{"id":1516191,"date":"2026-01-22T21:13:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T18:13:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1516191"},"modified":"2026-01-22T21:13:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T18:13:50","slug":"armani-beautys-luminous-silk-got-a-really-good-facelift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1516191","title":{"rendered":"Armani Beauty&#8217;s Luminous Silk Got a Really Good Facelift"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><main id=\"main_1-0\" class=\"comp main layout-body--continuous-scroll mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\"><\/p>\n<article id=\"beauty-article--sc_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-article--sc beauty-article mntl-article mntl-article--two-column-right-rail sc-ad-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"loc article-header\">\n<div id=\"article-header_1-0\" class=\"comp article-header mntl-block article-top\">\n<h1 id=\"article-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-heading mntl-text-block\">Armani Beauty&#8217;s Luminous Silk Got a Really Good Facelift<\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-meta_1-0\" class=\"comp article-meta mntl-article-meta mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"bylines_1-0\" class=\"comp bylines beauty-bylines mntl-bylines\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--author\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item mntl-attribution__item--has-date\"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">By<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"&lt;p&gt;Holly Rhue is the editorial director for Byrdie, covering all things beauty for the brand. She has 7 years of experience in beauty editorial and has been with Byrdie since 2019.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Holly Rhue<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top \">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"byrdie associate editorial director holly rhue head shot\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/holly-rhue-headshot-372fed954e154ff59af86904c7768387-2.webp\" title=\"holly-rhue-headshot-372fed954e154ff59af86904c7768387-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/holly-rhue-headshot-372fed954e154ff59af86904c7768387-2.webp\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"byrdie associate editorial director holly rhue head shot\" title=\"holly-rhue-headshot-372fed954e154ff59af86904c7768387-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \">\nHolly Rhue\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--instagram\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--x\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--linkedin\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\n<p>Holly Rhue is the editorial director for Byrdie, covering all things beauty for the brand. She has 7 years of experience in beauty editorial and has been with Byrdie since 2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nByrdie&#8217;s Editorial Guidelines\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-date\">Published on January 22, 2026 04:13PM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/byr_newluminoussilk_leadrecirc-b24c8d9ac1b24cd8addc818aab863bc7.webp\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"A cosmetics display featuring Armani Luminous Silk Foundation with closeups of product application and packaging\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" title=\"byr_newluminoussilk_leadrecirc-b24c8d9ac1b24cd8addc818aab863bc7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/byr_newluminoussilk_leadrecirc-b24c8d9ac1b24cd8addc818aab863bc7.webp\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"A cosmetics display featuring Armani Luminous Silk Foundation with closeups of product application and packaging\" title=\"byr_newluminoussilk_leadrecirc-b24c8d9ac1b24cd8addc818aab863bc7\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of Armani \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> I wore Armani Beauty&#8217;s archetypal Luminous Silk Foundation for my college graduation. I wore it again on my first day of work at Byrdie, again on my wedding day, and again for hundreds of parties and downtown outings in between. Through hormonal acne, sunburns I regret, and wrinkles that I <em>don&#8217;t<\/em>, Luminous Silk has been the cosmetic liquid of my life.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> And this certainly isn&#8217;t an original take; the product is widely considered the best prestige foundation among beauty editors, makeup artists, and consumers alike. So naturally, Armani Beauty is&#8230; changing the formula. For the first time since its launch in 2000, the famous foundation has undergone a revamp in both formula and packaging. So, why fix what&#8217;s not broken? It&#8217;s all about evolving with changing consumer preferences (and aesthetics). Ahead, all the details about the new Luminous Silk 2.0 and our beauty editors&#8217; reviews.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The New Luminous Silk <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Both the formula and the packaging have received some modernizing. For starters, the updated formula was created to <em>feel<\/em> even more second-skin (and skincare-mimicking) than the original. The feel is now far more gel-like, with a base of skincare ingredients like glycerin and niacinamide. The brand has also revamped the shade range to create &#8220;an enhanced formula with more pigments, for an optimized shade range to flatter more skin tones,&#8221; according to the Armani Beauty Instagram. Such pigments include green for olive skin tones and blue for deep skin tones, which allows the shade to go richer, darker, and truer-to-skin without a dull cast. Consumers will now find a total of 44 shades\u201426 original and 18 brand new.