Using Your Phone for More Than Selfies – 5 Beauty Apps You Should Try

Smartphones are all the rage these days for people of all ages. For the teens, young adults and mothers or grandmothers, fashion and beauty apps are available to download on your phone. If you think your phone is just for sending “LOL” texts and taking selfies, you’re missing out on a fountain of beauty wisdom that is just waiting to be discovered. Beauty gurus offer their insight and couple it with innovative technology to help you with beauty dilemmas and emergencies. If you want a little extra help with your wardrobe, makeup, or beauty routine, there are plenty of beauty-savvy apps out there just waiting to assist you in your endeavors to be fabulous day in and day out. Read ahead for a few suggestions of apps that will add a little sugar and spice to your morning beauty routine.

 

Color Genius

If you have a hard time deciding what makeup goes best with your outfit, or vice-versa, Color Genius will offer you truly genius ideas about what colors will go best together. Color Genius is a free app by L’oreal designed to assist with color matching and experimenting. Take a picture of your hand to sample nail polishes, or set the time of day and take a picture of the clothes you’re going to wear and the app will color match the makeup for you. This app will give you ideas and inspiration for outfits and makeup combinations that go well together so you don’t end up clashing or going overboard with the colors.

 

Dental Expert

Have you ever questioned some of your hygiene practices or certain products that you use? Instead of calling your dentist or doctor every time you need advice, why not get the answers from you phone? Dental Expert is another free app specifically made to help answer any dental question you may have. Tips on how to keep your teeth clean and healthy as well as information on certain procedures and costs are all available on this app. A Prosthodontist in Encino, CA suggests that patients use this app to do their own research about healthy dental hygiene practices, what products are safe and effective, or to look into possible procedures they might need. According to this professional of Sherman Oaks Dental Care, patients can answer a lot of their own questions instead of having to track down their dentist, or wait until their next appointment. Plus, the information on the app has been well researched, so it is more factual than other information available on the internet.

 

Modiface Virtual Makeover

Modiface Virtual Makeover allows the user to take a headshot and apply makeup on the photo. Once finished, the app will inform the user on which products were used so that they can be found easily in stores. This allows people to experiment with different types of makeup and see what looks best on them before buying the products. This free app is actually used by professionals in the makeup and beauty industries in order to get ideas and inspiration for their clients. If you aren’t sure what colors, textures, or brands of makeup look best on you, let Modiface give you a makeover and you’ll know exactly what you need to buy and where to buy it in order to complete your new look.

 

BeautyCounter

BeautyCounter is concerned with providing beauty products that are safe, tested, and free of harmful chemicals that are in most of the products we use on a daily basis. This app is primarily for skincare products, however they are now expanding to shampoos and makeup. Unlike many of the brands used for the skin, BeautyCounter uses safe ingredients that won’t cause cancer or rashes, and most are hypoallergenic. If you have sensitive skin, or you are concerned about the ingredients in your beauty products, download the free BeautyCounter app and take some tips about how to keep your body and skin safe from harmful chemicals while still looking gorgeous.

 

Stylebook

Do you get frustrated trying to put together new outfits, or even just deciding what to wear for the day? Stylebook is your own personal wardrobe organizer that puts outfits together for you so you don’t have to try and get creative at 6 in the morning when you’re rushing to get ready for work. Even though Stylebook is $3.99, it is definitely worth the purchase, especially those who run into wardrobe dilemmas often. Take pictures of your clothes and create collages by editing the background, and plan each outfit by putting clothes that are in your closet together. Create themed “looks” for parties, work, and a casual day out and about. Never worry about packing too many shirts and not enough bottoms when you go on trips. If you think everything in your closet is boring and overused, think again! The style book will help you put cute outfits combinations together that have never crossed your mind. BAM! You now have an entirely new wardrobe.

With these five beauty and fashion apps, you will have no problem looking your best for anything that comes your way. Since most of the apps mentioned above are free, you have no excuse not to at least check them out and see for yourself how useful they can be. The best part is that you can access all the information on the go since it is all available on your phone. Get the latest beauty tips anywhere you go with any of these beauty-friendly apps.