Armani Discussion

ashievic

ashievic

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OK have had this wonder foundation on for 9 hours. No oil slick, feels like I have no foundation on. It is still doing what it should, as in my skin tone is even. While at NM the lady who is the regional person and I have known since I was a small child was there. Big event tomorrow at NM so she was there getting it ready. Love her, best yet, she tells it like is, no hot air. She explained to me the finish on this isn't really dewy, not matte, just a natural look, which after about 15 minutes on the dewy look does calm down, to my relief.

I asked why the 200.00 cost? Then after she explained, especially for someone like my Mom, I can't afford Sublimage (395.00) or Armani (385.00) moisturizer I could skip this step when using this product. She said cleanse your face as usual. toner, serum, sun screen, then this. I found no need to use a concealer of any kind. Yet, I do not have issues with dark circles under my eyes. This stuff is thick, as the Le Lift moisturizer I do use, but with color. I apply the same way as the Le Lift, a little goes a long way.

My Mom tried it too, it seems to diminish the tinny lines around the eyes. For me the glaring crows feet from working in the sun for my job the product has not settled in for a nap in this area. As I do have with most foundations. Nor has it settled in the pores on my nose. I hate that after a few hours, it looks on some days I have a disease of spots where my pores are in the T zone. Again, it is cold here. Yes, even had a few flakes of snow in the rain. No I am not joking.

Will continue to use, and see how it works on a warmer day. If we should ever get summer in Chicago, spring forgot to arrive. I have had no need to touch up or use a rice paper to freshen the look. Looks the same as it did at 7 am.
 
bunnypoet

bunnypoet

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ashievic said:
OK have had this wonder foundation on for 9 hours. No oil slick, feels like I have no foundation on. It is still doing what it should, as in my skin tone is even. While at NM the lady who is the regional person and I have known since I was a small child was there. Big event tomorrow at NM so she was there getting it ready. Love her, best yet, she tells it like is, no hot air. She explained to me the finish on this isn't really dewy, not matte, just a natural look, which after about 15 minutes on the dewy look does calm down, to my relief.

I asked why the 200.00 cost? Then after she explained, especially for someone like my Mom, I can't afford Sublimage (395.00) or Armani (385.00) moisturizer I could skip this step when using this product. She said cleanse your face as usual. toner, serum, sun screen, then this. I found no need to use a concealer of any kind. Yet, I do not have issues with dark circles under my eyes. This stuff is thick, as the Le Lift moisturizer I do use, but with color. I apply the same way as the Le Lift, a little goes a long way.

My Mom tried it too, it seems to diminish the tinny lines around the eyes. For me the glaring crows feet from working in the sun for my job the product has not settled in for a nap in this area. As I do have with most foundations. Nor has it settled in the pores on my nose. I hate that after a few hours, it looks on some days I have a disease of spots where my pores are in the T zone. Again, it is cold here. Yes, even had a few flakes of snow in the rain. No I am not joking.

Will continue to use, and see how it works on a warmer day. If we should ever get summer in Chicago, spring forgot to arrive. I have had no need to touch up or use a rice paper to freshen the look. Looks the same as it did at 7 am.
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Darn it! Creme Nuda has jumped back on my wish list. Thank you so much for your very thorough and honest review! I want to order this during the Armani F&F, but not if it is in the 80s or above around here. I've been experiencing foundations separating from the heat. Don't want to save $30-40, only to have the foundation turn rancid on me in a few months. Maybe Sephora will have this in the Fall for their F&F sale? I can pick it up them. Not sure if I can be that patient though. #FirstWorldProbz
 
Medgal07

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Monsy said:
Flannel only
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Flannel is pretty---I regret not getting it
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Medgal07

Medgal07

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Monsy said:
I am not really into cream eyeshadow but this color is unique and might look nice all over the lid
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Monsy, you construct really nice eye looks-----I hope you'll take a pic for us when you use Flannel. No wait---I take that back---you'll show me an amazing look
and then I'll want Flannel for sure!!!
 
peanut

peanut

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So I ordered Crema Nuda in #2 Light Glow. I normally wear #5 LSF (but have also mixed 4.75 with 5.25 as they are more cool toned). It looked like a pretty good match in the jar, definitely cool toned. But it applied lighter than it looked in the jar so I ordered #3 Pale Glow. This one looks quite warm in the jar, but once again it applied lighter than it looked. It's a forgiving formula, however, and I could probably get away with either of them. Still, I think there's a gap between #2 and #3. I ended up mixing them and was much happier with the result (but not the cost!!).

Is it worth it? Not sure yet. I will say that I wasn't that impressed when I first applied it, but I caught a glimpse of my complexion in the mirror about an hour later and really liked it. Blurs imperfections quite nicely! Anyway, I took a quick pic of the shades (#2 on the left and #3 on the right). Hope this helps.



Edited to add: When I called Armani Customer Service for shade help before I ordered, they recommended #1; when I emailed Neiman Marcus Customer Service, they recommended #3.
 
ashievic

ashievic

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The new foundation does look better after it is on for awhile. I totally agree before you decide, wait and see how it looks later. Improves with time, sort of like wine.
 
ashievic

ashievic

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Going on 14 hours of wear on the new foundation. I have FEW tiny spots gathered in nose pores, as in less then 10, nope didn't count them. A slight pat of rice paper and poof they were gone. Does not feel like I have any foundation on, but it is still there and doing what it should do. No T zone issues. It kills me, but I think it might be a go for this. My face actually feels good. As in a day I wore no makeup and only did the daily routine of washing, serum and moisturizing. I was going to dip into the eye tints pond. Those might have to wait. Yes, the 38.00 for one, I am having a tough time with. I know I make no sense with the 38.00 price point.

Still looks good on my Mom too. Tomorrow I will try to get pics of all the shades up close. Going back over to NM for a serious playdate with YSL.
 
ashievic

ashievic

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Day 2 of new foundation. Less is more. Truly a TINY dab covers all. Again, after about 15-20 minutes the super dewy look goes away and it really looks like you have no foundation on. Yet you have the perks of having the yucks covered nicely, even skin tone. Again, today I had no need for additional concealer. Put this on, with the TF brow pencil, touch of blush, the new Chanel beige lipgloss, and light touch of mascara. Perfection for a natural look. Let's see how it hold ups today. Yes, the craters in my forehead seem less glaring.
 
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