PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: GIORGIO ARMANI FACE FABRIC FOUNDATION (4)

Here's a follow up review for GIORGIO ARMANI FACE FABRIC FOUNDATION (4)

PRICE: 48USD

PLACE BOUGHT: HONG KONG

OTHER LOCATIONS: PLEASE REFER TO THE GIORGIO ARMANI COSMETICS WEBSITE

THE VERDICT:

I have made a review for the FF foundation in 3 before. So please check my in- depth review HERE.

This review is for the shade. Shade #4 is described as a medium beige shade for medium to dark complexions. The first one I got is #3, which is natural beige for medium complexion.

Great thing mom got me this shade because it perfectly matches my skin tone! It disappears into a VERY natural finish when blended evenly!

#4 when spread

Here's moi with the #4 FA foundation. :)

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: GIORGIO ARMANI FACE FABRIC FOUNDATION WITH SPF 12 IN NATURAL BEIGE 3

Here's an initial review on GIORGIO ARMANI FACE FABRIC FOUNDATION WITH SPF 12 IN 3 NATURAL BEIGE

PRICE: 3OOHKD

PLACE BOUGHT: GIORGIO ARMANI BOUTIQUE, HONG KONG AIRPORT

OTHER LOCATIONS: GIORGIO ARMANI ONLINE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION (taken from http://www.giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com):

“Fabric is the reason for my success.”

Giorgio Armani translates his skills in texture and layering into its unique range of cosmetic textiles, a wardrobe for face. Face fabric is an invisible makeup with a 3D Micro-fil technology.

Its unique Micro-fil™ formulations bring lightness and fluidity to makeup, allowing infinite blending and layering to enhance the natural glow of the skin.

A subtle, neutral palette is accented with two shades - porcelain and apricot - to be used alone to create a healthy-looking glow, combined with any of the shades to boost the color, or alone to sculpt or highlight the complexion. For normal to oily skin, providing sheer coverage.

CEW 2009 Face Product Prestige Award Winner.

Cosmetic Executive Women Beauty Award Winner.

THE VERDICT:

Finally! I now have GA's face fabric foundation. I've been dying to get my hands on one and the universe has heard my plea! Yay!

Face fabric foundation is one of GA cosmetics' best- selling foundation variants. It boasts of the Micro- fil technology, a foundation innovation made by Armani. It promises to fill in fine lines and smoothen skin for a texture that's as perfect and smooth as fabric.

Let's review the packaging.

The only size for the face fabric foundation is 40ml. It comes in a plastic tube that doesn't look cheap. It saves space in your make- up kit and it's very lightweight!

Let's now review the product.

The texture of Face Fabric is like silicone, but not totally. It has this cream to powder consistency that makes it easy to blend. You also don't have to wait for it to dry, which is a con of some liquid foundations. It easily settles on the skin.

It is unscented, so no need to worry about perfume clogging your pores.

Coverage is light to medium. It's buildable so you can choose whether you want a sheer or a more obvious coverage.

Natural beige 3 a tad light for my skin tone. But it doesn't show because this foundation has amazing skin adjusting properties that helps the foundation blend with my natural skin tone.

Another great thing: IT HAS SPF! :)

Here's moi wearing the foundation. I love that it makes my skin photo- worthy! I can really see the difference with and without the foundation. It covered some of my minor blemishes. Indeed it dressed my skin like how fabric dresses the body. It looks very natural, and it doesn't seem as if I'm wearing foundation here!

Staying power is good. This is the best foundation for oily skinned people.

Price is a bit steep, but it's all worth it. One con is, it's unavailable here. Thank God I still have 4 more foundations on hand. Because if not, I'll use this up in no time!

