To clear up face blemishes in Adobe Lightroom, you can use the Healing tools to retouch skin. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
✅ Using the Healing Tool (Lightroom Classic & Lightroom Desktop/Mobile)
- Open Your Photo in Develop Mode
- Lightroom Classic: Go to the Develop tab.
- Lightroom Desktop: Click on Edit (E).
- Lightroom Mobile: Tap on the image, then the Edit icon.
- Select the Healing Tool
- It looks like a band-aid icon (shortcut: Q on Lightroom Classic).
- Three modes: Clone, Heal, and Content-Aware Remove (Lightroom Classic 12+).
- Choose ‘Heal’ Mode
- Best for blemishes because it blends with the surrounding skin tone.
- Adjust Brush Size & Feather
- Use the scroll wheel or bracket keys [ ] to resize.
- Feathering helps soften the edges for a natural blend.
- Click or Brush on the Blemish
- Lightroom will automatically choose a sample area.
- If it looks off, drag the sampled area manually.
- Fine-Tune the Healing
- You can adjust opacity for subtle retouching.
- If using Content-Aware Remove, you can hit “Refresh” to reselect the sample area.
🔧 Optional: Smoother Skin Look (Without Overdoing It)
If you want an even skin tone:
- Go to the Masking Tool (circle with dotted lines).
- Click “Select Subject” or “Brush” and paint over the skin.
- Adjust these sliders subtly:
- Texture: -20 to -40
- Clarity: -5 to -20
- Noise Reduction: +5 to +20 (if needed)
- Don’t go too far or it will look fake.
💡 Tips:
- Use Zoom (Z) to closely inspect blemishes.
- Always aim for natural retouching—don’t erase skin detail.
- Lightroom is great for quick fixes, but Photoshop is better for heavy-duty retouching.
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