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Beauty Apps - We've found some cool ones!

27 July, 2014 - 09:09pm by - First Lady | 15 Comments

Article posted by BR Tabatha

We are modern girls in a modern world.  And while our love of all things beauty will never change, technology does.  So in light of the app explosion, we've been on the hunt and have found some pretty cool ones we think you might want on your phone.

Makeup Genius - L'Oreal Paris (Free)

Makeup Genius is like a virtual mirror on your phone.  Once you've uploaded a photo of yourself, It enables you to test L'Oreal makeup looks on your own face before deciding which ones you want to buy.  The app works for all ethnicities and skin tones, and is packed full of looks created by L'Oreal makeup artists.

This nifty app maps 64 points out on your face so the product options sit in just the right place.  (You don't want to know what that gorgeous shade of ippy looks like on your chin right?)  The app allows you to tilt your face forwards and backwards and allows for 400 lighting options.

 

Beauty Mirror -  Modiface (Free + some pay-for add ons)

Like Makeup Genius, you upload photos, selfies and even videos, to Beauty Mirror and then begin your own airbrushing campaign.  You can plump up your lips, erase wrinkles, narrow your nose and even raise your eyebrows.

This app has become something of a talking point, notably by critics who think it's encouraging users to want to change, rather than accept facial features.  However Beauty Mirror claims it's actually boosting confidence by allowing users to make subtle changes before uploading a new photo to Facebook, saying the changes are almost unnoticable to anyone but the user.  And hey, if we have to look at photoshopped and airbrushed models day after day, surely it's only fair we can add a little magic ourselves?

 

Flossie.com Concierge (Free)

You might have heard, or even used, New Zealand company Flossie.com.

They found a niche gap in the salon market, selling 'quiet time' appointments, at a discount.  Customers can discover new establishments and treatments for less and Flossie's clients, the salons themselves, can fill up the appointment book.  Salons also benefit from securing payment in advance, ensuring no-shows and cancellations no longer affect their profits.

Flossie have just released their mobile app providing the same service - with an expansion to Australia and the USA in their sights.  So now if you're out and about and decide to get your eyebrows done, chances are you can find an appointment on the go.

 

Style Thief (Free)

Even apps benefit from celebrity endorsements.  There are a few 'snap and steal' apps out there, but with actress Kate Bosworth behind it, Style Thief seems destined for success.

Have you ever admired a stranger's shoes, cute dress or handbag? This app allows you to upload a photo and search for similar items.  You can even find retailers close to your current location, for those truly must have items!

Ignoring the slightly stalkerish premise of photographing strangers, we do love the idea of being able to find the exact item you want, without having to trawl countless stores!

 

Nail Studio - O.P.I (Free)

Unless you are like BR Zoe and literally have a nail station installed in your house, then this app is probably going to be an instant download for you!

Once you've adjusted the model's hands to fit your shape, nail length and skin tone, you can 'try on' every shade of O.P.I. 

Need we say more?!

 

 

From fun to functional, these five apps only just scratch the surface of the new wave of beauty-orientated programs available.  And with the beauty industry ever growing (it's recession-proof don't you know?!) we can only expect more and more innovative apps to be released. 

Do you use beauty apps?  What are your favourites?  And if you haven't downloaded any yet, what kind of beauty app would you most want on your phone?  Get chatting below!


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5th August, 2014

The loreal one sounds awesome. Can't wait to try

3rd August, 2014

I've never heard if any if these apps. I think I'll be downloading most of these hehe. I like the idea of style thief as I often see people wearing something I'd love to own, would be a bit awkward trying to get a photo though

2nd August, 2014

Off I go to download!! :D

30th July, 2014

Oh I love these! I wish I had a phone to download these, they would kill a lot of time

29th July, 2014

Oh my gosh, how could I NOT know about Flossie.com? Was I living under a rock?

28th July, 2014

I didn't even know these kind of apps were out there, yay! I never use apps apart from just a few running and food ones. Thanks! For some reason I can't find the Makeup Genius by L'Oreal though :( this one looks like it would be my fav!

28th July, 2014

Ooooh im gonna have to download all these and have a play hehe thanks NR XX

28th July, 2014

oooh downlading has already begun! :)

28th July, 2014

I have a smart phone but it's a model that Vodafone stopped selling a few months after I purchased it. It works fine as a phone, but when it comes to going online it doesn't run any of the apps. It struggles with g-mail and fb stopped working on it a couple years back. I would love to try some of these apps but that would require me buying a new phone and that's something I'm reluctant to do since my phone still works and I could spend the money on other things like a new laptop.

28th July, 2014

I didnt even know these existed!! Im downloading

28th July, 2014

I have a free app on my phone and laptop called perfect 365. It's really awesum. I love it. Download it and have a go. I had downloaded a few make up apps, but perfect 365 is definitely the best one I have tried.

28th July, 2014

Oh I have already had a play online with the O.P.I studio, It is dangerous indeed :)

27th July, 2014

The more I read the more excited I got. I decided I would download them all and try them out as they all sound fantastic.. Unsure on the beauty mirror however. But I can not find any of these apps on 'Google Play.'

I have a Samsung s4 but their no where to be found, sad time for me but I hope you all have fun on them!

27th July, 2014

Shucks tried to download Flossie.com but I guess it's not available on the App store.

27th July, 2014

Ooh liking the look of a couple of those, especially style steal!! Will have to wait until I get my new phone though hehe

kiwi-lightz
28th July, 2014

I have a Samsung s3. Try perfect365. Go to paystore to download it. U will love it :-)

NicoleSummer
28th July, 2014

Thanks chick. I had downloaded this app a while back but decided that no longer will I try to cover my flaws. I am who I am. Brave move but haven't edited a photo in yonks! =)

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