I'm definitely buying one again! :)

**Face Fabric is not to be confused with Face Fabric Radiance, the FF variant that gives skin an illuminating glow.

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: GIORGIO ARMANI ROUGE D'ARMANI LIPSTICK IN 504

Here's an initial review on GIORGIO ARMANI ROUGE D'ARMANI LIPSTICK IN 504

PRICE: ?
PLACE BOUGHT: HONG KONG AIRPORT, HONG KONG
OTHER LOCATIONS: GIORGIO ARMANI COSMETICS ONLINE, EXCLUSIVE DEALERS

THE VERDICT:

My first ever Armani cosmetic is the Shine lipstick, which is impressive by the way. I love the color, the feel, and how it compliments my skin tone very much! There's really no going back once you try Armani!

My second lipstick is from the Rouge D'Armani line. The newest formulation by Armani for their lipsticks. Here's a description taken from giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com:

Exceptional long-wear formula results in up to 8 hours of intense color. Experience comfort and shine, without fading and feathering. Soft texture leaves lips feeling continuously hydrated. Lipstick packaged in an elegant black lacquered case with an exclusive magnetic closure. Sealed with a click.

Let's now review the packaging.

And I thought that Chanel's lipstick packaging is the most sophisticated, elegant, classy, and expensive-looking packaging there is! Armani's shiny black tube is elegance redefined. It's edgy, because of the metallic silver sheen, yet the black color makes the packaging a classic. Black is indeed the color of sophistication!

The magnetic closure makes this very convenient. No need to worry about not putting the cap tightly because it seals with a click! The emblem in the middle has the initials of the brand.

Let's now review the product.

504 is a purple rose shade. The slight purple undertone made this unique, and the rose made it wearable at the same time.

In terms of quality, this lipstick glides on smoothly. Once you swipe it on your lips, it dresses it like fabric. Imagine how a soft piece of fabric hugs your body perfectly and snuggly. And the lipstick settles to a light and feathery finish with a super pigmented color pay- off. Staying power is good, yet I can't say that it stayed put for 8 hours because I've been drinking, eating and smoking. Finish is satin. And it did not dry my lips out!

And if you're going to ask me if I'm going to buy this again, it is a resounding yes! I want to get the shade 510, which looks like a coral shade. I've realized that I've no more coral lippies in my stash. And boy, I would love to have one from Armani! :)

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: GIORGIO ARMANI SHINE LIPSTICK IN 4 DARK ROSE

Here's an initial review on GIORGIO ARMANI SHINE LIPSTICK IN 4 DARK ROSE

PRICE: ?
PLACE BOUGHT: HONG KONG AIRPORT
OTHER LOCATIONS: GA COSMETICS ONLINE

THE VERDICT:

I've read so many rave reviews on GA cosmetics, specifically their foundation line. Well, their foundation is expensive, according to my mom so she got me a lipstick instead, along with my one of my all- time faves, Lolita Lempicka perfume.

Let's now review the packaging.

The tube is in a sleek black design. Texture of the tube is matte. Tube looks classy and expensive. I've always loved lipsticks in black- colored tubes 'cos black is the color of sophistication for me.

Carving reminds me of Chanel. It's so posh! :)

Shine has a sheer, glossy finish. It can also be layered if you want more color.

Dark rose is not the right name for this shade. 4 Dark Rose is a rosy pink color.

The shade is great if you want to finish off your look with a pretty and natural appeal. Even if you have minimal make- up on, Dark Rose is perfect to perk up your face!

It's a great color for summer. But I can still see myself wearing this during the rainy season just to add a bit of sunshine to my look. :)

It glides on and feels like satin! The texture perfectly blends with your lips so it's as if you're only wearing lip balm. I like it because it feels comfortable on the lips. Texture is lightweight. Even if the finish is glossy, it's not sticky at all!

However, since the finish is wet, this has the tendency to rub off easily. Staying power might be good for around 30 minutes.

Will I buy one again? I will because I'm impressed with the shade. The shades suit my taste for lipstick colors so much: feminine, pretty, natural. And the quality of the lipstick is also superb. I just hope the staying power improves. But I'm going to buy one again anyway. Plus a Face Fabric Foundation. :)