Better Spring Selfies Easy as 1-2-3

April showers may bring May flowers, but don't let those rain clouds ruin your mood or your photos! We've got 3 steps to make your selfies better no matter the weather. Show the world your best selfie using YouCam Perfect.

Step 1: Shoot a Great Selfie

Open YouCam Perfect on your Android or iPhone, and select the Beauty Camera to take a photo that automatically beautifies your face. Try out the camera with star icon to apply one of the 14 real-time skin beautification effects. Whether you want glamorous contours or nature soft light look, you can apply and see the effects before taking your selfie, just like a magic mirror!

Here are a few ways to improve the way your shots:

• Crop It Close and at an Angle- The background of your selfies is usually distracting and not the focus of your photo. So try a close crop at an angle on your next selfie  (not holding the phone right in front) to focus on YOU and not the background. 
• Follow the Rule of Thirds- Place your face in the top-right or top-left corner of the frame instead of directly in the center. Try to keep your eye line one-third down from the top and off to one side. 
• Use Both Hands- You can hold you phone with one hand or two to take your shot, but if you use both hands and the automatic timer, your arms can act as a nice, natural frame for your face.

  

Step 2: Perfect Your Selfie

Once you are satisfied with your selfie, use any of YouCam Perfect’s beautification tools to easily touch up your complexion for natural looking self-portraits that are perfect for sharing. Beautification tools that you can try include:

• Face Contour and Nose Enhance- Automatically contours your face for more definition 
• Face Reshaper- Like a virtual face lift, reshape your face to shed a few pounds instantly
• Blemish Removal- Remove lines, freckles and blemishes for baby smooth skin 
• Shine Removal and Blush- Remove unwanted shine and add natural rouge for a healthy glow
• Eye Enlarger and Eye Bag Removal- Enlarge your eyes and eliminate dark circles under your eyes

Step 3: Take It Up a Notch
To add another touch of elegance to your images, consider adding a Frame or Text Bubble to speak your mind. Place your photo into one of the stylishly designed borders, frames or scenes to make your selfie even more unique.

Or, use a combination of the Lens Flare, Light Leak, or Blur tool to get a personalized look and one-of-a-kind selfie as I did in the photos below. The Lens Flare tool sets the mood and adds style to your images. Lens Flare filters add a burst of creative light to your images that adds personality. The Blur tool will leave the background slightly blurred so that your face is the focal point in the image.

In the Deco tab, you will find many tools to decorate your selfies. 

The Perfect Selfie

Show off your beautiful side this spring with YouCam Perfect! Share your perfected selfies with us by posting them on YouCam Perfect’s Facebook Fanpage, on Twitter with the hashtag #YouCamPerfect, or on our Instagram account with the tag @YouCamPerfectOfficial.

Download YouCam Perfect for free on the ITunes App Store for iOS and on the Google play Store for Android.

What does your eye color say about your personality?

Right now at this very moment, are you feeling happy, calm, upset, tense or something else? No matter your answer, it's your eyes that will reveal the truth of your emotional state. As one of the most beautiful and expressive parts of your body, your eyes can communicate so much with just the slightest glance. As we've all heard, your eyes are the windows into your soul.

The color of your eyes came from your parents' genes, just as your other physical features and some personality traits. While this guide is more fun than scientific, take a look and see if this eye color personality analysis really describes you!

Blue eyes- This is one of the most desirable colors of eyes around the world. Interestingly, many babies are born with dark blue irises that change color in about 2 weeks. Blue eyes are associated with youth and knowledge. If you have big blue eyes, some say you have an attractive, calm and peaceful personality. Blue eyed people are also said to have long-lasting relationships and the desire to make other people happy.

Brown eyes- One of the most common eye colors in the world, brown eyes are strong, rich and associated with the earth. Brown-eyed people are said to be very independent, self-confident, determined, and trustworthy. They are also the practical type who will go out of their way to make sure you are happy.

Green eyes- Green Eyes are more rate and mysterious. If you have green eyes, you are said to be curious about nature, passionate in relationships, and possess a positive outlook on life. A breath of fresh air, those with green eyes are also intelligent and have a zest for life. But beware, you green-eyes girls and guys can get jealous very soon!

