How to Correct Red Skin Color in Photoshop Quickly

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It's time to correct red skin captured in your images. Here is how to do it, quickly.
One of the problems you will encounter when photographing people is skin redness. It usually shows up around the nose, close to the eyes and on the cheeks. Skin that looks too red can make people look tired, sick, old, or just bad.
Thankfully there is a simple fix that will work every time.
Using a Hue/Saturation Layer
In this episode we show you how to use a Hue/Saturation adjustment layer to pinpoint the redness and get rid of it for good.
We start by selecting REDS from the drop down menu that is on MASTER by default. After selecting the reds we bring up the saturation as high as possible to see what colors we are actually effecting. Then we use the slider on the bottom to narrow in the focus of color and move it left and right until only the area we want to change becomes highlighted.
After the selection is bright red, bring the saturation back down to 0 and adjust the Hue slider to the right. In this image we use a +25 Hue but that will change depending on the colors in your image. Once you set the Hue correctly you are done!
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[@Optomusb]

Damn Phlearn is just killing it in the world of Photoshop tutorials. Relevant, Quick, and Clear.

[@walulustanley]

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[@twsx]

Tutorial starts at 1:04

[@kasparpl1993]

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[@Razor2048]

I find this to be one of the most effective methods for fixing these issues. when I want to correct these issues, I will open the same tool, but then select a random range, then use the eye dropper tool to select the specific color I want to adjust. I then use the add tool to select as many others as needed, and then if the issue is uneven, I over-correct, then use a low opacity on the brush to more accurately apply the correction. This allows for a more detailed fix, while also being a little more forgiving if the slightly soft brush touches a few areas outside of the target area.

[@DavidFlores]

I love these videos because I learn things that I don't know I'll need, but the days do come where I I'm like, 'I know exactly what to do in this situation!' thanks Phlearn team!!

[@gchphotography4901]

Just used this with newborn baby skin. It was awesome. Thank you. The best ever technique.

[@matthewnord91]

your PS videos are the best on KZbin! your tuts and tips have save me some much time and effort! please keep them coming!!!

[@LoriPatrick21]

Sharing on Photo Communiqué. Thanks Aaron! Golden. Long live PHLEARN.

[@jondidier2282]

Best and easiest correction out there........ This is third time I have used it!

[@MichelleDiamondPhoto]

I've watched this several times.... but tonight worked step by step with an image I needed to fix this on and it worked perfectly - LOVE. YOU. THANKS!!!!!!

[@amysimages2009]

Thank you, Thank you! I have been searching for a while for a simple fix to red skin. So many people trying to sell actions, I did not want that, I am so thankful to find this.

[@Gabyrdzfoto]

I just love you! The way you explain things is magic!

[@BrianPex]

Wow Aaron. This is a game changer. So simple. Love it

[@CreativoErratico]

That took off 3 steps from my usual workflow. I'm a bit of a picky bastard, so never thought of this simple way. Gonna try it asap.

[@Tbizz2332]

I can not thank you enough for this "quick" tip! It has changed my world!

[@mattxlau]

Thank you for your channel. It's really stepped up my game in photoshop. I look forward to all your videos.

[@spartacus3]

BRAVO! Very well done, Aaron.

[@Chickasawndngirl]

AWESOME! I can't believe I did this the hard way for the last 10 years. This was super easy and I gave me great results! Thanks a bunch Aaron!

[@JudyChandlee]

I just did a winter photo shoot, 6 degrees out, so the client's nose and ears just kept getting redder and redder. this tutorial is a huge help! Works perfect! thank you :-)

[@frankcich1423]

Thanks, Aaron. One of the best explanations on how to fix this issue.

[@dslr8947]

looking rather dapper today!

[@snapbackwill]

Very useful, big help for my ACA Exam coming up!

[@FilmFactry]

5 Star tip! Can't wait to use this. Normally I'd just desturate the reds, but your shift to the blues was great!

[@hairartist63]

This is just great in its simplicity. Thanks as always.

[@tichoooms8973]

I know it was a quick tip, but you forgot to mention you could mask out the lips for example. That it wouldn't affect the parts which are masked out in the Hue/Saturation layer. Could be a helpful addition to the tip, when removing facial reds with a person who's wearing red lip stick, glasses or something else. I know you know, but I wanted to share the thought. Fantastic useful video anyway :)

[@monelleny]

Wow, this is so awesome! You can also select area first. Thank you soooooooooo much! I've been selected an area and using Color Balance, which is a real disaster. :)

[@jondidier2282]

Fourth time used today. Works great!! Thanks.

[@AMHlocal]

This super helped me edit my sisters master’s photos. She gets red in the face really easy.

[@gyrgrls]

All joking aside, I generally use the eyedropper to select the range first, then tweak the sliders as necessary. But I never thought of cranking up the saturation to give a visual preview of the selection. Excellent tip!

[@bartomiejzackiewicz7145]

Wow, it works like a miracle. Thank you for this great video and for keeping it short :)

[@Dan____]

yep! that's going to help. one more step to add to the work flow.

[@WillGuthrieUK]

Such a simple technique but man it's so useful. Tried it today for the first time and wow what a difference it made. Loving Phlearn tutorials at the moment and learning lots of cool Photoshop tips and techniques to add to my arsenal. You guys rock!

[@BjarteKFrnsdal]

Thanks for sharing, Will! Will try this.

[@jakewilliamthomas]

SO simple and obvious, and i really needed this yesterday on a project! glad i know it now though, thanks again phlearn! happy birthday!

[@canevaletman]

Thanks Aaron, Being new to Photoshop it's a great help to know how to use the color sliders to isolate things. Nice Tip

[@BlastTheBeatTV]

THANKYOU! I had this problem when i was shooting for a friend a couple days ago and had no idea how to sort it. Your tutorials are always so easy to follow and understand!

[@Microbex]

You Sir make the very best photoshop tutorial on the net. Thanks So much!

[@foxtowercommunications]

Very handy. Thx for this. Will use this early and often!

[@heather5272]

I've been trying to learn how to do this for a long time, and other tutorials were so long and involved. This is exactly what I needed for simple fixes, thanks.

[@treadaar]

So useful! Thanks, i've had trouble with red faces for ages, tried a bunch of things but once again, Photoshop already has a simple way to do it! Thanks very much Phlearn team. MT

[@kimmiking123]

WOW! This was an way to easy method to do it! Thank you!

[@bala1000mina]

Thank you so much Aaron! Very helpful!

[@Daniel-ls9ke]

Hero status achieved! My Gal is not a fan of portraits I take of her as her Irish skin is quite blotchy, this completely changed her mind about it!

[@Nelz459]

Excellent, Aaron. Love your videos. You're a great teacher. You save me so much time and virtually eliminate my impatience and frustration when using Ps.

[@CBSuper]

Interesting method, never done it like that, will have to give it a try. That's what I love about retouching, so many ways to do the same thing. Some are better than others, but this one looks interesting.

[@Supertotopito]

I've just found your tutorials. All are SO helpfull, and I´ve have to say, you explain everything directly and simple. Thank You so much.

[@highvibee]

Awesomeish neat and simple solution! Thanks hilarious Aaron :)

[@connorandmaiasmom]

Fantastic! I love your videos!

[@AutoFOCUSED.]

That's a simple fix but you could have also used the eye dropper tool to select the exact red and then layer masked out any of the other parts of the face the image effected. That's how I would do it. Either ways, this works too. Great work Aaron!

[@GMuniz-fw6cl]

Thank you! I was able to correct the colors I needed!!

[@ArcanePath360]

Learning so much from you, wish I found you channel years ago, it would have saved me so much time

[@jamron96]

Wow! I never knew what to do with red skin in photos. Thank you for sharing! You rock!!!

[@kathrinnewman]

Greatest advice EVER! Thank you. It just totally changed my editing of my current newborn session. I also found your "tan line"-video because I have a large dad with horrible farmers tan holding an awfully red/magenta baby. Cute family just horrible skin tones. You're amazing! :)

[@PhillipRumple]

Wonderful work; I had a guy who was very red in the cheeks, lips, purple around the eyes, and on forehead (he had worked all night and snapped a pic of his face for the website *sighs*) and your tutorial worked perfect. Made him look non-sick lol Was great.

