Fixing Plastic-Looking Skin in AI Images
zepsuoykcuF · reddit · 2026-07-13
With the release of new models like KREA2 and Ideogram4, AI image generators can mostly produce realistic skin directly. However, issues still occasionally arise where the model allocates compute to backgrounds or clothing, leaving character skin lacking detail and looking "plastic."
The author is asking the community for advice on how to specifically enhance skin texture without destroying other details, given an ideal base image:
- Tool Selection: Do you use specific Refiner or Detailer models? How do you configure them to only affect skin areas?
- Upscaling Strategies: Does anyone use an Upscaler that adds extra details? Which one specifically, and what are your tips?
- Alternative Approaches: Are there any exclusive alternative techniques?
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