Nik Software’s Dynamic Skin Softener (inside Color Efex Pro).
Here are the three skin-softening plugins on my test list:
Since the technology behind these plugins has changed from some of the vendors, I thought it was time to update the comparison. I originally posted this comparison on December 2, 2013, after taking advantage of some Black Friday sales. Looking for the best Photoshop plugin for automatic skin, retouching, healing and smoothing? Like many people, I own more than one skin-softening plugin. Naturally, I wondered which one is the best.