Retouch skin like a pro with these Photoshop actions that will let you heal, mattify, and airbrush skin with one click. It also includes actions for brightening eyes and increasing contrast; the former reduces redness and increases brightness in the eyes while the latter increases contrast without clipping highlights/shadows. These actions by SparkleStock are easy-to-use. Simply play the action then paint over the areas that you want to retouch.
Skin Retouching Actions Preview
To retouch skin, simply play an action then paint over the areas that you want to retouch. They’re extremely easy to use and a rough paint will work – you don’t need to be too precise.

The skin airbrushing action makes skin look smoother without losing skin details.

Note: The video uses the SparkleStock version of this action that contains 20 retouching actions rather than 5.
Free Version
- Mattifier
- Skin Airbrushing
- Brighten Eyes
- Redness Reducer
- Clipping-Free Contrast
Pro Version
- Mattifier
- Skin Airbrushing
- Brighten Eyes
- Redness Reducer
- Clipping-Free Contrast
- Ultra Mattifier
- Skin Airbrushing (Lite)
- Skin Airbrushing (Sharp)
- Skin Blur
- Plastic Skin
- Lip Enhancer
- Teeth Whitener
- Freckle Remover (Light-Brown Freckles)
- High-Pass Contrast
- Local Contrast
- Midtone Contrast
- Highlight Contrast
- Emphasize Skin Flaws
- Diffused Glow
71 responses to “Freebie: 5 Skin Retouching Photoshop Actions”
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Please, how to use it?
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You just need to drag and drop the ATN file into the Actions panel in Photoshop (Window > Actions). Instructions with screenshots can be found here: https://www.sparklestock.com/docs/how-to-load-photoshop-actions/
Video demo here: https://youtu.be/qFaqTnXkza8
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とてもいい
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[…] we start, if you’re just looking for something to do this for you, you can download my Skin retouching actions. The free version has an action to generate the layers you need to do frequency separation and […]
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it good
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i love this
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起動しないんだが?
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Can you elaborate on what is not working? The instructions for loading Photoshop actions can be found here: https://www.sparklestock.com/docs/how-to-load-photoshop-actions/
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What song was used in the video? Thanks :)
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Great Action set
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Nice action
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link for lazy: https://elements.envato.com/skin-retouching-actions-U8PKXN
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Are those same as the product sold?
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Enes yes same bro
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Those of you who have an Envato Elements subscription, this product is on there. Just letting you know. These actions are great. I tested all of them and these are the best. Don’t bother wasting your time with others.
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There is no shortcut key.. double-click the action to assign it yourself.
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what’s the shortcut key for playing this actions
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Hello. I paid for these years ago but I upgraded to a MacBook and lost my files. Is there any possible way to get this again without paying?
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You can redownload your purchase by logging into the website where you purchased it from. If you need help, you can contact them at https://www.sparklestock.com/contact/
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hi, i can do work in photo shop resize , croping , copy paste,
i can select pic and cut and than throw other picture and remove baground and all tool and transform opction on the edit and contawarescle remove the bridge, text tool, and i can
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HELLO!!
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Can I use it for skin retouching for digital product sales?
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PS CC2021 not compatible
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They’re compatible with Photoshop CC 2021. What issues are you having?
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ok
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very nice retouching action
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These work like magic! Thank you!!!
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A am very interested
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you mean nothing is free right ? lol
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The free version is free
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nothing happens when you click on free version.
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Hi, I cannot download the free lite skin retouching…. nothing happens. Please help me out. Thank you.
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nari veice
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verynice
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its so inspiring
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wow I am amazed!!! I don’t know how they work but they make skin look beautiful
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Great Photoshop action.
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Hi Photoshop Tutorials.
I purchased a Photoshop action bundle from Etsy and I’m here to tell you that they stole your free skin actions and selling it in their bundle. I sent you a message through the contact form but did not hear back yet.
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I couldn’t get the zxp to work… it gives me an error eventhough I have the latest version of Photoshop CC.
I used the atn and it worked. But do I need the zxp?
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Very Good
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Very happy with these actions. Basically the actions use frequency separation but call it airbrushing. Layers are organized and I can go in to the filter and change the settings.
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Thank you veeeeeery mutch!!!!!
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I have been doing more portraits lately and I struggle when I see all of the “work” I have to do to make the skin look right. Even when my models are getting makeup done professionally I am not liking what I see in the end. Thanks for the tips!
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Can I use it in PhotoshopCC 2018? I could not install it in the version.
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Yes it works with Photoshop CC 2018. In Photoshop, open the Actions panel (Window > Actions). Drag and drop the ATN file to the Actions panel.
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nice skin retouching techniques
tutorials will help me to improve mt learning
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Excellent
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Nice perfect presentation.
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Excellent stuff !
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its damn amazing
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Thank you.
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Mind Blowing action superb ! I am very very Happy for this So, thank you very much
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thank you
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Thanks for giving lesson to time saving tricks. But could you help me how to use these actions. I just downloaded action, could you tell me what to do now…….
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Is the version on Graphic River updated one ? I can get it at $5 Just want to know if those all are same versions.
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The GraphicRiver version is the same as the current one. However, there is an upcoming update which includes many new actions that will not be available in the GraphicRiver version. If you want this update, please purchase it from CreativeMarket instead.
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have a nice work ……….thanks
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I was searching this online and ended here. Hope your information will be useful to edit
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i don’t know why, but when i first used the airbrush action, it worked fine, but now, when i play the action, and paint over faces, it’s looking more sharp rather than smooth skin. What am I doing wrong? or what feature do I have turned on that needs to be off??
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Thank you. Gracias!!!
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someone is selling this on http://graphicriver.net/item/skin-20-retouching-actions/4419074
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The one being old on GraphicRiver is a premium version. This action set is sold on multiple websites including SparkleStock, GraphicRiver, Creative Market, DeviantART, and Adobe Exchange.
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very good
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Heavily airbrushed but still natural… amazing actions
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i want advance photomerge softwarw
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Hiiii
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The 5 free actions do not seem to be downloading for me correctly.
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Thank you for these actions. Id love to see a tutorial on how to retouch skin without actions if you could.
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We already have the video you’re looking for :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8XqJ8CQFVY
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These tutorials are nice.
Maybe some color correction tutorials will help.
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