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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!
What is Armani Skin Tint?
What is Armani Skin Tint?
This new skin tint is all about capturing the golden-hour effect on your skin:
Features light-catching Golden Hour Pearls
Delivers a radiant, healthy look
Uses a 92% silk-like serum formula
Infused with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide
Designed to hydrate, perfect, and boost luminosity
Micro Silk Technology creates a weightless veil
Buildable light to medium coverage
Natural, skin-like finish
Longwear formulation
Undetectable & suitable for all skin types
Available in 20 stretchable shades
If you shop at Sephora*, you can use code REALLYREESPH for 20% off
Key Ingredients
This new skin tint is inspired by the silky, refined feel of Giorgio Armani’s organza creations. It is infused with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, white lily, and Vitamin CG, and works to hydrate, plumps the skin, target dullness and mask dark spots and redness.
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.
Armani Skin Tint Swatch – Shade L3
Please stay tuned for the full set of swatches of each shade.
My Review of Armani Skin Tint
My Review of Armani Skin Tint
What skin type is it good for?
I have combination skin and find it really good on my skin type. I have been testing it for a while and find that I can get away without powdering which is always good news for me.
I think this is probably perfect for dry or mature skin types but I also think oilier skins will like it, and may just need a touch of powder to set it.
Do you need to powder it?
I am combination skin, as I said, and I have mainly been skipping powder. If I was expecting a super long day, I’d give it a light powder on the t-zone. I like to avoid powder for maximum dewiness.
If you are oily, you will probably want to set this with powder.
What is the coverage like?
What I love about this skin tint is that is keeps your skin looking just like skin, yet it is great for subtly covering redness and blurring out pores, fine lines and imperfections.
It’s a sheer coverage formula, and you can lightly build it up without it ever getting cakey. I can use one pump for my whole face, and then I just add a touch more to go over where I have extra redness and pigmentation. It pairs very well with a concealer if you have a bit more to cover in certain areas, and this allows for an overall very natural skin finish.
Sheer as a single thin layer, but forgiving if you go over and build slightly
Don’t expect full coverage, this is not a concealer replacement.
Works beautifully for “no-makeup” or “your best skin” days.
What is the finish like?
I absolutely love the light that this brings to my skin. It has a soft satin sheen that isn’t greasy or oily, but just very fresh. It is nice brightening, and I have actually skipped concealer with this quite regularly.
All in all, this is my kind of skin tint, and if you love makeup with skincare, and a fresh but skin-like finish, I think you could love it too.
On me, it gave a soft-focus / blurring quality: you can still see your skin (freckles, texture) but everything looks smoothed, softened, better.
It doesn’t emphasise pores or fine lines (if your skin is well hydrated) and the blur effect helps
No obvious shine or oily look, it stays fairly neutral and natural.
Texture & Application – Is it easy to apply?
I have been using my REESON No. 1 Brush to apply Armani Skin Tint and I find that it melts into my skin and blends out really easily without tugging.
The texture is fairly thin and liquidy, almost like a serum. Because it’s so lightweight, it layers beautifully. It feels super comfortable on skin and you almost forget you have anything there.
Application Video
Longevity / Wear
I find this nice and longwearing, and as it’s quite a subtle and flexible formula, it tends to fade very evenly and naturally. If you have anything to cover, you might want to top up concealer, but I find this wears very well for a skin tint with skincare type product. I haven’t been powdering but you could definitely extend wear even further by lightly setting it.
Skin Tint vs Luminous Silk: What’s the Difference?
Formula & Feel
Luminous Silk is a classic lightweight foundation with buildable medium-leaning coverage, giving a luminous satin finish
Skin Tint, by contrast, is more of a “sheer veil” / tinted serum. It is lighter and delivers more minimal coverage and is more of a your skin but better vibe
This has been a big question! For me, I find that the new Skin Tint is a great every day product, and is as easy to apply as skincare. I’d say that if you want a more perfected, ultra polished look, then Luminous Silk will most likely be the one for the job.
In my opinion, the new formula is a lot lighter in feel and texture and there is much more emphasis on skincare.
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.
Depth
Cool
Neutral
Warm
Fair
F2
F1
F3
Light
L2
L1 / L4
L3
Medium
M1 / M4
M3
M2 / M5
Tan
T1
T2
T3 / T4
Deep
D1 / D2
D3
D4
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.
