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Virtual Makeup & Hair Try-On

AR engines that let shoppers preview makeup, hair color and looks in real time — ModiFace, YouCam Makeup, Banuba, Auglio.

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The top virtual try-on tools in 2026 are ModiFace, YouCam Makeup, Banuba. Below, all 5 are ranked on capability, pricing transparency, fit, and traction.

1

ModiFace

Virtual Try-On · AR Try-On Engine
9.4
Excellent

The AR try-on engine behind L'Oréal — the most accurate makeup and hair preview

Custom (enterprise)EnterpriseEditor's choice

Best for: Enterprise brands that want the highest-accuracy AR experience

2

YouCam Makeup

Virtual Try-On · Consumer Try-On App
9.1
Excellent

The leading free consumer app for virtual makeup, retouch and AI beauty looks

Free; Premium subscriptionFreemiumSelf-serve

Best for: Anyone who wants free, polished virtual makeup on their phone

3

Banuba

Virtual Try-On · AR Try-On SDK
8.6
Very Good

Face AR SDK for real-time makeup try-on and beautification across iOS, Android and web

Custom quoteCustom (MAU-based)Self-serve

Best for: Product teams that want a flexible AR SDK they fully control

4

DeepAR

Virtual Try-On · AR Try-On SDK
8.3
Very Good

Self-serve AR SDK with face filters and makeup effects and transparent pricing

Free dev tier; paid tiersSaaS (tiered)Self-serve

Best for: Teams that want self-serve AR with clear, published pricing

5

Auglio

Virtual Try-On · AR Try-On for Commerce
7.9
Good

Virtual makeup and try-on for e-commerce, with quick store and plugin integration

CustomSaaS / licenseSelf-serve

Best for: Online cosmetics shops that want try-on without heavy dev work