I have always been a Chanel foundation kind of girl! Don’t get me wrong! I still am! But as a beauty addict, I feel that is my “duty” to try new foundations whenever I get the chance to.
The Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation rumbled the beauty world a little while ago. And even if it is quite late, and everybody ( …and their dogs! ) have already posted a review on this, forgive me, but I couldn’t help it! I had to join the crowd and tell you what an amazing base product this is!
It is a liquid foundation which has a fluid, ultra-smooth texture that glides all over the skin and dries to a natural, slightly matte finish. But it is not completely matte it also gives a natural, healthy glow to the skin, accentuating and enhancing at the same time your skin’s features. It is a gorgeous oil-free fluid which features an exclusive Micro-fil technology, that gives an all-day sheer to moderate coverage depending on your necessities. If I want a no-makeup-face I apply it with my Tom Ford #02 Foundation Brush and blend it very well. When I go to an event or I have an important meeting I go for more coverage and I apply the product with a beauty blender ( I’m currently using the Real Technique one ).
The formula contains fragrance ingredients and a small concentration of alcohol known to cause irritation, especially near the eyes. However, the iffy ingredients have no effect on my sensitive skin because they are present in a small percentage.
The Luminous Silk Foundation works best for normal to slightly dry or slightly oily skin, and comes in over a dozen lovely colours, for the fairest to the darkest skin ( 23?! different shades ), more than any foundation I’ve seen before! My shade is #4 and it matches me perfectly!
This is THE foundation to use for light coverage and an unbelievably skin-like results, bonus that perfect glow! Smooth and flawless! I think it is the kind of foundation that gets better with time: I put it on before leaving the house and just looks even better after 1 hour. It just responds so well to skin’s temperature as it blends seamlessly, and it does not oxidize throughout the day.
Perfect to use for big events when you are photographed a lot, as it will not make you look like a ghost!
Bottom line: now I have 2 holy grail foundations: the Chanel Vitalumière Aqua ( read the complete review here ) for an everyday use and for special occasions I take out the Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation.
– pic recycled from another post – the Favourite BURBERRY Lip Combo for Hot Summer Days: the Burberry Lip Glow #19 Mallow Pink Natural Lip Gloss and the Burberry Lip Definer in #02 Dusty Rose where, as a base, I used the Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
See you soon, beautiful!
xx, Annie
INTERESTING FACT:
The Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation is last year’s InStyle Best Beauty Buy award-winner for “Best Liquid Foundation” and “Perfect Match, #1 Makeup Artist’s Choice” for the 10th Year in a Row!
Mami și Zâna 
Great post! I really want to try this but have always been to scared as I have an oily T Zone | http://www.xolollypop.com
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hi, lovely!
my t-zone tends to get a bit oily during the day too! but I have an amazing powder to take care of that. it’s the By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra powder ( here is the review: https://anniesbeautyblog.wordpress.com/2014/02/22/by-terry-hyaluronic-hydra-powder/ ) or the Maybelline Matte ones, if you want a more affordable option.
before you splurge on this foundation you can always try it on as many times as you want at any GA counter or even to ask for a sample to use at home!
xx
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Thanks, this is really helpful! I reckon I’ll pop over to their counter to test it! x
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yes, do that, lovely! and don’t let the SA intimidate you and ASK for samples! 😉 xx
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Hey could you check out my reviews please
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Sure, lovely! 😊 xx
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Let me know what type of reviews you like to read as i would try my best to do thank youu
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I’m not the one to tell you what to write about ( as my blog is focused on high end, expensive makeup )… Yeah, write about the products that YOU enjoyed and try to stay away from negative reviews…
I like your writing and I can’t wait to read more! So good luck, lovely! 🙂 xx
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You look lovely!
