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Google Meet has a new AI-powered makeup feature.
Choose from 12 looks to enhance your appearance during a meeting.
It's only available to Google Workspace subscribers.
Everyone has had at least one rough morning where they rolled out of bed 10 minutes before taking a virtual meeting, and after rushing to brush your teeth and tame your hair, you didn't have time to put on makeup. To help, Google is rolling out AI-powered makeup looks in Google Meet.
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According to a blog post, Google's new feature offers 12 makeup looks, ranging from subtle touchups to more expressive looks. The makeup options include eyeshadow, lipstick, blush, and eyeliner enhancements, ranging from light pinks and reds to natural oranges and browns.
Google said the AI-powered makeup looks remain natural-looking throughout your meeting, even when you move your head around, touch your face, or take a sip from a drink. Google also noted that the makeup looks match your unique facial features, contributing to a seamless appearance.
This feature builds on Google Meet's Portrait touch-up functionality, which allows you to gently adjust your appearance with features such as complexion smoothing, under-eye lightening, and eye whitening.
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Research suggests that spending long hours staring at oneself via a camera can lead to a distorted perception of one's physical appearance. In some cases, people resort to surgically addressing their perceived on-camera negative attributes, but Google's options are far less permanent and invasive.
How to try it
Google's Portrait touch-up and AI-powered makeup features are available in Google Workspace, Google's collection of cloud-based productivity and collaboration tools. Google Workspace requires a subscription, all of which are tiered based on a company's size.
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Google Workspace subscribers with Rapid and Scheduled Release domains received access to AI-powered makeup via gradual rollout, which began Oct. 8. This feature is disabled by default and is not available in Google Meet on web or mobile.