We all know how hard it is to keep a consistent skincare routine, but it's also hard to ignore how important skincare is! If you've ever found yourself struggling to keep up with your skincare regime, or you just can't seem to find the right products for your skin, check out these apps which can simplify the process for you.
1. Skin Bliss
Skin Bliss is a great app for helping you both understand what your skin needs and manage your skincare routine. When you sign up for the app, you'll be asked a number of questions about your skin type so that it can further understand what you're looking for.
It's best to answer all of the questions so that the app can recommend the right products, but you can of course skip if you wish.
Once the app knows what you're looking for, it will show you which products are a match for your skin type. You can search specific kinds of products via the categories on display, such as cleansers, toners, and treatments.
Alongside recommended products, the Skin Bliss app also offers skincare tips on a range of different topics, including dry skin, aging, and a number of well-known skincare ingredients, such as phenoxyethanol and UV ingredients. You can learn a lot about proper skin care and helpful ingredients with these tips.
You can also create a blacklist and whitelist of ingredients, so that the app doesn't recommend products containing things that you are trying to avoid. It will also then focus more on products with ingredients from your whitelist.
Download: Skin Bliss (Free)
2. TroveSkin
TroveSkin is a great app for analyzing your skin and then recommending products and routines to help you achieve the perfect skincare plan. The app will start off by using a photo of your face to analyze your skin type and problem areas.
From this, TroveSkin will tell you what you need to work on, such as pores, acne, or texture. It will also set up a recommended morning, afternoon, and evening routine, which will tell you what types of products you should be using daily, such as toner or sunscreen. The app will also tell you why each product is beneficial to skin, and will recommend an application method.
On top of these features, you can also log your skin's progress in a skincare diary. Each day, the app will snap a photo of your face, and then check in on how that particular day is going by asking you a number of questions on your mood, sleep, menstrual cycle, and more.
The app also allows you to earn points by completing certain activities, like uploading your skincare products, referring friends, or completing a wellbeing log. The app will then offer you rewards based on how many points you have earned so far. It's an essential app for beauty enthusiasts.
Download: TroveSkin (Free)
3. FeelinMySkin
FeelinMySkin allows you to understand your skin and create consistent care routines.
Unlike TroveSkin, the FeelinMySkin app will assume that you already know your skin type, be it oily, combination, or otherwise. However, once you give the app your skin type, it will explain the main issues associated with it, the key problem areas, and how common your skin type is.
You can then create a set of skincare routines with the products you already use. Unlike Skin Bliss, this app will not recommend you products to buy for your routine. Its purpose is centered more around creating a reliable schedule, rather than finding new products and ingredients.
The app also has a final fun little feature called Term of the Day. This feature allows you to learn one word related to skincare each day that you probably haven't heard of before, so you can perfect your skin while learning!
Download: FeelinMySkin (Free)
4. Skincare Addiction
If you're already confident in your skincare routine, but just need a schedule to keep you on track, Skincare Addiction is the perfect fit.
Though this app is very simplistic, it has a clear focus: keeping a routine. Simply add in your chosen skincare products for your morning, afternoon, and evening routines, and the app will secure a reliable schedule for you to follow.
You can also check your progress to make sure you're following your plan consistently, and check what days, or routines, you're frequently forgetting or skipping out on.
Download: Skincare Addiction (Free)
5. Picky
Picky combines skincare with connection by allowing you to find the best products while also seeing other people's recommendations, stories, and advice. You can find the right product for your skin type, with each one having its own breakdown of ingredients (and their safety levels), compatibility to certain skin types, and issues it can tackle.
You can also see which problematic ingredients the product is free from, such as alcohol, parabens, and fragrance, so that you know whether or not the product is good for your skin type. On top of this, you can view the reviews left by other users of the Picky app, allowing you to gauge the general consensus on any given product.
You can also earn points by completing daily check-ins, writing reviews, and more. With these points, you can enter skincare giveaways and be in with a chance of winning some amazing products.
On the app's discussion page, you can take a look at what products the Picky community is talking about, what skin concerns are being discussed, and tips on skincare routines. Keep in mind that these are from fellow users, not trained professionals, so take any advice or recommendations with a grain of salt. It's always best to do your own research.
You can also make your own posts about all things skincare if you want to share your experience or give some advice on a topic you feel confident in. You can truly learn a lot with this app, all while getting your skincare routine in check.
Download: Picky (Free)
Perfecting Your Skincare Routine Has Never Been Easier
With these apps, you can ensure that you're treating your skin as well as possible with products that are most suited to your skin type, while also learning all about skincare and the newest, most popular ingredients. It's time to give our skin some TLC!