Luminous Silk- a perfect name for a perfect foundation.
You know the sumptuous feeling you get when you put on a dress made of the most luxurious silk? If you do not, you can imagine it. You feel sexy, powerful, magnetic and just simply, elegant.
The Luminous Silk Foundation by Giorgio Armani makes one feel the same way. But as the brand tag suggests- it is a luxury product. And not all of us were born with a silver spoon in our mouth, so yeah.
But believe it or not, there are great Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation dupes available. You just have to look!
But before you do, you must meet her highness first!
Original Product: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
- Coverage: Medium
- Finish: Luminous
- Shade Range: 40
- Benefits: Lightweight; Buildable
“The Fabric of the Emperors” is what defines it the best.
It really is the most luxurious fabric that you can buy for your skin. This lightweight foundation will adorn your skin in its silky elegance. It will glide over smoothly, giving you a silky base with a luminous finish.
With this, you will mostly get medium coverage. But it is a buildable foundation, so you can build it up for some extra coverage. There is little to no risk of cakey-ness with this silky goodness.
The shade range is quite accommodating and contains 40 shades. That entails a good number of undertones to match you perfectly.
If you want to feel expensive- this is the makeup for that. And it is expensive. So sit down, I am about to unveil the dupes!
7 Best Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation Dupes
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|---|---|---|---|
 | NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Born To Glow Naturally Radiant Foundation | PrimeEligible | Buy Now |
 | L'Oreal Paris Makeup Infallible Up to 24HR Pro-Glow Foundation | PrimeEligible | Buy Now |
 | L'Oreal Paris True Match Lumi Healthy Luminous Makeup | PrimeEligible | Buy Now |
 | Maybelline Dream Radiant Liquid Medium Coverage Hydrating Makeup, Lightweight Liquid Foundation | PrimeEligible | Buy Now |
 | Flower Beauty Light Illusion Foundation with SPF 18 | PrimeEligible | Buy Now |
 | NARS Sheer Glow Foundation | PrimeEligible | Buy Now |
 | Anastasia Beverly Hills - Luminous Foundation | PrimeEligible | Buy Now |
01. NYX Born To Glow Naturally Radiant Foundation
- Coverage: Medium
- Finish: Glow-y
- Shade Range: 45
- Benefits: Seamless & Buildable
A glow-rious competitor indeed!
I am an avid fan of NYX Professional Makeup, I think I have bored you with that talk. This foundation only amplifies my love for the brand!
Compared to Giorgio Armani, you get more of a seamless, glow-y finish with this. The coverage is medium and buildable like Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation. So you can customize it however you like!
You have 5 extra shades in this shade range making it a total of 45. There is a myriad of undertones- delicious! I have oily skin, but I do enjoy its glow in the winter months.
Long story short, this is totally worth the try and the price is just perfect!
02. L’Oreal Paris Makeup Infallible Up to 24HR Pro-Glow Foundation
- Coverage: Medium
- Finish: Glow-y
- Shade Range: 12
- Benefits: Long-Lasting; Lightweight & Hydrating
I get so mad at a shade range that has below 40 shades, honestly.
But I had to mention this because if you have dry, light toned skin, you could totally try this. This is very similar to Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation in so many ways.
Firstly, you get a good enough medium coverage with this to even out our complexion. It has a creamy formula but I personally do not enjoy building it up. This works the best when you leave it at a sheer to medium coverage!
Also, it is just as lightweight and feels super hydrating. About the finish, it is glow-y, but in a more subdued way, if you know what I mean.
I think the price is also fair, I just wish it had more shades! But you can give this a try.
03. L’Oreal Paris True Match Lumi Healthy Luminous Makeup
- Coverage: Medium
- Finish: Luminous
- Shade Range: 15
- Benefits: SPF 20; Lightweight & Buildable; Hydrates
I just cannot talk about the shade range. It is almost abysmal. Hello Loreal, it is 2021!
However, I will always be appalled at such a tiny shade range with such horrifying undertones. So let us move on from that.
Like Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation, this has a beautiful, luminous finish. It makes your skin look healthy due to its hydrating properties. This also has a buildable and medium coverage, so you can see how it matches Giorgio Armani.
Another benefit is, this has SPF 20! This will give you some added protection when worn on top of sunscreen. The lightweight formula is also great for everyday wear!
