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I was super excited to try out the new Armani Skin Tint, and I have to say, I think it’s a brilliant new addition to the Armani Beauty line up. I have a full review here for you, along with before and after photos, plus a guide on which shade to choose. Enjoy!
Armani Skin Tint Shades & Swatches
There are 20 shades in the collection. I am waiting for my full set of shade samples, and will share all the swatches as soon as I can. For now, I have shade L3 here to show you.
Please stay tuned for the full set of swatches of each shade.
What shade to choose, if you know your Luminous Silk shade
Because the numbering for the new Skin Tint is different, you will probably be thinking: Which Skin Tint shade matches my Luminous Silk shade? Below is my mapping based on info from the brand.
To make things easier, I’ve broken down both the undertone families and how each Skin Tint shade aligns with the Luminous Silk Foundation (LSF) shades you might already wear.
Undertone Guide
The Skin Tint range is organised into cool, neutral, and warm tones across Fair, Light, Medium, Tan, and Deep depth categories.
Luminous Silk ↔ Skin Tint Shade Match Chart
If you already know your Luminous Silk shade, use this table to find your closest Skin Tint match based on Armani’s official mapping.
Because the Skin Tint coverage is sheer, each shade stretches beautifully and so a close match will still blend seamlessly. If you’re between two, go slightly warmer for a more healthy and natural look.
My Armani Skin Tint Shade
At the event a few weeks I was shade matched to L3. My Luminous Silk shade is 4.5 (although I have used 4 in the past and bronzed up a bit). L3 in the Skin Tint gives a nice natural and healthy looking glow, and I also think I could go for the Armani Skin Tint in L2 if I wanted something a bit brighter.
Before & After Photos
My Other Foundation Matches
For my shade twins out there, my other matches are:
Who Should Use Armani Skin Tint?
Best Skin Types
- Normal to dry / combination-dry – the formula is very forgiving and comfortable. It will be ideal for those who dislike heavy foundations
- Slightly oily / combo skin – it will work if your oily zones are controlled (setting / light powder), but if you have very oily skin you may see more wear issues in the T-zone
- Mature / textured skin – the blur and sheer nature makes it forgiving on subtle texture, though highly textured areas might still show
- No blemishes / minimal coverage needs – if you mostly want tone-evening, soft glow, and minimal imperfections, this is a dream
- If you require heavy coverage (e.g. for pigmentation, scars, acne) you’ll likely want to pair with concealer
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Ultra lightweight, comfy wear with added skincare
- Natural, skin-like finish with soft blur
- Beautiful for no-makeup / everyday looks
- Sheer buildable coverage, forgiving shade range
- Doesn’t feel heavy or cakey
Cons
- Limited coverage (not for heavy coverage needs)
- Shade mapping / shade confusion (especially with new numbering) – see guide above
Final Thoughts & Tips
- If you’re an Armani Luminous Silk fan who sometimes wishes for a lighter version of your base, this might be your alternate go-to
- I would recommend checking out my shade guide above to get your best shade
- On days when you want a “less is more” look, this is perfect
