ARMANI LUMINOUS SILK SHADE FINDER: HOW TO FIND YOUR MATCH

Few foundations have the cult following of Armani Luminous Silk. Loved by makeup artists for its weightless, skin-like glow, it's the base that makes skin look like skin — only better. And with 44 shades across eight depths and three undertones, there's a match for almost every complexion. The question is, which one is yours?

That's where we come in. Our Armani shade finder takes you from skin tone to undertone to shade in three steps. Already a Luminous Silk regular? We've mapped your closest match if your shade number has changed. Plus, we'll help you find your Luminous Silk Concealer shade, so your base and concealer work together.

IN THIS ARTICLE

• Meet Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
• Finding Your Armani Luminous Silk Foundation Shade
• • Step One: Find Your Skin Tone
  • Step Two: Find Your Undertone
  • Step Three: Find Your Luminous Silk Foundation Shade
• Switching from an Older Luminous Silk Shade?
• Finding Your Armani Concealer Shade
• Tips for Finding Your Armani Match
• Armani Shade Finder FAQs

MEET ARMANI LUMINOUS SILK FOUNDATION

The Armani Luminous Silk Foundation gives medium, buildable coverage with a natural, luminous finish. Its weightless texture blurs pores and evens out skin tone without ever looking heavy.

The formula is infused with niacinamide, glycerine and Mediterranean flower extracts, and Armani says it wears and hydrates for up to 24 hours. It's non-comedogenic and suits all skin types, including sensitive, acne-prone and oily skin.

Finish: natural, luminous glow

Coverage: medium, buildable

Best for: all skin types

Shades: 44, numbered 1–15.8

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FINDING YOUR ARMANI LUMINOUS SILK FOUNDATION SHADE

Finding your Luminous Silk shade comes down to two things: your skin tone (how light or deep your skin is) and your undertone (the colour beneath the surface). Work through the three steps below to narrow down your shortlist, then use the before and afters to find your match.

STEP ONE: FIND YOUR SKIN TONE

Armani groups Luminous Silk into eight skin tones: fair, light, light medium, medium, medium tan, tan, deep and very deep. Use the faces in the shade guide to find the one closest to your own skin, checking your jawline in natural daylight.

Between two? Look at the before and afters for both groups and see which models' skin looks closest to yours.

STEP TWO: FIND YOUR UNDERTONE

Your undertone stays the same whether you're tanned or not. The quickest way to check is to look at the veins on your inner wrist in natural daylight. For a deeper dive, read our guide on how to determine your skin tone and undertone.

YOU HAVE A COOL UNDERTONE IF:

• The veins on your wrist look blue
• Your skin has a pink, red or rosy tint
• Silver jewellery suits you best

YOU HAVE A NEUTRAL UNDERTONE IF:

• The veins on your wrist look both blue and green
• Your skin has a mix of tints, or it's hard to tell
• Silver and gold jewellery both suit you

YOU HAVE A WARM UNDERTONE IF:

• The veins on your wrist look green
• Your skin has a yellow, golden or peachy tint
• Gold jewellery suits you best

If foundations tend to look a little grey on you, look for shades Armani describes as olive.

STEP THREE: FIND YOUR LUMINOUS SILK FOUNDATION SHADE

Go to your skin tone below and shortlist the shades that match your undertone. As a rule, the higher the number, the deeper the shade. Under each skin tone, you'll see how every shade looks on skin, before and after.

FAIR

• Cool: 1, 3.75
• Neutral: 2
• Warm: 3

LIGHT

• Cool: 5.1
• Neutral: 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5
• Warm: 3.8, 4.1

LIGHT MEDIUM

• Cool: 5.25, 5.5
• Neutral: 5.15, 5.3, 5.75
• Warm: 5.2

MEDIUM

• Neutral: 5.9, 5.95, 6, 6.5
• Warm: 5.8, 6.25

MEDIUM TAN

• Cool: 7
• Neutral: 7.6
• Warm: 6.8, 7.8, 8.1

TAN

• Cool: 8.25
• Neutral: 8.6, 9
• Warm: 9.1, 10.1

DEEP

• Cool: 12.1
• Neutral: 11, 11.75, 13.25
• Warm: 11.4, 11.8

VERY DEEP

• Cool: 15.5
• Neutral: 13.6, 15.8
• Warm: 13.8, 14

SWITCHING FROM AN OLDER LUMINOUS SILK SHADE?

When Armani refined the Luminous Silk formula, some shade numbers changed. Find your go-to shade in the charts below to see your closest match. Where there are two options, choose the one that matches your undertone.

FAIR TO MEDIUM

TAN TO DEEP

FINDING YOUR ARMANI CONCEALER SHADE

The Luminous Silk Concealer is the natural partner to the foundation. Its lightweight formula gives buildable coverage with the same luminous finish, and it's infused with caffeine, vitamin E and glycerine to brighten tired eyes. The soft doe-foot applicator has a pointed tip for precise touches and a flat side for larger areas.

Finish: natural, luminous glow

Coverage: buildable

Best for: brightening, blurring and concealing

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£40.00

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HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR CONCEALER SHADE

Many Luminous Silk Concealer shades share a number with a foundation shade, so your foundation number is a good place to start. Then choose based on what you want it to do.

• To brighten under your eyes: go one or two shades lighter than your foundation
• To cover blemishes or redness: match your foundation shade exactly, so it blends in seamlessly
• To contour: go two or three shades deeper

Here's every Luminous Silk Concealer shade, from lightest to deepest. Use your foundation shade as a guide to find your match.

TIPS FOR FINDING YOUR ARMANI MATCH

• Use the before-and-afters. Find the model whose skin looks closest to yours, then see which shade blends in best.
• Check it in daylight. Shop and bathroom lighting can skew warm or cool, so step outside or stand by a window before you decide.
• Start from what you already wear. If you have a foundation shade you love from another brand, look at its undertone and depth, then find the closest Luminous Silk match.
• Mix to fine-tune your match. Between two shades, or moving between seasons? Blend them together. For an extra glow, Armani suggests mixing the foundation with the Luminous Silk Illuminating Primer or Fluid Sheer.

Curious to see more? Explore foundations by finish, formula and brand in our Foundation Finder.

ARMANI SHADE FINDER FAQS

How do I find my Armani foundation shade?

Start with your skin tone: Armani groups Luminous Silk into eight, from fair to very deep. Then check your undertone in natural daylight and shortlist the shades that match. Finally, use the before and afters to see which shade looks closest to your skin.

How many shades does Armani Luminous Silk Foundation come in?

The Armani Luminous Silk Foundation comes in 44 shades, numbered from 1 to 15.8. They're grouped into eight skin tones, each with cool, neutral and warm options.

Which Armani concealer shade should I get?

Use your Luminous Silk Foundation number as a starting point. To brighten under your eyes, go one or two shades lighter; to cover blemishes, match your foundation shade.

Is Armani Luminous Silk Foundation good for oily skin?

Yes. Armani says the Luminous Silk Foundation suits all skin types, including oily, sensitive and acne-prone skin, and it's non-comedogenic.