Skin effect

[figueline]

Hello,

I was wondering how to get this skin effect, see link...
Many thanks for you help !

[Boneappetit]

Hi figueline: Although the size of this picture is very small, there is a lot of work there, but in short I'd say, Dodge and burn, and color adjustments on selected areas, I mean it is not a global work, as pro-retouches should be.

[figueline]

Thanks Boneappetit for your answer...
Yes the picture is quite small... I found it on the web : no larger size...
I really like this smooth skin texture... and just wondering how to get to the same result...

[Der_W]

First of all start with good skin. Then use a channel mixer with the checkbox "Monochromatic" ticked, 100% blue channel, 0% red and green.
Maybe add a curves adjustment layer with an S-curve to increase the contrast a little.
Put both of these in a group and add a layer mask to it on which you paint in the effect just where you need it.

You might also try adding noise and/or sharpening the areas as well.

[figueline]

Der W, I will try this...

[Boneappetit]

Originally Posted by figueline

Thanks Boneappetit for your answer...
Yes the picture is quite small... I found it on the web : no larger size...
I really like this smooth skin texture... and just wondering how to get to the same result...

What you see as smooth skin texture, "should be" some hours of Dodge and Burn. And I say should be, mainly because the size of the picture, but it looks pro.