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12 Beauty Apps You Need Now!

Better skin, better makeup, and even consultations with board certified dermatologists, all available at the swipe of a finger!

By Virginia Lowman · November 18, 2015October 27, 2020
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Beautified

Got a huge event that you need to look good for, but you aren’t very skilled with a makeup brush? Don’t sweat it! It girl, Hannah Bronfman, has you covered. Beautified brings the artists to you, so whether you need an updo or a smokey eye, you can book the services up to 48 hours in advance and check that off of your list of things to worry about.

Beautified Free, available in the app store.

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Perfect365

Take the perfect selfie without doing any work. Perfect365 allows you virtually apply different makeup looks without lifting a finger or digging through your cosmetic case in search of that one sparkling shadow that you wore to that one event last year.

Perfect 365, Free in the App Store

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Beauty Booked

Access a directory of hundreds of salons with the swipe of a finger! Book anything from hair color to a biniki wax. The salons are reviewed by the pros, so you can rest assured the services will be top-notch!

Beauty Booked available online and in the App Store (free)

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Think Dirty

Curious about they stuff that goes into your cosmetics and toiletry products? This app takes the guess work out of figuring out what products look good and are good for you. Using their “dirty meter” the app will rate products on a scale of 0-10 to determine the health impact of various products; it will also explain why certain ingredients are bad for you.

Think Dirty available for free in the App store

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Drugstore Dupes

Running out of your coveted Tom Ford lippie and you don’t have $52 to spend for another? No worries! Find a drustore alternative through this awesome drugstore beauty app that puts the color spectrum at your fingertips.

Drugstore Dupes, $2.99 in the app store

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Glam Squad

Celebrities rarely have to leave their homes to get ready for a big day; now you can get the same treatment! Glam Squad‘s three step system “Look, Book and Sit Pretty” allow you to get fabulous with minimal work. And, we do mean minimal. Book the app online or via the app and take a seat while you get the royal treatment in the comfort of your own home or office.

GlamSquad free, available online or through th App Store

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GlamST

A vitual makeup salon that lets you try before you buy. Experiment with different looks to guage how much use you’ll get out of various products from shadows to lipsticks! Try the on for utility or just to kill time. You’re one app away from the ultimate makeup retreat!

GlamSt available for free in the App store.

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MATCHCo

The new app from MATCHCo allows you to shope customized beauty products from the palm of your hand.  Kiss color matching issues good bye with a few quick photos and let MATCHCo do all of the grunt work.

MATCHCo. app avaialble 2016

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Priv: Beauty on Demand

Whether you need a manicure, a blowout, a yoga session or your makeup done, Priv has you covered. Now you have access to your own personal beauty concierge at your fingertips 24 hours a day to deliver at-home beauty and wellness services. Priv will link you with professionals in your area and provide you with a portfolio of their work so you can choose the professional who best suits you. 

Priv available free in the App store

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ShadeScout

So you know the shade of red that you’re looking, but you’re unsure of what brand manufactures the product as a nail lacquer or lipstick? ShadeScout pairs your color preference with various beauty brands so you don’t have to worry about spending hours combing through Sephora in search of your perfect red.

ShadeScout (free) available for iPhone and Android in the App store.

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Spruce— Your Online Dermatologist

When it comes to specialists, unless you have a strange mole or severe acne, most women will not consult a dermatologist. If a “derm appointment” is at the bottom of your to-do list, try using this app instead. Snap a photo, a board-certified dermatologist will assess you skin and suggest a treatment or two— it’s that easy. You can prioritize your skin and still get everything you need done!

Spruce, available free in app store

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Visada

If you’re one of those people who hates shopping for makeup, Visada was created with you in mind. Users simply upload a photo to the app and receive instant makeup suggestions. The app will also assess your skin and provide you with tips for how to better care for your skin, what products to avoid, and other products to add to your routine to achieve your best skin.

Visada.me, available free in the App store

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