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> As for the packaging, I think the brand has found a Goldilocks design that honors Luminous Silk&#8217;s heritage while still ushering the formula into the future. The most significant change here is the glass, which has evolved from a frosty finish to completely transparent. It not only modernizes the project, but the function here is huge as well. In the below photo, you can see how my shade looks drastically different in the frosted bottle\u2014almost deeper and cooler. (If you ask me, the clear packaging will make it much easier for consumers to shade match in-store.)\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2182\" height=\"2032\" alt=\"Two bottles of Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk foundation labeled as old and new held by a hand\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/byr_newluminoussilk_embed-ca3ebb1211bd4af181396b11d5b222a1.webp\" title=\"byr_newluminoussilk_embed-ca3ebb1211bd4af181396b11d5b222a1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/byr_newluminoussilk_embed-ca3ebb1211bd4af181396b11d5b222a1.webp\" width=\"2182\" height=\"2032\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Two bottles of Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk foundation labeled as old and new held by a hand\" title=\"byr_newluminoussilk_embed-ca3ebb1211bd4af181396b11d5b222a1\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Now for the icing: The product name has now officially changed from Luminous Silk Perfect Glow Flawless Foundation to Luminous Silk Perfect Natural Glow Foundation. The brand name has also been condensed to a sleek &#8220;Armani&#8221; at the base of the bottle.<\/p>\n<p>Besides these gentle modifications, everything else about the packaging is <em>exactly<\/em> as it was. The bottle is the same size and shape, you still get 30mL (or 1 fl oz) of product, the component is the same pump you hold near and dear, and the cap still clicks gently into place.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Reviews <\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\"> Holly Rhue, editorial director <\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"3500\" alt=\"A person taking a selfie in a formal setting wearing a dark outfit\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/holly-armani-d8963a288be44e9e9a5dc317dc9bd0e8.webp\" title=\"holly-armani-d8963a288be44e9e9a5dc317dc9bd0e8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/holly-armani-d8963a288be44e9e9a5dc317dc9bd0e8.webp\" width=\"2500\" height=\"3500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person taking a selfie in a formal setting wearing a dark outfit\" title=\"holly-armani-d8963a288be44e9e9a5dc317dc9bd0e8\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Holly Rhue \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;As I&#8217;ve mentioned\u2014and will continue to mention for eternity\u2014I live and die by Luminous Silk. So I&#8217;m thrilled to report that this is still my number one foundation of choice. Dare I say it <em>is<\/em> better than the original? The O.G. Luminous Silk never felt heavy, but this updated formula feels more skin-like than what should be possible\u2014all without sacrificing on coverage or wear. It&#8217;s not necessarily different, just better\u2014like a really good facelift from Dr. Stephen Levine. I was lucky to get a lab sample from the brand back in July, so I can safely say this formula has successfully carried me through both an August heatwave <em>and<\/em> the single-digit temps we&#8217;re currently experiencing in New York City. I&#8217;m just so in love\u2014normalize making a change when it&#8217;s actually an improvement to serve your consumers!&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\"> Olivia Hancock, senior editor <\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"3500\" alt=\"A person with long hair posing indoors wearing a top with cutout detail\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/olivia-armani-69da90d44da540219002ce70c7e397a6.webp\" title=\"olivia-armani-69da90d44da540219002ce70c7e397a6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/olivia-armani-69da90d44da540219002ce70c7e397a6.webp\" width=\"2500\" height=\"3500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person with long hair posing indoors wearing a top with cutout detail\" title=\"olivia-armani-69da90d44da540219002ce70c7e397a6\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Olivia Hancock \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;I was already a fan of the Luminous Silk Foundation and didn\u2019t think it could get any better, but the brand proved me wrong. The newly updated formula looks even more skin-like, feels noticeably more hydrating, and matches my complexion more seamlessly than ever before. This winter, shade 7.6 has been an absolute dream match. Luminous Silk is firmly holding onto its spot in my top five foundations.