If you want to know the ultimate secret to achieving a radiant complexion in a flash, it’s Giorgio Armani’s Luminous Silk Foundation but for £45, it’s one of the most expensive foundations out there.

To help a girl out, I’ve found some of the best cheaper alternatives that start from just £5.70.

It’s been a rollercoaster ride of hits and misses when it comes to foundations for me. As a result, I’ve become quite picky when finding the right one. After all, why settle for anything less than amazing when it comes to make up?

Sure, Armani’s foundation is an incredible product but I also understand that spending nearly £50 on a foundation just isn’t realistic for some of us.

I promise it’s not a case of either or. You can get great make up without having to spend an absolute bomb.

One of my favourite beauty brands has to be The Ordinary. I can’t believe how affordable their products are, especially as they’re such high quality. They have a serum foundation for just £5.70 that offers a similar texture to Armani’s.

Keep reading for more great dupes. And if you like these, check out our budget-friendly alternatives to popular products such as Dior’s famous lip oil and YSL’s Touche Eclat.

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The Original: Armani Luminous Silk Foundation

Armani Luminous Silk Foundation 30ml, £45, Sephora buy now

The Dupes

Wet n Wild’s Photo Focus Foundation

Photo Focus Foundation, £8.69, Wet n Wild buy now

Want the Armani glow without the hefty price tag? Wet n Wild’s Photo Focus Foundation is a drugstore favorite known for its similar lightweight, buildable formula and radiant finish.

The Ordinary’s Serum Foundation with SPF 15

Serum Foundation with SPF 15, £6.50, The Ordinary buy now

Looking for a luminous foundation with a skincare twist? The Ordinary’s Serum Foundation offers a lightweight, buildable coverage that feels like a serum and leaves a radiant, natural finish, much like Armani’s Luminous Silk Foundation.

NYX Born to Glow Naturally Radiant Foundation 

Born to Glow Naturally Radiant foundation, £10, NYX buy now

NYX Born to Glow Naturally Radiant Foundation lives up to its name with a dewy, radiant finish that mimics Armani’s Luminous Silk Foundation, and at a fraction of the price!

L’Oreal Paris Infallible 32H Freshwear Foundation

Infallible 32H Freshwear Foundation, £11.99, L’Oreal Paris buy now

L’Oreal Paris Infallible 32H Freshwear Foundation boasts a similar lightweight, buildable formula to Armani’s Luminous Silk Foundation, offering a natural, radiant finish that lasts all day.

Rimmel London’s SPF 20 Match Perfection Foundation

SPF 20 Match Perfection Foundation 30ml (Various Shades), £9.99, Rimmel London buy now

Rimmel London’s SPF 20 Match Perfection Foundation might be your perfect match (pun intended) for a dupe. It offers a similar lightweight, buildable coverage with a satin finish, leaving your skin looking naturally radiant, just like the Armani foundation.

Maybelline Conceal Dream Radiant Liquid Foundation

Dream Radiant Liquid Foundation, £9.99,  Maybelline buy now

Maybelline Conceal Dream Radiant Liquid Foundation is another drugstore gem. This foundation boasts a lightweight, buildable formula with a dewy, radiant finish, mimicking the luxurious feel and luminous effect of Armani’s Luminous Silk Foundation.

Milani’s + Perfect 2-In-1 Foundation 

Conceal + Perfect 2-In-1 Foundation, £15.50, Milani buy now

Milani’s + Perfect 2-In-1 Foundation is a multi-tasking marvel. This foundation combines the coverage of a concealer with the lightness of a foundation, offering a buildable, radiant finish that rivals the Armani Luminous Silk Foundation, all at a more budget-friendly price.

Physician Formula’s The Healthy Foundation SPF 20

The Healthy Foundation SPF 20, £15.29, Physician Formula buy now

Physician Formula’s The Healthy Foundation SPF 20 is a healthy choice for your skin and your wallet. This foundation offers a lightweight, buildable formula with a radiant finish, infused with skincare benefits similar to the Armani Luminous Silk Foundation, at a fraction of the cost.