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Luminous Silk Foundation 8.1 dupes and alternatives Armani Beauty

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%).

Closest shade match: Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Skin Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 Golden 4

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

Your shade
Armani Beauty
8.1Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Bobbi Brown
Golden 4
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$20 less (29%)

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

Closest overall alternative: Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation Tan 25 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
8.1Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Smashbox
Tan 25 Olive
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Olive
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
85
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

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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 87
    $69SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    30

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: tan neutral

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Youngblood

    Loose Mineral Foundation

    Toast
    Shade match 96
    $50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19 less (28%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    80
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal/dry/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium to tan shade, warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 8.1 (Medium tan · Warm · golden 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

    8

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 8

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

Closest concealers

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

    3N54

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 3N54

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

  2. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium Tan 3

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium Tan 3

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

    $22

  3. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    17W

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 17W

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $30

  4. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    460 Suede W

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 460 Suede W

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

  5. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Caramel

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Caramel

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Warm undertone

    $36

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

    34.5 Rich Golden

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 34.5 Rich Golden

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $30

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

Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Skin Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 in Golden 4, against Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation in 8.1. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade8.1Closest shade matchGolden 4Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#bd8953#c0864fVery close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · goldenSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage80MediumLightCloseLight 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 overall60
Longevity3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-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 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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​oily skin
Overall match 81/100Shade 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 Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Skin Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 in Golden 4.

Same or better

  • $20 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Light rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Listed (limonene)
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Not listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation in Tan 25 Olive, against Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation in 8.1. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade8.1Closest overall alternativeTan 25 OliveScore
Shade match55% of overall85
Colour90#bd8953#bc8d5fVery close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth98Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionMedium tanTanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone65Warm · goldenOliveSome differencefrom 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 84/100Shade match 85/100High 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 Tan 25 Olive.

Same or better

  • $28 less
  • Very close colour
  • 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

  • Olive rather than warm undertone
  • 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

Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Skin Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 Golden 4

Match price
$49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$20 less (29%)

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

Closest overall alternative

Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation Tan 25 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

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.