Tom Ford, known for its coveted line of makeup products, is expanding its partnership with Estée Lauder to release Tom Ford Research, a line of skin care products.
“I wanted to start a serious skin-care arm and have it be science-based. This is a real skin-care product and regimen,” Ford told WWD in a new interview about the upcoming debut. “I’m not a designer who has thrown his name on a beautifully packaged cream.”
Ford has been working with his own lab (provided by Estée Lauder) to make sure that his new products are formulated with science. His first two products, Serum Concentrate ($350) and Crème Concentrate ($450), will be released at Tom Ford locations in a matter of weeks.
The key ingredient in both products is caffeine, which Ford’s scientists say helps to increase skin’s natural energy and support hydration. The line uses three different types of caffeine — White Porcelain Cacao (an extremely rare and delicate variety of cacao), pure caffeine, and Gyokuro (a highly-prized variety of Japanese green tea) — in order to promote more energized and healthy-looking skin. Each product also includes hyaluronic acid and a variety of peptides.
“My vision is to merge breakthrough skin science with true luxury, to create transformative skincare regardless of skin type or gender,” said Ford in a statement. “This is the reason I established Tom Ford Research. Working closely with a team of scientists, we develop what is truly remarkable and that which delivers undeniable visible results.”
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