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\"> Bella Cacciatore, senior news editor <\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"3500\" alt=\"A person with long hair facing the camera desk and decorations in the background\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bella-armani-b335952a0b46448280cb6c44fef46957.webp\" title=\"bella-armani-b335952a0b46448280cb6c44fef46957\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bella-armani-b335952a0b46448280cb6c44fef46957.webp\" width=\"2500\" height=\"3500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person with long hair facing the camera desk and decorations in the background\" title=\"bella-armani-b335952a0b46448280cb6c44fef46957\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Somehow, I&#8217;ve never actually used the original Luminous Silk foundation, so I can&#8217;t speak to how the revamp compares to the original. However, I can say that I have been loving this formula ever since I started testing it last week. It really is seamless; shade 2 disappears right into my skin with a super lightweight feel. I love the glowy finish and the sheer coverage looks really natural\u2014it covers redness and acne scarring with ease (but if I was having a &#8216;bad&#8217; skin day, I might reach for something heavier.) I have a face that tends to &#8216;eat&#8217; makeup, but this wears really nicely, and doesn&#8217;t get dry or crusty at the end of the day. It&#8217;s become my daily driver, totally replacing my favorite skin tint.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The new Luminous Silk foundation is available now at Sephora, Armani Beauty, Nordstrom, and more.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2100\" height=\"2100\" alt=\"A bottle of Armani Beauty Luminous Silk foundation\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/armani-beauty-49db5aef65eb4c10a4d4d44b5c7ccb36.webp\" title=\"armani-beauty-49db5aef65eb4c10a4d4d44b5c7ccb36\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/armani-beauty-49db5aef65eb4c10a4d4d44b5c7ccb36.webp\" width=\"2100\" height=\"2100\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A bottle of Armani Beauty Luminous Silk foundation\" title=\"armani-beauty-49db5aef65eb4c10a4d4d44b5c7ccb36\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Armani Beauty<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">$69 at 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for the brand. She has 7 years of experience in beauty editorial and has been with Byrdie since 2019.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Holly Rhue<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top \">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"byrdie associate editorial director holly rhue head shot\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/holly-rhue-headshot-372fed954e154ff59af86904c7768387-2.webp\" title=\"holly-rhue-headshot-372fed954e154ff59af86904c7768387-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/holly-rhue-headshot-372fed954e154ff59af86904c7768387-2.webp\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"byrdie associate editorial director holly rhue head shot\" title=\"holly-rhue-headshot-372fed954e154ff59af86904c7768387-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \">\nHolly Rhue\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--instagram\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--x\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--linkedin\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\n<p>Holly Rhue is the editorial director for Byrdie, covering all things beauty for the brand. She has 7 years of experience in beauty editorial and has been with Byrdie since 2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nByrdie&#8217;s Editorial Guidelines\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-date\">Published on January 22, 2026 04:13PM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/byr_newluminoussilk_leadrecirc-b24c8d9ac1b24cd8addc818aab863bc7.webp\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"A cosmetics display featuring Armani Luminous Silk Foundation with closeups of product application and packaging\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" title=\"byr_newluminoussilk_leadrecirc-b24c8d9ac1b24cd8addc818aab863bc7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/byr_newluminoussilk_leadrecirc-b24c8d9ac1b24cd8addc818aab863bc7.webp\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"A cosmetics display featuring Armani Luminous Silk Foundation with closeups of product application and packaging\" title=\"byr_newluminoussilk_leadrecirc-b24c8d9ac1b24cd8addc818aab863bc7\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of Armani \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> I wore Armani Beauty&#8217;s archetypal Luminous Silk Foundation for my college graduation. I wore it again on my first day of work at Byrdie, again on my wedding day, and again for hundreds of parties and downtown outings in between. Through hormonal acne, sunburns I regret, and wrinkles that I <em>don&#8217;t<\/em>, Luminous Silk has been the cosmetic liquid of my life.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> And this certainly isn&#8217;t an original take; the product is widely considered the best prestige foundation among beauty editors, makeup artists, and consumers alike. So naturally, Armani Beauty is&#8230; changing the formula. For the first time since its launch in 2000, the famous foundation has undergone a revamp in both formula and packaging. So, why fix what&#8217;s not broken? It&#8217;s all about evolving with changing consumer preferences (and aesthetics). Ahead, all the details about the new Luminous Silk 2.0 and our beauty editors&#8217; reviews.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The New Luminous Silk <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Both the formula and the packaging have received some modernizing. For starters, the updated formula was created to <em>feel<\/em> even more second-skin (and skincare-mimicking) than the original. The feel is now far more gel-like, with a base of skincare ingredients like glycerin and niacinamide. The brand has also revamped the shade range to create &#8220;an enhanced formula with more pigments, for an optimized shade range to flatter more skin tones,&#8221; according to the Armani Beauty Instagram. Such pigments include green for olive skin tones and blue for deep skin tones, which allows the shade to go richer, darker, and truer-to-skin without a dull cast. Consumers will now find a total of 44 shades\u201426 original and 18 brand new.