Retouching Techniques
Frequency Separation: The Game-Changing Technique for Flawless Skin
Frequency Separation: The Game-Changing Technique for Flawless Skin When I first discovered frequency separation, I felt like I’d unlocked a secret level in portrait retouching. This technique completely transformed how I approach skin editing—and I want to share exactly why it’s become essential to my workflow. Frequency separation lets us edit skin texture and skin tone as separate layers, which means we can smooth pores and imperfections without flattening color or creating that artificial, plastic look.