The First Swipe

Right off the bat, the texture of this bronzing powder is what sets it apart. It’s described as “creamy,” which truly lives up to that name. Although it’s a powder, it feels soft and velvety upon application, blending effortlessly into the skin. I typically apply it with a fluffy bronzer brush, and I was impressed by how smoothly it glided on—no patchiness, no streaks. The finish is beautifully satin, giving a natural sun-kissed glow that doesn’t look too matte or overly shiny.

Shade 90 – A Warm, Golden Tan

Let’s talk about Shade 90. This shade is a warm, golden tan perfect for medium skin tones. It’s not too orange, a common problem I’ve had with other bronzers, and it delivers just the right amount of warmth to the skin. Whether I’m using it for a light dusting of color or building it up for a more sculpted, contoured look, it provides a radiant, healthy finish. The pigmentation is spot-on—not too sheer but not overpowering, allowing you to control your desired intensity.

Long-lasting, Luminous Finish

Another thing I love about Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Sunlit Creamy Bronzing Powder is its long-lasting formula. I’ve worn it on long days out and about, and it stays put without fading or settling into fine lines. By the end of the day, my skin still looks fresh and glowing. The Luminous Silk collection is known for delivering a luminous, skin-like finish, and this bronzer lives up to that reputation.

Swatches (Top – Luminous Silk Creamy Bronzing Powder in Shade 90, Bottom Prisma Glass Lip Gloss – Shade 07 Nude glow)

Final Thoughts

Suppose you’re looking for a bronzer that delivers a beautiful, radiant glow while feeling lightweight and luxurious. In that case, the Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Sunlit Creamy Bronzing Powder in Shade 90 is a must-try. It adds warmth, blends like a dream, and stays flawless all day. I’ll definitely be keeping this as a staple in my makeup bag. For the makeup base, this bronzing powder has worked very well with my usual bases and the Luminous Silk Foundation (review here).

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Luminous Silk Foundation

The no-makeup makeup look is a big trend at the moment. I was looking for a fresh, baby skin finish and that is what I got. This product offers medium coverage. Correcting redness, and dark spots smoothes your complexion. As the name says it has a glowy, enlightening finish. With its lightweight texture, the foundation easily glides and blends onto the skin. I appreciated the comfortable feeling it left and almost forgot I was wearing it.

I built up the coverage with this foundation by simply layering and tapping it with my fingertips to blend it out. Not only is it super light, but it also has an oil-free composition. This means that all skin types can enjoy this fluid Foundation. I strongly believe that inclusive brands are the future! There is nothing worse than liking a product to find out they don't have your shade. Existing in 40 glorious shades, Armani leaves nobody on the bench!

Formula

The foundation is made up of high-purity pigments. Offering you the purest colours and the most natural looks. The formula is based on strictly minimal, clean ingredients that reveal the skin’s natural luminosity.

Armani is committed to delivering the safest and purest products. They actually have an entire ingredient glossary on their website that you can check out at any time.

How to get the best results?

Prime

Protecting the skin and prolonging the product's longevity. The primer should be applied after your skincare routine. The luminous silk hydrating primer boosts moisture in the skin.

Unify

Use a brush, sponge or your fingers. Apply the luminous silk foundation to your face. Start with a small quantity and gradually build up the coverage.

Correct

If you wish to cover specific zones such as dark circles, skin pigmentations, imperfections, etc. Then prefer the use of a concealer. With a higher coverage, this avoids building up layers.

This foundation and my go-to lip colour are my two staples for an everyday luminous complexion.

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Armani Beauty Ecstasy Mirror Lip Lacquer is very comfortable on the lips, the intensity of the shine and pigment is buildable from medium to intense. The shine also depends on how much product you put on. I swipe the applicator once and I am good to go. I love how lightweight it feels and looks on my lips. It is very comfortable and hydrating. It does not even accentuate or sit on my dry lips or between the lines.

Armani Beauty Ecstasy Mirror Lip Lacquer is available in 10 shades, I have swatched 4 in this post:

Beyond 101 – beige

Four Hundred 400 – red

Ecstasy 402 – red

Culmination 502 – pink

The shades are beautiful and so is the pigment. One swipe delivers high pigment and coverage. For an intense shine and intense pigment look, I would say go for more than 1 swipe. Another nice thing is the longevity, even after the formula has worn off, it leaves a stain on the lips which also looks beautiful and stays for a good amount of time. Usually, once a lip color has worn off, it either makes the lips dry or the stain afterward makes the lips look dry – but this does not.

Overall, a really nice launch from Armani Beauty. I have not tried much from Armani but whichever products I have tried, I have liked them all (recent post here).

Where to Buy Armani Beauty?

• ArmaniBeauty.ca
• ArmaniBeauty.co.uk
• Nordstrom.com
• NeimanMarcus.com
• Sephora.com
• FeelUnique.com
• HarveyNichols.com

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Giorgio Armani Ecstasy Shine Lipstick in 104 Nude Excess is a high-shine lip color which has a balm’s texture with intense color. This vibrant packaging and the formula of the lipstick moisturizes lips like a balm while applying weightless, bold, and vibrant lip color with the shine of a gloss. The formula offers high shine with the most comfortable cream texture and keeps the lips hydrated for a long time after it has worn off. It is one of the softest lipstick's I have tried with a wet and shiny finish. The shade 104 Nude Excess is a nude shade for me and is like my lips but better. It adds a slight hint of color to the lips and is comfortable to wear every day, even for work. The limited edition packaging with the magnetic cap is beautiful.

Giorgio Armani Beauty – Armani Beauty Discovery Set is an exclusive set of Armani essentials with all the products you need if you are either in the discovery phase of the brand or trying from the brand for the first time or even if you are looking for mini sample sizes of the products to keep in the bag. The set contains:
– 0.05 oz/ 1.5 mL Mini Lip Maestro 500 – It is a velvety stain and Lip Magnet offers up to eight hours of high-pigment wear with a no-makeup feel. It
also doubles as a mini blush so you can look color-coordinated at every holiday event this season. 
– 0.07 oz/ 2 mL Mini Lip Magnet 400 
– 0.05 oz/ 1.5 mL Mini Ecstasy Shine 503 – It delivers extreme shine, a balm’s texture, and intense color in one swipe.
– 0.07 oz/ 2 mL Mini Eyes To Kill Mascara – It imparts lush volume, length, and definition while leaving lashes soft and flexible.
– 0.17 oz/ 5 mL Mini Fluid Sheer #2 – It illuminates and highlights with a weightless fluid texture and sheer coverage.
– 0.05 oz/ 1.5 mL Mini Rouge d'Armani Matte 102 – It is a full-coverage lipstick for a matte, suede finish and an intense pop of color.

Where to Buy Armani Beauty?

• ArmaniBeauty.ca
• ArmaniBeauty.co.uk
• Nordstrom.com
• NeimanMarcus.com
• Sephora.com
• FeelUnique.com
• HarveyNichols.com

Comment below if you have any questions or comments. Check my Instagram for the latest launches and products. My Facebook page is here.

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