SUMMARY
Photoshop's new blemish tool, available in Camera Raw 18.5 and later, removes temporary spots while preserving underlying skin texture. The tool differentiates between transient blemishes and permanent marks like moles, allowing editors to control which are removed. It features 'Amount' and 'Fade' sliders, an overlay option, and per-face adjustments, streamlining portrait retouching for high-volume work. However, for detailed beauty and editorial retouching, manual techniques may still be preferred.
TAKEAWAYS
New Photoshop blemish tool preserves skin texture by distinguishing temporary from permanent marks.
Controls include 'Amount' and 'Fade' sliders, with options for per-face adjustments.
The tool applies results baked-in, unlike Photoshop's reflection removal feature.
It simplifies retouching for high-volume work but may not replace manual methods for detailed edits.