Ultimate Skin Retouch Technique in Photoshop - High End Model Look Face Retouching

In this photoshop retouching tutorial, learn how to use frequency separation method in Photoshop to create model look-a-like skin. Remove imperfections, Preserve Skin texture and pores easily and quickly. Remove blemishes, wrinkles, acne. Soften the skin with natural look.

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High-End and ultimate skin retouch technique in photoshop.

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Begin by duplicating the background layer.

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Change layer name to Smooth skin.

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Head to the Filter menu then select Blur, and choose Gaussian Blur.

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Adjust radius so that fine details are no longer visible, but the image can still be recognized overall.

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In this case, I found that a radius level of 5px worked quite nicely.

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Now again duplicate original background.

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Change layer name to Detail Skin Texture.

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Head to the Image menu and select Apply Image.

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The Apply Image option allows users to blend and manipulate various layers.

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We are going to subtract the smoothness from our ‘Details’ layer which will leave us with the skin texture.

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set the Layer option to the Smooth skin and the Blending mode to Subtract.

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Lastly, set the ‘Scale’ to 2 and the ‘Offset’ to 128.

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Now desaturate the layer Shift+Ctrl+U.

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Change layer blending to Linear Light.

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We have successfully separated skin colors and details.

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Select smooth skin layer and convert to smart object.

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Go to filter - blur - apply gaussian blur.

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Choose your desired amount of blur based on how blended you want to make your subject’s skin.

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You will notice that the model’s face is suddenly smoother, but the texture remains.

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I picked a radius of 20 pixels and hit OK.

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Select the smart filter mask and invert it.

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Ctrl+I to invert.

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Now take soft white brush and paint on skin.

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Avoid painting on eyes and lips.

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Duplicate original background layer again for final time.

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Move layer to top and change name to sharpness.

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Convert layer to smart object and apply high pass filter.

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Add very small amount of radius.

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Change layer blending to linear light.

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Add inverted layer mask, Hold ALT or Option key and click on mask icon.

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Now take white soft brush and paint on whole face to increase texture details.

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Lower the opacity to your preference.

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Final step remove any visible spots.

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create a new layer from all the visible layers by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Alt+E.

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Select the Patch Tool.

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Draw a closed loop around the affected area.

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Drag that loop down onto clean skin with good texture.

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Go to edit - select fade patch selection tool.

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Adjust the slider until the patched area looks natural and has a nice faded edge.

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That's it.

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[YeshouaNitzhareth]

Yes maybe too much blur...but I DO love the tecnique all over. If u already know how to use FS...this comes SO SO helpful, thanks so much man!

[eddic]

Thank you so much 💓 My Favorite of F S

[bboymeshh]

Your the best i was looking for this video over a million times and finally i got one please release more videos like this i have already subscribed on your youtube channel thank you so much it has seriously helped me let me share this..

[dale]

Followed this and am amazed by the results. I truly cannot wait to try this on other photos. Thanks so much. As always, easy to follow directions. :)

[muhammadsalman]

its amazing work i ever seen... good job dude.. you make her skin very natural look and i am so happy that you didnt use spot healing or smudge tool. its superb work

[gidesp]

Je vous remercie beaucoup de cet intéressant tutoriel. Il me servira beaucoup dans l'avenir (Luxembourg)

[GraphicstuteBlogspotIn]

awesome trick for High end retouching ....the tutorial which I am looking already tried on a beautiful portrait and get beautiful result for the beautiful tutorial I become a fan of your tutorial waiting for your next tutorials thanks a lot.

[gregtwardzik]

I cannot seem to or some reason to get this to work . I did everything that that the video said to do. I am using the latest version of Photoshop,

[GT-bzis]

how to make the Psd result of the Edit into an Action. please help

[CretiveWoman]

Beautiful edit; interesting workflow though. Thanks so much for sharing!

[learnwithmeasala]

Thank you so much but the fade not selected in my PS cc

[ruchigoel]

It's not high-end retouching, it's just a part of frequency separation. Because frequency separation itself is only a part of high end retouching. I would prefer to use this method when you get stuck where you can't find solution to correct the skin, but that too in a very little amount.

[mauriciorodriguezt]

I noticed you applied the mask to the layer in sharpening but in the smooth skin you apply the mask to the smart filter. Is there any particular reason n for that?
Great tutorials. Thanks!

[rondeldebbio]

There is a lot more to skin retouching than just using frequency separation. Especially with problem area skin near the forehead which is a common area problem. This technique is limited. Better start with micro dodge and burn then, air brushing or frequency separation, then create skin texture and add small amount near the end to make it look more real. Yes this is hours of work, but there are NO shortcuts to professional retouching. Thanks.

[sauljoseph]

I honestly think that the blur is too much on the skin look almost plastic to me.

[sharifulhoque]

good try for everyone this retouching method..

[butchpouka]

this is it...the search for that subject is over! thank you so much 😊 does it work on 16 bit too?

[gloriapius]

wow, this is awesome, pls how will i know my image bit?

[gulm]

100 work very nice its awesome now i subscribe tnx