How is the Skin Achieved Here?

[Dan01]

Hey Guys

I am wondering if any kind soul would know how the skin here is achieved with this gorgeous blurry shiny contrasted look?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3625/...ded0bf3b_o.jpg

Thanks in advance
Dan

PS : Copyright to the original photographer obviously

[Heretic]

looks like surface blur, and gaussian blur combo,

[Dan01]

Thanks mate, any idea on how its applied?

[0lBaldy]

A combination of these techniques found in the "Tutorials" section after pushing the "Site Nav" button above.
Wet Skin
That Soft Dior Look for Portraits
The quick de-grunge trick

[frate]

Great tut links!! Thanks.

[Dan01]

Thanks ....the Dior looking one suits best