Note: For the best results, it is recommended to ensure you are installing the latest version provided by Retouching Academy to ensure compatibility with your current Photoshop version. Final Thoughts
: The core workspace housing advanced scripts for high-end skin correction, hair tidying, makeup enhancement, and quality control.
Operates natively on both Windows and macOS systems.
: Instantly generates your choice of D&B layers (Visual Aid curves, blank layers set to Soft Light, or 50% Gray layers).
The RA Beauty Retouch Panel 3.2 is a plugin for Adobe Photoshop that provides a comprehensive set of tools for retouching and enhancing images. Developed by RA Beauty, this plugin is specifically designed for portrait and beauty retouching, but can also be used for a wide range of other image editing tasks. The plugin is compatible with Adobe Photoshop CS6 and later versions, including CC. RA Beauty Retouch Panel 3.2 With Pixel Juggler
Prompts you to select the exact Gaussian Blur radius needed for your specific camera resolution. 2. Precise Dodge & Burn (D&B)
Enter the , paired with the Pixel Juggler . This duo represents not just a plugin, but a fundamental shift in how retouchers approach their craft—transforming the tedious mechanics of editing into a streamlined, almost rhythmic workflow.
Dodge & Burn (D&B) is preferred for high-end commercial work because it preserves 100% of the original skin texture while smoothing out tonal inconsistencies. The panel automates the setup for:
It allows you to toggle layer visibility or switch between common retouching tools without moving your mouse to the standard Photoshop toolbar. 💡 Key Features & Workflow Note: For the best results, it is recommended
The with Pixel Juggler is a professional Photoshop extension suite designed to streamline high-end beauty, fashion, and portrait retouching. Unlike filter-based plugins, these are action-based tools that automate the setup of complex retouching techniques, giving you full control over the final result. Key Features of Beauty Retouch v3.2
Refine facial structure and remove blotchiness using the panel’s pre-set curves.
Sets up your workspace with corrective masks ready for immediate brushing. 💡 Dynamic Dodge & Burn (D&B)
By taking care of the tedious setup phases of Frequency Separation, Dodge & Burn, and feature masking, it allows you to invest your energy entirely into creative execution. If you edit portraits regularly, the time saved within the first week alone pays for the investment. : Instantly generates your choice of D&B layers
Frequency Separation is the cornerstone of modern skin retouching, allowing editors to separate image texture (High Frequency) from color and tone (Low Frequency).
Frequency Separation isolates the color/tone information from the raw physical texture of the skin.
It provides quick access to frequently used tools like "Healing Brush," "Clone Stamp," and "Liquify."