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☺️Thank you so much, beautiful lady, for your lovely words and the time you always take to read my ramblings! It means a lot! xx
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You’re very welcome! It’s my pleasure 🙂
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Oooh, it sounds so good I must try it!! X
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Definitely! If there’s only one foundation I had to choose to use for the rest of my life it would be this one! I recommended it to my girls, here on WordPress too, and they loved it! So, give it a go! 🙂
What are you currently using btw? xx
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I like to juggle a few foundations at the same time, depending on where the mood takes me each day 🙂 currently I have on the go: Le Teint Touche Éclat from YSL, Skin Foundation Stick from Bobbi Brown and a BB cream from Estée Lauder. But the Georgio Armani foundation sounds too good to resist!! 🙂 xx
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So you are a bit more coverage kind of girl! I love the YSL and the Estee Lauder BB has the best coverage from all the BB’s I’ve tried! *thumbs up* Curious about the Bobbi Brown one! Usually stick foundations scare me a bit! How is this one?
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I like how versatile it is! I blogged about it recently: http://mybeautylookbook.com/2014/06/24/skin-foundation-stick-by-bobbi-brown/ 😀 it’s quick and easy, great on the go! X
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Nice! I’ve never been attracted to Bobbi Brown products but lately I’m really considering buying some! Any recommendations?
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This sounds great! If it wasn’t so pricey I would pick it up! Xx
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Though really expensive, it’s worth every penny! Thank you for stopping by and for your comment, lovely! xx
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I need this stuff! Your skin is amazing!
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thank you, lovely! I feel like everyone needs this foundation in their makeup collection! 🙂 xx
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I like this foundation too. Have been using it for months 🙂 I also like their maestro foundation
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hi Trudy! I like the Maestro too: the finish it gives is amazing… but dang that formula! the mess I’m doing when I apply it! lol #twolefthands
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Lol! I know! It is very liquidy 😦 great for summer though 😉 love your post Annie ❤
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Hi Trudy! I have to agree with you! It really is great for summer! I has decent coverage and like every Armani foundation I own a litttle goes a long way! xx
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Reblogged this on The Pretty Canary.
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Still my HG! Others have come quite close but I still really love this one. Since I’ve been obsessed with chanel Lumière velvet recently, I really wanna try vitalumiere aqua.
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hi Judy! 🙂 HG indeed! hehe!
I have to say that as much as I like the Chanel Velvet the Vitalumiere Aqua is even better. I find it gives my skin a natural glow that the Velvet doesn’t, and I really like that! 🙂 xx
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Yeah the velvet seems almost too matte for me, we’ll upon application that is. I bet that I’ll love vitalumiere aqua.
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Oh! You’ll love the Vitalumière indeed! ☺️xx
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Great post! I’ve definitely read a lot of raves about this foundation. Good thing it doesn’t oxidize like the Chanel foundations (it oxidizes on me like crazy :().
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hi Jae! yes, everyone raves about it because it is THAT good! Chanel oxidizes on me too but in a wearable manner… if that even makes sense! 🙂 xx
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Hey Annie! have heard SO much about this! It looks beautiful on you and I am sold on the “skin like” description! you are seriously feeding my luxury beauty wishlist! 😛
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😀 thank you my lovely! sweet as always! 😛 and umm… yeah! guilty as charged! I guess… *raises both hands up in the air* 😉 xx
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Ha ha! lol! although given my “no foundation” foundation love do you think I should try this? I hope it does not feel heavy!
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absolutely! generally, the foundations that tend to feel heavy are those with full coverage. the Luminous Silk can be applied in a sheer layer for a natural look and it will still give you enough coverage. it is also buildable to a full medium coverage without being cakey, tacky, itchy or a greasy carnival!
I only use one pump and I still get enough coverage to be pleased.
well!… I have a pea sized head… but anyway, it really didn’t turn out heavy on me! not once!
😉 xx
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Totally agree with your sentiments 🙂 This is an amazing foundation. Love it 🙂 xx
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I love your reviews but I have a question. Since, your blog is focussed towards designer brands which tend to be expensive, is there a way that you get them at a lower rate ,because honestly they are out of my budget otherwise.
