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I am thinking of buying the Armani liquid silk and was wondering if anyone thinks it's worth the money $80 is a lot to pay for a foundation if it's just ok. It got a great write up in a recent magazine and I am interested in it. Also I want to get Beauty Flash Balm by Clarins. Is this worth it too, can you wear this alone? also the Beauty Flash Balm for eyes, is this good or bad? I want to update my makeup a bit, I want to look natural but beautiful...I turn 40 at the end of the year and need help. Thanks in advance

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luminious silk for the win!!!!!!!

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I love GA LSF It has to be one of my favourite foundations! They have a really good colour range as well.. $80 is a bit dear but the bottle does last a while (I've been using mine for about 8 months now!) I highly recommend it Not sure about the Clarins balm though since I haven't tried it...

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Thanks for the replies. Sounds like luminious silk foundation is a winner. It doesn't make your skin too shiny or sparkly?? I love a natural flawless look, yet I love the look of light deflecting particles to blur fine wrinkles etc. I am using Napoleon light diffusing foundation at the moment, is Armani similar or better than this one? What are the points that make you love this foundation? Thanks everyone your fantastic.

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i'm 37....recently purchased LSF and MSF.
Normally I'm a devoted STILA IPF and chanel DPF girl.
the LSF is quite good...a bit more dewy than what I normally wear....but I pop a powder over the top.
If you're very oily you may not like the finish.
Check the reviews on makeupalley.com
A good range of opinions there.
Also I highly recommend you get a 1 or 2 samples.
I went to the melb store and the male SA was brilliant. gave me a MSF and a LSF .. I tried them for a week and then went back..and the next SA matched me again (much better).
Clarins BFB - Tried it years ago....did nothing for me....so can't comment.

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It definately doesn't look too shiny or sparkly! (Well, not on me anyway ) I find that it lightens up my face and looks less 'dead'. I've used Napoleon before and GA is much better imo (despite the price differences)... I think that GA has slightly more coverage as well and blends alot better

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I'd definitely try a sample before purchasing.
It didn't work for me at all.
Accentuated pores and was way too shiny/sparkly for me. Was good for night but not daytime. I know some people like it but for me it was a big no... So get a sample first if you can!

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Thanks for the idea (samples) I will go to DJ and see how I go. I know foundation is a very personal thing, what suits on doesn't suit someone else. MissLaDiDa is it the foundation or the balm you didn't like? I still haven't heard anything about Beauty Flash Balm. I thought this was really popular?? Great info on the foundation though, thanks so much everyone....

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I have and love beauty flash balm. Sorry didn't comment at all on that. I've even used one up and rebought it. I didn't like the BFB for eyes though. Nothing sparkly about it and although i'm combination normal/oily it didn't make me too shiny.
It was the foundation I didn't like.

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Thanks MissLaDiDa. I was hoping someone would like the beauty flash balm, I really like the idea of this one. I don't want to look like a disco ball so will have to try the Armani foundation samples first. Don't want to spend $80 and not like the effect. I don't like looking too sparkly... Thanks again