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> As for the packaging, I think the brand has found a Goldilocks design that honors Luminous Silk&#8217;s heritage while still ushering the formula into the future. The most significant change here is the glass, which has evolved from a frosty finish to completely transparent. It not only modernizes the project, but the function here is huge as well. In the below photo, you can see how my shade looks drastically different in the frosted bottle\u2014almost deeper and cooler. (If you ask me, the clear packaging will make it much easier for consumers to shade match in-store.)\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2182\" height=\"2032\" alt=\"Two bottles of Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk foundation labeled as old and new held by a hand\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/byr_newluminoussilk_embed-ca3ebb1211bd4af181396b11d5b222a1.webp\" title=\"byr_newluminoussilk_embed-ca3ebb1211bd4af181396b11d5b222a1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/byr_newluminoussilk_embed-ca3ebb1211bd4af181396b11d5b222a1.webp\" width=\"2182\" height=\"2032\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Two bottles of Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk foundation labeled as old and new held by a hand\" title=\"byr_newluminoussilk_embed-ca3ebb1211bd4af181396b11d5b222a1\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Now for the icing: The product name has now officially changed from Luminous Silk Perfect Glow Flawless Foundation to Luminous Silk Perfect Natural Glow Foundation. The brand name has also been condensed to a sleek &#8220;Armani&#8221; at the base of the bottle.<\/p>\n<p>Besides these gentle modifications, everything else about the packaging is <em>exactly<\/em> as it was. The bottle is the same size and shape, you still get 30mL (or 1 fl oz) of product, the component is the same pump you hold near and dear, and the cap still clicks gently into place.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Reviews <\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\"> Holly Rhue, editorial director <\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"3500\" alt=\"A person taking a selfie in a formal setting wearing a dark outfit\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/holly-armani-d8963a288be44e9e9a5dc317dc9bd0e8.webp\" title=\"holly-armani-d8963a288be44e9e9a5dc317dc9bd0e8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/holly-armani-d8963a288be44e9e9a5dc317dc9bd0e8.webp\" width=\"2500\" height=\"3500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person taking a selfie in a formal setting wearing a dark outfit\" title=\"holly-armani-d8963a288be44e9e9a5dc317dc9bd0e8\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Holly Rhue \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;As I&#8217;ve mentioned\u2014and will continue to mention for eternity\u2014I live and die by Luminous Silk. So I&#8217;m thrilled to report that this is still my number one foundation of choice. Dare I say it <em>is<\/em> better than the original? The O.G. Luminous Silk never felt heavy, but this updated formula feels more skin-like than what should be possible\u2014all without sacrificing on coverage or wear. It&#8217;s not necessarily different, just better\u2014like a really good facelift from Dr. Stephen Levine. I was lucky to get a lab sample from the brand back in July, so I can safely say this formula has successfully carried me through both an August heatwave <em>and<\/em> the single-digit temps we&#8217;re currently experiencing in New York City. I&#8217;m just so in love\u2014normalize making a change when it&#8217;s actually an improvement to serve your consumers!&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\"> Olivia Hancock, senior editor <\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"3500\" alt=\"A person with long hair posing indoors wearing a top with cutout detail\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/olivia-armani-69da90d44da540219002ce70c7e397a6.webp\" title=\"olivia-armani-69da90d44da540219002ce70c7e397a6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/olivia-armani-69da90d44da540219002ce70c7e397a6.webp\" width=\"2500\" height=\"3500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person with long hair posing indoors wearing a top with cutout detail\" title=\"olivia-armani-69da90d44da540219002ce70c7e397a6\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Olivia Hancock \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;I was already a fan of the Luminous Silk Foundation and didn\u2019t think it could get any better, but the brand proved me wrong. The newly updated formula looks even more skin-like, feels noticeably more hydrating, and matches my complexion more seamlessly than ever before. This winter, shade 7.6 has been an absolute dream match. Luminous Silk is firmly holding onto its spot in my top five foundations.