Digital technology means that we've become accustomed to having everything that we want at a snap of our fingers. It should come as no surprise that that trend has found its way into beauty and fashion. Programmers and designers have developed apps that have made it easy for you to get the beauty appointment, the message, or the dermatologist's skin check that you need instantly. The following are four beauty apps that should be on your radar.
A lot of these apps are developed on the same UX used by mobile gaming, specifically mobile casino games. Some of the designer interfaces used for players to encourage gaming and gamification of casino games have also been effective for mobile beauty apps.
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1. Beautylish
Beautylish is an app that's designed to put you in touch with a laid-back group of individuals who are just as enamored with nail polish, makeup, and style as you are. The plus is that you get to learn about the aspects of beauty you love without the snotty backhand compliments that seem to thrive in beauty communities.
When you sign in using Facebook or your Google account, you are given credit to use on the app. The credit expires within a few days, so you need to make use of it quickly.
Beautylish gives you a variety of brands to shop from. You can shop in a number of ways by brand or by category. Categories are then broken down into subcategories, so you can find exactly what you need.
In addition to having beauty tutorials, Beautylish boasts beauty editorials. A tutorial involves watching a professional apply makeup to themselves using tricks and techniques you would need years to master. An editorial provides tips and tricks that can be applied to all sorts of grooming. It allows you to read articles and tips specific to your needs.
2. Indulge Nail App
Tell me if this has happened to you. You get a manicure and love the color. The only problem is that you forgot what it's named. You could gamble with the color as if you were playing roulette or you could use the Indulge Nail App.
Indulge Nail App is the app designed to solve your problem. Not only does this intuitive app allow you to scan the color on the barcode of the nail polish you are using, but it will also display the name, image, and brand of the nail polish.
Even if your favorite nail polish color does not have a barcode, you can search the nail polish info by typing in the model number or the name of the polish. Take a picture of your perfectly manicured nails once they are dry, then use the Indulge Nail App to share images with your friends on Facebook and Twitter. You and your friends can share colors as well as stay connected to the current fashion trends in nails.
3. BELLASHOOT
This is designed to be a fun way for friends to swap beauty advice. You are able to upload the beauty products that you love, makeup tutorials, hairstyles, as well as any do-it-yourself beauty recipes and tips you have. The recent growth in mobile phone use throughout Southeast Asia has made sharing beauty tips via apps like BELLASHOOT commonplace.
The app allows you to tag the products that you like, making it easier for your followers to quickly search the products that you use or the products that you mention. From there, spread your beauty tips among your friends and others via social networks.
Thanks to this app, the days of searching aimlessly through the Internet for tutorials, hair inspiration, nail art, etc. are gone. You can easily find your inspiration from the best beauty tips gathered from around the world.
Nothing is more frustrating than finding an amazing beauty tip and then forgetting it or not being able to find it when you need it the most. Thanks to BELLASHOOT, if you have a big night planned, simply pull up your collections of tips and tutorials and have at it already.
One of the coolest features of BELLASHOOT is that it lets you connect with some of the most prominent beauty bloggers on the planet. So whether you are a make-up artist, a manicurist, a hairstylist, or someone who just loves beauty, you are sure to find what you're looking for with BELLASHOOT.
4. Think Dirty
This app is designed with those of us in mind who are concerned about potentially toxic ingredients in cosmetics but who aren't necessarily chemists. This app prides itself on being an independent source that allows its customers to compare products as they are shopping. Just scan the barcode of a product you are considering purchasing and Think Dirty will give you easy to understand information about the product. It will also give you clear options.
The ability to make shopping lists as well as by certain products instantly on Amazon adds to the app's usefulness. It helps conscientious customers find good companies and promote those that use non-toxic ingredients. The idea behind Think Dirty is that you should not have to be a toxicologist to know the difference between a safe and a dangerous product.
Have you tried the apps on our top four list? Are there other beauty apps you think we should be looking at? If so, let us know in the comments below.
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