Learn how to do your makeup with AI

Makeup AI tools

From virtual try-on and color-matching apps to before-and-after comparisons, AI makeup tools offer new-and-improved ways to achieve your desired look. Many beauty brands provide these tools, even analyzing your face—including skin tone, texture, and features—to suggest personalized beauty recommendations.

Search and generative AI tools answer your makeup questions, create step-by-step makeup tutorials, link to expert videos, provide education on makeup trends, and whip up custom makeup recommendations. If you want to learn how to do makeup, it’s never been easier thanks to AI.

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Learn how to do makeup for beginners

If you’re new to eyeliner, blush, and the like, let generative AI be your makeup advisor. Ask for beginner makeup tutorials, dive deeper with follow-up questions, and even test your knowledge with AI-made trivia games. Learn how to do makeup for beginners with these example prompts:

• I’ve never worn makeup before. How do I get started? Please explain the basics and create a comprehensive shopping list.
• Explain eyeshadow techniques. How do I decide which will look best on me, and what’s the difference between techniques for day, night, work, etc. I have a heart-shaped face and round eyes.
• Create a trivia game about makeup to test my knowledge of the basics.

Perfect your look with step-by-step tutorials

With generative AI as your makeup advisor, get ready to learn any technique. Write a detailed AI prompt that asks for the specific guidance you need. If you’re a pro, tell AI to skip the simple steps and talk to you at the expert level. If you’re still new to makeup application, tell AI to slow it down each step of the way. Try prompts like these for step-by-step makeup tutorials:

• I’m a makeup novice, and I want to learn to create siren eyes. Break it down for me in the simplest terms and provide example images.
• I know the basics of contouring. I’d like to reach the expert level. Recommend two difficult techniques to try, including step-by-step instructions and tips on how to use them.
• Help me with my beauty routine. Make a table with the following columns: beauty product (cleanser, toner, foundation, etc.), time of day to use, purpose, recommended ingredients, usage tips, and common mistakes to avoid.

Get inspired with makeup ideas and trends

Sometimes, we all need a little inspiration to imagine what’s possible. Maybe there’s a foundation applicator you’ve never heard of or an eye-liner technique that’s trending on the other side of the globe. Find beauty inspiration—from the newest makeup products to the most creative applications—with prompts like these:

• Tell me about three makeup trends happening right now.
• What are the most inventive lip art techniques?
• Which makeup artists or resources should I follow to stay current on makeup trends?

Rock a look you love with AI makeup suggestions, tutorials, and inspiration. For more ideas—from AI for haircuts to nail art—visit the Life Hacks hub.