If you need help with technique or simply just don’t know what makeup you should be using, one-on-one time with a professional makeup artist (as opposed to a store salesperson) is the way to go. This new app connects you to a pro via video chat so you can assess your makeup stash, create the ideal look for day or night and get recommendations for the must-haves that will round out your routine.

Want a makeup artist on standby? There’s an app for that. Here’s how it works… You book a session with one of more than 20 artists (you can check out their portfolios beforehand), and at your designated time, they video-call you and you have 30 minutes to do whatever you please (or 60 minutes if you book back-to-back sessions). You can show them the makeup you have and get suggestions for how to use it (and anything else you should have) or get step-by-step instructions for creating a look if you’re getting ready for a night on the town.

This app is a game changer. I can get personalized attention without leaving my house and I get to use my own makeup. My NIYA Pro gave me advice that was specific to my face and I didn't have the pressure of having to invest in a whole new line of cosmetics.