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\"> Bella Cacciatore, senior news editor <\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"3500\" alt=\"A person with long hair facing the camera desk and decorations in the background\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bella-armani-b335952a0b46448280cb6c44fef46957.webp\" title=\"bella-armani-b335952a0b46448280cb6c44fef46957\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bella-armani-b335952a0b46448280cb6c44fef46957.webp\" width=\"2500\" height=\"3500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person with long hair facing the camera desk and decorations in the background\" title=\"bella-armani-b335952a0b46448280cb6c44fef46957\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Somehow, I&#8217;ve never actually used the original Luminous Silk foundation, so I can&#8217;t speak to how the revamp compares to the original. However, I can say that I have been loving this formula ever since I started testing it last week. It really is seamless; shade 2 disappears right into my skin with a super lightweight feel. I love the glowy finish and the sheer coverage looks really natural\u2014it covers redness and acne scarring with ease (but if I was having a &#8216;bad&#8217; skin day, I might reach for something heavier.) I have a face that tends to &#8216;eat&#8217; makeup, but this wears really nicely, and doesn&#8217;t get dry or crusty at the end of the day. It&#8217;s become my daily driver, totally replacing my favorite skin tint.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The new Luminous Silk foundation is available now at Sephora, Armani Beauty, Nordstrom, and more.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2100\" height=\"2100\" alt=\"A bottle of Armani Beauty Luminous Silk foundation\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/armani-beauty-49db5aef65eb4c10a4d4d44b5c7ccb36.webp\" title=\"armani-beauty-49db5aef65eb4c10a4d4d44b5c7ccb36\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/armani-beauty-49db5aef65eb4c10a4d4d44b5c7ccb36.webp\" width=\"2100\" height=\"2100\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A bottle of Armani Beauty Luminous Silk foundation\" title=\"armani-beauty-49db5aef65eb4c10a4d4d44b5c7ccb36\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Armani Beauty<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">$69 at Sephora<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-post-content\">\n<div id=\"beauty-breadcrumbs--chips_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-universal-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more mntl-text-block text-title-100\">Read more:<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-universal-breadcrumbs_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-breadcrumbs mntl-block text-label-300 breadcrumbs\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">News<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Product &amp; Brand News<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/byr_newluminoussilk_leadrecirc-b24c8d9ac1b24cd8addc818aab863bc7.webp\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"A cosmetics display featuring Armani Luminous Silk Foundation with closeups of product application and packaging\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" title=\"byr_newluminoussilk_leadrecirc-b24c8d9ac1b24cd8addc818aab863bc7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/byr_newluminoussilk_leadrecirc-b24c8d9ac1b24cd8addc818aab863bc7.webp\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"A cosmetics display featuring Armani Luminous Silk Foundation with closeups of product application and packaging\" title=\"byr_newluminoussilk_leadrecirc-b24c8d9ac1b24cd8addc818aab863bc7\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of Armani \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> I wore Armani Beauty&#8217;s archetypal Luminous Silk Foundation for my college graduation. I wore it again on my first day of work at Byrdie, again on my wedding day, and again for hundreds of parties and downtown outings in between. Through hormonal acne, sunburns I regret, and wrinkles that I <em>don&#8217;t<\/em>, Luminous Silk has been the cosmetic liquid of my life.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> And this certainly isn&#8217;t an original take; the product is widely considered the best prestige foundation among beauty editors, makeup artists, and consumers alike. So naturally, Armani Beauty is&#8230; changing the formula. For the first time since its launch in 2000, the famous foundation has undergone a revamp in both formula and packaging. So, why fix what&#8217;s not broken? It&#8217;s all about evolving with changing consumer preferences (and aesthetics). Ahead, all the details about the new Luminous Silk 2.0 and our beauty editors&#8217; reviews.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The New Luminous Silk <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Both the formula and the packaging have received some modernizing. For starters, the updated formula was created to <em>feel<\/em> even more second-skin (and skincare-mimicking) than the original. The feel is now far more gel-like, with a base of skincare ingredients like glycerin and niacinamide. The brand has also revamped the shade range to create &#8220;an enhanced formula with more pigments, for an optimized shade range to flatter more skin tones,&#8221; according to the Armani Beauty Instagram. Such pigments include green for olive skin tones and blue for deep skin tones, which allows the shade to go richer, darker, and truer-to-skin without a dull cast. Consumers will now find a total of 44 shades\u201426 original and 18 brand new.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> As for the packaging, I think the brand has found a Goldilocks design that honors Luminous Silk&#8217;s heritage while still ushering the formula into the future. The most significant change here is the glass, which has evolved from a frosty finish to completely transparent. It not only modernizes the project, but the function here is huge as well. In the below photo, you can see how my shade looks drastically different in the frosted bottle\u2014almost deeper and cooler. (If you ask me, the clear packaging will make it much easier for consumers to shade match in-store.)