We here at RB love our apps. That said, we also know it can be daunting to sift through the vast offerings for phone and tablet downloads. So, every week, we’re going to seek out the best new beauty, fashion, and shopping, so you don’t have to. Happy shopping!

1. Sephora to Go:
Free (download via iTunes for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch)

With this app, you can scan products’ barcodes in stores to obtain ratings and reviews while you shop, get insider Daily Beauty Obsessions from Sephora's super-educated staff, watch expert makeup tutorials, and more! When you’re done browsing, relax by getting a virtual mani in your favorite nail polish color, allowing you to try the shade before you buy it.

2. My Beauty Advisor by P&G
Free (download via iTunes for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch)

This app acts like an online magazine that also gives you the virtual experience of having a skincare expert help you shop. Use it to browse through the mega company’s (their brands include CoverGirl, SK-II, and Burberry Beauty) vast array products, read and write reviews, and utilize the voice and barcode scanning feature to get more info on the spot. This app also includes a slew of beauty-related Q&A’s from the experts who make products that celebs, like Cate Blanchett and Taylor Swift, can’t live without.

3. ShopSavvy
Free (download via iTunes for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch)

Wallet-savvy shoppers take note! Just scan the barcode of any product (beauty, fashion, and more!) and ShopSavvy will find it at the lowest cost, and even tell you where it’s in stock. This app includes a price comparison tool, and pinpoints the best and latest deals online and in your local stores. ShopSavvy also offers killer coupon codes and rebates to subscribers, helping you to save money the whole time.

4. LoveMySkin
$0.99 (download via iTunes for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch)

The app serves to answer your way-too-frequent “Is this normal...?” skincare questions on topics ranging from skin cancer to anti-aging. Use the LoveMySkin's virtual male and female figures to do DIY mole-mapping and read up on the differences between benign moles and malignant moles. (Note: this app is not a replacement for a professional's opinion, and you should always see your doctor for regular check-ups.)

5. Intelli-Diet App
$3.99 (download via iTunes for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch)

This easy-to-use app takes the guesswork out of eating well. No more counting calories—Intelli-Diet gives you customized meal plans for breakfast, lunch, and dinner after you input your weight goals and food preferences in their survey. It also gives you a customized shopping list so you know exactly what you need to buy at the grocery store. Easily track your weight loss progress with charts and tables and share your success with your friends on Facebook and Twitter. Because, let’s be honest, who wouldn’t benefit from having a nutritionist in their back pocket?

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