Perfect365 Video Makeup Editor is a beauty app in the photography category that focuses on virtual makeup and retouching. I found this app on Google Play when I was looking for something to try different makeup looks without actually buying products. It launched back in 2014 and has been updated many times since then. You can download it for free on both Google Play and the App Store. The app has over 100 million installs on Google Play alone, which is pretty impressive. When you first open it, you do need to create an account or sign in with social media. The good news is the basic features are free, but there are in-app purchases if you want premium looks and tools. There are also ads sometimes, but they did not bother me too much.

Using this app is really easy. You just take a photo or upload one from your gallery, and then you can apply all kinds of makeup like foundation, lipstick, eyeshadow, and eyeliner. It even has a tool that smooths your skin and removes blemishes automatically. A tip from me: always start with the auto-fix tool first, then add makeup later because it looks more natural that way. You can also try video makeup, which is great for TikTok or Instagram. The app scans your face and tracks your movement so the makeup stays in place. That feature really blew my mind the first time I used it.

I have tried other similar apps before like YouCam Makeup, but I personally think Perfect365 feels more beginner-friendly. The interface is simpler and the tools are easier to find. YouCam has more social features, but Perfect365 focuses more on the actual editing quality. Another app I tried was Facetune, but it costs a lot for full access. With Perfect365, you get a lot of free content, and the paid stuff is optional. So if you are someone who just wants to try new looks or edit your selfies quickly, this is a solid option. I have been using it for a few months now and I still find new looks to play with.

• 🎨 The app offers a wide range of virtual makeup products like lipstick, eyeshadow, blush, and contour, all of which you can adjust in intensity. Compared to YouCam Makeup, Perfect365 gives you more control over each layer, so your edits look natural and not overdone.
• 📹 The video makeup feature is something I have not seen in many other apps. It tracks your facial movements in real time, so your makeup stays in place when you move your head or smile. That makes it great for recording videos for social media without needing real makeup.
• 🖌️ The retouching tools are very simple to use. You can smooth skin, remove dark circles, whiten teeth, and even reshape your face or eyes. Unlike Facetune, Perfect365 does not require a subscription for basic retouching, which is a big plus for casual users like me.

• 👍 The app does a fantastic job with natural-looking results. The makeup blends realistically with your skin, unlike some apps where it looks like a sticker. Compared to YouCam, Perfect365 has better blending and more realistic textures.
• 👍 It is very easy to navigate. Even if you are not tech-savvy, you can figure out how to use it in minutes. The interface is clean and not cluttered, which makes editing fast and enjoyable.
• 👍 The free content is generous. You get access to many looks and tools without paying a dime, which is rare in beauty apps today. Most similar apps lock everything behind a paywall.

• 👎 The app shows ads frequently, sometimes between edits, which can be annoying when you are in the middle of a project. Other apps like YouCam have fewer ads in the free version.
• 👎 Some premium features are overpriced compared to what you get. For example, a single premium look costs more than a monthly subscription in other apps. That part could be improved.