Luminous Silk Foundation 6.8 dupes and alternatives Armani Beauty
4.2 (3,003)·Medium tan · Warm · 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.
$24Ulta Beauty(product price)$45 less (65%)4.3 (49)
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · 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: medium with yellow undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)· Same natural finish
Differences: No blurring effect claimed· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
90
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel
$42Ulta Beauty(product price)$27 less (39%)4.1 (385)
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· Full rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines
Retailer shade note: very tan with golden undertone for dark tan skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Light rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Same medium coverage
Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertone and olive undertone
The closest shade to Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 6.8 (Medium tan · Warm · 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
Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 09 Medium, against Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation in 6.8. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade6.8Closest shade match09 MediumHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#bb8150#bd8355Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Overall match 82/100Shade match 98/100High 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.
Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation in 370 Medium, against Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation in 6.8. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade6.8Closest overall alternative370 MediumHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%94#bb8150#c08656Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (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 overall · 4 of 5 compared61
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%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, dry, oilyNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/dry skin
Overall match 90/100Shade match 95/100High 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.
30 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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