Ultimate Luxury...

Today I want to talk about one of my FAVORITE brands of make-up..

ARMANI

In case you didn't know, yes, Armani does skincare and make-up! Giorgio Armani works with textures and colours the same way he does in his clothing: with precision, perfection and class. If you have never heard of it before, just visit the Armani counter at Holt Renfrew (Sherbrooke st. corner de la Montagne, Montreal). The team of experts will guide you through the line with their passion and expertise..

Here are my favorites:

Foundations: With their amazingly natural textures, Armani Foundations will truly give you the best skin you've ever had, for a price that varies between 55$ and 65$. And knowing that they cover well and spread easily, you don't need a lot every morning! They have a huge range of colours, so be assured they have one to match your skin tone. Pale-white girls, they even have the perfect light colours!

For bare skin results: Try Face Fabric. A silicone-based light formula that covers lightly the imperfections and looks totally nude and amazing! This is your new everyday-perfect-skin foundation. You won't be able to see it on your skin, I swear it!

For THE perfect finish and glowy skin with that Hollywood Star «dewy» effect, it's Luminous Silk Foundation. If your skin tends to be oily, try the Lasting Silk Foundation. Please note that this is the most popular foundation they have, the one all the magazines and stars talk about!

For the ultimate coverage or more mature skin, the perfect match would be the Designer Foundation. The rich creamy texture covers everything while still looking fresh and perfect. They recently came up with a liquid version that is easier to apply but still covering, so check it out!!

They also have a fantastic foundation brush that is made to blend all Armani Foundations to perfection, with its specific hair and shape. Think about it when you are ready to invest for a foundation, the right brush is what makes the difference!

If you want the same light-but-perfect formula that is used in the foundations in your concealer, please note that Armani also does an amazing one.. The range of colours isn't as good as the foundations, but the texture is gorgeous. They also make the best corrector ever, in pink or orange, to fianlly cover the dark circles with more purple or brown in it!

 

Finally, you HAVE to try their lipsticks. For the richest, creamiest, long-lasting-but-not-drying colours, it's Rouge d'Armani. The wide range of colours are divided in 5 gorgeous families: The nudes, the pinks, the reds, the purples and the browns. Their nudes are fantastic! More pink, more beige, lighter, darker, they have them all. Same for the reds: the classic true red, the bright orange, the dark cherry... I can't name them all, just try them!

As a final word, I have to say that it is rare that a brand produces so many perfect products. I have only see this happen with Armani. If you prefer quality over quantity, as well as perfect textures and sheer colours, you definately have to go to Holt Renfrew and pay Chanel, Silvi and Mary a little visit. Tell them I say Hi!

xxx