Luminous Silk Foundation 6.5 dupes and alternatives Armani Beauty
4.2 (3,003)·Medium tan · Neutral · neutral golden 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%).
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.
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Same natural finish
Differences: Slightly deeper· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin
$60Ulta Beauty(product price)$9 less (13%)4.5 (319)
Matches: Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Same natural finish· Same medium coverage
Differences: No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
84
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: medium skin with golden undertones
$25Ulta Beauty(product price)$44 less (64%)4.2 (812)
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Same medium coverage
Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
90
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines
Retailer shade note: medium deep with olive undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Same medium coverage
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: medium with golden undertones
The closest shade to Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 6.5 (Medium tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
Tarte Maracuja Juicy Glow Tint in 36S Medium-Tan Sand, against Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation in 6.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade6.5Closest shade match36S Medium-Tan SandHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%92#c28e56#c98d51Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Overall match 83/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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.
Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation in WN 98 Cream Caramel, against Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation in 6.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade6.5Closest overall alternativeWN 98 Cream CaramelHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%86#c28e56#c78f5fVery close colourColour difference 2.9 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish35%100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage30%100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall49
Longevity30%7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, dry, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/dry skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 91/100High 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.
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.
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