The Armani Luminous Silk Foundation is a holy grail complexion product that should be coveted in your makeup collection. For my “Latte Makeup” look the Armani team was kind enough to send over the Luminous Silk Foundation in shade 13 for me to test.
The Hydrating Formula
Armani Beauty first debuted this foundation in 2000 and since then, it has gone on to win several beauty awards from publications like Allure. This lightweight oil-free foundation features a patented Micro-Fil technology that allows the pigment to lay flat on the skin’s surface. As someone who deals with dry skin, Luminous Silk is very hydrating and leaves my skin with a beautiful glow. A little bit goes a long way so you only need a few pumps of foundation to get medium coverage. For my Latte look, I applied shade 13 using my black Beautyblender and let it sit for a minute or two.
Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
The iconic and lightweight Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Perfect Glow Flawless Oil-Free Foundation delivers flawless, medium buildable coverage and helps create a radiant, glowy finish for a natural makeup look. This foundation glides seamlessly onto the skin, leaving a finish that’s reminiscent of charmeuse silk.
Price: $69
This foundation truly embodies the silky soft texture that Armani excels at bringing beauty lovers. Plus, it’s great to use for a more natural makeup look. I see why so many celebrity makeup artists and pro-muas rave about Luminous Silk because this foundation photographs so well. It’s like wearing a second skin and the coverage is buildable so you can sheer it out to get light coverage or work it up to medium coverage.
The Shade Range and Packaging
Armani Luminous Silk Foundation comes in 40 different shades and my shade 13, is considered a deep, neutral tone. The shades are divided up into 4 categories and cover several undertones. Now, when it comes to packaging, you definitely get a luxurious premium feeling foundation. The formula comes in a frosted, weighty glass bottle with the logo etched in black on the front. You get a black pump, and cap with the logo perched on the top which gives a beautiful minimalistic look. Luminous Silk is great to take on the go, and I usually pack it in my makeup case whenever I travel.
Application and Price
When it comes to the application of this foundation, I always start by using a moisturizing primer to prep my face. I wet my Beautyblender and go in with about 4 to 5 pumps of foundation. I then begin to push the product into my face until I achieve the coverage I desire. You can also go in with a makeup brush and blend out the formula. This foundation covers my hyperpigmentation and dark marks while also letting the radiance of my skin peek through.
At $69 for a bottle of foundation, this is on the higher end and would be an investment in your makeup collection. Luminous Silk is perfect to wear for nice occasions like a wedding or very formal dinner. You can also wear this foundation for photoshoots or for an evening out on the town.
If you’re looking to save some coins on Luminous Silk wait for department stores like Macy’s or Bloomingdales to host beauty sales events where they can do between 15%-20% off Armani Beauty products. You can also combine this with cash-back when you shop with Rakuten.
Rakuten is a free cash-back program that gives you a percentage of your money back when you purchase Armani Beauty products at some of your favorite retailers like Sephora, Macy’s, and Bloomingdales. You can add the web browser extension to earn money back online or download the Rakuten app to get cash back in-store.
Overall, Armani Luminous Silk is a top holy-grail foundation to be added to your lineup. The hydrating lightweight texture makes this formula stand out from the rest. This foundation is deserving of the beauty awards it’s received and more.