\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2182\" height=\"2032\" alt=\"Two bottles of Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk foundation labeled as old and new held by a hand\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/byr_newluminoussilk_embed-ca3ebb1211bd4af181396b11d5b222a1.webp\" title=\"byr_newluminoussilk_embed-ca3ebb1211bd4af181396b11d5b222a1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/byr_newluminoussilk_embed-ca3ebb1211bd4af181396b11d5b222a1.webp\" width=\"2182\" height=\"2032\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Two bottles of Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk foundation labeled as old and new held by a hand\" title=\"byr_newluminoussilk_embed-ca3ebb1211bd4af181396b11d5b222a1\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Now for the icing: The product name has now officially changed from Luminous Silk Perfect Glow Flawless Foundation to Luminous Silk Perfect Natural Glow Foundation. The brand name has also been condensed to a sleek &#8220;Armani&#8221; at the base of the bottle.<\/p>\n<p>Besides these gentle modifications, everything else about the packaging is <em>exactly<\/em> as it was. The bottle is the same size and shape, you still get 30mL (or 1 fl oz) of product, the component is the same pump you hold near and dear, and the cap still clicks gently into place.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Reviews <\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\"> Holly Rhue, editorial director <\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"3500\" alt=\"A person taking a selfie in a formal setting wearing a dark outfit\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/holly-armani-d8963a288be44e9e9a5dc317dc9bd0e8.webp\" title=\"holly-armani-d8963a288be44e9e9a5dc317dc9bd0e8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/holly-armani-d8963a288be44e9e9a5dc317dc9bd0e8.webp\" width=\"2500\" height=\"3500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person taking a selfie in a formal setting wearing a dark outfit\" title=\"holly-armani-d8963a288be44e9e9a5dc317dc9bd0e8\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Holly Rhue \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;As I&#8217;ve mentioned\u2014and will continue to mention for eternity\u2014I live and die by Luminous Silk. So I&#8217;m thrilled to report that this is still my number one foundation of choice. Dare I say it <em>is<\/em> better than the original? The O.G. Luminous Silk never felt heavy, but this updated formula feels more skin-like than what should be possible\u2014all without sacrificing on coverage or wear. It&#8217;s not necessarily different, just better\u2014like a really good facelift from Dr. Stephen Levine. I was lucky to get a lab sample from the brand back in July, so I can safely say this formula has successfully carried me through both an August heatwave <em>and<\/em> the single-digit temps we&#8217;re currently experiencing in New York City. I&#8217;m just so in love\u2014normalize making a change when it&#8217;s actually an improvement to serve your consumers!&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\"> Olivia Hancock, senior editor <\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"3500\" alt=\"A person with long hair posing indoors wearing a top with cutout detail\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/olivia-armani-69da90d44da540219002ce70c7e397a6.webp\" title=\"olivia-armani-69da90d44da540219002ce70c7e397a6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/olivia-armani-69da90d44da540219002ce70c7e397a6.webp\" width=\"2500\" height=\"3500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person with long hair posing indoors wearing a top with cutout detail\" title=\"olivia-armani-69da90d44da540219002ce70c7e397a6\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Olivia Hancock \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;I was already a fan of the Luminous Silk Foundation and didn\u2019t think it could get any better, but the brand proved me wrong. The newly updated formula looks even more skin-like, feels noticeably more hydrating, and matches my complexion more seamlessly than ever before. This winter, shade 7.6 has been an absolute dream match. Luminous Silk is firmly holding onto its spot in my top five foundations.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\"> Bella Cacciatore, senior news editor <\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"3500\" alt=\"A person with long hair facing the camera desk and decorations in the background\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bella-armani-b335952a0b46448280cb6c44fef46957.webp\" title=\"bella-armani-b335952a0b46448280cb6c44fef46957\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bella-armani-b335952a0b46448280cb6c44fef46957.webp\" width=\"2500\" height=\"3500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person with long hair facing the camera desk and decorations in the background\" title=\"bella-armani-b335952a0b46448280cb6c44fef46957\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Somehow, I&#8217;ve never actually used the original Luminous Silk foundation, so I can&#8217;t speak to how the revamp compares to the original. However, I can say that I have been loving this formula ever since I started testing it last week. It really is seamless; shade 2 disappears right into my skin with a super lightweight feel. I love the glowy finish and the sheer coverage looks really natural\u2014it covers redness and acne scarring with ease (but if I was having a &#8216;bad&#8217; skin day, I might reach for something heavier.) I have a face that tends to &#8216;eat&#8217; makeup, but this wears really nicely, and doesn&#8217;t get dry or crusty at the end of the day. It&#8217;s become my daily driver, totally replacing my favorite skin tint.