Shimmer! Auto Action (Update)

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This auto action creates a shimmery effect for skin. Please do the actions in order from top to bottom:

Note: This shimmery effect does not work well on top of colors that are near black or near white.

Tutorial

Step 1 - Shimmer Action

This action creates a new layer named "Shimmer" and sets the blending mode to Add Glow. You can now create your shimmery effect with any color on this layer. I recommend using a color that is the blush or undertone of the skin.

Step 2 - Place Below "Shimmer" Layer Action

This action simply duplicates the Shimmer layer and renames it "Outline." You should place this layer below the Shimmer Layer to prepare for the next step. If you don't, you will not get the desired effect.

Step 3 - Outline Action

This action darkens the shimmery area with the Color Burn blending mode. You are given the option to transform the outline so that it creates an embossed effect. You are also given the option to adjust the Hue/Saturation/Value of the outline. You can transform the outline once again if the embossed effect is not to your liking.

Step 4 - Glow Action

This action increases the size of the shimmery area, lightens the skin around the area, and uses Gaussian Blur. I usually increase the size by 5 pixels, but it depends on the size of the canvas. The option to adjust the Hue/Saturation/Value is given. The option to adjust the amount of blurring is given.

Before After

Step 5 - Fix Shimmer and Soften Outline Action

If you are not happy with the results, the Fix Shimmer and Soften Outline Actions are optional actions.

Click on the Shimmer Layer and use the Fix Shimmer Action to change the color of the shimmer.
Click on the Outline Layer and use the Soften Outline Action to soften the outline.

Then you are done!

Brushes

In this update, I have included the two brushes I use for the glimmery effect! I usually use these two brushes I created along with a simple airbrush.