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Virtual Eyewear Makeover Games
This set of online virtual makeover games give you the opportunity to try on a variety of eye accessories, such as color contact lenses, designer sunglasses, and eyeglasses.
Non Prescription Color Contact Lenses: A free virtual makeover system for trying on both prescription and non-prescription colored contact lenses. Features natural cosmetic contact colors, as well as crazy contacts for Halloween.
Try On Designer Sunglasses: Similar to the contact lens system, this virtual makeover site allows you to try on designer sunglasses and fashion eyewear frames. Features many leading brands including RayBan, Gucci, and Prada.
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Virtual Hairstyles Makeover Games
These virtual makeover games allow you to try on the latest hairstyles, from sophisticated and professional looks to the latest celebrity styles.
However, it is important to remember that while a virtual hairstyle may look fantastic online, your hairstylist can only do as much as your hair allows.
Nevertheless, these virtual hairstyles makeover games allow you to print the makeover as a guide for your stylist the next time you want to try a new look.
Stellure: A very nice virtual hair makeover game where you can visualize hairstyles in full 3D! Requires a monthly membership if you want to use your own photo.
Hairstyler: This virtual hairstyles tool lets you try over 5000 hairstyles using your own picture. You must purchase a 3-month membership to use your own photo, however.
UK Hairdressers Hairstyles: This hair makeover system allows you to try virtual hairstyles in 2D using your own picture. While the interface could use some improvements, the system allows you to quickly get a sense of how a hairstyle would look on you.
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Virtual Makeup Makeover Games
The following makeover games allow you to virtually try a variety of makeup and cosmetics, from lipstick and blush, to eyeliner and mascara.
It is important to remember that these makeup virtual makeovers are only simulations, so the actual colors may look slightly different in real life.
Daily Makeover:
Daily Makeover not only talks about the hottest beauty trends, but they let you try them out!
Their Flash-based virtual makeover tools gives you the opportunity to try a new hairstyle or cosmetics look completely worry-free.
Access to all of the features requires a monthly registration fee, but many of their virtual hairstyles and accessories are also available for free.
Taaz: Similar to Daily Makeover, this slick virtual makeover system allows you to try on virtual makeup, hairstyles, and contact lenses. You can upload your own picture, do a makeover, and then share it with your friends, and it is completely free!
Makeover-o-matic: iVillage's virtual makeover software where you can try a variety of hairstyles, makeup, and accessories. You can use a model, or upload your own photo.
Instant Makeover: A nice web-based virtual makeover game where you can try on cosmetics and celebrity hairstyles. Best of all, it's free!
UK Hairdressers Makeover: This makeup makeover tool lets you try eye shadow, eye liner, lipstick, and blush colors using a model face. You cannot upload your own picture, but there is a large set of models for every skin tone and face shape.
EZFace Virtual Mirror: The EZFace system allows you to makeover your face with a variety of cosmetics. Their virtual mirror makeover game blends colors specially based on your particular skin tone for a more realistic effect.
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Clothing and Accessory Dress Up Games
The following online virtual makeover tools and dress up games can be used to try on various designer clothing and apparel:
Try Stuff On: This free virtual makeover and dress up game is still under construction, but the system appears to let you combine a virtual body with a picture of your own face! You can then try on virtual clothing before making a purchase!
Pikipimp: This is a fun makeover game that allows you to try on a variety of accessories, such as hats, jewelery, and clothing. You can even experiment with facial hair, chest hair, and even a new body. Best of all, its free!
My Virtual Model: A 3D dress up system that allows you to create a virtual 3D model based on your own body shape. There are a variety of online retailers that use this system for allowing you to try on virtual representations of real clothing.
UK Hairdressers Wardrobe: A free dress up system for trying virtual clothing using a picture of your own face. Unfortunately you cannot change the body type or shape, which reduces the usefulness of the system.
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Virtual Makeover Photo Instructions
If you are uploading your own picture to these virtual makeover games,
there are a few simple rules to keep in mind in order to achieve the best
results.
- Take a close-up picture of your face similar to a passport photo.
- Make sure there is enough lighting, and your face is evenly lit with very few shadows.
- If you will be trying on virtual hairstyles, make sure your hair is tied back to prevent your real hair from being visible.
- Use an image resolution of at least 640x480 pixels.
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