did such a great job comparing them. 🙏🏼💋miss you. !

[@kimcurnutt5104]

Ok, the Estee Lauder just came and I LOVE IT!!!! WOW! I am 46, almost 47 and have some fine lines. Not bad. This is amazing. The Fresco C23 is a tad lighter than Double Wear-perfect for me. Highly recommend for dry skin. Thank you SO much for this review. Found my Holy Grail!!!

[@ygujt]

Makeup brands are losing their minds with these prices , everything is dupable these days so why spend so much money?

[@prettyacct]

People want to feel "rich"

[@ygujt]

Pretty Accountant facts !!!

[@TheFolkyboy]

Luxury cosmetics has its own clientele.

[@andreathesexy1]

@@prettyacct a fool and their money soon shall part! PPL assume ppl having money based on what they buy is foolish! The average American is in debt just trying to keep up with the Jones' (FOMO). Also new money is more prone on spending money on trendy goods and materials that expire for the sake of feeling and looking! Our generation is in trouble! A rich person buys a mercedes..a wealthy person buys a Saab or a Volvo bc its dependable and smart!

[@lgempet2869]

On a discount (which most of us are able to get periodically) , I could get a gorgeous La Prairie foundation w/amazing skin care ingredients for approximately the same price as this Tom Ford foundation- always have to balance the quality vs the cost.💡 Thanks for these comparisons Mel!

[@jenniferpillot9003]

I so can't wait to get mine and dearest mr.ford thought of so many shades right out the gate love him 🇨🇱💯💋😇🙋👍:)!!!wow Mel your complexion is DIVINE PURE AWESOMENESS .

[@Yelrish]

U are the best Mel!!!

[@LaralittleTV]

Thank you darling, I love the Estee Hydra rescue foundation, and was curious about the TF - this one, for some time, and you just saved me £115! Thank u 💋 I can safely stop thinking about it!

[@JojoJojo-qm7no]

Thank you so much for this great review Mel. 😘

[@jpaulswan]

Feels like a lotta cash for a fancy bottle! Cant' wait to try the EL!

[@kathrynp8080]

$150 that's £115, and probably more by the time it's released here. And £77 for a foundation brush, that's mad. I can't see how they can justify charging that amount. But I suppose if people can afford it and don't care how much they spend...well! I wonder how much of that $150 is the cost of the fancy bottle!! The EL would be the one for me. Thanks for the run down though, it's always good to have an in-depth review 👍.

[@aliciabrodie3494]

That bottle, though!!!

[@gia6743]

Hi Mel, I would pick up the Estee Lauder it sounds the same as the Tom Ford; if not better at a lot less money. So tired of paying Top Dollar for a package and a name only! So glad you aren't an infomercial youtuber like a few high end beauty youtuber's are but will remain nameless. Thanks for the comparison it really helps. 💛

[@loralee3232]

Your skin looks so flawless! It’s nice to know there’s a possible dupe for this foundation. Thank you for the review & wear test & comparison to EL.

[@cynthiaalvarado3287]

Hello Mel Tom Ford was really expensive but it wore beautifully I would wear the other one thank you for showing us these beautiful foundations I hope you have a wonderful day girl love you so much love and your makeup today

[@melthompson2856]

Thank you so much, beauty!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@dornita1516]

Yaaaaaaaassssssssss! Stunning! Mel you look awesome. I have birthday money I haven’t spent yet, I think it’s time for a treat. Lol! I’m happy the shade range has extended.

[@melthompson2856]

Thank you!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ And YES!!!! Finally!!!!

[@wakeupordie]

Mel, I see fragrance listed in the EL foundation. Is it noticeable? I usually can't tolerate products that contain fragrance. I'm hoping that its just a masking fragrance and that EL added it to help the product smell neutral.

[@isabelibraga6441]

Omg this wear test made my mind blow, looks like a great foundation.

[@themerz6982]

Thanks! I just have to say, that TF bottle is so beautiful.

[@donnatrocks]

I just got the bite foundation and the EL foundations and have enjoyed them both so far. I would love to try TF but for 150? thank you for the information.

