How does a virtual makeup try-on work?
A virtual makeup try-on renders makeup onto a photo of your face. Visio AI applies a complete look (base, brows, eyes, blush and lips) with AI rather than stamping single products, and matches the shades to your skin tone. It takes about a minute on iPhone or Android.
It is a way to test a style before an event, a shoot or a purchase, with a free trial for every new account.
Last checked September 10, 2026
How to try on makeup with AI
Upload a bare-face or light-makeup selfie
Front-facing, soft daylight, hair off the face.
Pick a look
Natural glam, soft glam, smoky eye, red lip, no-makeup makeup, or describe an occasion.
Compare and save
Swipe against the original, zoom on the eyes and lips, save the ones to recreate.
5 makeup looks on the same face
Same photo, same light, five looks. Tap any card to see the bare face each one was built on.
Tap or hover any result to see the original photo underneath.
Which look for which occasion?
Match the intensity to the light you will be in. Daylight forgives less than a dim restaurant, and flash photography flattens everything by a step.
| Occasion | Look | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday, office | No-makeup makeup, natural glam | Reads as skin in daylight |
| Date night, dinner | Soft glam | Defined but soft in low light |
| Wedding guest, event | Natural glam, red lip | Photographs well with flash |
| Night out, concert | Smoky eye | Holds up in dark venues |
| Headshot, profile photo | Natural glam | Polished, not heavy |
What the AI changes and what it keeps
Makeup is applied to the skin and features, following your face shape, without reshaping anything. Your skin texture stays visible under the base, which is what separates a realistic try-on from a beauty filter.
- Changes base finish, brows, eyeshadow, liner, lashes, blush, contour and lips
- Keeps your face shape, skin texture, hair, clothing and background
- Optional try a hairstyle or hair color first and build the makeup on that
Makeup try-on for every skin tone
Shades are matched to your undertone rather than copied from a swatch: a red lip on deep skin is rendered as the blue-red that suits it, a nude on fair skin does not disappear. If a look reads too warm or too cool, ask for the cooler or warmer version and the AI shifts the whole set.
Try makeup for a wedding, prom or a photoshoot
Bring the render to your trial with an artist, or use it to plan your own kit. Many people test the look on the exact photo they will use for a headshot or a photoshoot, then render the shoot on top of it.
Cost, time and what you need
Every new account starts with a free trial. Pro unlocks unlimited makeup renders after that.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Time per result | About one minute |
| Photos needed | One selfie, ideally bare-faced |
| Devices | iPhone and iPad (iOS 15 or later), Android 9 or later |
| Price | Free trial for every new account, then Pro, monthly or yearly |
| Results | Full-resolution export and zoomable compare |
What happens to your photo
Your photo is uploaded over an encrypted connection, used to render the result you asked for, and is not used to train models. You can delete any project inside the app and the associated images are removed with it.
Results are AI renderings on your own photo. They show how a look could sit on you, not a guarantee of how a salon, camera or product will reproduce it.
Frequently asked questions
Is the makeup try-on free?
Every new account gets a free trial that includes makeup looks. After the trial, Pro unlocks unlimited renders across every feature.
Does it work on my own photo?
Yes. Looks are rendered on your actual face, so your skin tone, features and lighting are all part of the result.
Is it a filter or real makeup?
It is a rendering of a full makeup application, with your skin texture kept underneath, rather than a smoothing filter with a lip tint.
Can I pick specific products or brands?
Visio AI renders looks and shades rather than branded products. Use the result to shop for matching shades at any counter.
Does it work for deep skin tones?
Yes. Shades are matched to your undertone so reds, nudes and bronzers are rendered in the versions that suit deep skin.
Can I try bridal or prom makeup?
Yes. Describe the occasion and the AI builds a long-wear, photo-friendly look you can show your artist.
Can I combine makeup with a new hairstyle?
Yes. Render the hairstyle first, then open the result in the makeup feature.
Is it on Android?
Yes. Visio AI is on the App Store and Google Play.