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Viral trend

Natural retouch trend: 5 prompts to try

The natural retouch trend fixes small things, like tired eyes, a few temporary spots, dim yellow light or flyaway hairs, while keeping pores, fine lines and your true skin tone. The goal is a fresher photo, not a different face.

Why it's trending

Heavy filters make people look plastic and unlike themselves. A light, honest touch-up keeps a photo believable while fixing the details that bother you.

How to make it

  1. Pick the photo you want to fix, at the highest quality you have.
  2. Choose a prompt above and set what to fix and how strongly in Customise.
  3. Copy the prompt, open ChatGPT, Gemini or Grok, upload the photo and paste it.
  4. Compare at full size: skin texture, moles and features should still be there.

Tips

  • Start with a low strength; you can always ask for a little more.
  • Name exactly what to fix so the model leaves everything else alone.
  • Keep permanent marks like moles and birthmarks; they are part of you.
  • For group photos, check each person, especially at the edges.

Use photos with care

Use your own photo or photos of people who have agreed. The prompts forbid skin lightening, slimming and removing permanent marks. A retouch should help you look like yourself on a good day, not someone else.

Questions

Why does the skin still look plastic?

Some models over-smooth. Ask for pores and natural texture back, or lower the strength.

Will it remove my moles or birthmark?

No. The prompts tell the model to keep permanent marks.

Can I fix a family photo?

Yes. One prompt evens out the light on a group photo without changing anyone's face or age.

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