Comparison

Makeup Mate vs CosmeFresh

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Makeup Mate

Track your cosmetics and know when they expire. This app helps you determine recommended expiration dates based on product type or your own set shelf life, and allows you to set calendar reminders to ensure safe and effective use of your makeup.

Highlights
  • Determine cosmetic expiration dates
  • Set custom shelf life
  • Record purchase/first use dates
  • Create expiration reminders
  • Manage cosmetic inventory catalog
Features
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Product Description Do you remember your favorite tube of lipstick from high school? Do you still have that same tube of lipstick today? Should you? Although cosmetic manufacturers are not required to put expiration dates on their products, the FDA warns that cosmetics can degrade and break down over time due to microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi. Exposure to these microorganisms can lead to eye and staph infections. Makeup Mate is here to help. By entering the name of a cosmetic, Makeup Mate will provide you with a expiration date based on industry recommendations. Makeup Mate also gives you the ability to create a reminder in your calendar for when your makeup will expire. Product Features - Determine cosmetic type using cosmetic name - Provide recommended expiration date based on cosmetic type OR Set your on shelf life for the cosmetic if the manufacturer provides one - Select purchase/first use date - Set reminder for cosmetic expiration - Save inventory of your cosmetics in your cosmetic catalog

About

CosmeFresh

Features
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When did you open that? CosmeFresh is a reminder app for tracking the post-opening shelf life (PAO) of your cosmetics. Just pick a category and log the opening date, and it calculates when to use up your mascara, foundation and more. You'll get an alert before each item expires, and daily reminders until you review it once it's overdue. Old, bacteria-laden cosmetics cause skin trouble. CosmeFresh ends "when did I open this?" for good. ■ Who it's for - People with more cosmetics than they can keep track of - Anyone who keeps finding expired products - Sensitive skin types who want to avoid trouble - Anyone who wants a tidy makeup pouch ■ Features - Auto-calculated expiry by category (built-in guidelines like 3 months for mascara, 6 for foundation) - Home screen sorted by what expires soonest, with a days-left meter - Three-stage notifications (ahead of time, on the day, then daily once overdue) - Add photos of your cosmetics (background removed automatically) - Group by pouch or storage location (Premium) - Surface "forgotten" cosmetics you opened but aren't using (Premium) - Log what you use with a satisfaction note (Premium) - Home screen widget showing your next expiry at a glance - A fresh beauty tip every day ■ Free vs Premium The free version lets you track up to 3 cosmetics. Premium (one-time or weekly) unlocks unlimited items, grouping by pouch, usage logs, no ads, and saved purchase links. ■ Note This app does not provide medical advice. If you notice any skin problems, stop use and consult a dermatologist. Use-by dates are general guidelines. ■ LINKS - Support / Contact: https://tsuzukit.com/contact/ - Terms of Service: https://tsuzukit.com/legal/terms-of-service.html - Privacy Policy: https://tsuzukit.com/legal/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Makeup Mate4 screens
CosmeFresh3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Makeup Mate at none against CosmeFresh's 2. Makeup Mate also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CosmeFresh sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Makeup Mate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Makeup Mate versus CosmeFresh: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMakeup MateCosmeFresh
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJason JacksonRyo Tsudukihashi

In-app purchases

None

Makeup Mate

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CosmeFresh

Subscriptions1
  • Premium (Weekly)$0.997 Days
One-time1
  • Premium (Lifetime)$19.99

Questions

Is Makeup Mate free?
Makeup Mate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CosmeFresh free?
CosmeFresh is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Makeup Mate or CosmeFresh have ads?
Both Makeup Mate and CosmeFresh show ads.

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