Forgot to put on makeup before a selfie? Don’t worry — it’s an easy fix!
There are loads of apps to add makeup to photos on Android & iOS that lets you get an instant virtual makeover. Of course, these apps have been around for a long time, but the techs have improved a lot, so it’s not a bother to get a natural makeup look via an app nowadays. These apps usually come with a powerful retouching tool as well, but you’ll need to get an extra app for selfie filters.
We’ve gathered together the 11 best apps in that category you may try. Have a look!
MakeupPlus
Let’s start with an app that will become your pocket makeup artist.
Sooth to say, this app is one of the best among virtual makeup ones, and there are a few reasons for that. First of all, it lets you create a fully custom makeup look from scratch. To be more precise, it doesn’t offer your completed looks but lets you apply products one by one. Thus, if you don’t want to apply blush or eyeliner — you are free to skip these.
Beyond that, the app covers plenty of makeup options in all categories — from foundation to lipstick. There are loads of shades, finishes, and textures you’ll get to try, so you won’t struggle with a lack of choice. You may also mix different shades to get a perfect match. Plus, you get to regulate the intensity of each product to make it look as natural as possible.
The app also lets you try on various contacts, and you’ll get to adjust the intensity of them as well. Besides, the app lets you change your hair color if needed. There’s also a built-in beauty cam that lets you apply makeup products live. There’s even a virtual try-on studio that allows you to try makeup products of real brands.
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Meitu
Next, we have an all-in-one editing app that covers beauty filters as well.
The app runs on AI tech that instantly detects your facial features and makes the beautification process even more simple. There are two opinions on how you may use a beauty filter in this app — you may rather apply full-on looks or individual products. The app covers plenty of completed looks of all kinds — from nature to dramatic, so there’s something for everyone.
Additionally, you may add the makeup products individually and skip the ones you don’t need. Of course, the app lets you regulate the makeup intercity, so you’ll be able to get a natural look without any effort. The app also covers body retouch features, so you could easily erase blemishes and reshape your body if needed.
As for the classic editing part, the app can cope with all your needs. It covers over 200 filters, color correction, artistic FX, and more. There’s even a video editor that lets you add filters and stickers to your vids, and come up with TikTok ready edits. The majority of features are free, but some require a pro subscription.
SODA
This is a natural beauty cam that lets you beautify your face in a couple of taps.
The app runs on smart techs that identify your face and lets you avoid any troubles while applying makeup. Besides, there’s a reshaping feature that lets you change the shape of your face entirely. Herewith, you may rather use this tool manually or use one of the pre-made styles.
Speaking of beauty, the app covers all the makeup products you may need — from blush and contour to contacts. Each category contains plenty of shade and finishes options, so you’ll be able to get a perfect look. You may also mix different shades for a match. Although the app lets you adjust the intensity of the makeup, it is originally focused on natural beauty, so it’s hard to get an unrealistic look here.
More to that, the app lets you change your brows, and add bushy eyelashes. There are also plenty of color-correcting filters you may try if needed. And if you need a quick G-ready pic, you may use pre-made styles that combine makeup and filters already. The app also covers a built-in cam with HQ and a portrait mode.
YouCam Makeup
This app is fully dedicated to virtual makeup that covers tons of products and styles you may try.
First of all, this app also covers both complete looks and individual products for you to add. All the looks are sorted by categories, so it’s easier to navigate. There are such categories as hot, daily, dramatic, and more. Plus, there’s a full-on section of artistic makeup that looks like the ones dedicated to the Adams fam, and so on.
As for the makeup products, there’s a wide variety of options for you as well. Herewith, each product comes with strict categorization, so you could easily find the one you need. For instance, all the lip products are sorted by type and finish and there are such categories as matte, sheer, glossy, shimmery, and more.
Besides, you get to adjust the intensity of all the cosmetic products for a natural look. The app also lets you reshape your face by making lips fuller, eyes bigger, and more. You may also use a retouching brush to get rid of pimples and other imperfections. Plus, there’s a hair-changing tool in case you wanna completely transform your look.
BeautyPlus
It needs to be said, it’s an ultimate editing app with color correction, filter, and other stuff, so you won’t need to use any other apps. To be more precise, the app covers tons of colorful filters, a BG remover, a huge compilation of stickers, and more. All the pics you edit will be saved in HQ so no worries about that.
Moving one to the beauty part of this app. First of all, there’s a retouching tool that lets you smooth up your asking, hide pores, pimples, and all that. You may use the remover to get rid of any objects n your pics. You’ll also get to reshape your body and face and increase your height if needed. There’s also a tool to brighten up your eyes and whiten teeth.
Beyond that, the app covers a wide variety of makeup products — from contour to eyelashes. Herewith, you’ll need to apply all the products individually as there are no complete looks for you to use. Plus, you’ll get to regulate the transparency of all the products to get a natural look.
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Perfect365
Here’s a one-tap makeup app that lets you get a glamorous look in secs.
Let’s start with the tools you may use before applying cosmetics. The app covers a reshaping tool that lets you plump your lips, make the eyes bigger, nose smaller, and all that. This tool is not manual tho — all you need is to pick the needed section and regulate it as needed. Plus, there’s a dark circle remover that can freshen up your look right away.
