64%
would repurchase
4.1/5
package quality

price range

description

Achieve a radiant, natural-looking makeup look with the iconic LUMINOUS SILK foundation by Armani Beauty. LUMINOUS SILK is a multi-award-winning liquid foundation with a silky, lightweight texture that delivers all-day buildable medium coverage with a satin glow finish for naturally flawless-looking skin and a no-makeup makeup look. This oil-free foundation is formulated with exclusive Micro–fil & trade technology, a patented process that allows the pigments to lay flat on the skin’s surface for a seamless application and a natural, second-skin effect. A tried-and-true makeup artist and celebrity favorite, this hydrating foundation helps sculpt and brighten skin, improve skin texture, and blur imperfections, all while delivering a fresh, long-lasting, lit-from-within glow.

ingredients

Aqua / Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Isododecane, Alcohol Denat., Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, Acetylated Glycol Stearate, Magnesium Sulfate, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Trihydroxystearin, Cellulose Gum, Nylon-12, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Isobutane, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloridecopolymer, Parfum / Fragrance, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Methylparaben, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hexyl Cinnamal.

Reviews

Reviews


2.0
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16 years ago

Although this foundation is called Luminous, for oily skinned girls, read Greasy, it would be a mistake for older ladies or anyone with wrinkled skin to believe that this would soften or ameliorate...

About reviewer (154 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen



5.0
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16 years ago

I broke down and bought this extremely expensive foundation since I have worn foundation since my teens. It goes on smoothly, blends nicely. Covers imperfections nicely. Overall this is one of the...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


3.0
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16 years ago

I have exchanged it for 3 times and finally gave up this product. All colors look odd on yellow skin tone. It gives glow instead of a matte finish so if you have oily/dark skin, it's gonna look...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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16 years ago

I LOVE this product. I don't wear foundation since I have a fairly even skin tone. That being said, I realized that I wanted something light and sheer to cover up the few spots that are uneven. ...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


1.0
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16 years ago

I tried this stuff because there are so many who rave about how good it is - well not for me. It is very dry and chalky on my skin, ick! I gave it one lippy only for the bottle, it makes for easy...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBlond

EyesOther


3.0
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16 years ago

If I could, I would have given this a 2.5 lippy rating, but since there is no option, I will give be generous. Color: Lovely. No strange undertones. I have pale, difficult to match skin. Pink...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


1.0
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16 years ago

NO thank you- i will not purchase a foundation that makes me look shiny, old or looks only pretty on my dresser....i'm so dissapointed bc everybody loves this product so much..it does look good...

About reviewer (108 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue


1.0
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16 years ago

I bought this in no.4 together with face fabric in no.2 and for the past month I tried both. LSF provides more coverage than face fabric, it covers blemishes and old scars but remains sheer and...

About reviewer (37 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrown

EyesGreen


5.0
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16 years ago

The finish of this foundation is incredible! Now I'm thinking all those foundations I've used in the past and I can't come up with a single one that provided such an amazingly soft and flawless...

About reviewer (601 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel


4.0
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16 years ago

*Edited again on 6/22/09*I first reviewed this back in 2004. At the time it was by far the most expensive foundation I had ever bought. In the intervening years I have yo-yo'd from Laura Mercier...

About reviewer (114 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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16 years ago

My comment on the quality of the product may be premature as I have only just bought it and used it three times, but so far I am satisfied with it. I did not want a heavy foundation, or one that...

About reviewer (41 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


4.0
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16 years ago

I first read about this product in People...this is a "must have" for Jennifer Nettles. Although I had no idea who she is, she had other "must haves" on her list of which I think highly and the...

About reviewer (99 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther, Fair-Medium

HairRed

EyesHazel


5.0
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16 years ago

This is a great foundation. I actually found out about it through the MUA boards!! I needed something that provided medium coverage with a soft finish. This goes on smooth and never cakes; I have a...

About reviewer (210 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

This is my best foundation I own (I also have chanel's teint innocence, which i brought when this foundation started to get low). I have shade NO.5. Price is alittle on the expensive side but it...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBlue


4.0
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16 years ago

I have bought this foundation 3 times, it is fantastic. Great coverage (looks natural but covers a multitude of problems including lines and spots). I have tried various other foundations over the...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue


4.0
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16 years ago

This is a splurge but well worth it. It's so silky and gives very good coverage. This is like caviar for foundation. It lasts and gives you a great glow but doesn't smother my skin. My skin can...

About reviewer (132 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

Did not regret buying this legendary foundation after hearing so many good review about it.Gives you that radiant and dewy look, at the same time covers acne scars and minor imperfections quite...

About reviewer (233 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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16 years ago

After many samples of this product, I finally broken down and shelled out $58 US dollars for this stuff!! The coverage is beautiful, sheer (as in you cannot see it sitting on your skin) but covers...

About reviewer (101 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


2.0
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16 years ago

I trusted all the hype and went for this product. It really is not all that excellent as people claimed, it is not bad either. But for the price, Avon & L'Oreal has foundation of equal quality &...

About reviewer (778 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

This goes on with great ease and blends in flawlessly (if you have the right shade). I do not know whether I can say it is worth the price. There must be other foundations out there as good for...

About reviewer (102 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Medium, Neutral

HairGrey, Curly, Medium

EyesBlue