And the price? Perfect for a drugstore budget. Get it if you can find your shade! But I would suggest oily skin types to skip it.
04. Maybelline Dream Radiant Liquid Medium Coverage Hydrating Makeup
- Coverage: Medium
- Finish: Natural Glow
- Shade Range: 20
- Benefits: Smoothing Effect; Hydrates
Well, well, what do we have here?
This foundation can be a good alternative to Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation. I say this because in terms of coverage and feel, it is quite close to Giorgio Armani.
One particular thing about the Armani foundation is that even though it is luminous, it suits all. That is, even oily skin types enjoy it without feeling overly luminous or greasy. This foundation allows the same benefit! It really is great for all skin types.
The finish is not super luminous though. It just has this natural glow that will make you look radiant and bright. You surely will enjoy its smoothing effect and hydrating properties!
I think this is a good dupe overall, and the price is just cherry on top!
05. Flower Beauty Light Illusion Foundation with SPF 18
- Coverage: Medium
- Finish: Luminous
- Shade Range: 15
- Benefits: Breathable & Lightweight
I am tired, honestly. Tired of my loved brands that have such a shameful shade range for their complexion products.
But can I just say that the naming is so apt? Light illusion, yes- that is what it does! Its luminous finish surely creates this well-lit illusion, it gives you angel skin.
The coverage is medium but buildable like Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation, love that! This also has this super lightweight formula that feels weightless on top of your skin. It lets your skin breathe, and makes you look flawless!
Quality-wise, Flower Beauty has killed it. And the price is surprisingly low!
06. Nars Sheer Glow Foundation
- Coverage: Sheer
- Finish: Natural
- Shade Range: 40
- Benefits: Evens Skin Tone; Hydrates & Smoothens
Of course I have some high-end dupes for you too! And here goes the first one.
This is a dupe for a few specific reasons. In case Giorgio Armani is a bit too heavy for you, you can go for this instead. It has a sheer but buildable coverage which I personally think is really nice.
The natural finish allows your inner glow to seep through. It will not be as luminous, but surely radiant enough to make you stand out. The shade range is great, the undertones are beautiful- what more could you want?
The price is surely cheaper than Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation!
07. Anastasia Beverly Hills Luminous Foundation
- Coverage: Medium
- Finish: Luminous
- Shade Range: 36
- Benefits: Long-Lasting; Weightless
This is, by far, truly the best Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation dupe I have seen.
Can we talk about the finish first? The luminous finish mimics Giorgio Armani like an identical twin. It has a medium coverage that is just perfect. You will see that the radiant formula leaves a beautiful, radiant look. So much so that you will not feel the need to set it.
The shade range is nice, the formula is amazing- weightless and smooth. It is also long-lasting, so that is an added benefit for sure.
The price is less than the Armani foundation, so you can decide if you want to get it!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1# Will Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation be Good for Oily Skin?
Ans: Yes! Luminosity is very elegant, nothing that can make you look overly oily or greasy. Even if it does look a bit shiny on you, it will be nothing some powder cannot fix!
However, some people also prefer the Power Fabric foundation to tackle their oily skin
Q2# Which Giorgio Armani Foundation is the Best so far?
Ans: Definitely the Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation! There is no other like it, even by the brand itself. It really is a unique formula that feels absolutely luxurious.
But of course, if you cannot afford it, the dupes will take care of it.
Q3# Will Giorgio Armani Foundation be Good for Mature Skin?
Ans: The Luminous Silk Foundation can be a good pick. It is lightweight and has formula that is workable on mature skin types. The finish will also look good.
Also, I should add that the Designer Lift foundation might be a better pick for mature skin!
Q4# Can I get Full Coverage with Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation?
Ans: You surely can! Although it has been marketed as a medium coverage foundation, it is buildable. The formula is creamy and flexible to allow you to get a full coverage.
A sponge can give you some extra coverage over a brush for application!
Conclusion
As amazing as the Giorgio Armani foundation is, we got to pay rent.
I am sure the Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation dupes I talked about will do the job right. Some of them are good enough to give Armani a run for its money! I hope you enjoy them!
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Hi my beauties! This is Tahrim Tanjela, an aspiring entrepreneur in Bangladesh with an undying love for makeup! Besides the responsibilities of my business, I love to read, cook, and experiment with makeup! My friends call me Tanjy, so you can too!
