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15 Makeup Artist Innovations

From Foundation Matching Devices to Appointment Booking Apps

— September 25, 2014 — Marketing
These makeup artist innovations range from foundation matching devices to appointment booking apps for those who provide beauty services from home.

This list of products and virtual apps is set to make on-the-go beauty services easier and more efficient for makeup artists and consumers alike. When working as a freelance beauty artist, organization is key and appointment booking platforms like the Vênsette App are a great start. In addition to these scheduling apps, virtual beauty platforms are also gaining popularity and allowing one to plan a makeup look that suits them before their appointment.

Loreal and OPI are some brands that are making interactive beauty apps popular with platforms that create the perfect makeup look or custom manicure. In addition to these virtual innovations, products like organizational makeup tools and at-home face slimming products are also gaining attention among beauty industry professionals.
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Custom Cosmetic Carry-Ons
Custom Cosmetic Carry-Ons
Take Makeup on the Go with This Traveling Vanity and Makeup Bag
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Girly Designer Airbrush Kits
Girly Designer Airbrush Kits
The Patricia Field x Temptu Airbrush Makeup Kits Are Flawless
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Pigment-Restoring Serums
Pigment-Restoring Serums
The Dr. Perricone Foundation Serum is Part of His New No Makeup Skincare
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27
Illuminating Cosmetic Reflections
Illuminating Cosmetic Reflections
The USB Lighted Mirror Makes Putting on Makeup Brighter
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26
Interactive Nail Art Applications
Interactive Nail Art Applications
The Gwen for OPI Smartphone Platform Allows Users to Form Looks
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25
Color Palette-Coordinating Apps
Color Palette-Coordinating Apps
The L'Oreal 'Color Genius' App Matches Your Cosmetics to Outfit
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24
Beauty Appointment Apps
Beauty Appointment Apps
The Vênsette App Enables Users to Order Beauty Services
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23
Cosmetic Safety-Detecting Apps
Cosmetic Safety-Detecting Apps
This Skin Deep App Tells you What Chemicals are in Your Cosmetics
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22
Lace-Texture Makeup
Lace-Texture Makeup
The Chanel Precious Lace Makeup Takes On New Textures as a Lacy Pressed Powder
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21
Ingredient-Revealing Apps
Ingredient-Revealing Apps
The Think Dirty App States What's Really in Your Makeup
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20
Miniature Lipstick Stands
Miniature Lipstick Stands
This DIY Lipstick Holder is Perfect to Keep Cosmetics in Place
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19
On-Demand Beauty Apps
On-Demand Beauty Apps
The PRIV App Provides Cosmetic & Wellness On-Demand Beauty Services
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18
Foundation Matching Devices
Foundation Matching Devices
The Sephora x Pantone Color IQ Finds the Perfect Fit for Your Skintone
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17
Social Media Makeup Rewards
Social Media Makeup Rewards
The Lancôme Elite Rewards Service Gives Consumers Luxury Discounts
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16
Makeup Artist Alarms
Makeup Artist Alarms
The Shu Uemura Times Keeps Fashion Shows on Track
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15
Manly Makeup Kits
Manly Makeup Kits
Primal Skin for Men Features Rugged Cases and All-Natural Ingredients
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14
Dynamic Stick-On Lipstick Designs
Dynamic Stick-On Lipstick Designs
These Temporary Lip Appliques from Shop Jeen Make Lipstick Fun
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13
Selfie-Specific Concealers
Selfie-Specific Concealers
Dior's Photo Ready Foundation is Designed to Make Selfies Flawless
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12
Japanese Cheek Slimmers
Japanese Cheek Slimmers
The 'Kogao Pad Super' Reduces the Appearance of Saggy Faces
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11
Paper Blush Applicators
Paper Blush Applicators
Mai Couture's Makeup Blotting Papers Make Beauty Hygienic & Easy on the Go
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10
Standing Circular Vanities
Standing Circular Vanities
The Bambi Makeup Workstation is Furniture Dedicated to Prettification
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9
Refined Lipstick Selector Apps
Refined Lipstick Selector Apps
The ModiFace Lipstick Design Studio Helps Find Real-World Shades
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8
3D Makeup Printers
3D Makeup Printers
Mink Makeup Printer Lets You Print 3D Makeup From a Regular Computer
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7
Real-Time Makeup Apps
Real-Time Makeup Apps
L'Oreal's Makeup Genius App Lets You Virtually Try Cosmetics Live
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6
Tech-Integrated Makeup Docks
Tech-Integrated Makeup Docks
This Makeup Organizer Perfectly Props Up Tablets and Phones
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5
Beauty Analysis Apps
Beauty Analysis Apps
The Beautiful Me App Analyses Your Skin, Hair and Makes Recommendations
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4
Non-Committal Tattoo Kits
Non-Committal Tattoo Kits
Makeup Company Sephora Has a New Temporary Body Ink Applicator
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3
Upright Cosmetic Organizers
Upright Cosmetic Organizers
The Wood Cosmetic Organizer Eliminates a Need for a Makeup Box
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2
Beauty Subscription Shops
Beauty Subscription Shops
Birchbox's Subscription Service Experience Now Takes the Form of a Shop
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1
Eye-Widening Frames
Eye-Widening Frames
The Eyelid Trainer is Meant to Create a Double Eyelid Effect
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