[@TaraLynnbeauty]

Girl, you read my mind. I NEED to know the deets on this pricey beeech😘🤣 Thanks for the comparison, YOU ROCK💋💋

[@melthompson2856]

❤️🥰😍😘

[@andreathesexy1]

I am a dumbass for Tom Ford...but he breaks my heart repeatedly by disc lippies and eye quads i loved! Jerk off right? Got damn this foundation is gorgeous tho☑☑☑...get a sample bc Tawny worked for me but doesn't in the Traceless version. I am between 6.5...7.0/7.2 and 7.7 in all 3 foundations I own of his😐

[@TaraLynnbeauty]

@@andreathesexy1 I actually just reviewed his new foundation and I like it, but I LOVE the stick foundation. It's my holy grail. 🙌😘 I wear 7.5 Shell beige in the stick foundation and I bought the same shade in the shade & illuminate and it's the exact same shade for me as well. I've heard some say they are not the same shade, but for me, it was.. I am sad he discontinued the quads before I actually started getting into Tom Ford. Dang it. Why Tom Why?🤬🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤣

[@andreathesexy1]

@@TaraLynnbeauty lucky you. I am 3 different shades in 3 foundations lol

[@andreathesexy1]

@@TaraLynnbeauty i wonder if it just med golden/olive shades he cant keep right??!! 😂😂 lol

[@ezra64]

Love your nails !! 💎💎

[@lolafox0607]

I just ordered the Estée Lauder Foundation today and I’m super stoked!

[@jeanietouchofclassglam4573]

Mel, off of the subject but I looooooove your nude lippie!! I am so so glad I purchased it 💞 You did an amazing job figuring out what works for everyone!

[@teri3965]

Girl, your eyes look gorgeous.

[@Kathrynh246]

Great review Mel!! Beautiful! And great comparison!!!

[@barbr100]

Thank you for 5he detailed comparison. I will be purchasing the Estée Lauder.😀

[@BBean26]

Excellent review and comparison. Thank you!

[@gen7936]

Right now I need something a little more hydrating. Everything I have is matte. I will definitely purchase the Estée Lauder for now and if I like it I will purchase Tom Ford for the summer. Great review!

[@EmilyBeanz]

Gosh, that’s bottle is gorgeous! Pat McGrath... take some damn notes!

[@TaheerahA]

YES

[@MissPeachie]

Love your eyebrows! Can’t wait until mine comes in the mail!

[@brendaf1033]

This looks so beautiful! I will not be getting the TF even though the packaging is beautiful. It is not worth $150 when I can get basically the same thing with the EL. If it was the same price as other TF foundations I'd probably get it but $150? Not a chance. IMO EL has been doing this more and more with TF and the TF just doesn't seem as special (other than packaging) as it used to be. Therefore I'm much more picky in what I'm willing to get from TF. I'm a little salty LOL Sorry!

[@claudiatorres9936]

The only way I've tried Tom Ford is through a grab bag I've bought from Estee Lauder because the company I worked for is a vendor of EL. And the bags had products from all their brands and lots of perfumes. I have received many things from TF but nothing has really wowed me.

[@ricciaci]

Thank you for the comparison Mel ♡

[@brittneyfrederick1513]

Love 💕 vveeee the NEW HAIR COLOR MEL !!!

[@melthompson2856]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@kijo215]

There’s nothing better than starting the day with a video from Mel 🖤🖤🖤🖤. But, that Tom Ford price is a tad too high for me. Will be trying out the Estée Lauder Futurist foundation though. Thanks Mel!!

[@melthompson2856]

Thank you!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Banks040]

Miss you Mel. I miss your videos and your makeup advice 💔

[@fificat1129]

Hey Mel! Love your reviews. They make my day. Just curious, why don't you ever review Trish Mcevoy ? Would love to see your take on her stuff. Thanks, beauty.

[@melthompson2856]

I have ❤️ I used to take samples home all the time when I worked at Nordstrom. I liked some but nothing stayed on my face at work (i would have to try again now) but i also had a hard time with the shades 😩

[@heatherj4351]

Does the EL foundation leen more medium coverage or full? Being in my mid 40's full coverage tends to be a bit much for me.

[@felicitygeorgiegirl5840]

Even packaging is so similar clear,gold & black difference is one is in glass and one in tube. So here the Tom Ford would be about $250 😱 I’m thinking Estee Lauder for me 😊

[@michelleisabel]

I don’t know why I always comment before watching the video but you are STUNNING today and I love the dark hair. I think it’s way prettier - it complements your complexion beautifully. Ok now onto the video. 🤗😂

[@melthompson2856]

Thank you!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@tammyvaught2210]

I think you’re paying for the packaging and the name. If I had an unlimited makeup budget I’d probably try it but unless I get one heck of a raise there’s no way I’m getting this. However, I’m definitely going to try the Estée Lauder when I get to needing a new foundation. Thank you for letting everybody know these two foundations are pretty much the same. It helps so so much!!