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The new Luminous Silk foundation is available now at Sephora, Armani Beauty, Nordstrom, and more.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2100\" height=\"2100\" alt=\"A bottle of Armani Beauty Luminous Silk foundation\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/armani-beauty-49db5aef65eb4c10a4d4d44b5c7ccb36.webp\" title=\"armani-beauty-49db5aef65eb4c10a4d4d44b5c7ccb36\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/armani-beauty-49db5aef65eb4c10a4d4d44b5c7ccb36.webp\" width=\"2100\" height=\"2100\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A bottle of Armani Beauty Luminous Silk foundation\" title=\"armani-beauty-49db5aef65eb4c10a4d4d44b5c7ccb36\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Armani Beauty<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">$69 at Sephora<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> I wore Armani Beauty&#8217;s archetypal Luminous Silk Foundation for my college graduation. I wore it again on my first day of work at Byrdie, again on my wedding day, and again for hundreds of parties and downtown outings in between. Through hormonal acne, sunburns I regret, and wrinkles that I <em>don&#8217;t<\/em>, Luminous Silk has been the cosmetic liquid of my life.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> And this certainly isn&#8217;t an original take; the product is widely considered the best prestige foundation among beauty editors, makeup artists, and consumers alike. So naturally, Armani Beauty is&#8230; changing the formula. For the first time since its launch in 2000, the famous foundation has undergone a revamp in both formula and packaging. So, why fix what&#8217;s not broken? It&#8217;s all about evolving with changing consumer preferences (and aesthetics). Ahead, all the details about the new Luminous Silk 2.0 and our beauty editors&#8217; reviews.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The New Luminous Silk <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Both the formula and the packaging have received some modernizing. For starters, the updated formula was created to <em>feel<\/em> even more second-skin (and skincare-mimicking) than the original. The feel is now far more gel-like, with a base of skincare ingredients like glycerin and niacinamide. The brand has also revamped the shade range to create &#8220;an enhanced formula with more pigments, for an optimized shade range to flatter more skin tones,&#8221; according to the Armani Beauty Instagram. Such pigments include green for olive skin tones and blue for deep skin tones, which allows the shade to go richer, darker, and truer-to-skin without a dull cast. Consumers will now find a total of 44 shades\u201426 original and 18 brand new.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> As for the packaging, I think the brand has found a Goldilocks design that honors Luminous Silk&#8217;s heritage while still ushering the formula into the future. The most significant change here is the glass, which has evolved from a frosty finish to completely transparent. It not only modernizes the project, but the function here is huge as well. In the below photo, you can see how my shade looks drastically different in the frosted bottle\u2014almost deeper and cooler. (If you ask me, the clear packaging will make it much easier for consumers to shade match in-store.)\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2182\" height=\"2032\" alt=\"Two bottles of Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk foundation labeled as old and new held by a hand\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/byr_newluminoussilk_embed-ca3ebb1211bd4af181396b11d5b222a1.webp\" title=\"byr_newluminoussilk_embed-ca3ebb1211bd4af181396b11d5b222a1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/byr_newluminoussilk_embed-ca3ebb1211bd4af181396b11d5b222a1.webp\" width=\"2182\" height=\"2032\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Two bottles of Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk foundation labeled as old and new held by a hand\" title=\"byr_newluminoussilk_embed-ca3ebb1211bd4af181396b11d5b222a1\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Now for the icing: The product name has now officially changed from Luminous Silk Perfect Glow Flawless Foundation to Luminous Silk Perfect Natural Glow Foundation. The brand name has also been condensed to a sleek &#8220;Armani&#8221; at the base of the bottle.<\/p>\n<p>Besides these gentle modifications, everything else about the packaging is <em>exactly<\/em> as it was. The bottle is the same size and shape, you still get 30mL (or 1 fl oz) of product, the component is the same pump you hold near and dear, and the cap still clicks gently into place.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Reviews <\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\"> Holly Rhue, editorial director <\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"3500\" alt=\"A person taking a selfie in a formal setting wearing a dark outfit\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/holly-armani-d8963a288be44e9e9a5dc317dc9bd0e8.webp\" title=\"holly-armani-d8963a288be44e9e9a5dc317dc9bd0e8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/holly-armani-d8963a288be44e9e9a5dc317dc9bd0e8.webp\" width=\"2500\" height=\"3500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person taking a selfie in a formal setting wearing a dark outfit\" title=\"holly-armani-d8963a288be44e9e9a5dc317dc9bd0e8\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Holly Rhue \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;As