Hazel eyes- This beautiful mixture of brown and green is elegant but mischievous. Hazel eyes are special because they seem to change color depending on your mood. Overall, if you have hazel eyes, you are spontaneous, fun-loving and always up for an adventure at point of time. Those with hazel eyes love to try new things! One point to be aware of is the potential bad temper of those with hazel eyes. But if you can handle this, then you are in for a joy-ride!

Grey- Those with grey eyes and born to be leaders. If you have grey eyes, you are wise, gentle, and put all your passion in everything you do. You take love and romance very seriously. Likewise, grey-eyed people are analytic and rational, which makes them suitable to lead in any situation. These are great people who will have a positive impact on all those around them.

Black eyes- One of the most interesting things is that true black eyes are very rare. What we call black eyes are actually just very dark brown eyes. If you have black eyes, you are known to be secretive, passionate and loyal (especially to your friends). At the same time, you are intuitive can tap into powerful energy. You are also hardworking and will always give your best shot at whatever you are doing. 

Try Out a Different Eye Color with YouCam Makeup's Latest Feature- A Step by Step Guide: 

1. Open YouCam Makeup and take a new photo or select one of the photos in your "Photo Albums."

2. Go to the "Eye" section and select the "Eye Color" button.

3. The irises of your eyes will be automatically selected. If the placement is not correct, touch the white points to adjust.

4. Select the style, then choose the color that suits your mood. Play with eye colors from classic and natural to striking and crazy. Change the intensity using the "Color" slider.

5. For a dramatic effect, shrink or enlarge the size of your iris with the "Size" slider.

6. When you've achieved the desired result for your eyes, you can continue to apply other skin or makeup enhancements. When finished, touch the check in the top right corner to save.

How Can I Start Using YouCam Makeup?
Changing your eye color is just one of the many features of YouCam Makeup, the virtual cosmetic kit in your pocket. Using our virtual makeover technology, you will discover the smart way to create your own makeup styles to match your lifestyle. The smart facial detection senses facial features and shapes with greater accuracy than any other app, making cosmetic style overlays look true-to-life. 

Download YouCam Makeup for free on the ITunes App Store for iOS and on the Google play Store for Android.

The Secret to Taking the Perfect Selfie

Getting that gorgeous self portrait just got even easier! Show off your best selfie in 3 easy steps using the best loved selfie beautifying app YouCam Perfect that is now fully integrated with the mobile cosmetic kit YouCam Makeup.

Thenextweb praised these two CyberLink beauty apps, saying YouCam Makeup is great if "you’re sending a wallet size photo to your parents or kids or have to get a LinkedIn shot up quickly," or you can use the features of YouCam Perfect to give you "a more natural selfie fix."

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Step 1: Perfect Your Selfie

Open the YouCam Perfect app, and select the Beauty Camera to auto beautify your face. You can continue to Edit the image if you want to use the other great YouCam Perfect features such as effects, frames, and scenes as you normally would. Or choose Makeup to use the virtual makeup kit in YouCam Makeup.

After capturing the image with YouCam Perfect & using auto beautify. Menu to continue editing.

Step 2: Apply Makeup 

Now you're ready to play with all the true-to-life makeup tools in YouCam Makeup including tools to enhance your Skin, Face, Eyes, and Mouth. Mix, match and try hundreds of different lipstick, eye shadow, mascara, or foundation color combinations. Or experiment with the preset Looks such as Office Lady, 40s, and Rocker-themed for instant, effortless makeovers in just one touch.

I tried out the "Rocker" look in the photo above, then customized it by choosing my own lipstick color and eyeliner. Use this mobile beauty toolbox to highlight your best features and try out new looks before you apply the makeup in real life!

Step 3: Add Frames or Make a Photo Collage

To add another touch of elegance to your images, select the output options of YouCam Perfect Edit or YouCam Perfect Collage after saving your makeover portrait. Choose from a variety of uniquely designed borders and frames. 

You can also create a photo memory to share with your friends or family with the “smart collage” photo collage. Create great looking collages quickly without worrying about the details of getting that perfect placement. YouCam Perfect now intelligently crops your photos by automatically detecting faces and retaining the important portion.

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Bring out your beautiful side! 

Download these 2 beauty apps today for free on the ITunes App Store for iOS and on the Google play Store for Android.