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


5.0
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17 years ago

I have been using this for about 2 years - maybe even more. I do love it. After a brief flirtation with Bare Minerals (see other review), I now realise the true value of this foundation....

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal

HairBrunette

EyesGreen



3.0
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17 years ago

I had read and heard really good things about this foundation, but sadly, it did not live up to my expectations. I use Tazorac, so I need a foundation which is oil free and will not emphasize...

About reviewer (24 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Other

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


3.0
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18 years ago

Well, I am lucky I swapped for this because it did not work for me. First off, there was nothing particuarly luminous about this for me except for the fact that it made my skin quite oily. I have...

About reviewer (210 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


4.0
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18 years ago

This is the most expensive foundation I've ever purchased. I'm pleased with it. I have combo skin with an oily t-zone. The LSF seems to minimize my pores so I seem to have smooth even skin,...

About reviewer (27 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesHazel


5.0
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18 years ago

I recently had my make-up done by a fabulous professional MUA and she used a variety of products made by all the major (and a few lesser-known) companies. But when it came to foundation, she was a...

About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry

HairRed

EyesHazel


5.0
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18 years ago

ABSOLUTE HG for me! I'm surprised I hadn't reviewed this until now! I'm on something like my 5th bottle of this, as I get so many compliments on my "great skin" when I'm wearing it. It makes me...

About reviewer (32 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Other, Warm

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


5.0
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18 years ago

I LOVE this foundation. I stray sometimes but always come back to this. They have a great range of natural looking shades (i'm a #7, NC40). Its the PERFECT shade match for me. My Skin is dry and...

About reviewer (151 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinDry, Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesGreen


5.0
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18 years ago

This is absolutely WONDERFUL! It gives an even, natural and flawless complexion while feeling comfortable on my skin...I've been using only this ever since I discovered it. The texture of this is...

About reviewer (46 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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18 years ago

This is the best foundation on the market! With any foundation, from ANY line, before you use it you HAVE HAVE HAVE to moisturize with something. I am a professional makeup artist and of all the...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


3.0
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18 years ago

Ok, I really wanted to like this. I tried it at Nordstrom and my face looked great- went and purchased it a few hours late. Got it home, tried it the next day and my face looked a different color...

About reviewer (53 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry

HairOther

EyesBrown


2.0
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18 years ago

I received some of the GA Foundation Samples with my ill-fated Hollywood Lights Compact...the powder looks nice at least but...anyway, my skin is dry to very, very dehydrated at times, and this LS...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


3.0
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18 years ago

I loved this product at first and bought several products in the line...the color match was perfect and it felt wonderful, the way it just "clung" to my skin. But after using the foundation...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Other

HairBrown

EyesOther


5.0
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18 years ago

Love this foundation, wear it in 4.5 and I have to say that this is my all time favorite liquid foundation. I have tried them all it seems MAC, Lancome, Chanel, LM, Estee, Shisheido and nothing...

About reviewer (62 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


3.0
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18 years ago

So not worth the money. I tried Giorgio Armani because of the review, but the foundation was nothing special. I actually prefer MAC for liquid. Armani may know about fashion, but as far as...

About reviewer (37 reviews)

Age

SkinCombination, Olive, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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18 years ago

Delighted with this foundation. Beautiful texture, colour & consistency. I have quite a number of others in my stash - I do not think that any of them compare (including Dior/Lancome/Eliz...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry

HairBrown

EyesHazel


5.0
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18 years ago

This is the BEST liquid foundation ever. I'm a big fan of luminous, dewy finish. I've been using this GA LSF for more than 3 years now. This foundation gives me a flawless coverage, silky smooth,...

About reviewer (118 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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18 years ago

I love this foundation. It goes on smooth and makes my skin look flawless. It does not last all day unless I use a primer though. That is my only complaint. It has a really sheer and glowing...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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18 years ago

This is a new classic. It reeks of style and the bottle itself is SO Armani...however unlike Mr.Armani's designs the bottle isn't flawless. You can't see how much product you have left due to the...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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18 years ago

Ok...I know this foundation is super expensive ($55), but believe me when I say that there is NOTHING better out there. After using this I could never switch to anything else (and believe me I've...

About reviewer (25 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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18 years ago

I think I found my HG. I had used this foundation a long time ago and was matched a 6.5. Recently, I was matched by the GA cosmetics executive and she said I was a 5.5. Huge difference. At...

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBrown