The Review: Georgio Armarni Luminous Silk Lovin’

As my Light As Air foundation is currently squeezing out it’s last droplets, I started the search for a replacement to it’s discontinued holy grail predecessor (it is just me or do all the best makeup items bite the dust?). The Laura Mercier Silk Cream? Too heavy for daily wear. YSL Touche Eclat? Nice, but too dewy for very warm days. Countless tinted moisturisers and BB creams? Laaavely – but obviously lacking in coverage. I had my eye on the Bobbi Brown Longwear Even Finish, but got a little side tracked by the Georgio Armarni counter which sat opposite on my recent trip to London. The MUA applied, the girls and I ooh”d and ahhhh’d and thoughts of moving out went out the window quicker than this was scanned by the sales assistant.

The Georgio Armarni Luminous Silk comes highly recommended by some of the best girls in the blogging business, and I can see why. The shade range is excellent with (correct me if i’m wrong) a whopping 21 shades, I’m 4.5 and could have gone for a five but chose the shade down so it will last me through the winder too (it’s all about the pennies at the end of the day). And that’s the thing – I will be able to use it in the winter. Although it’s a natural finish, my normal – oily skin gives it a nice little glow without looking shiny at all, so once my skin returns to it’s normal state come autumn time this won’t be pushed to the back of the drawer.

I apply it with my Real Techniques buffing brush for a medium coverage – I find fingers are just a tad too much as it gives a much heavier application. The lasting power is also pretty darn good. I always expect a little wear seeing as I sit with my hand on my cheek every single day at work and I have a tendency to rub my temples when i’m having a stress. But on weekends when that doesn’t happen it stays put for a good 8 hours.

The only downer? It’s no Jemma Kidd in terms of price (Β£23?! Seriously, who was the crazy cat who decided on that price…) retailing at Β£35 in Selfridges – certain shades are slightly cheaper – only Β£5 more than Bobbi Browns offering, but still on the more pricey side of the foundation price spectrum. But price for product it’s a good’n and I’ll happily pay a little more for a decent base.

30 Comments

  1. Anna Blush
    27 Aug 2013 / 8:30 am

    This sounds fab! I've read so many rave reviews but I'm worried it would be too dewy for my oily skin x

    http://anna-blush.blogspot.com

  2. Brigitte Honeybee
    27 Aug 2013 / 8:35 am

    I need to go see what this is all about! Im almost out of my studio fix and i dont know if i wanna go highend or look for a decent drugstore one that will have my shade. Liking the sound of this though
    from Brigitte at // BreezeyBee Blog | BlogLovin'

  3. Katie Wilmshurst
    27 Aug 2013 / 8:36 am

    I really want to try this, looks flawless!

    Katie xx

    Beauty By KW

  4. 3Wildxx
    27 Aug 2013 / 9:07 am

    Looks lovely on you, i cant imagine it would have enough coverage for me but i would still like to try it out πŸ™‚

    www.frankiebooxx.blogspot.co.uk

    Frankie xXx

  5. Alissia Dtn
    27 Aug 2013 / 9:10 am

    All this great reviews on this foundation is making it very hard not to go out and splurge x

    Alissia from Ma Vie en R0se

  6. Ellie
    27 Aug 2013 / 9:21 am

    Ahh another rave about this foundation, I need to check it out! My favourite foundation of the moment is the Armani Lasting Silk UV Foundation so I'm looking to try some more from the range! x

  7. Anya
    27 Aug 2013 / 9:40 am

    I'm definitely going to get matched up at a counter in the next few weeks! This looks lovely πŸ™‚

    www.crazylins.blogspot.co.uk

  8. Sarah morethanadored
    27 Aug 2013 / 10:03 am

    I'm willing to spend a bit more for base products! Base is such a big breaker for make up I think.

