Best Cosmetic Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.9 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 4.9★, the cosmetic category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 250+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Cosmetic Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Ulta Beauty: Makeup & SkincareUlta Beauty: Makeup & SkincareFree4.9★ (2.4M)NoNoSep 2026
2Yuka - Food & Cosmetic ScannerYuka - Food & Cosmetic ScannerFree4.8★ (99K)NoYesSep 2026
3e.l.f. Cosmetics and Skincaree.l.f. Cosmetics and SkincareFree4.9★ (40K)NoNoSep 2026
4Cosmetic SaifuCosmetic SaifuFreeNoYesJul 2026
5Sephora US: Makeup & SkincareSephora US: Makeup & SkincareFree4.9★ (426K)YesNoSep 2026
6Cosmetic ZotsellCosmetic ZotsellFreeNoNoSep 2026
7Derm and Cosmetic ProceduresDerm and Cosmetic Procedures$129.99NoNoMay 2026
8IPSY: Personalized BeautyIPSY: Personalized BeautyFree4.8★ (225K)YesNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Cosmetic

4.9😐(2.4M ratings)
Free
#36in Shopping
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Explore a vast selection of makeup, skincare, and haircare products from top brands. Virtually try on shades, get personalized skincare advice, and manage your loyalty rewards. Book beauty services and discover brands that align with your values.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Convenient in-app shopping
  • 💎 Rewards program benefits
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🎨 Wide product selection
  • 🏪 Availability of physical stores

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app performance
  • 🔍 Ineffective search and filters
  • 📦 Shipping and delivery issues
  • 🔑 Account and login problems
  • 💳 Inconsistent pricing and discounts
Yuka - Food & Cosmetic Scanner#2

Yuka - Food & Cosmetic Scanner by Yuca

Check What's in Your Products
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(99K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#5in Health & Fitness
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Scan product barcodes to instantly assess their health impact. Receive detailed analysis, ratings, and recommendations for healthier alternatives. This independent project offers objective reviews for millions of food and cosmetic items.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Quick and easy to use
  • 👍 Extremely informative and helpful
  • 💡 Provides healthy alternatives
  • 🔒 Independent and unbiased
  • 👍 Saves time reading labels
  • 👍 Convenient for shopping

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent ratings for same products
  • 🔍 Lacks detailed ingredient information
  • 💡 Needs better alternative recommendations
  • 🔍 Struggles with small barcodes or unlisted products
e.l.f. Cosmetics and Skincare#3

e.l.f. Cosmetics and Skincare by e.l.f. Cosmetics, Inc.

Shop makeup & get rewards
Worth Considering
🛍️ Shopping
4.9😐(40K ratings)
Free
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Shop a wide range of makeup and skincare products, discover new arrivals, and virtually try on shades. Earn rewards and exclusive perks through a loyalty program, and connect with a beauty community.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to navigate
  • 🎨 Virtual try-on feature
  • 💰 Affordable products
  • 🏆 Rewards program
  • 🚚 Fast shipping
  • 🌱 Cruelty-free products
  • 👌 High-quality products
  • 📦 Cute packaging

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy and slow app
  • 🔑 Frequent log-outs and login issues
  • 🛒 Items disappearing from cart
  • 🤔 Confusing checkout process
  • 📊 Unreliable order tracking
  • 🚫 Inability to cancel orders
  • 💩 Poor customer service

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FAQ about Cosmetic

What are the best cosmetic apps for iPhone?
Ulta Beauty: Makeup & Skincare tops our cosmetic apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 2.4M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top cosmetic apps we rank are free to download, including Ulta Beauty: Makeup & Skincare and Yuka - Food & Cosmetic Scanner.
Ulta Beauty: Makeup & Skincare has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ cosmetic apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The Ulta Beauty app allows you to shop for a wide range of beauty products including makeup, skincare, and haircare. It also offers features like virtual try-on, personalized skincare analysis, and the ability to book appointments at The Salon™ at Ulta Beauty.
Key features include GLAMlab® for virtual try-on, a Foundation Shade Matcher, Skin Analysis for customized recommendations, tracking Ulta Beauty Rewards™ points, and booking beauty services at The Salon™.

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