[@NK-yw5nl]

Thanks for the thorough review. Does either foundation have a fragrance?

[@laurenfalzone3739]

So excited you love the Estée Lauder Foundation! I just picked it up 💕 can’t wait to try it out!

[@lindamack7184]

Great review! I love the Estee Lauder

[@taneasheils6597]

😲🤭😁😊 Hi Mel, thank you for the video.... I am really thinking to buy the Tom Ford one...

[@Starnote16]

Thank you for doing this!!! Can’t wait to try them!!! I heard that Estée Lauder owns tom ford or something like that. The smart thing would be to buy the futurist but I’m a sucker for Tom Ford packaging.

[@Starnote16]

totheshore99 makes sense that they may have similar formulas.

[@buffbuff5016]

$150 for foundation??? What?? (Even more in Canadian $) I would buy EL hands down over TF. Thanks Mel...again you look beautiful and give us the info we need!! 🥰❤️

[@alisasepe6098]

Lovely foundation thank you for your review

[@laurenklatman6918]

You have stunning skin!! Absolutely beautiful ♥️♥️ what are your options on these foundations for mature skin? Thanks ❤️

[@candalinathomas6392]

I just realized the shesheido is probably what is breaking me out the spf I feel like a dummy ty for the info even though I love that foundation

[@paofacu]

You had me at magnetic top!

[@melthompson2856]

Lol!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@annatorboli6263]

Great to know.. Thank's❤️

[@nisreinshehadeh3418]

Hey beauty 🥰 mel i want know ur opinion on blendifull do u like it or recommend it ? I trust ur opinion as always

[@melthompson2856]

Hey, beauty!!! I just posted a review on my community page ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@aimeementzer7605]

I think I liked the look of the EL better at the end of the day. I also like the price about a billion times better too.

[@frebreeziemarie1997]

I love Tom Ford, but to me it's overpriced just bc it's his name (eye roll). But the Estée Lauder one, I'm very curios, but not until my no buy...plus I have a plethora of of foundations to choose from. But for the Spring sale I can stock up on things I want and need, when is that anyway? April, May? I forgot, if anyone remembers please do tell! Great video Mel! I hope you're doing well. 💖💞💕🙌🏼😘🙌🏼

[@jenniferrinaldi8808]

$150? It better do to my laundry and walk my dog too lol!

[@gemmawindus9645]

Your skin looks beautiful..

[@melthompson2856]

Thank you!!

[@PhyliciaATL]

Thank you 😊

[@audreyso1201]

love your makeup, j'adore

[@Viv-no-pain-no-gain]

Unfortunately the Estée Lauder Futurist Hydrating Rescue Foundation is not available in Canada yet... I guess I'll just have to wait

[@mirellewalker5212]

So helpful! Thank you 🙏

[@butterflygirl2285]

If the biggest difference between the two foundations, is the quality of the packaging, is the glass bottle i agree that the Estee Lauder is better value. IMO - cosmetic companies are losing touch with their customer base, particularly during COVID-19: the Tom Ford price point is obscene.

[@lisahilton9616]

Great comparison-they both look beautiful. Did you say they have alcohol in it? thanks!

[@ThisIsBlackBeauty]

Lmao $150 he’s playing games

[@melthompson2856]

Lol!!!

[@michaelamonroe7943]

Amen!

[@avablue6062]

Exactly!! They’re just testing us to see how much we will actually pay. Do not fall for the trap! Do not buy this Tom Ford foundation and it will keep prices down!

[@gillianwills9049]

I'd LOVE to know how much it REALLY costs and what % of the RRP is gross profit...

[@ThisIsBlackBeauty]

Gillian Wills exactly. I was thinking the same thing.... But I ended up buying it 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

[@chrissymoss514]

$150 😱😱😱! Thats mental! Even if it was #THE best thing ever - I refuse to pay that amount for make up. The practicalities of EL one easily out weigh the TF and makes travel much easier. Winner for me, 😊😊♥️

[@ccsilva6110]

In that case rather get pallet from pat or natasha and is less if we talking omg😱

[@Kindlyone777]

I have the Tom Ford brush and it sheds like crazy.