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| Above: Introducing the freshly-debuted Giorgio Armani Crema Nuda...a fusion of skincare and base. |
A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of meeting famed and esteemed Giorgio Armani National Makeup Artist Tim Quinn at Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills. His unmitigated talent and passion for beauty are contagious and speaking with him was pure delight! I was thrilled that this visit was also marked by the debut of the Giorgio Armani Crema Nuda...the latest foundation formula in the venerable Armani Beauty line. Consequently, this post is devoted to both my intial experiences with Crema Nuda (with swatches aplenty!), and a comprehensive Giorgio Armani Beauty look.
Kindly scroll on for more details, swatches and images of Crema Nuda in action as well as the Bottom Line...
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| Above: The venerable Tim Quinn (Giorgio Armani Beauty National Makeup Artist) + BP at Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills. |
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| Above: The Giorgio Armani + Tim Quinn event at Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills. |
Onto the foundation...
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| Above: 4 of the 6 shades of Crema Nuda; the formula has a plush, hydrating texture that instantly melds with the skin. |
Designed as a skincare-foundation hybrid, the Crema Nuda is unlike any base product currently in my collection. Housed in a heavy glass jar, the rich and emollient formula may look like a rich dessert but on the skin, it feels like absolutely nothing! I was stunned by how masterfully it became one with my skin, smoothing away fine lines and pores while lending a veil of color that evened my skintone in seconds. An additional dab over more trepedatious areas of the face and the skin looks almost airbrushed in appearance...it may apply sheerly but can be built to nearly full coverage.
In my initial experience, I deem Crema Nuda to have:
- A immensely hydrating feel
- An instantly absorbed texture
- Sheer to medium-full buildable coverage
- A natural, satin-matte finish
- Significant lasting power...I experienced an average of 6-7 touchup-free hours in my first trials with the formula last week
Official details, courtesy of Neiman Marcus:
The new generation of tinted cream: the first premium care complexion perfector with performance power that surpasses BB and CC Creams.
A true multitasker: it treats, corrects and blurs the complexion. Infused with the Reviscentalis Resurrection plant, the specially blended formula helps improve skin radiance and reveal younger looking skin.
Available in six shades.
50 mL/ 1.7 fl. oz.
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| Above: Swatches of 4/6 shades of Crema Nuda in indoor lighting. |
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| Above: I was able to procure 4/6 shades of the Crema Nuda for swatching purposes. |
The Giorgio Armani Crema Nuda comes in six shades:
- 01 Greige: Neutral alabaster beige for fair skin (@N/NC/NW 10-15)
- 02 Porcelain (not pictured)
- 03 Rosy Glow: Light-medium beige for light-medium skin with neutral undertones (@N/NC/NW 23-27). **This matches my NC 25 skin perfectly...don't let the "rosy" moniker mislead you!
- 04 Soft Glow: Warm medium beige for medium skin with golden undertones (@N/NC/NW 30-35)
- 05 Mediterranea: True tan for medium-dark skin (@N/NC/NW 40-42)
- 06 Caramel (not pictured)
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| Above: Crema Nuda swatches in direct sunlight with a flash. |
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| Above: Crema Nuda swatches in direct sunlight (no flash). |
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| Above: Crema Nuda swatches in outdoor shade. |
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| Above: Giorgio Armani Beauty, resplendent in the sunshine. |
To showcase the Crema Nuda formula, I decided to harmonize it with some other favorite Giorgio Armani products for a relaxed, warm-weather look heavy on soft corals and neutrals. Can summer please hurry up and get here?
Giorgio Armani Products (used in the look below):
- Giorgio Armani Crema Nuda #03...the most befitting match for my NC 25 skin...I love that I can build it to medium coverage!
- Giorgio Armani Sun Fabric #100 (reviewed HERE and HERE)...a true, shimmerless tan with no orange leanings, this works on a spectrum of skin tones.
- Giorgio Armani Cheek Fabric #503 Daybreak (reviewed HERE)...a muted peachy pink for subtle sophistication, year round.
- Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Silk Shadow #15 (reviewed HERE)...a personal favorite for years; I always have a backup in my drawer.
- *Giorgio Armani Black Ecstasy Mascara...two coats and my lashes are positively lengthy.
- *Giorgio Armani Flash Lacquer #303 Coral...this ultra shiny coral gloss is beyond.
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| Above: Swatches in direct sunlight. |
The following images reflects the products in action in various lighting situations...
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| Above: Outdoor shade. |
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| Above: Outdoor shade with a flash. |
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| Above: Direct sunlight. |
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| Above: Direct sunlght with a flash. |
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| Above: Direct sunlight. |
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| Above: Outdoor shade with a flash. |
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| Above: Last look. |
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Bottom Line: The Giorgio Armani Crema Nuda (also available at Nordstorm) is a gorgeous base product splurge for those seeking the perfect marriage of skincare and foundation and I am so thankful to have been introduced to it by the kind and radiant Tim Quinn. I cannot wait to continue to experimenting with this lavish formula in different weather situations (e.g., intense humidity and dryness) to so I can properly calibrate its lasting power in respect to other foundations in my rotation. In the meanwhile, I am very impressed with its buildable coverage and beautiful satin-matte finish!
Have YOU tried Crema Nuda? hat are some of YOUR favorite Giorgio Armani Beauty products?
Good things ahead, including even more foundation, my picks from the Tom Ford Summer '15 Collection (also available at Nordstrom), a skincare update, an April Favorites video, some fresh By Terry and a FOTD/Style hybrid post!
Hope your week is going well thus far...xx,
--The Beauty Professor
** PR samples provided for review denoted by an asterisk (the rest purchased by me), however, as always, all of my opinions are expressly and unequivocally my own.
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