The best foundations, as chosen by Sali
Here is the fourth part of my series for Harvey Nichols, who?ve asked me to judge the very best in foundations sold in-store and online at harevynichols.com. After weeks of testing luxury bases for all skin types and ages, this is the fourth in my final selection of five fabulous foundations. Each Monday for the next couple of weeks, I?ll post another of my shortlist, with the winner announced later this month. Here is my latest pick.
Armani Luminous Silk Foundation (shortlisted), £40

When I began this project, I knew before I even got testing that Armani Luminous Silk would end up making the cut. After many years of using it on women of all colours and ages, I practically know this foundation better than I know my own face. Luminous Silk is a liquid, medium-coverage base in an airless pump, sold at a classic luxury foundation price point of £40. On that basis, I can quite understand why one would assume it?s much the same as any other good quality department store brand. But from my perspective, it?s so much more. Armani Beauty just nails foundation, time after time, and can rightly be classed as specialists in the field. But Luminous Silk is the jewel in their crown. I?d even go as far as to say that in the medium coverage liquid category, it represents as close to perfection as is possible.
Never has a product?s given name been more on the money. Luminous silk adds radiant, grown up glow to any complexion, minus even a smidge...