JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It's a huge problem that we ladies know all too well. Spending a bunch of money on makeup products, only to find out that the color is wrong or it's not your look. Thanks to some new apps, you can test colors and styles before you buy them.
Consumer Reports recommends several apps that will do a variety of things.
Plum Perfect: Snap a selfie without makeup and make sure you're in good lighting. Then, the app will match your best colors to different products and brands. You can order products straight from the app.
Makeup Genius: This app will show you what different apps will look like by scanning your face and then applying the looks. You can also test out colors to see how they look with your coloring, before you buy them. You can find the items in the store closest to you or order straight from the app. This app only uses with L'oreal products.
The Hunt: If you are having trouble finding a beauty product, even an old favorite? You can post a picture and 2 million shopping sleuths are on call to help you find it. This app is also known for locating less expensive versions of pricey beauty items
Stash: This app keeps track of the makeup you buy and anticipates when you are running low on a product. It will also tell you which stores have your brands on sale, or when they have gift promotions.
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