![]() Several years back when I was in NYC and stopped at Barneys to see the collection (before we had it here in MN) I was out of the Luminous Silk and the sales associate suggested I try Designer Shaping, as it was his favorite. It applies best with a brush rather than the sponge, which can make it too heavy.ĭesigner Shaping Cream Foundation– Shown at bottom left. Either too dark or too light for my skin tone, otherwise this one would be in my bag. My only problem was that I couldn’t find a shade that worked for me. I tested this at the counter in the summertime when it came out and my skin was oilier and I absolutely love the finish. If you have dry skin, don’t even attempt to use it, this is not for you. This is a powder compact foundation, not a cream to powder. Lasting Silk UV Compact Foundation – Shown at bottom right. ![]() Even when my skin is drier in winter, it slides off like a greasy mess and that’s with even using a translucent powder on top of it. After about an hour or so I notice settling in fine lines and the foundation tends to slide off my face. But, lately I’m not sure if the formula has changed a bit or just my skin has changed, I find I can’t wear this one any longer. So once I have the coverage I like, I then take my fingertip pads and tap my face to smooth out the brush lines. However, I find when I use a brush it streaks on my face. I typically apply my foundations with a brush and this is no exception. This foundation offers a nice glow to the face and I do not like it on my skin in the summertime when it’s oilier, I prefer to use it when my skin is drier. I used to be faithful to this foundation, although I must say I have gone through several shades, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5 to try and find the “perfect” shade. It is touted by artists in magazines everywhere and by bloggers as well. This foundation is one of the originals to the line and probably the most popular. Luminous Silk Foundation– Shown at top right. If you want to add glow you can with one of the Fluid Sheers, as this does layer nicely and the rest of your color makeup like blush stays on for a long time. This is a soft matte finish – no glow here. There are very limited shades, I believe 4 to be the selection, so the chances of finding a perfect match may be difficult, but then tinted moisturizers typically only have 3 or 4 shades as well. Like I said, this is a very unique texture and I really like it. It leaves the skin looking like velvet, but not heavy with foundation. It glides on very smoothly with a brush or fingers and doesn’t leave any streak marks on the face. This feels like silk velvet, very soft and almost cushiony. However, it’s actually quite surprising and difficult to describe as it’s not like any other foundation I’ve ever tried. I originally purchased this as an alternative to a tinted moisturizer for a lightweight coverage foundation. I find it separates and settles in fine lines on my face after wearing it a short while when my skin is drier.įace Fabric Foundation– Shown at top middle. However, when my skin is a bit drier towards fall and winter, it gets put away. It glides on and gives a nice soft glow to my skin. I have found that when my skin is oiler, this works wonderfully. This foundation is one of my go-to foundations for summertime. Lasting Silk UV Foundation– Shown at top left. This can be very confusing because all the foundations I have are numbered, and I wouldn’t know which one to compare it to if I were to repurchase online. One thing that I noticed on their website is that they no longer code the shades by number, but instead by tone, ex. And although they have the Fluid Sheers under their foundation category on the web, I do not consider these to be foundations, but instead highlighters and bronzers, which I think they are absolutely beautiful. I have not included the Designer Compact Foundation because in all these years I’ve never tried it. Today I’m going to compare the 5 foundations by Armani shown above. ![]() I discovered when I did my recent foundation comparison post, it seemed to have struck a chord with so many readers – we all have foundation issues and loves. Instead of always individually answering that question, I figured I would address it in a post. I am often asked my thoughts on certain makeup including the Giorgio Armani foundations, especially the Luminous Silk Foundation, which seems to get so much press.
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