GIORGIO ARMANI IS KNOWN FOR ITS BASE AND LIP MAKEUP, BUT ITS BLUSH AND CONTOUR PRODUCTS ARE LESS POPULAR. It wasn't until 2019 that the NEO NUDE series was launched, with the launch of liquid blush and contouring liquid, that it gradually emerged in the field of contouring.
People have mixed impressions of liquid contouring, with some saying that this type of product is too low in color rendering to be difficult to color, while others think that it is excellent in contouring, but in fact, it is not without reason. Due to concerns about the high amount of liquid contour and heavy coloring, product development will deliberately weaken the color rendering of liquid contouring, and it is precisely because of the decrease in color rendering that the contour products are given a clear and natural finish. It only needs to be applied lightly to blend properly, and the contour color seems to be leaking out of the skin, and it blends well with the skin.
Liquid contouring is far more niche than powder and cream contouring, most of which are made up of dark foundation or concealer, and there are very few brands that offer a true contouring solution, which also makes Light and Shadow Contouring Liquid a very distinctive contouring product from Armani.
The contouring serum has a dewy texture that can be used not only before setting makeup, if applied correctly, but also after loose foundation – use your fingers to gently pat the liquid onto your face for a natural-looking finish. Contouring liquid has a lower color rendering, although the dosage is tested, but the requirements for makeup application technology are relatively reduced, and it is more suitable for makeup whites and handicappers than contouring cream. If you're looking for a higher level of color rendering, choose a brush with denser bristles that blends lightly for a more pronounced color.
The Light and Shadow Contouring Serum is available in two colors, #20颜色棕而偏红, and is suitable for light to average skin tones; #21棕而偏黄, suitable for people with wheat and bronze. #20液体看上去偏红, but it is light brown after being pushed away, the red tone is not obvious, and the cheeks, jaw or nose shadow are trimmed, and the color is quite natural and will not be abrupt and dirty.
The appearance of the contouring liquid is short and chubby, with a light nude pink, the shape is refreshing and cute, so it is known as "Pink Fat Ding". The brush head is the same as the lip gloss brush of the same brand, and is small and rounded, allowing for precise definition of the nose wings. The disadvantage is that the product capacity is small, and it has to be brushed two or three times each time, and the durability is low, and the pricing of 340 yuan seems to be a bit too premium.
IN ADDITION TO THE TOP PINK CONTOURING LIQUID, ARMANI ALSO LAUNCHED THE SUN FABRIC BRONZER CONTOURING POWDER IN THE EARLY YEARS, BUT IT HAS NOW BEEN DISCONTINUED AND REPLACED BY THE NEON NUDE LIGHT CONTOUR POWDER FROM THE NEO NUDE COLLECTION IN 2019. The product itself is a powder, but the brand claims to use a new twist – there are 10 powders in total, of which 6 are mainly aimed at bronzers and darker skin tones, but for lighter skin tones, these shades can also be used as bronzers. However, at present, this contouring powder is only available in Bronze Brown on Tmall, which is more suitable for normal to bronzed skin. Among the 10 colors, the most suitable shade for Asian white skin contouring is #7, light brown with gray, the upper face is not dirty, the color is soft, and those who are light to average skin tone can buy this shade through overseas shopping or purchasing agents.
Texture, in particular, is the biggest selling point of this contouring powder. Its mousse texture is soft and smooth to the touch, and the powder contains a certain amount of moisture, so it can be compacted again even if the powder is crushed. In addition, the box comes with a soft-bristled brush with flat bristles to create sharper contour lines.
Although Armani claims that this powder is a contouring product, its price is close to that of base makeup products, and the price is set at a high price of 630 yuan. It's even more expensive than Tom Ford's two-tone sculpting cream, but it's much less cost-effective. No matter how good the powder is, it is inevitably prohibitive.