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hi beautiful! thank you so much for your lovely words! I’m honored and grateful!
unfortunately, most of the products I review here are paid full price by me! some of the products are purchased during 20% Sephora Sales or Douglas Sales, mostly loyalty card discounts…
I wish I was lucky enough to receive products from the brands I love! 🙂 but that doesn’t happened…
xx
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I hope they hook you up with some serious discounts, cause your reviews are awesome! I’ll start collecting in my piggy bank and hopefully will be able to buy some 🙂 lol…Much love XO
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actually, I’d really appreciate if they did that too! lol
the piggy bank is a good idea… I started there too… hehe! =)) now it hates me! and my wallet too! lol
xx
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I’ve been wearing this foundation for about 3 years, and I still love it more than just about any other fundation that I’ve tried, even the Chanel Vitalumiere and the Christian Dior Diorskin Nude. Especially the buildability and coverage is the one thing I love about it!
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Yes! It’s the best foundation for when I have a not-so-good-skin day! I prefer it to any foundation because it doesn’t oxidise either and it never looked cakey no matter how much I applied because it somehow manages to blend in like a second skin! 😊👌xx
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Hi I know this is a late reply, but I wondered if you had any advice. I have combination skin and can get an oily t zone. If I break out it is around the jaw area. I am torn between this foundation, Dior star and Charlotte tilbury magic foundation.
Have you ever tried any of these?
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Hi my lovely Nicole! Thank you so much for stopping by!
And no worries, your reply is not late at all! I’m happy to help you!
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First of all you need to do some investigations about what’s breaking you out! It’s not a certain foundation that does that… It’s usually a certain substance/ingredient that can be anywhere – even on your skincare… Yes, you heard me right! It can be anything from a natural oil you apply on your face, to your cream, washing product, makeup remover, your foundation, concealer… Even the way you apply your makeup and what you do to remove it is important and can break you out!
Let’s not forget about the hormonal factors as well!
So yeah! Make sure you take care more about your skin an pd all makeup will work equally beautiful on you too!😉😘
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As for a foundation recommendation from these three… I’d say it depends on what your needs are…
If you want a higher coverage, long-lasting and matte finish one definitely go for the Giorgio Armani…
If you want a medium, buildable base that gives you a beautiful glowing effect without making you look greasy – yes, Dior Star is the one for you… After a while, and I mean towards the end of the day, you might need a bit of setting powder in the t-zone with this one!
As for the Charlotte Tilbury one, I already ordered it and I’m still waiting for it to arrive… It will be here by Christmas time so keep an eye on my blog! I’ll have a review on it soon!
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I use Zen Obagi skincare for the break outs and acne is always normally on my jaw line but I am told that is my polycystic ovaries hormonal acne.So I keep using oil reducing products.
I got colour matched for Dior star, Charlotte Tilbury magic, Chanel Vita lumiere and Armani Luminous silk.
So far I think I am leaning towards the Charlotte Tilbury and the Dior. The Armani had no spf in it which put me off a bit.
I am going to put all three on my face and see which is best. I am looking into a primer and powder too.
x
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Never heard of the Obagi product you mentioned but I’m happy that works for you lovely!
The new Charlotte Tilbury foundation is awesome! I finally got the chance to try it on! Good stuff! Kind of similar to the NARS Luminous Weightless Foundation they came with earlier this year! Have you tried that one? 😊xx
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Be careful with your SPF! It tends to breakout your prone to breakouts skin! So be careful what you put on your skin!Use a lightweight one!
Same goes with the primer! Silicone-based ones tend to clog pores and cause infections, such as breakouts, irritations etc…
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Have you tried to treat your acne from the inside out, lovely? You said that it was a hormonal issue… 🤔
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My hormonal issue is polycystic ovaries so short of taking the pill or having a hysterectomy it will always be there. I eat clean and don’t really eat sugar so I am stuck with it.
I have bought a primer called smash box it seemed amazing but I will look out for if it causes break outs.
x
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Yeah, lovely! I suspected you had that! And I’m sorry to hear you’re struggling with this problem! The fact that you’re careful what you’re eating it has its part in helping you too!
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I’ve heard lots of good things about the Smashbox primer but never gave it a go!
But you go ahead and try it and please let me know how you get along with it! 😊xx
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And I definitely recommend the Charlotte Tilbury Face Powder or the By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra one! A bit on the expensive side but they will last you forever! 😉xx
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I hope you find my recommendations helpful lovely! And once more thank you so much for stopping by and for the lovely comment and I hope to see you again soon!
Wishing you an awesome week ahead!
Lots of xx
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