Why Your Skin Tones Look Wrong

Sometimes a photo doesn’t need full color correction — only one specific area does. In this Affinity Photo tutorial, you’ll learn how to professionally correct skin tones using HSL adjustments and masking techniques to fix subtle green, magenta, or unnatural color casts. This is one of the most important skills in portrait retouching because the human eye notices even tiny skin tone problems immediately. In this video, you’ll learn: • How to target skin tones precisely • Using HSL for selective color correction • Painting adjustments onto specific areas • Removing green color casts naturally • Keeping eyes, lips, and teeth unaffected • Creating realistic skin warmth • Controlling subtle color shifts professionally • Using opacity for natural-looking corrections We’ll also cover: • Inverted adjustment masks • Painting on masks • Selective HSL workflows • Natural portrait retouching • Professional skin tone balancing Perfect for: • Portrait retouching • Beauty photography • Fashion editing • Real estate agent headshots • Social media portraits • Professional photo editing Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:35 Why Skin Tones Matter 01:30 Creating an HSL Adjustment 03:00 Painting the Skin Mask 05:20 Cleaning Eyes & Lips 06:40 Correcting Green Skin Tones 08:00 Natural Warmth Adjustments 09:10 Opacity & Final Blending 10:00 Before & After Small color corrections make a massive difference in portrait quality — especially with skin tones. Subscribe for more professional Affinity Photo tutorials focused on cinematic editing and advanced retouching workflows. #AffinityPhoto #PhotoRetouching #SkinTones #PortraitEditing #PhotoEditing