Luminous Silk Shade
Closest Skin Tint Shade
Undertone
Notes
1
F1
Neutral
Fair porcelain skin tones
3.75
F2
Cool
Fair with pink undertone
2
F3
Warm
Fair with golden undertone
3.8
L1
Neutral
Light skin, neutral tone
3.5
L2
Cool
Light with slight pink
4.5
L3
Warm
Light-medium with golden tone
5.5
L4
Neutral
Light-medium neutral
6
M1
Warm-medium
True medium with warm tone
6.5
M2
Warm
Medium warm beige
7
M3
Neutral
Medium neutral
8.1
M4
Cool
Medium with rosier undertone
9
M5
Warm
Medium-deep golden
8.6
T1
Cool
Tan with cool tone
10.1
T2
Neutral
Tan neutral
11
T3
Warm
Tan golden
11.8
T4
Warm
Tan-deep with red-golden undertone
13.6
D1
Cool
Deep skin with cool base
14
D2
Neutral
Deep neutral
15.8
D3
Cool-neutral
Very deep cool
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D4
Warm
Deepest warm tone
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
Armani Skin Tint – Before PhotoArmani Skin Tint – After Photo with Shade L3
My Other Foundation Matches
For my shade twins out there, my other matches are:
Victoria Beckham Beauty The Foundation Drops in Light 4 (£104)
Jane Iredale Skintuition Liquid Foundation SPF 30 in 26 (£55)
Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup SPF 50 in Light Cool 3 (£39)
Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second Skin Matte Foundation in 2N (£39)
Shiseido Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation in 310 (£47)
e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 20 Light Cool (£8)
Sisley Paris Phyto Teint Perfection Foundation in 2N1 (£80)
Shiseido Revitalessence Skin Glow Foundation in 250 (£49)
Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Foundation in 130 Light Warm £42)
NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Deauville (£41)
Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation shade 115C (£39.50)
Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation in 4 neutral (£39)
La Mer Radiant Skin Tint in Light 22 (£80)
Cle de Peau Radiant Cream Foundation in 020 Light Medium Ochre (£108)
Cle de Peau Radiant Fluid Foundation Natural in 020 Light Medium Ochre (£121)
Givenchy Skincaring Foundation in 2-N150 (£47)
Dior Forever Natural Nude Foundation in 2N (£48)
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
Where to buy Armani Skin Tint
This new Skin Tint is £36 and available now via the links below. If you shop at Sephora, you can use code REALLYREESPH for 20% off:
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The new No7 Good Intent Pads have landed, and I couldn’t wait to try them out. I love a skincare pad because they’re just so easy to use – no faffing with cotton wool or measuring out product, just a quick swipe and you’re done. The Good Intent range has two different types: Pore Buff Clarifying Acid Pads and Calm Fix Soothing Pads. I’ve been testing both, and here’s how they compare.
What Are the No7 Good Intent Pads?
What are No7 Good Intent Pads?
This duo is all about simplicity. Each comes as a tub of 80 pre-soaked pads, designed either to gently exfoliate or to calm and comfort the skin. They’re a quick, fuss-free way of working in either active acids or soothing hydration, and I love the fact the pads themselves are a really nice size. They are big enough to properly sweep across the face, neck, and even chest if you fancy.
No7 Good Intent Pore Buff Clarifying Acid Pads
These are the treatment step of the two. They contain glycolic, lactic and salicylic acids to exfoliate, clear out pores, and brighten dull skin. If my complexion is feeling a bit lacklustre, these really perk it up. You get that smoother feel straight away and a glow the next morning.
That said, I wouldn’t overdo it. You don’t want to risk over-exfoliating. A couple of times a week is plenty for most, or they’re a great first step in the morning instead of a full cleanse if you just want to refresh your skin quickly, but as I said, only a couple of times a week.
It’s one of those products where less is more, overdoing acids never ends well, and these are punchy enough to work without having to use them loads.
No7 Good Intent Calm Fix Pads
These are the comfort step. They’re soaked in a soothing, hydrating essence that instantly calms the skin down. They feel cooling, fresh and seriously quenching, which makes them perfect if your skin is feeling a bit tight, stressed or just needs a drink. They’re like a big glass of water for the skin.
I use these as much as I like because they’re super gentle and hydrating. You can easily slot them in daily. They’re brilliant before serums and moisturiser if you want that extra calming boost.
Using Them Together
No7 Good Intent Pads packaging & tweezers
For me, the magic is in the pairing. I’ll swipe over with the Pore Buff Pads first to exfoliate and clear the way, and then go straight in with a Calm Fix Pad afterwards to soothe and neutralise. You get the brightening kick from the acids, immediately followed by that cushion of hydration.
This layering really makes the most of both formulas: exfoliation without irritation, glow without tightness. If you’ve ever worried that acid pads might be too harsh, following them with something super soothing makes all the difference. Using them together like this, is a bit like mocking up the iconic Dr Dennis Gross Apha Beta Universal Daily Peel.*
Final Thoughts
No7 Good Intent Calm Fix Pads
No7 has really nailed that balance of effective but not intimidating. This duo just makes skincare feel easy. The Pore Buff Pads are fab if your skin is feeling dull or congested, but they do need to be used mindfully so you don’t over-exfoliate. The Calm Fix Pads are a daily staple. I’d happily use them every morning before skincare or as a soothing treat whenever my skin feels a bit reactive.
Together, they’re such a simple, effective duo. Exfoliate, then calm, and you’re left with skin that feels fresh, smooth and comfortable. For me, they slot into my routine so easily, and they’re the kind of product you’ll actually look forward to using.
Don’t forget that if you are using acids to exfoliate, it is extra important to be diligent with your SPF. If you are looking for a new sunscreen, the following posts may be helpful:
La Roche‑Posay Anthelios UVAIR Daily SPF50+ Review
Shiseido Expert Sun Protector Clear Stick SPF 50+ Review
Klira The Dayscript SPF50 Review – 8 Hours of Sun Protection
Curated Beauty London Flawless Defence SPF50 & Primer Review
Where to buy them
The No7 Good Intent pads are £14.99 for 80 pads and available now via the link below. Choose between Pore Buff or Calm Fix.
FAQs
What’s the difference between Pore Buff Clarifying Pads and Calm Fix Soothing Pads?
Pore Buff pads use glycolic, lactic and salicylic acids to exfoliate and brighten, while Calm Fix pads are designed to hydrate and soothe.
Can you use both pads together?
Yes. In fact, they work brilliantly layered. Use Pore Buff first to exfoliate, then follow immediately with Calm Fix to calm and hydrate.
How often should you use the Pore Buff Acid Pads?
2–3 times per week is ideal.
Can you use Calm Fix Pads every day?
Absolutely. They’re gentle, soothing and hydrating, so great to use daily and even multiple times a day if you like.
Do you rinse after using the pads?
No, just swipe and leave on. Follow with serums and moisturiser.
Are the pads suitable for sensitive skin?
Calm Fix pads are perfect for sensitive skin. The Pore Buff pads may be too strong if you’re very reactive, so always patch test first.
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