To smooth the face in Snapseed, follow these steps to enhance the skin and create a polished, flawless look for your portraits. The process primarily involves using the Portrait Tool to smoothen skin and adjust the face details.

Steps to Smooth the Face in Snapseed

1. Open the Portrait Photo in Snapseed

• Open the Snapseed app.
• Tap the "+" button to import the photo you want to edit.

2. Use the Portrait Tool

• Go to the "Tools" tab at the bottom.
• Select the "Portrait" tool from the list. This tool is specifically designed to enhance facial features and smooth skin.

3. Apply the "Smooth" Effect

• When you select Portrait, Snapseed will automatically detect the face(s) in the image.
• The tool will show a set of automatic adjustments, including the Smooth option.
• You can adjust the sliders to smooth the skin:
  • Skin Smoothing: Slide to the right to increase skin smoothing. This will reduce blemishes, wrinkles, and imperfections.
  • Face Brightness: Adjust to make the face brighter and more even-toned.
  • Eye Clarity: Enhance the sharpness of the eyes, making them pop without affecting the skin.
  • Eye Brightening: Lighten the eyes slightly to make them stand out.

4. Fine-Tune the Adjustment

• You can adjust the sliders for Face Brightness and Skin Smoothing to make the face look natural and glowing.
• Ensure not to over-smooth the skin, as it can result in an unnatural look.

5. Apply Other Adjustments (Optional)

• Once you’re happy with the smoothness of the face, you can further adjust the image:
  • Tune Image: Adjust Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Ambiance to enhance the overall image.
  • Selective Adjust: Use the Selective tool to make additional adjustments in specific areas, like brightening the eyes or enhancing the lips.
  • Details: You can increase the Structure for fine detail enhancement, especially around the eyes or hair.

6. Save the Edited Image

• Once you are satisfied with the smooth face effect, tap the checkmark (✔) to apply the changes.
• Save the photo by tapping Export and choose your preferred saving or sharing option.

Tips for Smoothing the Face in Snapseed

• Don’t Overdo It: Too much smoothing can make the skin look unnatural. Use subtle adjustments for a more realistic result.
• Skin Tone Consistency: Make sure the skin tone remains consistent and doesn’t turn too bright or too dull.
• Test Different Photos: Try applying the smooth effect on various portrait images to see how it works under different lighting and skin tones.

This method will allow you to create smooth, polished portraits that highlight natural beauty.