    Sarah | More Than Adored

  9. J4mieJohnston
    27 Aug 2013 / 10:16 am

    It looks gorgeous on you! I guess it's better paying a bit more for a better product πŸ™‚

    j4miejohnston.com

    Jamie β™₯

  10. CatrinTeleri
    27 Aug 2013 / 10:52 am

    All these rave reviews are starting to sway me!
    catrinteleri.blogspot.co.uk

  11. Conny
    27 Aug 2013 / 10:57 am

    this looks so good! i also like to spend a bit more on foundation as I don't want it to look fake or something, also drugstore shades are always too dark for my skin, so I haven't really got a choice anyway haha πŸ™‚ x

  12. Ashling Swords
    27 Aug 2013 / 11:43 am

    looks flawless on you, would love to try it!

    bigwardrobe192.blogspot.com

  13. Emily McCue
    27 Aug 2013 / 12:14 pm

    This looks so beautiful on you! Its been on my list for such a long time. Might just have to bite the bullet and buy it now!

    www.emandthem.co.uk

  14. Talisa Tossell
    27 Aug 2013 / 12:22 pm

    Your skin looks amazing!!

    http://talisatalksbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/wen-peppermint-cleansing-conditioner.html

  15. Rachelle
    27 Aug 2013 / 1:11 pm

    What are the eye products and mascara and lipstick are you wearing? You look absolutely flawless

  16. Stacey Jane
    27 Aug 2013 / 3:23 pm

    I have been lusting after this for a while and it's on my UK shopping wish list for when I come home to London in 2 weeks!

    Stacey Expat Make-Up Addict

  17. Madeline
    27 Aug 2013 / 3:46 pm

    I have heard so many good things about this foundation, you will definitely love it !

    Madeline | Its a Mads Mads World

  18. Zoe
    27 Aug 2013 / 10:25 pm

    I really want a new foundation and this sounds lovely!x

  19. falafelwaffle
    27 Aug 2013 / 10:36 pm

    I was worried that it would be too dewy, but it looks amazing on you!

  20. Lillian ParisianToBe
    27 Aug 2013 / 11:20 pm

    I've never been quite drawn to Luminous Silk…until I read this review. It sounds ammaazzinggg! And my parents wonder why I have no savings….

    xo Lillian from parisiantobe.com

  21. Lexie Blush
    27 Aug 2013 / 11:35 pm

    Hello!!

    I tried it few weeks ago, it was really good but way too expensive!! Crazy!
    I almost forgot it and now, I am reading your blog and I wanted to buy it again :{
    Shame on you Suzie!!! πŸ˜‰

    xx
    Lexie

  22. Dirty Blonde Ambition
    28 Aug 2013 / 6:22 am

    That looks beautiful on your skin! I definitely want to check out this foundation. Based on what you said you're looking for above, you might also want to take a look at Guerlain Lingerie de Peau. It's lightweight but covers well and is glowy rather than dewy like YSL. Thanks for sharing!!

    xx Lauren
    Dirty Blonde Ambition

  23. Sophie Hawker
    28 Aug 2013 / 6:42 am

    This looks gorgeous! Definitely worth a try πŸ™‚

    Sophie
    http://what-sophie-said.blogspot.co.uk/
    xxx

  24. Verity
    28 Aug 2013 / 10:31 am

    I've never thought about this foundation, definitely going to think about this next time I run out of my foundation xxx
    Life of Verity

  25. Roshni K
    28 Aug 2013 / 11:06 am

    I've heard so much about this, need to go and get a sample – no way I'm spending Β£35 without!

    Roshni’s Journey

  26. ModestGlamAmor
    28 Aug 2013 / 3:12 pm

    I've heard good things about this product, i'm now tempted to try it out.

    Please feel free to check out my beauty and fashion blog

    www.modestglamamor.blogspot.co.uk
    www.modestglamamor.blogspot.co.uk

  27. Leanne Marie
    29 Aug 2013 / 2:03 pm

    This was my wedding day foundation. So glad I took the plunge and bought it!

    Leanne @ Leanne-Marie | Beauty, fashion & lifestyle. x x

  28. AlittlebitofJen
    06 Sep 2013 / 8:55 pm

    This sounds really good, I've seen others talk about it but I like this review! x
    http://alittlebitofjenn.blogspot.co.uk/

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