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Luminous Silk Foundation 5.1 dupes and alternatives Armani Beauty

Medium light · Cool · pink undertone

Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth and undertone only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar foundation overall, scored on shade match (55%), finish and visual result (25%), wear and performance (15%) and skin suitability (5%).

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Closest shade match: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC17

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

Your shade
Armani Beauty
5.1Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
NC17
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
89out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
98
Undertone
65
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$30 less (43%)

Your shade $69 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW18

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Your shade
Armani Beauty
5.1Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
NW18
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
73
Wear (Wear & performance)
77
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$23 less (33%)

Your shade $69 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

Ranked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

  1. #3 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NW18
    Shade match 88
    $39SephoraSephora$30 less (43%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: beige with neutral undertone for light skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · bareMinerals

    BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation

    Light 25 Warm
    Shade match 77
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$27 less (39%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim 24-hour wearBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: for light warm skin with a yellow hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation

    C3.5
    Shade match 78
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$23 less (33%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    77
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: light to medium beige with peachy undertone for light to medium skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 5.1 (Medium light · Cool · pink undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

From the same range

  1. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    5

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 5

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

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Closest concealers

  1. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW15

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW15

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    385 Amber

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 385 Amber

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light

    $15.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    4N Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 4N Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $42

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    11 Light Neutral

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 11 Light Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 4

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 4

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · pink undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    32.0 Tan Bronze

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 32.0 Tan Bronze

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest shade match works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC17, against Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation in 5.1. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade5.1Closest shade matchNC17Score
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour97#d7a47b#daa67aLooks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth98Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65Cool · pinkNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall91
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall67
Skin type67Normal, dry, oilyNormal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 89/100Medium confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

If you switch

To MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC17.

Same or better

  • $30 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • No drying alcohol listed
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for dry skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 12%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Not listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW18, against Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation in 5.1. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade5.1Closest overall alternativeNW18Score
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour97#d7a47b#d4a17aLooks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth98Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65Cool · pinkNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared73
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared77
Longevity3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 89/100Medium confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

If you switch

To MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW18.

Same or better

  • $23 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • Radiant finish instead of natural

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC17

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$30 less (43%)

Your shade $69 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW18

Match price
$46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$23 less (33%)

Your shade $69 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

32 similar shades scored two ways: the shade match on colour, depth and undertone; the overall match on shade match, finish and visual result, wear and performance and skin suitability. Ingredients are shown for information and used by the filters only. Prices are shown next to every match and never change a score. How scoring and confidence work.

Shade colours are sampled from Beautler’s processing of retailer swatch images and are a digital approximation. Prices and stock were last checked when the product was imported; the retailer page is the source of truth.