Armani released several new items this spring, including a new Luminous Silk Creamy Bronzing Powder ($58) and Prisma Glass High Shine Lip Gloss ($38). They are beautiful additions to the Armani Beauty line and today I have swatches and a review.

Shimmery silky cream bronzing powder

Luminous Silk Creamy Bronzing Powder is currently available in 4 shades and comes in a large mirrored packaging. I love the large size of these and the formula is really nice. It’s described as “ultra creamy” but to me it feels more like a silky soft smooth powder with a sort of creamy feel.

They have a bright sheen with noticeable glitter particles. However, they don’t look shimmery on the skin, but rather a subtle shimmer on the skin.

I chose shade 100 and 110 as I wear their Luminous Silk foundation in 6.5 (recommendation for medium to tan skin 5.5 to 8). Right now I like Shade 100 the most. 110 is a little too dark and pulls me a little reddish. Overall, I really like the texture, the undertone, the finish and the way they blend. I give them a solid A+.

Under Armani Bronzers vs Gucci Beauty Bronzing Powder, Hourglass and YSL All Hours

Under shade 100

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Under shade 110

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Prisma Glass High Shine Lip gloss

Armani also launched a new gloss formula called Prisma Glass High Shine Lip Gloss. There are 6 shades plus a clear option. They are a smooth non-sticky type of gloss with super high shine and sheer pigment. You can layer it to make the color pop without it being too thick, but overall the pigment level is pretty sheer. You also have to do some serious pumping with the wand to get the product onto the applicator. I would be happy if the colors looked better, but I really like the color and finish.

They have a subtle plumping effect on my lips. It’s not a full tingle or tingling effect, but it does feel like your lips are plumper after a few minutes.

Overall, very pretty and I get tons of compliments on this gloss, but it does require a bit of maintenance when applying, it’s quite a spend for the amount you get, and the applicator doesn’t pick up enough product on its own.

There’s a soft pearly quality to some of the shadows I’ve tried, but it’s not really noticeable on the lips.

• 03 Honey Gleam is a pretty bare honey orange
• 02 Candy Halo is a warm fresh pink
• 05 Berry Beam is a cooler rosy pink (almost purple)
• 04 Cherry Glaze is a bright but very sheer cherry red

All in all some really nice fresh makeup that I think is very wearable and beautiful for a polished yet natural look. For smooth gloss, I still think Pat McGrath LUST Gloss and Dior Addict Lip Maximizers are better for formula + pigment, but I’m still really enjoying the new glosses from Armani.

For now, you can find the shimmery silk bronzers exclusively at Nordstrom.

In action on Instagram here.

Prisma Glass is more widely available at Nordstrom, Sephora and Selfridges.

Prisma Glass applications in action here.

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