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Luminous Silk Foundation 6 dupes and alternatives Armani Beauty

Medium · Olive · neutral olive 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%).

Only showing matches made for oily skin, with medium coverage.

  • 2 matches have no skin type listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation 396N

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

Your shade
Armani Beauty
6Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Olive · neutral olive
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Fenty Beauty
396N
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Olive · neutral olive
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
91out of 100
Colour
86
Depth
94
Undertone
100
Best price
$48SephoraSephora
$21 less (30%)

Your shade $69 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation Medium Tan 19 Olive

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

Your shade
Armani Beauty
6Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Olive · neutral olive
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Smashbox
Medium Tan 19 Olive
Depth and undertone: Medium · Olive
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
88
Wear (Wear & performance)
72
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Match price
$41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$28 less (41%)

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. Shade match 88
    $48SephoraSephora$21 less (30%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertoneNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: for medium skintones with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · about-face

    THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    M2OLIVE
    Shade match 89
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$44 less (64%)

    Matches: Same olive undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    90

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: medium with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Dior

    Forever Hydra Nude Foundation

    3N Neutral
    Shade match 83
    $60Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$9 less (13%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageBoth claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertoneNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · 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 neutral beige undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Dior

    Forever Hydra Nude Foundation

    3W Warm
    Shade match 83
    $60Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$9 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. Shade match 86
    $44SephoraSephora$25 less (36%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: medium honey

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  6. Shade match 83
    $70Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Neutral Honey (N-060)
    Shade match 81
    $58SephoraSephora$11 less (16%)

    Matches: Same medium coverageBoth claim transfer resistanceBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than olive undertoneMatte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    89
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than olive undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium to Dark, neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 6 (Medium · Olive · neutral olive 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

    6

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 6

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium light · Olive undertone

    $42

Closest concealers

  1. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 8.1 O

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 8.1 O

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Olive · neutral olive undertone

    $32

  2. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    12O

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 12O

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Olive undertone

    $30

  3. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    2N35

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 2N35

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

  4. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    360W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 360W

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Olive · warm olive undertone

    $24

  5. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    WN 100 Deep Honey

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade WN 100 Deep Honey

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $22

  6. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium Tan 2

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium Tan 2

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $22

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

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in 396N, against Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation in 6. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade6Closest shade match396NScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour86#c19462#bc8d61Very close colourColour difference 2.8 (0 is identical)
Depth94MediumMedium tanCloseDepth difference: 3.4
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Olive · neutral oliveOlive · neutral oliveSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall79
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 overall82
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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 overall60
Skin type60Normal, dry, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 85/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in 396N.

Same or better

  • $21 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same olive undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • 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

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for dry skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 9%. 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 listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation in Medium Tan 19 Olive, against Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation in 6. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade6Closest overall alternativeMedium Tan 19 OliveScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour86#c19462#cd9967Very close colourColour difference 2.8 (0 is identical)
Depth93MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 3.7
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Olive · neutral oliveOliveClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall88
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared72
Longevity6024-hour wear16-hour wearSome difference16-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation in Medium Tan 19 Olive.

Same or better

  • $28 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same olive undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation 396N

Best price
$48SephoraSephora
$21 less (30%)

Your shade $69 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation Medium Tan 19 Olive

Match price
$41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$28 less (41%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

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.