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Luminous Silk Foundation 5.2 dupes and alternatives Armani Beauty

Medium light · Warm · peach 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: Maybelline Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C 312

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

Your shade
Armani Beauty
5.2Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Maybelline
312
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$51.01 less (74%)

Your shade $69 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $13.98 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation 109L

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

Your shade
Armani Beauty
5.2Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
KimChi Chic Beauty
109L
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural matte · Full coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
72
Wear (Wear & performance)
75
Skin (Skin suitability)
90
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$29Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$40 less (58%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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 · Unleashia

    Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation

    23W Bisque
    Shade match 96
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$45 less (65%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: light medium with yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    480 Radiant Sand
    Shade match 91
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$50.01 less (72%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    482 Radiant Sun
    Shade match 90
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$50.01 less (72%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    475 Sun Beige
    Shade match 89
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$50.01 less (72%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NC44
    Shade match 96
    $39SephoraSephora$30 less (43%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: tanned caramel with golden undertone for medium to dark skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion

    27N CAMEL
    Shade match 89
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$44 less (64%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Fenty Beauty

    Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation

    295
    Shade match 95
    $40SephoraSephora$29 less (42%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Both claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: warm neutral

    High confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 5.2 (Medium light · Warm · peach 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

    5.75

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 5.75

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $42

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Closest concealers

  1. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    23.5 Medium Amber

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 23.5 Medium Amber

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Fawn 4.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Fawn 4.5

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3W Warm

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3W Warm

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · yellow undertone

    $42

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC25

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC25

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Light/Medium 2.5W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Light/Medium 2.5W

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · yellow undertone

    $31

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. 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

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

Maybelline Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C in 312, against Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation in 5.2. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade5.2Closest shade match312Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#daa675#dfa673Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · peachWarmClosecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall58
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared72
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
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 97/100Medium 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 Maybelline Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C in 312.

Same or better

  • $51.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

12 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 18%. 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.)Listed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 109L, against Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation in 5.2. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade5.2Closest overall alternative109LScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour93#daa675#d4a675Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · peachWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared72
Finish78NaturalNatural matteCloseNatural matte 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 overall · 4 of 5 compared75
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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 overall90
Skin type90Normal, dry, oilyDry, normal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​oily skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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 KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 109L.

Same or better

  • $40 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Natural matte finish instead of natural
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 8%. 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

Maybelline Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C 312

Match price
$17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$51.01 less (74%)

Your shade $69 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $13.98 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation 109L

Match price
$29Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$40 less (58%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

31 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.