De-Emphasizing Nostrils

Don’t ask me how Kevin Ames came up with this one, but as soon as he showed it to me, I knew I had to include it in the book. It’s the easiest, most direct, and most effective way that I’ve seen of reducing the intensity of nostrils.

Step One.
Open a photo where you want to de-emphasize the subject’s nostrils.

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Step Two.
Choose the Healing Brush tool from the Toolbox.

Step Three.
Option-click (PC: Alt-click) the Healing Brush in a clean area of skin on the cheek or general face area (as shown).

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