[@travisbales4865]

Lol too funny hope the guy appreciates you for all the hard work and long hours you put into airbrushing his face. He most likely looks 20 years younger.

[@AlexD-ft6tm]

With thanks from Russia! Very nice!

[@Kwahntum]

This video was a life saver!!!

[@jondidier2282]

Thank you so much. You made it simple!! Thank you. Thank you.

[@lexstocks4748]

great and quick . Will use this method

[@xtnmanansala]

Thanks! keep up the good work! i'm loving photoshop now!

[@GodisGris1]

Awesome tutorial, helped me out a lot!!

[@briansotosf85]

Nice to know. I still prefer layer mask painting on a saturation adjustment layer. More exact.

[@KB-me5zg]

I used this on after effects for video, super helpful.

[@chuck88cc]

Great tip! Thanks Aaron.

[@flashhoogstraten2239]

Works as a charm! Thanx very much!

[@jesse77521]

I go to this video A LOT. Thank you for sharing this easy, yet super useful tip!!

[@vidarmarkussen]

This is such a GREAT tip! Cant wait to try it! :-)

[@ascitdir]

This tutorial just changed my life....no lie....thats how big it was for me!!!!

[@Ellyee1]

you're a genius !! I love your techniques, seriously I didn't even know you can use saturation for faces too :D amazing and so easy yet effective ! thanks so much

[@jasminehope74]

This was awesome! Definitely my saving grace for skin tones! Thanks for the simple easy fix!

[@vanagike]

Amazing! You are the best!

[@moostswingin]

Quick and effective. Thanks!

[@taraheusekenyon3683]

Thanks! Saves an incredible amount of time.

[@Aracuss]

Thank you Aaron. Your videos are awesome! I have learned so much from you and this one worked perfect like magic!

[@myson2525]

you just saved my image, thank you so much. Without your tutorials I still would be so lost at photoshop! But now I'm saved ;-)

[@alimkassim]

This is fantastic. I've really been doing things the hard way. Thank you Aaron!

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Your tutorials are really great ! Very helpful ! I was looking for somebody who would explain how to do something like that step by step ! Thank you for that :)

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God damnit Phlearn, you're brilliant!

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love this tutorial, your background staging is epic too, thank you so much

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Good job! You've fixed ever problem that I had have, also your lessons in your website are incredible!

[@shadricklarge1167]

Thankyou solve a problem I had really quickly

[@charliemcdougall]

I've used this sooooo many times. Thanks so much. Saves my painting hand! :)

[@jessicafurniss1406]

Thank you! This is such an amazing tutorial. Simple, entertaining, and very helpful!

AWESOME !!!! i looked for this sooooo long

[@Nightfiend830]

What a great technique for removing red!!! Thank you so much!

[@thenelster9633]

Dude, You really are a god! Thank you for your tutorials. You're to the point. Easy to understand and really clever. Can't thank you enough. :)

[@anaouro8647]

Very good. I used this technique to adjust the tones of gold :}

[@glowsoria]

Good stuff! Easy to understand and very practical. Thanks!

[@zehcnas1008]

Love your tutorials! Love the humor!

[@Teamshmo]

Amazing. A lot of these little tiny tutorials are so easy, but I never knew half the stuff.

[@MikeLeski]

Thanks so much for this! A God send fix to my recent shoot. Thanks!!!

[@lookatthetrees7494]

Love your hair and your beard. and sweater. everything, really. and of course your tutorials.

[@BrianPex]

Literally a 20 second fix. Awesome

[@jonfletcher147]

Excellent tut, thanks.

[@Colburrito213]

Thank you so much I was becoming so frustrated trying to figure this out myself! Subscriber earned.

[@bykez4rhil]

Awesome tip ... Now I can drop the selective color technique XD

[@LukeMornings]

Thanks so much Aaron!

[@chrishockleyoutdoors5419]

absolutely easy, effective and appreciated! Great video.

[@julioramirez9680]

Thanks boss, that was really hopeful. So simple and affective.

[@YusufKhan-ye3rg]

Excellento!!

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This style suits you the most. STICK TO IT MAN!

[@KerryBergman]

This is so simple and effective. Thank you for sharing :D