I&#8217;ve mentioned\u2014and will continue to mention for eternity\u2014I live and die by Luminous Silk. So I&#8217;m thrilled to report that this is still my number one foundation of choice. Dare I say it <em>is<\/em> better than the original? The O.G. Luminous Silk never felt heavy, but this updated formula feels more skin-like than what should be possible\u2014all without sacrificing on coverage or wear. It&#8217;s not necessarily different, just better\u2014like a really good facelift from Dr. Stephen Levine. I was lucky to get a lab sample from the brand back in July, so I can safely say this formula has successfully carried me through both an August heatwave <em>and<\/em> the single-digit temps we&#8217;re currently experiencing in New York City. I&#8217;m just so in love\u2014normalize making a change when it&#8217;s actually an improvement to serve your consumers!&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\"> Olivia Hancock, senior editor <\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"3500\" alt=\"A person with long hair posing indoors wearing a top with cutout detail\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/olivia-armani-69da90d44da540219002ce70c7e397a6.webp\" title=\"olivia-armani-69da90d44da540219002ce70c7e397a6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/olivia-armani-69da90d44da540219002ce70c7e397a6.webp\" width=\"2500\" height=\"3500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person with long hair posing indoors wearing a top with cutout detail\" title=\"olivia-armani-69da90d44da540219002ce70c7e397a6\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Olivia Hancock \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;I was already a fan of the Luminous Silk Foundation and didn\u2019t think it could get any better, but the brand proved me wrong. The newly updated formula looks even more skin-like, feels noticeably more hydrating, and matches my complexion more seamlessly than ever before. This winter, shade 7.6 has been an absolute dream match. Luminous Silk is firmly holding onto its spot in my top five foundations.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\"> Bella Cacciatore, senior news editor <\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"3500\" alt=\"A person with long hair facing the camera desk and decorations in the background\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bella-armani-b335952a0b46448280cb6c44fef46957.webp\" title=\"bella-armani-b335952a0b46448280cb6c44fef46957\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bella-armani-b335952a0b46448280cb6c44fef46957.webp\" width=\"2500\" height=\"3500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person with long hair facing the camera desk and decorations in the background\" title=\"bella-armani-b335952a0b46448280cb6c44fef46957\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Somehow, I&#8217;ve never actually used the original Luminous Silk foundation, so I can&#8217;t speak to how the revamp compares to the original. However, I can say that I have been loving this formula ever since I started testing it last week. It really is seamless; shade 2 disappears right into my skin with a super lightweight feel. I love the glowy finish and the sheer coverage looks really natural\u2014it covers redness and acne scarring with ease (but if I was having a &#8216;bad&#8217; skin day, I might reach for something heavier.) I have a face that tends to &#8216;eat&#8217; makeup, but this wears really nicely, and doesn&#8217;t get dry or crusty at the end of the day. It&#8217;s become my daily driver, totally replacing my favorite skin tint.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The new Luminous Silk foundation is available now at Sephora, Armani Beauty, Nordstrom, and more.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2100\" height=\"2100\" alt=\"A bottle of Armani Beauty Luminous Silk foundation\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/armani-beauty-49db5aef65eb4c10a4d4d44b5c7ccb36.webp\" title=\"armani-beauty-49db5aef65eb4c10a4d4d44b5c7ccb36\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/armani-beauty-49db5aef65eb4c10a4d4d44b5c7ccb36.webp\" width=\"2100\" height=\"2100\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A bottle of Armani Beauty Luminous Silk foundation\" title=\"armani-beauty-49db5aef65eb4c10a4d4d44b5c7ccb36\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Armani Beauty<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">$69 at Sephora<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> Source URL: https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/luminous-silk-reformulation-review-11889856<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Armani Beauty&#8217;s Luminous Silk Got a Really Good Facelift By Holly Rhue Holly Rhue Holly Rhue is the editorial director for Byrdie, covering all things beauty for the brand. She has 7 years of experience in beauty editorial and has been with Byrdie since 2019. Byrdie&#8217;s Editorial Guidelines Published on January 22, 2026 04:13PM Close [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1516195,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[83],"class_list":["post-1516191","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-politics","tag-byrdie-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1516191","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1516191"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1516191\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1516195"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1516191"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1516191"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1516191"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}