As for makeup, the app lets you try on the products of real makeup brands online. Thus, you may see how the MAC lipstick or the Fenty foundation would look on you. Needless to say, this tool is a life savior if you’re gonna online to shop for makeup. Besides, there are plenty of other makeup products you may try.
There are also over 200 completed makeup styles you may try. The app lets you regulate the transparency of all the products to get the most natural look possible. What is more, this app runs as a community, so you get to view makeup tutorials, and vids with beauty tips of top influencers if needed.
Pretty Makeup
It’s a beauty editor app that lets you get a virtual makeover without any effort.
The app uses smart recognition tech that identifies your face, so the makeup would fit naturally. There’s also a built-in beauty cam that lets you try on cosmetics in real-time and record vids with beauty filters on. Herewith, you get to adjust the makeup transparency in the cam model as well, so it would not look virtually applied. As for the photo mode, the app has a one-tap magic tool that instantly beautifies your face.
In case you don’t need a one-second result, you may go through all the makeup steps one by one, starting with a foundation. The app covers various finishes and shades for all the products, so you could easily get the look of your dreams. You may even pick the eyeshadow application technique if needed.
Along with that, the app lets you experiment with hairstyle and color. Of course, digital hair never looks fully natural, but the ones in this app are quite decent. As for the hair changer, it works quite nicely, especially on blonds. The app even lets you try complex coloring techniques like ombre and all that.
FaceApp
This list wouldn’t be full without a FaceApp app. Let’s be real — it’s one of the most used face editing tools on the market.
The app runs on AI so all the changes look naturally fitted, and you don’t have to do anything manually. The app covers plenty of makeup styles you may try, but you cannot apply makeup products individually. It needs to be said, they are all kinds of look you may need — from dramatic to daily so no worries about that.
Besides, you’ll get to regulate the transparency of the makeup to make sure it looks real. You may also try on various contacts to tighten up your eyes. Plus, the app lets you change your hair color and hairstyle. There are plenty of shades you may try and all of them are customizable. You may also add volume to your hair if needed.
What is more, there’s a powerful retouching tool that lets you erase the imperfections, cover up the acne and dark circles, and smooth out the skin. Plus, you get to get rid of wrinkles with one tap. Some tools let you see how you’d look older or younger. Plus, the app covers a BG remover and lets you relight your pic.
BeautyCam
As its name suggests, it’s a virtual makeup cam that lets you come up with cute pics.
The app covers a built-in cam that lets you try-on filters and makeup products live. The app comes with three modes — an original, a natural, and a male one. The natural versions give you realistic-looking makeup — nothing dramatic, just smooth and fresh skin with blush. As you may expect, the make version lets you see how you’d look in another gender.
The app also covers a huge collection of filters that makes any pic look way better in secs. Besides, there are plenty of stickers you may add to the pics if needed. As for the makeup, The app covers plenty of styles for any possible occasion. For instance, there are dewy youthful styles, cute ones, dramatic ones, and more, so there’s something for everyone.
You get to regulate the transparency of all the styles, so the makeup would look realistic. The app also covers a retouching tool that lets you get rid of imperfections and even out your natural beauty. You may also reshape your face and body with just one tap. Plus, there’s a teeth whitener and eye brightener if needed.
AirBrush
This is another app that lets you reach perfection in your pics.
This app covers all the face-related features you may need to look amazing in pics. It comes with a wide variety of filters as well, but it’s not the app’s strong side anyways. Thus, you may need an extra app for color correction, but this one is a one-stop for retouching. The app lets you get rid of any blemishes and other imperfections in secs, so nobody would even guess you’d use an app for that.
Plus, there’s a whitening tool that lets you even out your eyes and whitens your teeth. Herewith, you’ll regulate the intensity of this tool, so it would look as natural as possible. You may also smooth out your skin and even add a tan in a couple of taps. Besides, the app lets you sculpt your face by plumping your lips, regulating the face width, and all that.
As for cosmetics, the app covers loads of pre-made makeup looks you may try. All the looks give off different vibes and go for different occasions, so you won’t struggle with a lack of choice. In case you’re not quite happy with any of the pre-made styles, you may create a custom one step by step.
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Cymera
And lastly, we have a beauty cam app that lets you make creative edits in a blink of an eye.
The app covers loads of pro beauty tools to beautify your pics right away. There are hundreds of makeup styles you may try — from simple fresh ones to dramatic ones. Herewith, you’ll get to adjust the transparency of the makeup to make sure it looks realistic. There’s also a powerful retouching instrument that lets you smooth up the skin, whiten teeth, and more.
Beyond that, the app covers a reshaping tool that lets you slim your face, get fuller lips, smaller nose, and more. The reshaping tool works automatically, so you won’t need to do anything on your own. You’ll just need to pick the part of your body or face you’d like to modify and regulate the tool as needed. The app comes with a built-in selfie cam that lets you apply makeup and use retouchers live.
The app also provides you with several lens modes you may use in cam. More to that, the app cover over 150 filters you may try. There’s even an anti-sake mode that stabilizes your cam. Plus, there’s a built-in timer, touch shooting, and a portrait mode.
