Hollywood's favourite foundation just got a glowy refresh
The product
As the chronically online beauty lovers that we are, we know just about every go-to eyeshadow, lipstick and most importantly, foundation that celebrity makeup artists reach for when creating a red carpet worthy look.
And none has been spied more frequently in Hollywood kits than the iconic Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation. It's been a fan favourite amongst makeup artists, celebrities and beauty editors alike for decades. Well, a good thing just got even better with a reimagined formula and an impressive shade range in addition to the same luxury base performance you've come to love.
There is nothing we love to see more than a beauty brand with an impressive shade lineup. But of course, Armani Beauty didn't stop at launching 44 inclusive shades (18 of which are new). No, they've gone one step further and addressed the undertones within those shades. Yep, they've created a more nuanced undertone-based shade range, with ultramarine and green pigments infused into the formulas. Ultramarine pigments have been incorporated to perfectly complement deeper skin tones (ensuring no ashiness), while green pigments illuminate olive skin tones for a radiant effect.
The new formula has been designed to be skin-first, with a focus on hydration and glow. The reinvigorated fave now focuses on boosting your radiance from the inside out, with a lineup of incredible ingredients that leave your skin with a long-lasting, flawless glowy base.
Ready to get your hands on a bottle? Keep reading what our REVIEWcrew had to say about the fresh edition of this iconic cult favourite...
The panel
BEAUTYcrew sent the Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation to a panel of women aged 18-55 looking to put the new and enhanced formula to the test.
The lowdown
The silky smooth finish: Our REVIEWcrew members could not get enough of how this foundation transformed their skin. With an undetectable silky second skin-like finish, the formula works to blur pores and smooth out imperfections, leaving your skin looking and feeling its absolute best.
The ultra-hydrating formula: The new and improved formula is non-comedogenic and dermatologically-tested and with the incredibly hydrating skin-first ingredient lineup, we can understand why. Glycerin sets out to hydrate, while niacinamide supports your moisture barrier and works to brighten and even your skin tone. Our members loved the hydrating feeling of the foundation on their skin, noticing the benefits even after it had been cleansed away.
The lit-from-within glow: The ability to leave skin with a luminous, lit-from-within glow is one of the first things we look for in a foundation, and evidently our reviewers agree that it's a must. They were thrilled to report that the clever Liquid Silk Technology in the new formula left their skin looking red carpet-ready, striking the perfect balance between polished and glowy.
The verdict
Want to hear more about the new and improved formula? Check out the Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation reviews here.
The products for this Review Crew® trial have been provided by Giorgio Armani to Are Media and BEAUTYcrew for the purpose of trial and review by Review Crew® members.
*This combined average star rating for Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation is based on a combined total of 100 reviews submitted and is correct as of 23/1/2026.
Emma Allcock began her career in the world of fashion and beauty in 2015, interning for various PR fashion houses. Naturally her love for style soon extended to beauty, and Emma landed firmly in the beauty and wellness world thanks to an internship-turned-role at local Australian fragrance brand Maison Blanche. One thing that remained consistent whether unpacking accessories or creating social content? Her commitment to an always-perfect manicure. Luckily, she’s since turned her talents to helping her readers achieve the same, writing about all things beauty and wellness. Emma is now a Content Producer for BEAUTYcrew, with her words and recommendations also appearing across Girlfriend and beautyheaven. Emma loves the process of diving deep into the world of testing (and writing) about everything from haircare to fragrance. When she’s not slathering her skin in something new, she’s going for an early morning stroll to catch a stunning sunrise (coffee in hand, of course), because life’s all about that wellness balance after all.
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